Resume operations in an information processing system

摘要

An information processing system of the type which enters a power saving mode when a predetermined time has elapsed since a last user or system operation, characterised in that the system comprises: means for measuring the elapsed time since the system entered said power saving mode; means responsive to a request to resume system operation to compare said elapsed time with a second predetermined time; and means responsive to a determination that said elapsed time is greater than said predetermined time to prompt the system user to input a password in order to continue resumption of system operation. <IMAGE>