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Control of a function of a computer other than a power supply function using a system power switch

  • US 5,845,136 A
  • Filed: 10/02/1996
  • Issued: 12/01/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising steps of:

  • detecting a power control input of a computer, said power control input capable of being connected in at least a first predetermined manner and a second predetermined manner; and

    when the power control input is connected in a first predetermined manner, controlling a function of the computer other than a power supply function of the computer in response to said step of detecting the power control input.

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