When in standby mode any action of mouse, touch panel or keyboard locks laptop up REQUIRING AC disconnect and battery removal.
Only pressing the Fn key RETURNS it to life from stand-by.
Ane suggestions?
ThanksWhen did this problem start?

What laptop MODEL is this?This problem was always there. I just started using hibernation instead. Laptop is Compaq PRESARIO 3045I'll see what I can find online.

Is this laptop still under warranty? (when did you get it?)

Also, any error messages at all?

What exactly happens if you move the mouse in Stand By?Is this laptop still under warranty? (when did you get it?)
This is year 2003 laptop
Also, any error messages at all?
No, the screen is dark.
What exactly happens if you move the mouse in Stand By?
laptop does not wake up and locks up.
Thanks for you timeWindows absolutely stinks with any of their Power Management features...
I for one don't use any of them at all.
I know this doesn't solve your issue but it's just how it is and always has been.Thanks, it is good to know.
As buddists say: "do not expect, you will never be desappointed" Quote

Windows absolutely stinks with any of their Power Management features...