A notebook computer has a display screen adapted to interact with a stylus and
a storage location for storing the stylus when the stylus is not in use. The notebook
computer also has a power control means for powering on the notebook computer upon
removal of the stylus from the storage location and for powering off the notebook
computer upon replacement of the stylus into the storage location. The power control
means resets a time-out for automatic power-off to the notebook computer to a default
value upon replacement of the stylus into the storage location. The power control
means also increases a time-out for automatic power-off of the notebook computer
whilst the stylus is removed from the storage location. The notebook computer may
also include a power on-off switch and the power control means may also power on
the notebook computer when the power on-off switch is operated. The power on-off
switch when operated to power on the notebook computer may also release the stylus
from the storage location.