Can't enter password after sleep

When I put my powerbook to sleep by closing the lid while playing a game (eg Civ 3) and then wake it (open the lid/ press space) I can't enter a password in the password field as it doesn't accept any key presses (even after clicking on the field). I was going to telnet in but the machine goes back to sleep too quickly. Is this a known issue with a workaround (I don't want to turn off the password as I take it on the train and I have bank details on it).
Thanks in advance for any help.
Arron

I have the same problem, but as nobody else has replied to your post I am assuming that it is not very common. For me, it has only just started and after a bit of investigation I have found that this problem only arises when running my Powerbook G4 on mains power without the battery installed. Once the battery is fitted (still running on mains power) I can then enter the password as usual. I had been running the G4 without the battery since the latest battery recall.
When the problem arose I find that by clicking the mouse within the User Name field (at the end of my name) and then pressing the tab key, to move the cursor into the password field, allowed the password to be entered. Sometimes I had to do this several times before the key presses were accepted and the password could be entered.
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