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Suspend Mode
There are several possible settings for suspend mode, which can be selected in the Power
Management dialog box: You may have the notebook standby, hibernate, or you can power off the
computer altogether.
All devices are powered up and in suspend mode
Standby
except for the CPU clock.
Suspend to Disk is similar to turning off the computer,
Hibernate
except that the current state of the computer is copied
to the hard disk as a special file. When the computer
returns from suspend mode, the desktop appears
with the same files and programs open as when the
computer was suspended. Suspend to Disk is very
useful when you don't want to take the time to shut
down all open programs one by one to shut off the
computer, only to have to open the same programs
and files the next time you use the computer. This
mode is also called hibernation mode.
Suspend-to-disk Partition/Suspend-to-disk File
In order to Suspend to Disk, you must have a special
suspend-to-disk partition/file on your hard disk drive.
This partition is pre-installed on your computer. The
pre-installed partition is large enough to store all
system memory.
System is shutdown.
Power Off
Initiating Suspend Mode
There are four ways to initiate suspend mode. The settings can be adjusted in the Power
Management dialog box:
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The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time.
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Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box.
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Closing the screen cover (assuming no external monitor has been connected).
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Pressing the power button (if enabled in power settings).
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Power Management — Power Saving Modes
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