Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation
Task
User-initiated
Hibernation
System-initiated
Hibernation
(with
Hibernation
enabled)
Resume from
user-initiated or
system-initiated
Hibernation
Software Guide
Procedure
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In Windows 2000, select
Start > Shut down >
Hibernate, then select the
OK button.
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In Windows XP, select
Start > Turn Off the
Computer > Hibernate.
(If the Hibernate option
is not displayed, press the
shift
key.)
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If the notebook is attached
to AC power, the system
will not initiate Hibernation.
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If the notebook is running
on battery power, the
system initiates
Hibernation after 30
minutes of notebook
inactivity.
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Power settings and
timeouts can be changed
in the Power Options
window.
Press the power button.
Result
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The power light
turns off.
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The screen clears.
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The power light
turns off.
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The screen clears.
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The power light
turns on.
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Your work returns
to the screen.
Power
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