Initiating or Resuming from Hibernation
Task
Initiate
Hibernation
Allow the system
to initiate
Hibernation
(with
Hibernation
enabled)
Software Guide
Procedure
■
In Windows 2000, select
Start > Shut down >
Hibernate, then select the
OK button.
■
In Windows XP, select
Start > Turn Off Computer
> Hibernate. (If the
Hibernate option is not
displayed, press and hold
shift
the
key.)
■
If Hibernation has been
configured, briefly press
the power button.
No action required.
■
If the notebook is running
on battery power, the
system initiates
Hibernation after 30
minutes of notebook
inactivity or when the
battery pack(s) reaches a
critical low battery
condition.
■
If the notebook is attached
to external power, the
system will not initiate
Hibernation.
■
Power settings and
timeouts can be changed
in the Power Options
window.
Result
■
The power/standby
light turns off.
■
The screen clears.
■
The power/standby
light turns off.
■
The screen clears.
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