Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation
Task
Initiate
hibernation.
Allow the system
to initiate
hibernation (with
hibernation
enabled).
Restore from
user-initiated or
system-initiated
hibernation.
Hardware and Software Guide
Procedure
■
Select Start > Turn Off
Computer > Hibernate.
(If the Hibernate option
is not displayed, press
and hold the shift key.)
■
If hibernation has been
configured, 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) reach
a critical low-battery
condition.
■
If the notebook is
connected to external
power, the system does
not initiate hibernation.
Power settings and timeouts
can be changed in the Power
Options window.
Press and release the power
button.
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If the system initiated
hibernation because
of a critical
low-battery condition,
connect external
power or insert a
charged battery pack
before you press the
power button.
Result
■
The power/standby
lights are turned off.
■
The screen clears.
■
The power/standby
lights are turned off.
■
The screen clears.
■
The power/standby
lights are turned on.
■
Your work returns to
the screen.
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