Power
Hardware and Software Guide
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Hibernation is enabled by default but can be disabled. To reduce
the risk of power loss during a low battery condition, disable
Hibernation only during a battery pack calibration.
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CAUTION:
If Hibernation is disabled and the notebook reaches a
critical low-battery condition, the system does not automatically save
your system memory.
To verify that Hibernation is enabled:
1. Select
Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate
tab.
2. Be sure the
Enable Hibernation
check box is selected.
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Hibernation is not displayed as a power option in the Power
Options window if it has been disabled.
Shutdown
Shutdown procedures turn off the notebook. Whether to leave
a battery pack in the notebook or in storage depends on how
you work:
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Leaving the battery pack in the notebook enables the
battery pack to charge whenever the notebook is connected
to external power and also protects your work during a power
outage.
■
A battery pack in the notebook discharges more quickly, even
when the notebook is turned off, than a battery pack that has
been removed from the notebook and stored in a cool,
dry location.
