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Using Hibernate mode
The state of the system is saved on the hard disk and power is turned off. The power indicator light is off in
this mode.
To activate Hibernate mode, proceed as follows:
Press
<Fn>+<F12>
.
Or,
Use the PowerPanel utility.
To return to Normal mode, proceed as follows:
Turn on the computer by pressing the power button.
The computer returns to its previous state.
When the computer is in Hibernate mode, you cannot insert a disk.
Hibernate mode requires more time than Standby mode to be activated.
It takes more time to return to normal mode from Hibernate mode than from Standby mode.
Hibernate mode uses less power than Standby mode.
