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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:
1
Go to
Start
and click
Turn Off Computer
.
2
Hold down the
<Shift>
key and press
Hibernate
.
To return to Normal mode, press the power button. The computer returns to its previous state.
If you press the power button for longer than 4 seconds, the computer will turn off.
When the computer is in
Hibernate
mode, you cannot insert a disc.
Hibernate
mode requires more time than
Standby
mode.
Hibernate
mode uses less power than
Standby
mode.
Entering Hibernate mode with the
<Fn>
key
You can choose to use the shortcuts
<Fn>
+
<Esc>
, or
<Fn>
+
<F12>
to enter
Hibernate
mode instead of
Standby
mode.
To change the default settings, proceed as follows:
1
Go to
Control Panel
>
Power Options
.
2
Select the
Advanced
tab.
3
Make your settings under
Power buttons
.
