User’s Manual
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PORTÉGÉ/TECRA R700 Series
on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode
feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the
computer.
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
■
Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically
shuts down because of a low battery condition.
■
You can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
■
Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Hibernate feature.
■
Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click
Start
.
2. Point to the arrow icon (
) and then select
Hibernate
from the menu.
Automatic Hibernation Mode
The computer can be configured to enter Hibernation Mode automatically
when you press the power button or close the lid. In order to define these
settings, you can follow the steps as described below:
1. Click
Start
and click the
Control Panel
.
2. Click
System and Security
and click
Power Options
.
3. Click
Choose what the power button does
or
Choose what closing
the lid does
.
4. Enable the desired Hibernation Mode settings for
When I press the
power button
and
When I close the lid
.
5. Click the
Save changes
button.
■
Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety sake,
it is best to save your data manually.
■
Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor
before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive/Optical
Disc Drive/eSATA indicator to go out.
■
Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing FN + F4 - please refer
to chapter 5,
, for further details.