HP 655 Notebook-PC - Manual (Page 42)

NOTE: If you have set the computer to require a password on wakeup, you must enter your
password before the computer redisplays your work.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after a specific period of inactivity, depending
on whether the computer is running on battery power or on external power, or when the battery
reaches a critical battery level.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed in Control Center.
To initiate Hibernation, select Computer > Shutdown > Hibernate.
To exit Hibernation, briefly press the power button.
The power lights turn on and the computer returns to the screen where you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your password before
the computer will return to the screen.
Setting password protection on wakeup
To set the computer to prompt for a password when exiting Suspend or Hibernation, follow these
steps:
1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press
esc . When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10 .
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Set Power-On Password, and then press enter .
● To set a power-on password, type your password in the Enter New Password and
Confirm New Password fields, and then press
enter .
● To change a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields, and then press
enter .
● To delete a power-on password, type your current password in the Enter Current
Password field, and then press
enter 4 times.
3. To save your changes and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Using the Power icon
The Power icon allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
● To display the percentage of remaining battery charge and the current power plan, move the
pointer over the Power icon, at the far right of the taskbar.
● To access Power Options, or to change the power plan, click the Power icon and select an item
from the list.
Different power icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power. The
battery icon displays a message if the battery reaches a low or critical battery level.
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