HP Compaq Presario C310EU Notebook PC - Manual (Page 42)

Initiating or restoring from hibernation
Hibernation cannot be initiated unless it is enabled. Hibernation is enabled by default.
To verify that hibernation remains enabled, select Start> Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. If hibernation is enabled, the Enable hibernation
check box is selected.
Task Procedure Result
Initiate hibernation. ● Press the power button.
– or –
● Select Start > Turn Off Computer. Then,
hold down the
shift key as you select
Hibernate.
In Windows XP Professional, if hibernate is
not displayed:
a. Press the up or down arrow.
b. Select Hibernate from the list.
c. Click OK.
● The power lights are turned off.
● The screen clears.
Allow the system to
initiate hibernation
(with hibernation
enabled). No action required. If the computer is running on
battery power, the system initiates hibernation
● After 30 minutes of computer inactivity.
● When the battery pack reaches a critical low-
battery condition.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed
using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
● The power lights are turned off.
● The screen clears.
Restore from user-
initiated or system-
initiated hibernation. Press the power button.* ● The power lights are turned on.
● Your work returns to the screen.
*If the system initiated hibernation because of a critical low-battery condition, connect external power or insert a charged battery
pack before you press the power button. (The system may not respond if the discharged battery pack is the only power source.)
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