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Hibernate

Power Off

Hibernate is similar to turning off the computer, except that the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk. When the computer returns from hibernation mode, the desktop appears with the same files and programs open prior to your computer entering hibernation mode. Hibernate is very useful when you don't want to take the time to shut down all open programs one by one to shut off the computer, only to have to open the same programs and files the next time you use the computer.

System is powered off.

Initiating Suspend Mode

There are four ways to initiate suspend mode. The settings can be adjusted in the Power Management dialog box:

•The computer will automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time.

•Selecting the Stand by button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box.

•Closing the screen cover (assuming no external monitor has been connected).

•Pressing the power button (if enabled in power settings).

•Pressing the suspend function key <Fn> + <F4>.

Using the BIOS Utility for Power Management

With Windows running in ACPI mode, power can be controlled through the Power Management dialog box only. With operating systems that use ACPI power management, BIOS power settings have no effect.

Power Button Settings

The function of the power button can be set to Shutdown or Standby in the Power Management Properties dialog box in the Windows Control Panel. However, holding the power button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information.