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To exit Standby:
▲Briefly slide the power switch to the right.
When the computer exits Standby, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Standby, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
Initiating and exiting Hibernation
The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 30 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level.
NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on external power.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
To initiate Hibernation:
1.Select Start > Turn Off Computer.
2.Hold down the shift key and select Hibernate. If Hibernate is not displayed, follow these steps:
a.Click the down arrow.
b.Select Hibernate from the list.
c.Click OK.
To exit Hibernation:
▲Briefly slide the power switch to the right.
The power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where you stopped working.
NOTE: If you have set a password to be required when the computer exits Hibernation, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the screen.
Using the Power Meter
The Power Meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power Meter allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
●To access Power Options,
●To display the percentage of remaining battery charge,
1.
2.Click the Advanced tab.
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