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Standby/Hibernation Functions
• Standby
In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
• Hibernation
In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold
Shift
, then select [Hibernate].

Setting for Using the Hibernation Mode

At the time of purchase, the computer is set so that hibernati on mode can be used.
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -

[Power Options].

2In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select

[OK].

Precautions

Before entering the standby or hibernation mode

Be sure to save all data.
When a file in an external device such as a CD/DVD drive, external hard disk, or ATA card
is opened, close the file.
Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, [Enter Password] does not
appear when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode. If you want to
use the security function when using the standby or hiber nation mode, use the Windows
password as follows:
ASelect the account to change in [start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accou nts].
BSet the password.
CAdd the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer resumes from
standby] in [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power
Options] - [Advanced].
Do not enter either the standby or hibernation mode under the following condi tions. You
may corrupt your data or file, the standby or hibernation function may not work, or the
computer (or peripherals) may fail to work properly.
When the floppy disk drive being accessed or hard disk drive indicator ( ) is on.