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Learning the Basics

Powering down the computer

 

 

 

❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using

To configure the computer to use the Hibernation option:

1Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control

Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon.

3In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab.

4Select Hibernation for the options you want.

❖When I press the power button

Set this option to Hibernation if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you press the power button.

❖When I close the lid

Set this option to Hibernation if you want the computer to go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel.

5Click Override all Modes with settings here.

6In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following:

❖Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power.

❖Click All if you want the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power.

7Click OK.

8Click OK again, then close the Control Panel.