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.
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Press the power button.
– or –
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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.
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The power lights are turned off.
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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
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After 30 minutes of computer inactivity.
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When the battery pack reaches a critical
low-battery condition.
Power settings and timeouts can be changed
using Power Options in Windows Control Panel.
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The power lights are turned off.
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The screen clears.
Restore from user-initiated
or system-initiated
hibernation.
Press the power button.*
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The power lights are turned on.
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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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