Operation Manual

Executing Sleep Mode
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of following ways:
Click Start -> Power and then select Sleep.
Close the display panel. Note that this feature must be enabled within
the Power Options.
Press the power button. Note that this feature must be enabled within
the Power Options.
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left off
when you shut down the computer.
When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the Power indicator blinks white.
If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen
the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode. Sleep
Mode consumes more power while the computer is off.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the Hard
Disk Drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned
on, the previous state is restored. Note that the Hibernation Mode feature
does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the
computer.
Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the Hard Disk Drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.
Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is
completed.
To prevent data loss, do not install or remove a memory module while
the computer is in Hibernation Mode (only for models equipped with
the memory module cover).
To prevent data loss, do not switch to Hibernation Mode while
transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory
media, or other external memory devices.
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
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