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Learning More About Your Computer 4–5
Saving Energy
Hibernate Mode
You can also set the computer to go into Hibernate mode after a
specified period of inactivity.
Before the computer can hibernate, it saves everything in memory to
the hard drive. Then, it shuts itself off. When you awake the
computer, the Windows Desktop appears exactly as you left it.
Adjusting the Hibernate Mode
You can determine when the computer automatically goes into
hibernation mode.
To Hibernate the Computer
1. Click Start from the Windows taskbar.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click Power Options.
5. Make sure the Power Schemes tab is selected.
6. In the System Hibernates drop-down list, select the number of
minutes of inactive time you want to pass before your computer
goes into hibernation mode.
7. Click the Apply button, and then OK.
Awaking from Hibernation
You must wake the computer to use it again. Press the Power button
on the front of the computer to awake it from hibernation.