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Power Management 5-5
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Jennifer Hale Saved by: jabercrombie Saved date: 06/02/99 11:35 AM
Part Number: 103182-001 File name: ch05.doc
Benefits of Using Hibernation
■ When Hibernation is initiated, no information is lost. There is
no limit to the amount of time the computer can remain in
Hibernation, since the computer is turned off and there is no
drain on the battery pack.
■ Hibernation can be used as a placemarker. For example, it is
useful when you are making a presentation away from the
office. You can do all the preparation in advance, mark your
place by initiating Hibernation, and be ready to make your
presentation as soon as you arrive.
■ Hibernation is a safeguard feature that saves information
should the computer reach a critical low battery condition
while it is left unattended.
Initiating Hibernation
Hibernation can be initiated by the user or by the system
(computer).
NOTE: Hibernation cannot be initiated when the computer is docked
in the desktop expansion base or convenience base.
■ User-initiated Hibernation occurs when you press Fn and the
suspend button simultaneously. These keys can be pressed at
any time and from anywhere within an application.
■ System-initiated Hibernation occurs when
■ The computer is turned on and left unattended, and a critical
low battery condition occurs.
■ The Hibernation timeout occurs.
CAUTION: If Hibernation is disabled, the computer does not initiate
Hibernation when a critical low battery condition is reached. When
this occurs, all unsaved data is lost.
NOTE: Batteries that have not been properly calibrated may not
have enough power to support a system-initiated Hibernation at
critical low battery.
When the system initiates Hibernation, it
■ Clears the screen.
■ Saves all current information in memory to the hard disk.
■ Turns off the computer.