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Using Hibernate
Hibernation is a state in which the computer shuts down to save power but first saves
everything in memory on the hard disk. When you restart the computer, your desktop is
restored exactly as you left it. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from
the tablet for an extended time.
You can put your tablet on Hibernate manually from the Start button, or you can set it up to
hibernate when you press the power switch.
To set up the power switch to put the computer on Hibernate
1. Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 20).
2. Select one or both of the following:
• For Power switch on battery, select Hibernate.
• For Power switch plugged in, select Hibernate.
3. To put the computer on Hibernate, press the power switch.
To resume your work, press the power switch again.
Power management on Windows XP
This section describes sleep and hibernate for tablets running Windows XP. For information
about creating and using power plans, see the Dashboard Help. For more information
about power management settings, search Windows Help and Support for “power options”.
Using Standby
On tablets running Windows XP, you can use standby to save power when you will be away
from the tablet for a short time.
Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that the tablet uses less
power. When you want to use the tablet again, it comes out of standby quickly, although
you may have to log on again. Because Standby does not save your data to the hard disk, a
power failure while on Standby can cause you to lose unsaved information.
Note: This feature is available on Windows XP only.
To set up the power switch to put the computer on Standby
1. Open Motion Dashboard to the Power panel (page 20).
2. For Power Switch will, select Standby.
3. To put the computer on Standby, press the power switch.
To resume your work, press the power switch again.
