Dell Inspiron 1545 Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 139

Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139