Gateway MT6833b 8511884 - Gateway Notebook Reference Guide for Windows Vista - Page 61
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www.gateway.com • Hybrid Sleep - while your notebook is in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to a low power state where devices, such as the display and drives, turn off similar to Sleep mode. The notebook also writes all current memory (RAM) information to the hard drive similar to Hibernate mode. If your notebook experiences a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, the notebook reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hybrid Sleep mode. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it restarts using the information in current memory, thus reducing startup time. You must turn on Hybrid Sleep mode to use it. For more information, see "Changing advanced settings" on page 57. Using power saving modes Always save your work before using Sleep mode. In Sleep mode, your notebook reduces or turns off the power to most devices except memory. However, the information in memory is not saved to the hard drive. If power is interrupted, the information is lost. When in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to the hard drive, then turns the power completely off. If your notebook ...and you want ...then is... to... On Enter Sleep or Press FN+F3. Hybrid Sleep mode On Enter Hibernate Click (Start), click mode the arrow next to the power icon, then click Hibernate. In Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Exit Sleep, Hybrid Sleep, or Hibernate mode Press the power button. 55