2–8 Software Guide
Power
Initiating or Exiting Hibernation
Task Procedure Result
Initiate 
Hibernation.
If the notebook is on, briefly 
press the power button 
once.
If the notebook is in 
Standby, briefly press the 
power button twice.*
or
■
In Windows 2000 
Professional, select 
Start > Shut Down > 
Hibernate, then select 
the OK button.
■
In Windows XP Home 
or Windows XP 
Professional, select 
Start > Turn Off the 
Computer > Hibernate. 
(If the Hibernate option 
is not displayed, press 
the 
shift
 key.)
Power/standby light 
turns off.
Screen clears.
Exit 
Hibernation.
Briefly press the power 
button.
Power/standby light 
turns on.
Your work returns to 
the screen.
*This procedure works only if the power button is assigned to 
Hibernation. The power button is set to Hibernation at the factory. For 
information about changing the function of the power button, refer to 
“Setting Power Procedure Preferences,” next in this section.