To set your laptop to hibernate when closed, you need to configure the lid-close action within Power Options after ensuring the hibernate option is enabled on your system.
Here’s the process broken down into the necessary steps:
1. Ensure Hibernate is Enabled
First, make sure the hibernate option is visible and available in your shutdown settings. As referenced:
- Navigate to Power Options on your Windows PC.
- In the left-hand menu, select Change what the power buttons do.
- Click on Change settings that are currently unavailable. You might need administrative rights for this step.
- Under the Shutdown settings section, locate and select the checkbox for Hibernate.
- Click Save changes.
If the Hibernate option was already checked, it means it's enabled, and you can proceed directly to the next step.
2. Configure the Lid Close Action
Now that hibernate is enabled, you can set it as the action for closing the lid:
- Return to Power Options.
- In the left-hand pane, choose Choose what closing the lid does.
- Find the option When I close the lid:
- Click the dropdown menu next to this option under the On battery column and select Hibernate.
- Click the dropdown menu next to the same option under the Plugged in column and select Hibernate.
- Click Save changes to apply your settings.
By setting both options to Hibernate, your laptop will save your current work state to the hard drive and turn off, allowing for a quick return to your session upon reopening.
Summary of Lid Close Settings:
| Condition | Action When Lid Closed |
|---|---|
| On battery | Hibernate |
| Plugged in | Hibernate |
