• Hibernation mode
By using this mode, you can turn off your computer completely without saving files or exiting from any
programs that are running. When the computer enters hibernation mode, all open programs, folders, and
files are saved to the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, and then the computer turns off.
To put the computer into hibernation mode, change your power plan settings by doing the following:
– For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, then click the arrow next to the Shut down button. Click
Hibernate from the menu displayed.
– For Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10: Define what the power button does first, then press
the power button to put the computer into hibernation mode. For more information, see "ThinkPad
L440 front view" on page 1.
If you put your computer into hibernation mode with the wake-up function disabled, the computer does
not consume any power. The wake-up function is disabled by default. If you put your computer into
hibernation mode with the wake-up function enabled, the computer consumes a small amount of power.
To enable the wake-up function, do the following:
1. Go to Control Panel and click System and Security.
2. Click Administrative Tools.
3. Click Task Scheduler. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the left pane, select the task folder for which you want to enable the wake-up function. The
scheduled tasks are displayed.
5. Click a scheduled task, and then click the Conditions tab.
6. In the Power section, select the check box for Wake the computer to run this task.
• Wireless off
When you are not using the wireless features, such as Bluetooth or wireless-LAN, turn them off. This
will help conserve power. To turn off the wireless features, press F8.
Connecting to the network
Your computer has one or more network cards that enable you to connect your computer to the Internet
or other network connections.
Ethernet connections
You can connect your computer to a local network or a broadband connection by using the built-in Ethernet
feature of the computer.
DANGER
Your computer has an Ethernet connector. To avoid the risk of electrical shock, do not connect
the telephone cable to the Ethernet connector.
Wireless connections
Wireless connection is the transfer of data without the use of cables but by means of radio waves only.
Depending on the wireless devices installed on your computer, you might be able to use the following
wireless networks:
• Wireless-LAN connection
• Wireless-WAN connection
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Chapter 2
Using your computer
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