Computer in hibernation

[Chickadee]

When I turn off my hubbys laptop I sometimes hit hibernate instead of turn off.

How do I turn it back on from this please?

Dell laptop running Vista home.

Thanks for any help.

[Rollo]

On mine I just have to push the "turn on" button.

[Chickadee]

Thanks Rollo, does it take a while to respond or is it instant?

I have tried that and nothing seems to happen.

[Rollo]

It takes a few seconds to return to full working mode.

[rojash]

You have to be patient, because it won't respond until it's finished going into hibernation, and that can take quite a while. Once it is fully hibernating, it responds quite quickly.

[Chickadee]

Thanks guys.

I think I have been impatient and that's why it hasn't worked.

Patience is a virtue!! Must try harder.