# Hibernation mode on Form1?

**URL:** <https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hibernation-mode-on-form1/971>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [March 11, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hibernation-mode-on-form1/971 "2014-03-11T17:04:24Z")\
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**Author:** ![ScottJanousek](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.formlabs.com/scottjanousek/32/2582_2.png) [@ScottJanousek](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/ScottJanousek)\
**Post date:** [March 11, 2014, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hibernation-mode-on-form1/971/1 "2014-03-11T17:04:24Z")

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1. Does the Form1 with latest firmware have a hibernation mode?

I’ve noticed that if I leave my Form in the “ready to print” state for an extended amount of time the display disappears until I hit the Form push button. Initially, I thought it was a power issue, but then checked the plug and all was good (I’m in a lab environment, so things \*can\* get unplugged or breakers flip, etc). I’m guessing this is an intended power save mode, which I might have glanced over somewhere in the documentation …

1. If technically possible with existing firmware and setup, I think it would be useful to periodically flash or fade (i.e. breathe) the push button illumination ring to let the operator now it’s still on and powered … but in the grand scheme of things, it’s not a big deal at all once encountered.

I’ve had other (non inexpensive) devices which failed to power completely in a similar manner with a “dead display”, so it’s a bit of a concern when it happens initially. Just thought FL would like to know from the perspective of an operator. Documenting it (better?) would be great. Again, I didn’t find it on an initial search. Might be buried someplace?

-sj

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**Author:** ![manuelodendahl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@manuelodendahl](https://forum.formlabs.com/u/manuelodendahl)\
**Post date:** [March 15, 2014, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.formlabs.com/t/hibernation-mode-on-form1/971/2 "2014-03-15T20:42:21Z")

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Hi Scott,

it is indeed a feature, the Form1 announces the sleep mode for a minute, but of course that’s easy to miss. Thank you for the feedback.