Power
Hardware and Software Guide
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Initiating Standby, Hibernation or
Shutdown
The following sections explain when to initiate standby or
hibernation and when to shut down your notebook.
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You cannot initiate any type of networking communications or
perform any computer functions while the notebook is in standby
or hibernation.
When You Leave Your Work
Initiating standby clears the screen. When the notebook is in
standby, it uses less power than when it was on. Your work
returns instantly to the screen when you resume from standby.
Initiating hibernation clears the screen and saves your work to the
hard drive. When the notebook is in hibernation, it uses much less
power than when it was in standby.
Shutting down the notebook and removing the battery pack is
recommended to extend the life of the battery pack when the
notebook will be unused and disconnected from external power
for an extended period. For details on battery pack storage, refer
to the
“Storing a Battery Pack”
section in this chapter.
