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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
Hibernation mode
Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first
saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive.
Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the
saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely.
Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:
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While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery
power.
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Because the state of the system is stored on the internal storage
drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges.
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Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less
main battery power than restarting from turning off the
computer.
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Since information is being retrieved from the internal storage
drive rather than from memory, restarting from Hibernation
takes a little more time and consumes more main battery power
to start up than when restarting from Standby.
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When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in
which you left it, including all open programs and files you
were using.
For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see
“Using and configuring Hibernation mode” on page 66
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Standby mode
The Standby command places the computer into a power-saving
mode. Standby holds the current state of the computer in system
memory (RAM) so that, when you restart the computer, you can
continue working from where you left off.
Factors to consider when choosing Standby:
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While in Standby mode, the computer uses some main battery
power.
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The Standby command does not store unsaved information on
your internal storage drive. You should save your work before
putting your computer on Standby.
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Restarting from Standby takes less time and may consume
more main battery power than restarting from turning off the
computer or using Hibernation mode.
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When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in
which you left it, including all open programs and files you
were using.
