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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
Options for turning off the computer
Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than
one option available for turning off the computer: Turn Off or Shut
Down, Hibernate, and Standby. Each option has its advantages.
Turn Off or Shut Down
Factors to consider when choosing either Turn Off or Shut Down:
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Use the Turn Off command if you are not connected to a
domain server.
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Use the Shut Down command if you are connected to a domain
server.
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If you have work in progress and are not connected to a
network, use the Windows
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Standby or Hibernate commands
to save your system settings so that, when you turn on the
computer again, you will automatically return to where you left
off.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to shut down
or turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc
activity lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all,
wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.
Hibernation mode
Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first
saves the current state of the computer to the hard disk. 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 hard disk, 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.
