Toshiba PS610U-NGYSG7 User Manual - Page 242

242 Powering down the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the mode in which you left it. NOTE: If you use a USB mouse or keyboard, remember to save your data and close any open applications before selecting Standby or Hibernation modes. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the battery discharges while the computer is in Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, this choice uses less time and battery power than the Shut down option. But it uses a little more time and battery power to start up than the Standby option, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of from memory. ❖ On restarting, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, and opens all the programs and files you were using. Standby command The Standby command puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby stores the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. NOTE: If you use a USB mouse or keyboard, remember to save your data and close any open applications before selecting Standby or Hibernation modes. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: