Toshiba Satellite 1000 Toshiba Online User's Guide (Windows XP) for Satellite - Page 78

78 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Stand by command The Stand by command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Stand by holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors when choosing Stand by: ❖ While in Stand by mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Stand by mode. ❖ Restarting from Stand by mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off, Shut down or Hibernation mode. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. NOTE: If you power down using the Stand by command and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.