Toshiba Satellite A15-S1291 User Manual - Page 98

98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses a little more time and battery power than restarting from Standby because information is being retrieved from the hard disk instead of memory. ❖ 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 more information about the Hibernation command, see "Using Hibernation" on page 103. For information about going into Hibernation mode more quickly, see "Going into Hibernation mode more quickly" on page 106. Standby command Standby puts the computer into a power-saving mode. Standby 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 Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. The battery will eventually discharge in Standby mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if you do not save your work before entering Standby mode. ❖ Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off 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. If you power down using Standby and the battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.