Toshiba Satellite L25-S1192 Satellite L20-L25 User's Guide (PDF) - Page 99

Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 to the hard disk. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, the system settings are retained indefinitely. Restoring information from the hard disk takes longer than restoring it from memory. When you start up again, the computer runs a self-test, loads the operating system, and then returns to the state in which you left it. Factors when choosing Hibernation mode: ❖ 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 main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off. ❖ 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 100. Configuring your computer for Hibernation 1 Click Start, Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Power Options icon. The Power Options Properties dialog box appears. 3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 Select the options you want from the drop-down lists. ❖ When I close the lid on my computer