Toshiba Satellite M65-S8211 Satellite M60-M65 User's Guide (PDF) - Page 98

98 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current mode of the computer 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 mode in which you left it. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery power. ❖ Because the mode of the system is held on the hard disk, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ When starting up again, Hibernation uses less time and battery power than does Turn off computer. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation uses a little more time and battery power to start up than restarting from Standby, because information is being retrieved from the hard disk rather than from memory. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. Going into Hibernation mode If you are not connected to a Windows® network server (domain server), power off the computer using the Hibernation command as follows: 1 Click Start, Turn off computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 2 Click Hibernate to place the system into Hibernation mode.