Toshiba Tecra M3-S212TD User Guide - Page 130

130 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer Using Standby NOTE If you place your computer into either Standby or Hibernation mode immediately after the system has resumed from either mode, the computer may not properly reenter the selected mode. When resuming your computer from either Standby or Hibernation mode, make sure to wait until the system completes the process before placing the system back into either mode (approximately 1 minute). If the computer does not reenter into Standby or Hibernation mode properly, restart the computer. The Standby command puts the computer into a powersaving mode. Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory so that, when you power on the computer, you can continue working from where you left off. Factors to consider when choosing Standby: ❖ While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery power. ❖ Restarting from Standby uses less time and battery power than restarting from Turn Off Computer or Hibernation. ❖ 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 Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, and then Stand By.