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Learning the Basics
Powering down the computer
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When starting up again, the system does not
automatically open programs and files you were
previously using.
Hibernation command
Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it
first saves the current state 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 drive 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 to consider when choosing Hibernation mode:
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While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no battery
power.
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Because the state of the system is held on the hard disk,
no data is lost if the battery discharges.
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Restarting from Hibernation mode uses less time and
battery power than restarting from Turn Off.
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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.
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When starting up again, the computer returns to the state
in which you left it, including all open programs and files
you were using.
