Power
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown
The following 3 sections provide information about using standby, hibernation, and shutdown in various circumstances.
For information about how to initiate or resume from standby, how to initiate or restore from hibernation, and how to turn your notebook on or off, refer to “Default Power Settings,” later in this chapter. The “Default Power Settings” section also includes emergency procedures that you can use when you are unable to shut down your notebook using standard Windows procedures.
When You Leave Your Work
If you plan to resume
The amount of time a battery pack can support standby or hibernation or hold a charge varies by notebook configuration and the condition of the battery pack. Standby requires more power than hibernation.
If you plan to resume within 2
If the notebook will be unused and disconnected from external power for more than 2
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain
If an external power supply is uncertain, initiate hibernation or shut down the notebook. A power supply may become uncertain because of such conditions as an electrical storm or a nearly discharged battery pack.
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