HP 355385-001 Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown, When Resuming After a Short Interval

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Power

Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown

Your choice of Standby, Hibernation, or shutdown will depend on how you work. 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. A fully charged new battery pack can typically support Standby for up to 48 hours and Hibernation for several weeks.

When Resuming After a Short Interval

Initiate Standby for shorter intervals of inactivity and Hibernation for longer intervals or for more power conservation.

■Initiating Standby clears the screen and uses less power than leaving the notebook on, and your work returns quickly to the screen when you resume from Standby.

■Initiating Hibernation clears the screen and uses much less power than Standby. Returning to work saved in Hibernation takes longer than returning to work saved in Standby, but it is faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook.

When Resuming After a Week or More

If the notebook will be idle for a week or more, shut down the notebook to extend the life of an inserted battery pack. If you remove the battery pack during this time, store it in a cool, dry location.

When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain

If an external power supply is uncertain or disrupted—for example, because of an electrical storm—save your work, and then initiate Hibernation or shut down the notebook.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Security MultimediaSoftware Updates and Restorations Playing DVDs and Video CDs with InterVideoIndex Selecting a Power Source Task Use This Power SourceStandby Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown When External Power Supply Is Disrupted or Uncertain When Resuming After a Short IntervalWhen Resuming After a Week or More Choosing Standby, Hibernation or ShutdownStandby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures When Using Infrared or Drive MediaIdentifying Power Controls and Indicators Identifying power controls and indicators Task Procedure Results Using the Default Power SettingsTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Task Procedure Result Initiating or Resuming from HibernationUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Initiating or Resuming from StandbyAccessing Power Options Window Setting Power PreferencesDisplaying Power Meter Icon on Taskbar Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Using a Security PasswordAccessing Windows XP Processor Controls Processor Performance ControlsPower Scheme AC Power Battery Power Security Security Features Quick Reference To Protect Against This Risk Use This FeatureForgotten Passwords About PasswordsUsing HP and Windows Passwords About QuickLock Fn+F6 Setting, Changing or Deleting Power-On Passwords About Power-On PasswordsSetting a Power-On Password Changing a Power-On Password Entering Power-On Passwords Deleting a Power-On PasswordSetting, Changing or Deleting Administrator Passwords About Administrator PasswordsSetting an Administrator Password Changing an Administrator Password Deleting an Administrator Password Using Other Device Security Entering Administrator PasswordsSetting System Information Options Using System InformationProtecting System Information Protecting Your Notebook Using Security Software Measures Step Use this Security Measure For More InformationConnecting an Optional Security Cable Connecting the optional security cable Using CDs and DVDs Protecting PlaybackUsing Hotkeys and Quick Launch Buttons Select Models Observing the Copyright WarningIdentifying the multimedia hotkeys and Quick Launch buttons HP Image Zone Select Models InterVideo Home Theater Select Models Reprogramming the Quick Launch Buttons Select ModelsPlaying CDs Playing Audio and Video CDs with Windows Media PlayerGeneral DVD Tips Using DVD Region Settings Playing DVDs or Video CDsUsing InterVideo WinDVD Creator Select Models Changing Region SettingsPreparing to Use InterVideo WinDVD Creator Choosing Recording MediaSonic RecordNow Creating DVDs and Video CDsSoftware Updates Restorations Updating SoftwareAccessing Notebook Product Information Accessing Notebook ROM InformationDownloading and Installing Software Updates Downloading and Installing ROM Updates Downloading ROM Update Installing ROM Update Downloading and Installing Other Software Recovery Procedures Before You Begin Step Description Refer toSetting a Restore Point Using the System Restore UtilityRestoring to a Restore Point Repairing or Reinstalling Drivers Repairing or Reinstalling Applications Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard DriveRepairing or Reinstalling Operating System Reinstalling Applications from the Driver Recovery CDRepairing the Operating System About Operating System Reinstallation Backing Up Your DataReinstalling the Operating System Turn on the notebook by briefly pressing the power button Reinstalling Other Software Updating Reinstalled SoftwareConfiguring Your Notebook Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Main Menu Setting Description DefaultSecurity Menu Boot Menu Exit MenuRestoring Setup Utility Default Settings Using the Help and Support CenterExiting the Setup Utility Software Updates and Restorations Using Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Index Fn 3-2 hotkeys 3-2prt sc Index-3 Index-4