Using Suspend And Hibernation; Suspend; Hibernation; Selecting Suspend, Hibernation, Or Shutdown - Compaq Armada M700 Series Reference Manual

Using Suspend and Hibernation

Suspend

Suspend is an energy-saving feature that conserves power and
reduces startup time.
Suspend, called Standby in Windows 98, reduces power to system
components that are not being used. Suspend can be initiated by
you or by the system. When Suspend is initiated, your work is
saved in random access memory (RAM) and the screen is cleared.
When you resume work, your information returns to the screen
where you left off.

Hibernation

Hibernation is an energy-saving feature and safeguard that saves
all information in RAM to a hibernation file on the hard drive,
then shuts down the computer. Hibernation can be initiated by
you or by the system. When you resume work, your information
returns to the screen where you left off.

Selecting Suspend, Hibernation, or Shutdown

If you plan to resume shortly—Initiating Suspend clears the
screen, uses less power than leaving the computer on, and your
work returns instantly to the screen when you exit Suspend. A
fully charged new battery pack can support Suspend for up to 2
weeks. A battery pack that has been frequently charged and
discharged will support Suspend for less time.
If you plan to resume within two weeks—Initiating Hibernation
clears the screen, saves your work to the hard drive, and uses less
power than Suspend. Returning to work saved in Hibernation
takes longer than returning to work placed in Suspend, but is
faster than returning to your place manually after restarting the
computer. A fully charged battery pack supports Hibernation
indefinitely.
If the computer will be disconnected from external power for
more than two weeks—Shutting down the computer and
removing the battery pack extends the useful life of the battery
pack. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.
4-2 Managing Power