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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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