3Standby/Hibernation FunctionsStarting Up Your Computer QuicklyWe recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to beused for a long period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, werecommend that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer maynot work properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shuttingdown Windows on a regular basis (about once a week) without using thestandby or hibernation function.NOTEUse any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.To use the hibernation mode, make the setting below in advance. (Enabled in factorypreset.)Using the power switch ( page 5)From the shut down screen:• StandbyIn [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].• HibernationIn [Start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Hibernate].To perform this operation, make the setting as follows in advance;Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] - [Change the way users log on oroff] and delete the check mark for [Use the Welcome screen].Setting for using the hibernation mode1 Select [Start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-tions].2 In [Hibernate], add the check mark for [Enable hibernation] and select [OK].(To next page)Entering the Standby or Hibernation modeDifferences between the standby and hibernation functionsFunction Where data is saved to Speed Requires power supplyStandby Memory Fast Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)functionHibernation Hard disk Somewhat Power is not required to maintain datafunction slowIf you want to immediately start up and continue an application after shutting down yourcomputer, you can do so by using either the standby or hibernation function.