27Standby/Hibernation FunctionsIf you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer withoutclosing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby orhibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or documents thatwere open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation mode.Differences between the Standby and Hibernation FunctionsNOTEz We recommend plugging in the AC adaptor if the standby function is to be used for along period of time. If the AC adaptor cannot be connected, we recommend thathibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.z If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not workproperly. To stabilize computer operations, shut down Windows on a regular basis(about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation function.Use any of the following methods to enter the standby or hibernation mode.To use the hibernation mode, set [Power Options] in advance (Î page 28).(Enabled in factory preset.)z Using Fn key combinations (Î page 6)z Using the power switch (Î page 30)z Using the display (Î page 32)Starting Up Your Computer QuicklyFunction Where data is savedtoTime until recovery Requires powersupplyStandby function Memory Short Yes(if power is cut, alldata is lost)Hibernation function Hard disk Rather long Power is not requiredto maintain dataEntering the Standby or Hibernation Mode