Toshiba PT310U01R01Q Guida Utente

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It is a good idea to turn off your computer when you are not using it 
for a while.

If you are using the computer for the first time, leave the computer 
plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to 
fully charge the main battery.

Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than 
one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, 
Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages.

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Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be 
using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your 
computer.

You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your 
computer’s internal hardware (such as memory). 

TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off 
your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc activity 
lights are off.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, 
wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again.

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Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, 
and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you 
turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically 
return to where you left off. 

Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first 
saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. 
Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the 
saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. 

Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation:

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While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery 
power.

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Because the state of the system is stored to the internal storage 
drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges.

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Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less 
main battery power than restarting after turning off the 
computer using the Shut down command.