A control device includes a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, and a control unit. The auxiliary storage device is configured to store a first hibernation image and a second hibernation image, which respectively indicate a stored content of the main storage device. The control unit is configured to start a computer by loading the first hibernation image to the main storage device and subsequently loading the second hibernation image to the main storage device when the computer is turned on. The first hibernation image does not include connection information indicating a connection state of the device. The second hibernation image includes the connection information indicating the connection state.