Toshiba Satellite A50, User Manual

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User’s Manual 3-9
Getting Started
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You can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
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Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System
hibernate feature.
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You can use the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation
To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click start .
2. Select Turn Off Computer .
3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box.
Hibernate
is not displayed.
4. Press the Shift key. The
Standby
item will change to
Hibernate
.
5. Select the Hibernate .
Automatic Hibernation
The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the
power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings
according to the steps below.
1. Open the Control Panel .
2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options .
3. Select the Hibernate window in the
Power Options Properties
,
select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.
4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver .
5. Select the Setup Action window.
6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power
button and When I close the lid .
7. Click the OK button.
Data save in hibernation mode
When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a
moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the
Disk indicator will light.
After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn
off the power to any peripheral devices.
For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature
must be enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and
Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power
becomes depleted, data saved in Standby mode will be lost.
You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to Chapter 5,
The Keyboard , for details.