Toshiba Satellite Pro A210 Series, User Manual

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User’s Manual 3-7
Getting Started
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Sleep mode
In sleep mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in
sleep mode.
Benefits of sleep
The sleep feature provides the following benefits:
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Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hiberna-
tion.
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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 Sleep feature.
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You can use the panel power off feature.
Executing sleep
You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways:
1. Click Windows Start button, point to , and then click
Sleep
.
2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Power
Options in the Control Panel.
3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the Power
Option in the Control Panel.
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Before entering Sleep mode, be sure to save your data.
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the com-
puter is in sleep mode. The computer or the module could be
damaged.
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Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep
mode (unless the computer is connected to an AC power
source). Data in memory will be lost.
You can also enable Sleep by pressing
FN+F3
. See Chapter 5,
The Keyboard , for details.