Getting Started
Portégé A100
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Portégé A100
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Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down
(Boot), Hibernation or Standby mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode no data is saved and
the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.
1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.
2. Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove any CD/DVDs
or diskette.
Make sure the
Disk
and Disk indicators are off. If you turn off the power
while a disk is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disk.
3. Click
start
then click
Turn off computer
. From the
Turn off
computer
menu select
Turn off
.
4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
Hibernation mode
The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk
when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on,
the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the
status of peripheral devices.
1. Save your data. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the HDD. However, for safety sake, it is
best to save your data manually.
2. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC
adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Disk
indicator to go
out.
3. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
hibernation mode. Data will be lost.
Benefits of hibernation
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
■
Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts
down because of a low battery.
