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Learning the Basics

Powering down the computer

 

 

 

Shutting down more quickly

You can also shut down the computer by pressing the power button or closing the display panel.

To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the feature in the Power Saver utility.

1Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel.

2In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

The Power Saver Properties dialog box appears.

3Click the Details button, then the System Power Mode tab, and select the options you want from the drop-down lists.

❖When I close the lid

Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you close the display panel.

❖When I press the power button

Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button.

4Click Apply.

5Click OK, then close the Control Panel.

Starting again after Shut down

To start the computer up again, press and release the power button. The on/off light changes to green.

Using Hibernation

If you have enabled Hibernation on the Toshiba Power Saver Properties dialog, you can power down the computer using the Hibernation option as follows:

1Click Start, then Turn Off Computer.