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Learning the Basics

Powering down the computer

 

 

 

Using Standby

To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, then select Stand by.

The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber to indicate the machine is in Standby mode.

Going into Standby more quickly

You can also put the computer into Standby by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel.

To use either of these methods, you first need to enable 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.

4Click Apply.

5Click OK, then close the Control Panel.

Starting again from Standby

To start the computer from Standby, press the power button. The computer returns to the screen you were using.

If you put the computer in Standby by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel.