GETTING STARTED

User's Manual

3.Click start then click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Computermenu select Turn Off.

4.Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

CAUTION: 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.

CAUTIONS: 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 discon- nect the universal AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Built-in HDD and CD-ROM drive indicators 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.

NOTE: For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hiberna-

tion feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.

You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer.

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.

You can use the panel power off feature.

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