Getting Started

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 the CD/DVD-ROM or diskette.

Make sure the Built-in HDD and optical media drive 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 and click Turn Off Computer. From the Turn Off Computer window click 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.

While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Built-in HDD indicator to go out.

Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

Satellite A30 Series

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