Toshiba PRO A300, A300D Benefits of hibernation mode, Starting hibernation mode, Select Hibernate

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Benefits of hibernation mode

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

■Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery.

For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in the Hibernate tab in Power Options. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in sleep mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in sleep mode 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 hibernation feature.

■You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting hibernation mode

To enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

Windows Vista™

1.Click Windows Start button.

2.Point to .

3.Select Hibernate.

Automatic hibernation mode

The computer will enter hibernation mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.

1.Open the Control Panel.

2.Open Mobile PC and open Power Options.

3.Select Choose what the power buttons do.

4.Enable the desired hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid.

5.Click the Save changes button.

You can also enable hibernation mode by pressing FN + F4 - please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details.

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