Restarting the computer

NOTES: 1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power indicator flashes orange.

2.If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Standby mode consumes more power.

Standby limitations

Standby will not function under the following conditions:

Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.

Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:

You change certain computer settings.

An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard commands.

There are three ways to reset the computer system:

1.Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off com- puter menu select Restart.

2.Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, and then select Shutdown and Restart.

3.Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start menu.

4.Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, and then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.

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Toshiba A40 Series manual Restarting the computer, Standby limitations