Getting Started
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode 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 two places in Power Options: Hibernate tab and TOSHIBA Power Saver: Basic Setup tab.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby Mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby 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 hibernate feature.
■You can use the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details.
To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.
1.Click start.
2.Select Turn Off Computer.
3.Open the Turn off Computer dialog box. If Hibernate is not displayed, go to step 4. If Hibernate is displayed, go to step 5.
4.Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate.
5.Select Hibernate.
Automatic Hibernation Mode
The computer will enter Hibernation mode automatically when you press the power button or close the Display Screen. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.
1.Open the Control Panel.
2.Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.
3.Select the Hibernate tab in the Power Options Properties, select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.
4.Click the OK button.
5.Open Toshiba Power Saver.
6.Select Setup Action tab.
7.Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power button and When I close the lid of my portable computer.
8.Click the OK button.
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