Toshiba P200 manual Hibernation mode, Sleep Mode limitations

Getting Started

Youu can enter Sleep Mode in one of three ways:

1.Click Start then click the sleep button ( ) located in the power

management buttons ( ), or click the arrow button ( ) and select Sleep from the menu.

2.Close the computer’s LCD display panel. Please note that this feature must be enabled - please refer to the Power Options (to access it, click Start followed by Control Panel followed by System and Maintenance and then click the Power Options).

3.Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled - please refer to the Power Options (to access it, click Start followed by Control Panel followed by System and Maintenance and then click the Power Options and point to Choose what the power button do).

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shutdown the computer.

■When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator will blink orange.

■If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode - Sleep Mode will consume more power while the computer is off.

Sleep Mode limitations

Sleep Mode 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.

Hibernation mode

The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the computer.

■Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety sake, it is best to save your data manually.

■Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to go out.

■Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.

3-6 Satellite P200/Satellite Pro P200