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Learning the Basics
Using Shut Down
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❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode
in which you left it, including all open programs and files
you were using.
If you power down using Stand By and the battery discharges
fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work
first.
For more information about Stand By, see “Using Stand By”
on page 91. For information about going into Stand By mode
more quickly, see “Going into Stand By mode more quickly”
on page 91.
Turning off more quickly
You can also turn off the computer by pressing the power
button or closing the display panel.
To use either of these methods, you first need to turn on the
feature in the Toshiba Power Management Utility.
1Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and
Maintenance.
2Double-click the Toshiba Power Management icon.
The Power Options Properties dialog box appears.
3Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want.
❖When I close the lid of my portable computer
Set this option to Power Off to have the computer
shut down when you close the display panel.
❖When I press the power button on my computer
Set this option to Power Off to have the computer
shut down when you press the power button.