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Learning the Basics

Powering down the computer

 

 

 

❖When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using.

NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the main battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save your work first.

To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Shut Down, select Stand by, then click OK.

Shut Down Windows dialog box

The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power state. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode.

Going into Standby mode more quickly

In addition to the method described above, you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode.

To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.

1Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control

Panel.