Learning the Basics

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Powering down the computer

2In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver icon.

3In the Running on batteries area, click the Details button, then select the System Power Mode tab.

4Select Standby for the options you want.

❖When I press the power button

Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you press the power button.

❖When I close the lid

Set this option to Standby if you want the computer to go into Standby mode when you close the display panel.

❖When the system standby time has passed

Set this option to Standby if you want to the computer to automatically go into Standby mode when you haven’t used it for a specified amount of time. You can set the System standby time on the Power Save Mode tab.

5Click Override all Modes with settings here.

6In the Set to range dialog box, do one of the following:

❖Click DC only if you want the settings to apply only when you are using battery power.

❖Click All if you want the settings to apply whether you are using battery power or outlet power.

7Click OK.

8Click OK again, then close the Control Panel.

NOTE: For more information about the Power Saver utility, see Toshiba Power Saver utility on page 168.