Toshiba A40 Series - Manual (Page 89)

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NOTES: 1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the
power indicator flashes orange.
2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you
can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in
hibernation mode. Standby mode consumes more power.
Standby limitations
Standby 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.
Restarting the computer
Certain conditions require that you reset the system. For example, if:
❑
You change certain computer settings.
❑
An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard
commands.
There are three ways to reset the computer system:
1. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off com-
puter
menu select Restart.
2. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to display the Windows Task Manager, and
then select Shutdown and Restart.
3. Select Restart from the Turn Off Computer window in the start
menu.
4. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15
seconds, and then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.
Restarting the computer