Toshiba A10 Series - Manual (Page 79)

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G
ETTING
S
TARTED
❑
Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no
input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Standby feature.
❑ You can use the panel power off feature.
Executing standby
NOTE: You can also enable Standby by pressing Fn + F3 . See Chapter
5, Keyboard , for details.
You can enter standby mode in one of three ways:
1. Click start , click Turn Off Computer and click Standby .
2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System
Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power
Saver .
3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System
Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.
Open Performance and Maintenance and open TOSHIBA Power
Saver .
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut
down the computer.
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.
Turning off the power