Toshiba Satellite A110 (PSAB0) - Manual (Page 53)

User’s Manual 3-7
Getting Started
Turning off the power
The power can be turned off in one of three modes, either Shutdown Mode
(also known as Boot Mode), Hibernation Mode or Standby Mode.
Shut Down mode (Boot mode)
When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode, no data is saved and the
computer will boot to the operating system's main screen.
1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disc, to writable optical
media or to a disc.
2. Make sure all disc activity has stopped, then remove the optical disc or
floppy disc.
3. Click Start and click Shut Down. From the Shut Down window click
Turn Off.
4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Hibernation mode
The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disc
when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on,
the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the
status of peripheral devices.
Benefits of Hibernation
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
■ Can be configured so that data is automatically saved to the hard disc
before the computer shuts down because of a low battery.
Make sure the built-in hard disc drive and optical disc drive indicators
are off before you switch the computer off. If you turn off the power while a
disc is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disc.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
1. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of
memory to the Hard disc Drive. Data will be lost if you remove the
battery or disconnect the AC adapter before the save is completed.
Wait for the Built-in Hard disc Drive indicator to go out.
2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
hibernation mode. Data will be lost.
For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature
must be enabled in two places in Power Options: Hibernate tab and
TOSHIBA Power Saver: Basic Setup tab. Otherwise, the computer will
shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data
saved in Standby will be lost.