Toshiba Satellite Pro L350 - Manual (Page 49)

User’s Manual 3-5
L350/L350D
Benefits of hibernation mode
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts
down because of a low battery.
■ You can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system
hibernation feature.
■ You can use the panel power off feature.
Starting hibernation mode
To enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below.
Windows Vista™
1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Point to .
3. Select Hibernate.
Automatic hibernation mode
The computer will enter hibernation mode automatically when you press
the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate
settings according to the steps below.
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Open Mobile PC and open Power Options.
3. Select Choose what the power button does.
4. Enable the desired hibernation settings for When I press the power
button and When I close the lid.
5. Click the Save changes button.
For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature
must be enabled in the Hibernate tab in Power Options. Otherwise, the
computer will shut down in sleep mode. If battery power becomes
depleted, data saved in sleep mode will be lost.
You can also enable hibernation mode by pressing FN + F4 - please refer
to Chapter 5,
The Keyboard , for further details.