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Toshiba Portege M800 User Manual

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User’s Manual

3-8

Getting Started

Benefits of Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode 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

hibernate feature.

You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation Mode

To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click .
2. Click the arrow icon

located in the power management button

.

3. From the pull down menu, select Hibernate.

Automatic Hibernation Mode

The computer will enter Hibernation mode automatically when you press

the power button or close the Display Screen. First, however, make the

appropriate settings according to the steps below.
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Open System and Maintenance and open Power Options.
3. Select the 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.

Data saving in Hibernation Mode

When you turn off the power in Hibernation Mode, the computer takes a

moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the

disk indicator will light.
After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn

off the power to any peripheral devices.

You can also enable Hibernation Mode by pressing Fn + F4. Refer to

Chapter 5,

The Keyboard

, for details.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment

to let all capacitors fully discharge.