Toshiba U300 Series PSA50 YXT - Manual (Page 42)

User’s Manual 3-6
Getting Started
■ 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
To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start.
2. Select Turn off Computer.
3. Open the Turn off Computer dialog box. If Hibernate is not displayed,
go to step 4. If Hibernate is displayed, go to step 5.
4. Press the Shift key. The Stand By item will change to Hibernate.
5. Select Hibernate.
Automatic Hibernation
The computer will enter Hibernate 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 Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.
3. Select the Hibernate tab.
4. Select Enable Hibernation, then click OK button.
Data save 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
Built-in Hard Disk Drive 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.
For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature
must be enabled in Power Options: Hibernate tab. Otherwise, the
computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power becomes
depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.
You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. See 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.