Toshiba SATELLITE U500 - Manual (Page 59)

User’s Manual 3-9
Satellite U500/U500D, Satellite Pro U500/U500D
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.