Sleep mode – Toshiba Satellite Pro L350 User Manual
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User’s Manual
Satellite L350/Satellite Pro L350 series
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 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.
Sleep mode
In sleep mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are
in sleep mode.
Benefits of sleep mode
The sleep feature provides the following benefits:
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Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than
hibernation feature.
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Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the duration set by the system sleep
feature.
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You can use the panel power off feature.
Executing sleep mode
You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways:
1. Click Windows Start button, point to
, and then click Sleep.
2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the
Power Options in the Control Panel.
3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the
Power Option in the Control Panel.
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when
you shut down the computer.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
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Before entering sleep mode, be sure to save your data.
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
sleep mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.
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Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode
(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in
memory will be lost.
You can also enable sleep mode by pressing FN + F3. See Chapter 5,
,
for details.