Toshiba Qosmio X500 - Manual (Page 68)

User’s Manual 3-8
Getting Started
■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sleep
Mode feature.
■ You can use the panel power off feature.
Entering Sleep Mode
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of three ways:
■ Click the computer's power button.
Please note that this feature must be enabled within Power Options (to
access it, click  Control Panel  System and Security  Power
Options).
■ Click Start then click the arrow button located in the Shut down
button , and select Sleep from the menu.
■ Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Please refer to
Power Options (to access it, click  Control Panel  System and
Security  Power Options).
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when
you shut down the computer.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
■ Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
■ Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Hibernation Mode
The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk
when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on,
the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the
status of peripheral devices.
You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5,
The Keyboard , for details.
■ When the computer is shut down to Sleep Mode, the power indicator
flashes orange.
■ If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen
the operating time by turning it off to Hibernation Mode, as Sleep Mode
consumes more power.