Restarting The Computer - Toshiba Satellite M40 User Manual

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the System
Power Mode item in Power Saver Utility described in the Control Panel.
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In Windows XP, open Performance and Maintenance and open
TOSHIBA Power Saver.
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you
shut down the computer.
NOTES: 1. When the computer is shut down in standby mode, the power
indicator glows orange.
2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can
lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation
mode. Standby mode consumes more power.
Standby limitations
Standby 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.

Restarting the computer

Certain conditions require that you restart the computer system. For example, if:
❑ You change certain computer settings.
❑ An error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard com-
mands.
There are two ways to restart the computer system:
1. If you are using Windows
From the Turn off computer menu select Restart.
2. Press the power button and hold it down for five seconds. Wait 10 to 15 sec-
onds, then turn the power on again by pressing the power button.
Restarting the computer
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XP, click start then click Turn off computer.
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