Hibernation Mode; Starting Hibernation - Toshiba Satellite P10 series User Manual

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.
CAUTIONS:
Benefits of Hibernation
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down
because of a low battery.
NOTE: For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the
hibernation feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power
Management utility: the Power Save Modes tab and the Advanced tab.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery power
becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.
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

NOTE: You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. See
Chapter 5, Keyboard, for
To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.
1. Click Start.
2. Select Turn Off Computer.
3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box. Hibernate is not displayed.
4. Press the Shift key. The Standby item will change to Hibernate.
5. Select Hibernate.
1. While entering hibernation mode, the computer
saves the contents of memory to the HDD. Data
will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is
completed. Wait for the Built-in HDD indicator
to go out.
2. Do not install or remove a memory module while
the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be
lost.
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