Starting Hibernation Mode - Toshiba NB 100 Series User Manual

Benefits of hibernation mode
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
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Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts
down because of a low battery.
For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature
must be enabled in the Hibernate tab in Power Management and Setup
Action tab in Power Management. Otherwise, the computer will shut down
in Standby mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in
Standby mode will be lost.
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You can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
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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
hibernation feature.
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You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting hibernation mode

To enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below.
Windows XP
1. Click Windows Start button.
2. Select Turn Off Computer.
3. Open the Turn Off Computer dialog box.
4. Select Hibernate.
You can also enable hibernation mode by pressing Fn + F2 - please refer
to Chapter 5,
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.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.
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