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Benefits of hibernation
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 two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the
Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window.
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 hibernate feature.
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You can use the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation
You can also enable Hibernation by pressing Fn + F4. See Chapter 5,
Keyboard, for details.
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.
Automatic Hibernation
The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you slide the
power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate
settings according to the steps below.
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Open Performance and Maintenance and open Power Options.
3. Select the Hibernate window in the Power Options Properties,
select the Enable hibernation check box and click the Apply button.
4. Open TOSHIBA Power Saver.
5. Select the Setup Action window.
6. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I slide the power
button and When I close the lid.
7. Click the OK button.
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