Hibernation Mode - Toshiba Satellite A60 User Manual

User's Manual
3. If you are using Windows
off computer. From the Turn off computer menu select Turn off.
4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Caution: Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait
a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

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: 1.
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 hiberna-
tion feature must be enabled in two places the Hibernation tab Power
Options and Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
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.
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XP Pro/ XP Home Edition click start then click Turn
Save your data. While entering hibernation mode,
the computer saves the contents of memory to the
HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best to save
your data manually.
2. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is
completed. Wait for the Disk indicator to go out.
3. Do not install or remove a memory module while
the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be
lost.