Toshiba PORTEGE R400 User Manual page 22

Getting Started
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When the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Sleep
Mode according to the settings in the Power Options (to access it, Start
-> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options).
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To restore the operation of the computer from Sleep Mode, press the
power button.
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If the computer enters Sleep Mode while a network application is
active, the application might not be restored when the computer is next
turned on and the system returns from Sleep Mode.
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To prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode,
disable Sleep Mode within the Power Options (to access it, Start ->
Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Power Options).
However, please be aware that this configuration will nullify the
computer's Energy Star compliance.
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To use the Hybrid Sleep function, configure it in the Power Options.
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Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Sleep Mode. The computer or the memory module could be damaged.
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Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep Mode
(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in
memory could be lost.
Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
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Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than the
Hibernation Mode feature.
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Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Sleep Mode feature.
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Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Executing Sleep Mode
You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing Fn + F3 - please refer to
Chapter 5,
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of four ways:
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Click Start then click the power button (
management buttons (
Please note that this feature must be enabled within the Power Options
(to access it, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance
-> Power Options).
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Click Start then click the arrow button (
menu.
1-10
The Keyboard, for further details.
) located in the power
).
) and select Sleep from the
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