Toshiba P500-ST5801 User Manual page 90

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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
2 Click Sleep.
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to
the memory, turns off the display, and enters into a low-power
mode. The ON/OFF light blinks amber indicating the computer
is in Sleep mode.
Configuring Sleep mode options
You can place the computer into Sleep mode by either pressing the
power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an
amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into
Sleep mode.
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them using the
Power Options feature.
1 Click Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, and
then Power Options.
The Power Options window appears.
2 Click Change plan settings under the power plan to be
customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
(Sample Image) Edit Plan Settings screen
3 To change the amount of time after which the computer enters
Sleep mode:
Under Put the computer to sleep, select the desired
amount of time in both the On battery and Plugged in
categories.
To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep
mode, select Never.