Powering Down The Computer; Shut Down Command - Toshiba Portege 4000 User Manual

for your needs. However, if you need more portable power,
Toshiba provides these options:
Purchase extra battery packs.


Purchase a battery charger that charges one main battery pack


and one spare module at a time.

Powering down the computer

When you power down the computer, you have three options to
choose from:
Shut down, which powers off the computer


Hibernation, which saves the current operating mode to the


hard disk and powers off the computer
Standby, which saves the current operating mode to memory


and enters a low power mode
Each option has its advantages.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using any of these options to
power down your computer, save your files and make sure
all drive-in-use lights are off.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working
after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on
again.

Shut down command

The Shut down command powers off the computer. When you
start up again, the computer runs a self-test and loads the operating
system. You must open any programs and files you want to use.
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