Powering Down The Computer; Using Turn Off Computer - Toshiba 9100 User Manual

Powering down the computer

NOTE: Pushing the power button before shutting down the
Windows
work. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and
the drive-in-use light are off. If you turn off the power while a
disk is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the
disk and/or drive.
When you power down the computer, you have three options to
choose from: Turn Off Computer, Standby, and Hibernation.
You can set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you
designate. This option is helpful for transferring files by modem at
night. You can set the computer to turn on and send or receive the
files while you are asleep. This option is called Auto Power On.
TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to
power down your computer, save your files and make sure
the disk activity 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.

Using Turn Off Computer

The Turn Off or Shut down command shuts the computer down
completely. Use the Turn Off command when you are not
connected to a domain server. Use the Shut down command when
you are connected to a server.
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.
Factors when choosing Turn Off or Shut down:
Powering down the computer
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operating system could cause you to lose your
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