Toshiba PORTEGE X30-E User Manual page 35

Benefits of Sleep Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benefits:
Executing Sleep Mode
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of following ways:
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left off
when you shut down the computer.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the internal
storage drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is
turned on, the previous state is restored. Note that the Hibernation Mode
feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the
computer.
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Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than the
Hibernation Mode feature.
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.
Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Click Start -> (Power) and then select Sleep.
Close the display panel. Note that this feature must be enabled within
the Power Options.
Press the power button. Note that this feature must be enabled within
the Power Options.
When the computer is in Sleep Mode and the display panel is closed,
the Power indicator blinks amber.
If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen
the overall operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode. Sleep
Mode consumes more power while the computer is off.
Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the internal storage drive. However, for
safety sake, it is best to save your data manually.
Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is
completed.
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