Shut Down Mode (Boot Mode); Hibernation Mode - Toshiba Satellite Pro M10 User Manual

Shut down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in boot mode, no data is saved and the
computer will boot to the operating system's main screen.
1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.
2. Make sure all disk activity has stopped, then remove any CD/DVDs or
diskette.
Make sure the Disk, Slim Select Bay and Slim Select Bay's module
indicators are off. If you turn off the power while a disk is being accessed,
you can lose data or damage the disk.
3. Click start then click Turn off computer. From the Turn off
computer menu select Turn off.
4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.
Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment
to let all capacitors fully discharge.

Hibernation mode

The hibernation feature saves the contents of memory to the hard disk
when the computer is turned off. The next time the computer is turned on,
the previous state is restored. The hibernation feature does not save the
status of peripheral devices.
While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of
memory to the HDD. Data will be lost if you remove the battery or
disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Wait for the
Disk indicator to go out.
Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
hibernation mode. Data will be lost.
Benefits of hibernation
The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:
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Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts
down because of a low battery.
For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation
feature must be enabled in two places in TOSHIBA Power Saver: the
Hibernate window and the Battery Alarm item of the Alarm window.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Standby mode. If battery
power becomes depleted, data saved in Standby will be lost.
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