Hibernation Mode - Toshiba Satellite A350 Series User Manual

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Make sure the Hard Disk Drive indicator is off. If you turn off the power
while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the
disk.
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Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could
cause loss of data.
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Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or
remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data
loss.
3. Click Start.
4. Click the arrow button (
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5. Turn off any peripheral devices connected to your computer.
Do not turn the computer or peripheral devices back on immediately - wait
a short period to avoid any potential damage.

Hibernation Mode

The Hibernation Mode feature saves the contents of memory to the hard
disk drive when the computer is turned off so that, the next time it is turned
on, the previous state is restored. Please note that the Hibernation Mode
feature does not save the status of any peripheral devices connected to the
computer.
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Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves
the contents of memory to the hard disk drive. However, for safety
sake, it is best to save your data manually.
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Data will be lost if you remove the battery or disconnect the AC adaptor
before the save is completed. Wait for the Hard Disk Drive indicator to
go out.
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Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
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Saves data to the hard disk drive when the computer automatically
shuts down because of a low battery condition.
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You can return to your previous working environment immediately when
you turn on the computer.
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Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives
no input or hardware access for the time period set by the System
Hibernate feature.
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Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
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) located in the power management buttons
) and select Shut Down from the menu.
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