Using Standby
To power down the computer using the Standby command, click
Start, Shut Down, select Stand by, then click OK.
Sample Shut Down Windows dialog box
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files to
memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode.
The on/off light (
Standby mode.
Going into Standby mode more quickly
You can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing
the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify
an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes
into Standby mode.
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in
Toshiba's Power Saver utility.
1
Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control
Panel.
2
In the Control Panel window, double-click the Toshiba
Power Saver icon.
) blinks amber indicating the machine is in
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Learning the Basics
Using Standby
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