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Options for turning off the computer, Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation

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Getting Started 59 Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more than one option available for turning off the computer: Shut down, Hibernate, and Sleep. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use the Shut down or Hibernate command if you will not be using the computer for several days or if you must turn off your computer. You must turn off your computer in order to upgrade your computer's internal hardware (such as memory). TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your computer, save your files and make sure all disk/disc 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. ❖ Use the Sleep command to save your work, system settings, and current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will quickly and automatically return to where you left off. Hibernation mode Hibernation mode shuts the computer down completely, but it first saves the current state of the computer to the internal storage drive. Since Hibernation mode does not require power to maintain the saved information, system settings are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time than restarting after turning off the computer using the Shut down command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left it, including all open programs and files you were using. For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 62.

Section	Page
DX1210 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	13
Introduction	19
This guide	21
Safety icons	22
Other icons used	22
Your computer’s features and specifications	23
Other documentation	23
Service options	23
Chapter 1: Getting Started	24
Setting up a work environment	24
Keeping yourself comfortable	25
Precautions	25
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	26
Setting up your computer	26
Connecting to a power source	27
Using the computer for the first time	29
Turning on the power	29
Setting up your software	30
Registering your computer with Toshiba	30
Adding optional external devices	30
Adding memory (optional)	31
Installing a memory module	31
Removing a memory module	36
Checking total memory	38
Recovering the Internal Storage Drive	39
Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method)	40
Recovering of factory default software with user’s data	42
Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions	45
Recovering to a custom size partition	47
Creating recovery DVDs/media	50
Restoring from recovery DVDs/media	52
Erasing the Internal Storage Drive	54
Checking the internal storage drive operating status	56
Installing drivers and applications	56
Using the HDMI™ In port	56
Selecting video cables	57
Connecting a printer	57
Setting up a printer	58
Turning off the computer	58
Options for turning off the computer	59
Using the Shut down command	60
Using and configuring Hibernation mode	62
Using and configuring Sleep mode	66
Customizing your computer’s settings	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	69
Moving the computer	69
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	71
Computing tips	71
Using the wireless mouse	72
Replacing the batteries	73
Using the wireless keyboard	74
Replacing the batteries	74
Keyboard functions	75
Character keys	75
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	76
Function keys	76
Special Windows® keys	76
Touch screen	76
Starting a program	77
Starting a program from the Start menu	77
Starting a program using the Search programs and files field	78
Saving your work	78
Printing your work	80
Backing up your work	81
Restoring your work	81
Using the optical disc drive	82
Viewing Blu-ray Disc™ movies	82
Optical disc drive components	83
Inserting an optical disc	83
Playing an audio CD	85
Playing optical media	85
Recording optical media	86
Removing a disc with the computer on	86
Removing a disc with the computer off	87
Caring for optical discs	87
Toshiba’s online resources	87
Chapter 3: Computing	88
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	88
Power management	88
Charging the RTC battery	89
Power Plans	90
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan	91
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	91
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan	92
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	93
Exploring the desktop	93
Finding your way around the desktop	94
Setting up for communications	96
Connecting your computer to a network	97
Exploring audio features	97
Recording sounds	97
Using external speakers or headphones	98
Using the Web Camera	99
Using the Memory card reader	99
Inserting memory media	100
Removing memory media	100
Toshiba remote control	101
Using the Toshiba remote control	102
Chapter 5: Utilities	103
TOSHIBA Assist	104
Secure	105
Protect & Fix	106
Optimize	107
TOSHIBA Application Installer	108
Setting passwords	109
Using an instant password	109
Using a supervisor password	110
Using a user password	111
Deleting a user password	112
TOSHIBA Face Recognition Utility	113
TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool Utility	114
Mouse Utility	115
TOSHIBA Hardware Setup	116
TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	117
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility	117
USB Sleep and Charge	117
Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge	118
Power supply mode settings	118
USB Sleep and Music	119
TOSHIBA Button Support	120
TOSHIBA Accessibility	121
TOSHIBA eco Utility™	122
TOSHIBA Service Station	123
TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor	123
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	125
Problems that are easy to fix	125
Problems when you turn on the computer	126
The Windows® operating system is not working	127
Using Startup options to fix problems	127
Internet problems	128
The Windows® operating system can help you	128
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	129
Checking device properties	129
Memory problems	130
Power and the battery	130
Keyboard problems	131
Display problems	131
Disk or storage drive problems	132
Error-checking	132
Optical disc drive problems	133
Sound system problems	135
Printer problems	136
Wireless networking problems	137
DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ operating problems	138
Develop good computing habits	139
Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system	140
If you need further assistance	144
Before you contact Toshiba	144
Contacting Toshiba	145
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	146
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	146
Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards	148
Hot Key Cards	148
Using the Hot Key Cards	149
Hot key functions	149
Volume Mute	150
Lock (Instant security)	151
Power plan	152
Sleep mode	153
Hibernation mode	154
Display brightness	155
Disabling or enabling wireless devices	156
Zoom (Display resolution)	157
Keyboard hot key functions	158
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	159
Glossary	160