Toshiba Satellite M500 PSMG2C Users Manual Canada; English - Page 68

Getting Started n Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Please refer to the Power Options (to access it, click and Maintenance Power Options). Control Panel System When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer. You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing Fn + F3. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details. n When the computer is shut down in Sleep Mode, the power indicator flashes orange. n If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by turning it off into Hibernation Mode, as Sleep Mode consumes more power. Sleep Mode limitations Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions: n Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down. n Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise. 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. n Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. However, for safety sake, it is best to save your data manually. n 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. n Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost. 3-8 User's Manual