Toshiba Satellite U50t User Manual - Page 28

Hibernation Mode, Benefits of Hibernation Mode, Starting Hibernation Mode

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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. 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. Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed. Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as data will be lost. Benefits of Hibernation Mode The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits: Saves data to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery condition. You can return to your previous working environment immediately when you turn on the computer. 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. Allows the use of the panel power off feature. Starting Hibernation Mode To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below. 1. Click the Settings charm. 2. Click Power and then select Hibernate. In order to show Hibernate in Power menu, you need to setup according to the following steps: 1. Click Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Power Options. 2. Click Choose what the power button does or Choose what closing the lid does. 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable. 4. Select the Hibernate check box from Shutdown settings. 5. Click the Save changes button. User's Manual 2-11

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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.
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.
Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is
completed.
Do not switch to Hibernation Mode while transferring data to external
media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external
memory devices, as data will be lost.
Benefits of Hibernation Mode
The Hibernation Mode feature provides the following benefits:
Saves data to the Hard Disk Drive when the computer automatically
shuts down because of a low battery condition.
You can return to your previous working environment immediately
when you turn on the computer.
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.
Allows the use of the panel power off feature.
Starting Hibernation Mode
To enter Hibernation Mode, follow the steps below.
1.
Click the
Settings
charm.
2.
Click
Power
and then select
Hibernate
.
In order to show
Hibernate
in Power menu, you need to setup according to
the following steps:
1. Click
Desktop -> Desktop Assist (in taskbar) -> Control Panel ->
System and Security -> Power Options
.
2. Click
Choose what the power button does
or
Choose what closing
the lid does
.
3. Click
Change settings that are currently unavailable
.
4. Select the
Hibernate
check box from Shutdown settings.
5. Click the
Save changes
button.
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