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Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does
the Hibernation Mode feature.
Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer
receives no input or hardware access for the time period set by the
System Sleep Mode feature.
Executing Sleep Mode
You can also enable Sleep Mode by pressing FN + F3 - please refer to the
Hot key functions section in Chapter 3, Operating Basics, for further details.
You can enter Sleep Mode in one of the following ways:
Click Start, point to the arrow icon ( ) and then select Sleep
from the menu.
Press the power button. Please note that this feature must be enabled
within the Power Options (to access it, click Start -> Control Panel
->
System and Security -> Power Options).
When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when
you shut down the computer.
When the computer is in Sleep Mode, the power indicator will blink
amber.
Sleep Mode limitations
Sleep Mode will not function under the following conditions:
Power is turned back on immediately after shutting down.
Memory circuits are exposed to static electricity or electrical noise.
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 install or remove a memory module while the computer is in
Hibernation Mode. Data will be lost.
TOSHIBA DX730/DX735/Qosmio DX730 Series
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