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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, use the
Windows Shut Down command. Another option is to use
Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard disk.
For more information, see Powering down the computer on
page 82.
❖ Never turn off the power while a disk light on the system
indicator panel is on. Doing so may damage your hard disk,
diskette drive, or DVD-ROM drive.
❖ To avoid accidentally turning on the computer, slide the power
button lock right to the locked position.
Closing the display panel
When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the
display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer.
If you close the computer while it is still on, one of the following
actions will occur:
❖ If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD panel
will automatically turn off until you open it again.
❖ If you have the audible warning set, the computer will beep to
notify you that it is still on. (See Toshiba Hardware Setup on
page 166.)
❖ If you have an action feature set, the computer will perform
that action (Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, Shutdown). For
more information, see Hibernate tab in Power Management
on page 169.
Different ways to turn the computer on and off
Instead of turning on your computer by pressing the power button,
you can:
❖ Set the computer to turn on automatically at a time you
designate. This option is helpful if you want to transfer files
by modem at night, when the rates are cheaper. You can set