Starting up for the first time. Toshiba USB 3471, Satellite A100 Series

Getting Started

Starting up for the first time

When you first turn on the power, the computer’s initial screen is the

Microsoft

®

Windows Vista™ Startup Screen Logo.

Follow the on-screen directions.

Turning off the power

The power can be turned off in one of the following modes: Shut down

(Boot), Hibernation or Sleep mode.

Shut Down mode (Boot mode)

When you turn off the power in Shut Down mode, no data is saved and the computer will boot to the operating system’s main screen.

1. If you have entered data, save it to the hard disk or to a diskette.

2. Make sure all disc activity has stopped, then remove any CD/DVDs or disette.

Make sure the Disk’s indicator is off. If you turn off the power while a disc is being accessed, you can lose data or damage the disc.

3. Click Windows Start button , point to located in the power management button , and then select Shut Down.

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

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.

1. While entering hibernation mode, the computer saves the contents of memory to the HDD. 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.

2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in hibernation mode. Data will be lost.

Benefits of hibernation

The hibernation feature provides the following benefits:

■ Saves data to the hard disk when the computer automatically shuts down because of a low battery.

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For the computer to shut down in hibernation mode, the hibernation feature must be enabled in two places: the Hibernate tab in Power Options and

Setup Action tab in TOSHIBA Power Saver. Otherwise, the computer will shut down in Sleep mode. If battery power becomes depleted, data saved in Sleep mode will be lost.

■ 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 duration set by the System hibernate feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Starting Hibernation

To enter Hibernation mode, follow the steps below.

Windows Vista™

1. Click Windows Start button .

2. Point to located in the power management button

3. Select Hibernate.

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Automatic Hibernation

The computer will enter Hibernate mode automatically when you press the power button or close the lid. First, however, make the appropriate settings according to the steps below.

1. Open the Control Panel.

2. Open Mobile PC and open Power Options.

3. Select Choose what the power button does.

4. Enable the desired Hibernation settings for When I press the power

button and When I close the lid.

5. Click the Save changes button.

Data save in hibernation mode

When you turn off the power in hibernation mode, the computer takes a moment to save current memory data to the hard disk. During this time, the

Built-in HDD indicator will light.

After you turn off the computer and memory is saved to the hard disk, turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment to let all capacitors fully discharge.

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Sleep mode

In sleep mode the power remains on, but the CPU and all other devices are in sleep mode.

1. Before entering Sleep mode, be sure to save your data.

2. Do not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in sleep mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.

3. Do not remove the battery pack while the computer is in sleep mode

(unless the computer is connected to an AC power source). Data in memory will be lost.

Benefits of sleep

The sleep feature provides the following benefits:

■ Restores the previous working environment more rapidly than does hibernation.

■ Saves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sleep feature.

■ You can use the panel power off feature.

Executing sleep

You can also enable Sleep by pressing Fn + F3. See Chapter 5,

The

Keyboard

, for details.

You can enter sleep mode in one of three ways:

1. Click Windows Start button , point to located in the power management button , and then click Sleep.

2. Close the display panel. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the

Power Options in the Control Panel.

3. Press the power button. This feature must be enabled. Refer to the

Power Option in the Control Panel.

When you turn the power back on, you can continue where you left when you shut down the computer.

1. When the computer is shut down in sleep mode, the power indicator glows amber.

2. If you are operating the computer on battery power, you can lengthen the operating time by shutting down in hibernation mode. Sleep mode consumes more power.

Sleep limitations

Sleep 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.

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