Toshiba Satellite U500 - Page 71

User’s Manual 3-7
Getting Started
nBefore entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data.
nDo not install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep
Mode. The computer or the module could be damaged.
n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 Mode
The Sleep Mode feature provides the following benets:
nRestores the previous working environment more rapidly than does
Hibernation Mode.
nSaves power by shutting down the system when the computer receives no
input or hardware access for the duration set by the System Sleep Mode
feature.
nYou can use the panel power off feature.
Entering Sleep Mode
nClick then click the arrow button ( ) located in the power management
button ( ). From the menu, choose Sleep.
Please note that this feature must be enabled within Power Options
(to access it, click 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.
nWhen the AC adaptor is connected, the computer will go into Sleep Mode
according to the settings in the Power Options.
nTo restore operation from Sleep Mode, press the power button or press
any key. The latter action works only if Wake-up on Keyboard is enabled
in HW Setup.
nIf the computer automatically enters Sleep Mode while a network
application is active, the application might not be restored when the
computer wakes up from Sleep Mode.
nTo prevent the computer from automatically entering Sleep Mode, disable
Sleep Mode in the Power Options. That action, however, will nullify the
computer’s Energy Star compliance.