Toshiba SATELLITE P500 User Manual

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User’s Manual

Getting Started

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.
2. Make sure all disk (disc) activity has stopped, then remove the CD/

DVDs.

3. Click

then click the Shut down button

. From the drop

down menu, choose Shut Down.

4. Turn off the power to any peripheral devices.

Sleep Mode

If you have to interrupt your work, you can turn off the power without exiting

from your software. Data is maintained in the computer's main memory.

When you turn on the power again, you can continue working right where

you left off.

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Make sure the Disk LED and ODD indicator are off. If you turn off the

power while a disk (disc) is being accessed, you can lose data or

damage the disk (disc).

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Never turn off the power while an application is running. Doing so could

cause loss of data.

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Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or

remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data

loss.

Do not turn the computer or devices back on immediately. Wait a moment

to let all capacitors fully discharge.

When you have to turn off your computer aboard an aircraft or in places

where electronic devices are regulated or controlled, always completely

shut down the computer. This includes turning off any wireless

communication switches or devices, and canceling settings that reactivate

the computer automatically, such as a timer recording function. Failure to

completely shut down the computer in this way could allow the operating

system to reactivate and run pre-programmed tasks or preserve unsaved

data, which could interfere with aviation or other systems, possibly causing

serious injury.