Toshiba A55 User Manual
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Learning the Basics
Using Standby Mode
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Using Standby Mode
Standby mode places the computer into a power-saving state.
Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory
so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue
working from where you left off.
Standby holds the current mode of the computer in memory
so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue
working from where you left off.
Factors to consider when choosing Standby:
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While in Standby mode, the computer uses some battery
power. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by
mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if
you do not save your work before entering Standby
mode.
power. The battery will eventually discharge in Stand by
mode. If the battery discharges, your data will be lost if
you do not save your work before entering Standby
mode.
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Restarting from Standby mode uses less time and battery
power than restarting from Turn off or Hibernation mode.
power than restarting from Turn off or Hibernation mode.
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When starting up again, the computer returns to the mode
in which you left it, including all open programs and files
you were previously using.
in which you left it, including all open programs and files
you were previously using.
If you power down using Standby and the main battery
discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save
your work first.
discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to save
your work first.
To power down the computer using Standby, click Start,
Turn off computer, and select Stand By.
Turn off computer, and select Stand By.
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