User manual TOSHIBA EQUIUM L40

[. . . ] TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. [. . . ] For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "PC Diagnostic Tool" on page 172. Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light changes to green. If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. 120 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on page 216. Chapter 4 Mobile Computing This chapter covers all the aspects of using your computer on battery power. Toshiba's energy-saver design Your computer enters a low-power mode when it is not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money in the process. We recommend you leave these features active, allowing your computer to operate at is maximum energy efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods of time while traveling. 121 122 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Running the computer on battery power The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack that provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You can recharge it many times. Battery Notice To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate the computer on battery power at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. Please see "Maximizing battery life" on page 132 for procedures for doing this. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC adapter or a docking station (if applicable to your system), for an extended period (more than a month) the battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life of the battery, and the battery light may not indicate a lowbattery condition. In addition to the main battery, you may also have a second battery installed in the Slim SelectBay. If you travel and need to work for many hours without an AC power source, you may purchase a battery module for use in the computer's Slim SelectBay, or carry additional charged battery packs with you. A frequently used older battery will not power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. HINT: Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations. 128 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. For more information, see "PC Diagnostic Tool" on page 172. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work. You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 2 3 4 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs. Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your data and take one of the following actions: Suspend or shut down your computer. Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one. Install a secondary battery module in the computer's Slim SelectBay. Connect your computer to an AC power source. Mobile Computing Changing batteries 129 Changing batteries When handling battery packs, do not drop or knock them. [. . . ] When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a device manufacturer, allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with the device. pointing device--Any device, such as a mouse, that enables you to move the cursor on the screen. port--A socket on the computer where you plug in a cable for connection to a network or a peripheral device. The general classes of programs (also called software) are operating system, application, and utility. [. . . ]