User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO M10-S405

[. . . ] Satellite Pro M10/M15 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ® InTouch® Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see Chapter 9 on page 203 of this guide. TOSHIBA C6637-0203M1 2 Models: Satellite Pro® M10/M15 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. [. . . ] Check your remaining charge frequently if you're 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 "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on page 177. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite Pro® M10/M15 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work. Your Windows® operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 2 3 4 5 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. Select the Alarms tab and adjust the 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. Mobile Computing Changing batteries 117 Install a secondary battery pack in the computer's Slim SelectBay. Connect your computer to an AC power source. Changing batteries CAUTION: When handling battery packs, do not drop or knock them. Also be careful not to damage the casing or shortcircuit the terminals. To change the battery: 1 2 3 4 5 Save your work. If the battery lock is in the locked position (towards the center of the computer), slide it toward the edge of the computer to unlock it. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery. 6 Battery release latch 7 Pull the discharged battery pack out of the computer. 118 Mobile Computing Changing batteries Removing the discharged battery WARNING: If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately following the advice in "Disposing of used batteries" on page 119. 8 9 Wipe the terminals of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. The battery pack has been designed so that you cannot install it with reverse polarity. CAUTION: If the battery does not slide into the slot easily, move the battery release lock to the unlocked position and try again. Do not force the battery into position. 10 Reset the battery lock to the locked position. 13 Restart the computer. Mobile Computing Conserving power 119 Disposing of used batteries You can recharge a main battery many times, so it should last for years. When the useful life of the battery expires or if the battery becomes damaged, you must discard it responsibly. The documentation that came with your computer may include an insert regarding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with your local government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old batteries. CAUTION: The computer uses a lithium ion battery, which can explode if not handled or disposed of properly. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only irresponsible, it may also be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: How the computer is configured. How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive, and diskette drives, or other optional devices. Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures. There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again. [. . . ] By volatile, we mean that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your computer. resolution -- A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically. To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off. [. . . ]