User manual TOSHIBA TECRA S2

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] Be sure to save your work first. To power down the computer using the Standby command, click Start, Turn Off Computer, and select Stand By. Sample Turn Off Computer Windows dialog box NOTE If you hold down Shift, Stand By becomes Hibernate in the Turn Off Computer dialog box. To enter hibernation mode, you must hold down Shift while you select Hibernate. The computer saves the status of all open programs and files, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power mode. The on/off light blinks amber indicating the machine is in Standby mode. Going into Standby mode more quickly In addition, you can put the computer into Standby mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel. You can also specify an amount of time after which the computer automatically goes into Standby mode. 116 1 2 3 4 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in the TOSHIBA Power Saver utility. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Select Standby for the options you want. When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button. When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you close the display panel. 5 NOTE Click OK, then close the Control Panel. For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "PC Diagnostic Tool" on page 167. 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. Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources 117 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 215. 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. When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). 122 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates, based on your current rate of power use. To show remaining power: 1 2 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. In the Control Panel window, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The estimated battery life remaining is indicated on the top right-hand side of the Power Save application window. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity will gradually decrease. A frequently used older Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds 123 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. The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures. 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 "PC Diagnostic Tool" on page 167. 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. [. . . ] pointing device--Any device, such as the AccuPoint or 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. For example, the properties of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. R RAM (random access memory)--Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read. [. . . ]