Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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Monitoring battery power
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❖Does not glow if the external power source is 
disconnected or if the battery is completely discharged
Determining remaining battery power
NOTE: 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.
1Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and 
Maintenance.
2 Double-click the...

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TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at low 
temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are 
working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on 
your current rate of power use and other factors such as the age of 
the battery.
Conserving battery power 
How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using the 
computer depends on a...

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Monitoring battery power
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What to do when the battery runs low 
When the battery runs low you can:
❖
Plug the computer into an external power source and 
recharge the battery.
❖Put the computer in Hibernate mode and replace the 
battery with a charged spare.
❖Save your work and turn off the computer.
If you don’t manage to do any of these things before the 
battery completely runs out of power, the computer 
automatically enters Hibernate mode and turns itself...

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Changing the main battery
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Sample Toshiba Power Management Alarm tab
Changing the main battery 
When your battery power is running low, you have two 
options—connect the computer to an AC power source or 
install a charged battery.
CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or 
short-circuit its terminals.
Removing the battery from the computer
1Save your work.
2Turn off the computer via the Start menu or place it in 
Hibernate mode according to...

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Taking care of your battery
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5Push and hold the battery release latch, then firmly pull 
the battery pack toward yourself.
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 safely” on page 97.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your 
battery and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
❖If...

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Taking care of your battery
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❖Reverse Polarity should be avoided with all batteries. The 
main battery is designed so that it cannot be installed in 
reverse polarity. 
❖Charge the battery pack only in the computer.
❖When you install the battery pack, you should hear a 
click when it is inserted properly.
❖Do not expose the battery pack to fire. The battery pack 
could explode.
Maximizing battery life
To maximize the life of your battery pack:
❖At least once a...

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Disposing of used batteries safely
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❖If you have extra battery packs, rotate their use.
❖If you will not be using the system for an extended 
period, more than one month, remove the battery pack.
❖Disconnect the AC adaptor when the battery is fully 
charged. Overcharging makes the battery hot and 
shortens life.
❖If you are not going to use the computer for more than 
eight hours, disconnect the AC adaptor.
❖Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of...

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Traveling tips
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Traveling tips
The environmental precautions listed in “Selecting a place to 
work” on page 33, also apply while traveling.
❖Never leave your computer on a sunny ledge or in a place 
where it could get wet or covered in dust.
❖Always travel with the computer in a carrying case. 
Toshiba offers a choice of carrying cases for the 
computer. They all provide plenty of extra space for 
manuals, power cables, compact discs and diskettes. 
Contact your...

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Chapter 5
Getting to Know the 
Windows
®
 XP Operating 
System
This chapter introduces the Windows® XP operating system 
by guiding you through a few basic tasks.
If you have used a Windows
® operating system before, you 
will find the Windows® XP operating system familiar. 
Whether you have used a Windows®operating system or not, 
the skill and confidence you will gain from this chapter will 
more than offset the short amount of time spent going 
through these lessons. 
As you...

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Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
The desktop is the launching pad for everything you can do in 
the Windows® XP operating system. You use its features to 
start programs, find documents, set up system components, 
and perform most other computing tasks.
Finding your way around the desktop
Your computer’s desktop includes several standard features: 
icons, Start button, shortcut tray, taskbar, system...