Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab
4Click Apply.
5Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
Starting again after Turn Off
To start the computer up again, press and release the power 
button. The on/off light turns on.
Using Hibernation
Follow these steps to power down the computer using 
Hibernation:
1Click Start, select Turn off computer.
The Turn off computer dialog box appears.
2Hold down the shift key. 
The Standby option changes...

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Using Hibernation
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Sample Turn off computer dialog box
3Click Hibernate. 
The computer saves the mode of the system, including all 
open programs and files, to the hard disk, and then powers 
down completely.
Going into Hibernation mode more quickly
You can also put the computer into Hibernation mode by 
pressing the power button or closing the display panel. 
1Click Start, Control Panel, then Performance and 
Maintenance.
2 Double-click the Toshiba Power...

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Using Hibernation
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Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab
4Click Apply.
5Click OK, then close the Control Panel.
Starting again from Hibernation mode
To start the computer from Hibernation mode, press and 
release the power button. The computer returns to the screen 
you were using.
If you put the computer in Hibernation mode by closing the 
display panel, you can start it again by opening the display 
panel.
NOTE: If your computer is running on...

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Using Standby
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Using Standby 
Follow these steps to power down the computer using the 
Standby command:
1Click Start, select Turn off computer.
The Turn off computer box appears.
2Click Standby. 
Sample Turn off computer dialog box 
The computer saves the status of all open programs and files 
to memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power 
mode. The on/off light blinks to indicate the machine is in 
Standby mode.
NOTE: If you power down using the...

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Using Standby
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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. 
To use any of these methods, you first need to enable them in 
Toshiba’s Power Saver utility.
1Open the Start menu, then click Control Panel.
2Click the Performance and Maintenance...

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Toshiba’s online resources
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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 210.  

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Chapter 4
Mobile Computing
This chapter covers all aspects of using your computer while 
traveling.
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
Your computer enters a low-power standby mode when it is 
not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving money 
in the process. It has a number of other features that enhance 
its energy efficiency.
Many of these energy-saving features have been set by 
Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, 
allowing your computer to operate at...

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Running the computer on battery power
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Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 
high-capacity battery 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...

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Charging the battery
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CAUTION: Changes to these settings may result in system 
performance or stability issues. Users who are not completely 
familiar with the power management component of the system 
should use the preset configuration. For assistance with setup 
changes, contact Toshiba’s InTouch Center. 
Charging the battery
NOTE: Battery charge time may vary depending on the 
applications, power management settings, and features used.
The battery needs to be...

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Monitoring battery power
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Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin 
charging after a few minutes.
HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that you 
operate your computer on battery power until the battery 
discharges completely. Doing this extends battery life and helps 
ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity.
Charging the RTC battery
The computer contains an internal battery that provides 
power for the real-time clock (RTC)...