Toshiba Satellite 1100 Manual

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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 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 to the Hibernation option. 
						

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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 Management Utility 
icon.
3Click the Advanced tab, and select the options you want.
❖When I press the power button 
Set this option to Hibernate for the computer to go 
into Hibernate mode when you press the power 
button. 
❖When I close the lid 
Set this option to Hibernate for the computer to go 
into Hibernation mode when you close the display 
panel.  
						

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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 batteries, you cannot start it 
again by opening the display panel. To turn the system back on, 
press the Power button. 
						

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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 Standby command and the 
battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to 
save your work first. 
NOTE: If you power down using the Standby command and the 
battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to 
save your work first.  
						

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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 icon, and then 
click the Toshiba Power Management icon.
3Click the Advanced tab.
4Select 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. 
5Click OK.
6Close the Control Panel.
Starting again from Standby
To start the computer from Standby mode, press the power 
button. The computer returns to the screen you were using.
If you put the computer in Standby mode by closing the 
display panel, you can start it again by opening the display 
panel. 
						

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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 its maximum energy 
efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while 
traveling. 
						

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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 96 for procedures. 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 low-battery condition.
In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock 
(RTC) battery. The RTC battery powers the RTC memory, 
which stores your system configuration settings and the 
current time and date for up to a month while the computer is 
turned off. 
NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that 
you play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery 
power.
Power management
Your computer ships with the power management options 
preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable 
operating environment and optimum system performance for 
both AC power and battery modes.  
						

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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 charged before you can use it to 
power the computer.
To charge the battery, plug the computer into a live wall 
outlet. It takes several hours to charge the battery with the 
computer off. It takes much longer to charge the battery while 
the computer is on. 
TECHNICAL NOTE: The battery does not charge while the 
computer is consuming full power.
The battery may not start charging immediately if:
❖The battery is extremely hot or cold. 
To ensure that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait 
until it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees 
Fahrenheit, 10 to 26 degrees Celsius).
❖The battery is almost completely discharged.  
						

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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) and calendar.
During normal use, the main battery keeps the RTC battery 
adequately charged. Occasionally, the RTC battery may lose 
its charge completely, especially if you have had the 
computer turned off for a long time. 
If the RTC battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar 
may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave 
it turned off for at least 24 hours.
NOTE: When Hibernate mode is enabled and the RTC battery is 
completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-
time clock.
Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the battery’s current charge. The 
indicator light:
❖Glows green when the battery is fully charged 
❖Glows amber while the battery is being charged