Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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Using Stand by
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mode. The on/off light blinks green to indicate the machine is 
in Stand by mode.
NOTE: If you power down using the Stand by command and the 
battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure to 
save your work often.
Going into Stand by mode more quickly
You can also put the computer into Stand by mode in three 
ways:
❖By pressing the hot key combination Fn+F3.
❖By pressing the power button
❖By closing the display panel. 
To...

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Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window
4Click Details in the Running on batteries section.
The Full Power Properties window appears.
5Click the System Power Mode tab. 

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Sample Full Power Properties window
6Select Standby for the options you want.
❖ When I press the power button
Set this option to Standby so that the computer will 
go into Stand by mode when you press the power 
button.
❖When I close the lid
Set this option to Standby so that the computer will 
go into Stand by mode when you close the display 
panel.
❖When the system Standby time has passed
Set this option to Standby if you want the computer...

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can set the System Stand by time on the Power Save 
Mode tab.
7Click Override all Modes with settings here.
The Set the range window appears.
Sample Set the range window with DC only option
8 Do one of the following:
❖Click DC only for the settings to apply only when 
you are using battery power.
❖Click All for the settings to apply whether you are 
using battery power or outlet power.
9Click OK to close the Full Power Properties window....

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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 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...

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Running the computer on battery power
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until the battery is fully discharged. Please see “Maximizing 
battery life” on page 117 for procedures. If the computer is 
continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC 
adapter or a docking station for an extended period, more 
than a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may 
not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery 
and the battery light may not indicate a low-battery...

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Running the computer on battery power
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❖Do not incinerate a spent battery, as this could cause it to 
explode and release toxic materials.
❖If a battery is leaking or damaged, replace it immediately. 
Use protective gloves when handling a damaged battery.
❖To replace the main battery, use an identical battery that 
you can purchase through 
toshiba.com.
❖A reverse polarity condition should be avoided with all 
batteries. The main battery is designed so that it...

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Charging batteries
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4Connect the AC adapter to the computer and the 
power cable to a power outlet.
The DC-IN (if applicable to your system) or AC 
power light should glow green, and the battery light 
should glow amber to indicate that the battery is 
being charged. If the DC-IN or AC power light 
indicator does not glow, power is not being supplied. 
Check the connections to the AC adapter and power 
cable.
5Charge the battery until the battery light glows...

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Charging batteries
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Charging the main battery
To charge the main battery while it is in your computer, 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 may take longer to charge with 
many applications open at the same time.
The battery may not start charging immediately if:
❖The battery is extremely...

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Monitoring battery power
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To recharge the RTC battery, plug in the computer and leave 
it turned on for 10 hours or longer.
NOTE: It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery because it 
charges while the computer is off. If the RTC battery is low, the 
real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and 
date or stop working.
When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is 
completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the...