Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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Monitoring battery power
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2Click Performance and Maintenance.
3Click the To s h i b a Power Saver icon.
4Choose the Power Save Modes tab, then under the 
Running on Batteries section, click Details.
5Click the Power Save Mode tab.
The current power source and battery power remaining 
section displays the current charge state of the battery. 
The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery 
charge. 
TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster...

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Toshiba has combined these options into preset power usage 
modes.
You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your 
own needs. See “Power Management” on page 191 for 
details.
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 Hibernation mode and replace the 
battery with a charged spare.
❖Save your...

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Setting battery alarms
Your computer can be configured to warn you when the 
battery is running low.
You can set multiple alarms. Each alarm can be set to alert 
you when a specified percentage of remaining battery power 
has been reached. You can set how the warning occurs: sound 
an alarm, display a message, both, or none. You can also set 
the computer to enter Stand by mode or Hibernation mode, or 
to Turn Off or Shut down when the...

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Changing the main battery
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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. 
NOTE: If your battery discharges fully, your information will be 
lost. Be sure to save your work often.
CAUTION: When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or 
short-circuit its terminals. Also, do not drop, hit or otherwise 
impact the battery. Do not scratch or...

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Changing the main battery
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Sliding the battery release latch
5Slide the battery release latch toward the front of the 
computer. Slide the battery cover toward the edge of the 
computer until it won’t go any further.
6Lift the cover straight up from the slot.
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 127....

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Removing the battery from the battery cover 
3Lift the battery from the battery cover.
Inserting a charged battery 
1Turn off the computer. See “Turn Off or Shut down 
command” on page 98.
2Remove all cables connected to the computer.
3Wipe the battery terminals of the charged battery with a 
clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
4Hold the battery so that the label is face down.
5Fit the battery in the battery cover, ensuring the...

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Disposing of used batteries safely
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8Slide the battery release latch toward the back of the 
computer. You may need to press the cover in from the 
edge slightly to return the latch to the closed position.
Inserting the battery cover 
CAUTION: Failure to lock the battery cover can result in the battery 
falling out of the computer case.
9Turn the computer right side up.
10Reconnect any cables you removed.
11Turn on the computer.
Disposing of used batteries...

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Traveling tips
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You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged.
CAUTION: The computer’s main battery is a lithium ion (Li-ion) 
battery, which can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, 
or disposed of. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not only 
irresponsible, it may be illegal. Dispose of the battery as required 
by local ordinances or regulations.
Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba.
The materials that came with your computer may...

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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.
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 explore the Windows
® XP operating system further, 
you will often discover alternative ways of accomplishing...

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Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop
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find documents, set up system components, and perform most 
other computing tasks.
HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly 
different from the screens displayed by your system. However, the 
differences are not significant and do not indicate any change in 
the functionality of your system.
Finding your way around the desktop
Your computer’s desktop includes several...