Toshiba Satellite 1405 S Manual

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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 put the computer into Stand by mode when you press the 
power button or close the display panel, you must preset the 
mode:
1Click Start, Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears
2Click Performance and Maintenance.
3Double-click the To s h i b a  P o w e r  S a v e r  icon.
The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window appears. 
						

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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 
to automatically go into Stand by mode when you 
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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.
10Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties 
window, then close the Control Panel.
Starting again from Stand by
To start the computer from Stand by mode, press and release 
the power button until the on/off light changes to green. The 
computer returns to the screen you were using.
If you put the computer in Stand by mode by closing the 
display panel, you can start the computer again by opening 
the display panel. 
						

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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 maximum energy 
efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while 
traveling.
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. 
To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, 
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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 condition.
In addition, the computer has an internal real-time clock 
(RTC) battery. This is a nickel metal hydride (NiMH) 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. 
Using additional batteries
If you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for 
many hours without an AC power source, you may want to 
carry additional charged batteries with you. You can then 
replace a discharged battery and continue working.
Battery safety precautions 
❖If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or 
changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, 
turn off the computer’s power immediately and 
disconnect the power cord from the power socket. 
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
❖Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
❖Do not overcharge or reverse charge a battery. 
Overcharging will shorten its life, and reverse charging 
could damage it.
❖Avoid touching the metal terminals of the battery with 
another metal object. Short-circuiting the battery can 
cause it to overheat and may cause damage to the battery 
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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 cannot 
be installed to cause reverse polarity. 
❖Charge the battery only in the computer or in a battery 
charger designated as an approved option.
❖When you install the battery, you should hear a click 
when it is seated properly.
❖Do not expose the battery to fire. The battery could 
explode.
Maximizing battery life
To maximize the life of your battery:
❖At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a 
power source and operate it on battery power until the 
battery fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps 
below:
1Turn off the computer’s power.
2Disconnect the AC adapter and turn on the 
computer’s power. If it does not turn on, go to step 4.
3Operate the computer on battery power for five 
minutes. If the battery has at least five minutes of 
operating time, continue operating until the battery is 
fully discharged. If the battery light flashes or there is 
some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to 
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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 green.
❖If you have extra batteries, rotate their use.
❖If you will not be using the system for an extended period 
(more than one month) remove the battery.
❖Disconnect the AC adapter 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 adapter.
❖Store spare batteries in a cool dry place out of direct 
sunlight.
Charging batteries 
The main battery needs to be charged before you can use it to 
power the computer. You can charge the battery using your 
computer, or you can use an optional battery charger.
CAUTION: Never leave batteries in the battery charger for more 
than a week at a time. Doing so may reduce the potential charge of 
the battery.
Use only battery chargers designed to work with your notebook 
computer. You can order a Toshiba battery charger from Toshiba’s 
Web site at toshiba.com. 
						

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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 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. 
Leave the power connected, and the battery should begin 
charging after a few minutes.
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 
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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 real-
time clock.
The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being 
charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery 
cannot be monitored.
Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge. 
It:
❖Glows green when the battery is fully charged 
❖Glows amber while the battery is being charged
❖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, then click Control Panel.
The Control Panel opens.