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7Click Override all Modes with settings here.
The Set the range window appears.
Sample Set the range window with DC only option 
8Do one of the following:
❖Click DC only if you want 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 Normal Power Properties window.
10Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties 
window, then close the Control Panel.
Starting again from Hibernation
To start the computer from Hibernation 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 went into Hibernation mode by closing the display 
panel, you can start the computer again by opening the 
display panel. 
						

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Using Standby 
If you are using the Windows® XP Home operating system, 
or are using the Windows® XP Pro operating system and are 
not a member of a domain, power off the computer using the 
Standby command as follows:
1 Click Start, Turn off computer.
The Turn off computer window appears.
Sample Turn off computer window 
2Click Stand By.
 
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to 
memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power 
mode. The on/off light ( ) blinks amber indicating the 
machine is in Standby mode.
If you are using the Windows
® XP Pro operating system and 
are a member of a domain, power off the computer using the 
Standby command as follows:
1Click Start, then Shut down.
The Shut Down window appears. 
						

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Sample Stand by computer window
2Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options.
3Click OK.
The computer saves the state of all open programs and files to 
memory, turns off the display, and goes into a low-power 
mode. The on/off light blinks amber 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 often.
Going into Standby mode more quickly
You can also put the computer into Standby 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 Standby mode when you press the 
power button or close the display panel, you must preset the 
mode:
1Click Start, Control Panel.
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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.
You can also access the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties 
window by using the TOSHIBA Console button. See 
“TOSHIBA Console” on page 192 or “Power Management” 
on page 194.  
Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties window
4Click Details in the Running on batteries section.
The Normal Power Properties window appears.
5Click the System Power Mode tab. 
						

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Sample Normal 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 Standby mode when you press the power 
button.
❖When I close the lid
Set this option to Standby so that the computer will 
go into Standby mode when you close the display 
panel. 
						

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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 Normal Power Properties window.
10Click OK to close the TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties 
window, then close the Control Panel.
Starting again from Standby
To start the computer from Standby mode, press 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 Standby 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.
Toshibas 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. 
Battery life may vary depending on applications, power 
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varies depending on usage. The battery may not charge while 
the computer is consuming full power.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to 
perform at maximum capacity an d will need to be replaced. 
This is normal for all batterie s. To purchase a new battery 
pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your 
computer or visit the Toshiba Web site at 
toshiba.com.
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 119  for procedures. If the computer is 
continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC 
adapter or a docking station fo r an extended period, more 
than a month, the battery may fa il to retain a charge. It may 
not function efficiently over the expected life of the battery 
and the battery light may not in dicate 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. 
Using additional batteries
If you spend a lot of time trav eling 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. 
						

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❖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 
or the computer.
❖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 
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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 
step 4.
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.