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Conserving power

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115 Mobile Computing Conserving power Conserving power How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as: ❖ How the computer is configured. ❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multifunction drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices. ❖ Where you are working, since operating time decreases at low temperatures. There are various ways in which you can conserve power and extend the operating time of your battery: ❖ Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn off the computer and turn it back on again. ❖ Use Toshiba's power-saving options. These power-saving options control the way in which the computer is configured. By using them, you can greatly increase the length of time you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery. Toshiba has combined these options into preset power profiles. Using one of these profiles lets you choose between maximum power savings and peak system performance. You may also set individual power-saving options to suit your own needs. The following sections describe how to choose a power profile and discuss each power-saving option.

Section	Page
Satellite® M40/M45 Series User’s Guide	1
Contents	28
Introduction	35
This guide	36
Safety icons	37
Other icons used	38
Other documentation	38
Service options	39
Chapter 1: Getting Started	40
Selecting a place to work	40
Creating a computer-friendly environment	40
Keeping yourself comfortable	41
Precautions	41
Important information on your computer’s cooling fan	44
Setting up your computer	44
Setting up your software	45
Registering your computer with Toshiba	46
Adding external devices	47
Connecting the AC Adapter	47
Charging the main battery	50
Using the computer for the first time	51
Opening the display panel	51
Your computer’s features and specifications	52
Turning on the power	52
Adding memory	53
Installing a memory module	54
Removing a memory module	57
Using the TouchPad™	59
Scrolling with the TouchPad™	60
Control buttons	60
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	60
Turning off the computer	62
Closing the display panel	63
Using external display devices	63
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer	64
Adjusting the quality of the external display	65
Using an external keyboard	65
Using a mouse	65
Connecting a printer	66
Setting up a printer	67
Connecting an optional external diskette drive	68
Connecting external speakers or headphones	68
Connecting a microphone	69
Caring for your computer	69
Cleaning the computer	69
Moving the computer	70
Using a computer lock	70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics	72
Computing tips	72
Using the keyboard	74
Character keys	74
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard	75
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys	75
Function keys	76
Windows special keys	76
Overlay keys	76
Using the overlay to type numeric data	77
Starting a program	78
Starting a program from the Start menu	79
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer	79
Starting a program from the Run dialog box	81
Saving your work	82
Printing your work	84
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive	85
Drive components and control buttons	86
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive components	86
Inserting a compact disc	87
Removing a disc with the computer on	89
Removing a disc with the computer off	90
Caring for CD or DVD Discs	90
Using PC Cards	91
Hot swapping	91
Using your computer at the office	92
Backing up your work	92
Restoring your work	92
Powering down the computer	93
Using Turn Off Computer or Shut Down	94
Using Hibernation	96
Using Standby	98
Toshiba’s online resources	100
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing	101
Toshiba’s energy-saver design	101
Running the computer on battery power	102
Battery Notice	102
Charging the batteries	103
Charging the main battery	104
Charging the RTC battery	105
Monitoring battery power	106
What to do when the battery alarm sounds	108
Changing batteries	109
Taking care of your battery	111
Safety precautions	111
Maximizing battery life	112
Disposing of used batteries	114
Conserving power	115
Power profiles in Windows XP	116
Using a hot key to set the power profile	116
Additional options for power	117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features	118
Exploring the desktop	118
Finding your way around the desktop	119
Setting up for communications	121
Connecting the modem to a telephone line	123
Connecting your computer to a network	123
An overview of using the Internet	126
The Internet	126
The World Wide Web	126
Internet Service Providers	127
Connecting to the Internet	127
Surfing the Internet	128
Internet features	128
Uploading and downloading files from the Internet	129
Exploring audio features	129
Playing an audio CD	129
Playing CDs using Auto-Run	131
Creating a CD	131
Recording sounds	132
Using external speakers or headphones	133
Inserting and removing PC Cards	134
Inserting a PC Card	134
Removing a PC Card	135
Setting up a PC Card for your computer	135
Connecting your modem to a telephone line	136
Connecting to a phone line	136
Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities	138
Fnesse®	139
Starting Fnesse®	139
Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign keys	141
Viewing existing key assignments	142
Changing or removing existing key assignments	142
TOSHIBA Assist	143
Optimize	144
Connect	144
Secure	144
Protect & Fix	144
TOSHIBA Power Saver	145
Mouse utility	147
Hotkey utility	147
TOSHIBA HW Setup	148
Setting user passwords	149
Using an instant password	150
Setting a user password	150
Disabling a user password	151
Using a supervisor password	151
Setting a supervisor password	151
Deleting a supervisor password	153
Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility	153
Using the TOSHIBA Touch and Launch utility	154
Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong	159
Problems that are easy to fix	159
Problems when you turn on the computer	161
The Windows ® operating system is not working	163
Using Startup options to fix problems	164
Internet problems	165
The Windows® XP operating system can help you	165
Resolving a hardware conflict	166
A plan of action	166
Resolving hardware conflicts on your own	167
Fixing a problem with Device Manager	168
Memory problems	170
Power and the batteries	171
Keyboard problems	173
Display problems	174
Disk drive problems	176
DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems	179
Sound system problems	180
PC Card problems	180
Printer problems	184
Modem problems	185
Wireless device problems	186
DVD operating problems	189
Develop good computing habits	192
Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP	193
If you need further assistance	199
Before you contact Toshiba	199
Contacting Toshiba	200
Other Toshiba Internet Web sites	201
Toshiba’s worldwide offices	201
Appendix A: Hot Keys	204
Volume Mute	204
Password security	205
Without a password	205
With a password	205
Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged	206
Power usage mode	207
Standby mode	207
Hibernation mode	208
Display modes	209
Display brightness	209
Disabling or enabling the TouchPad	210
Zooming applications in/out	210
Keyboard hot keys	211
Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors	212
Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer	213
Getting Started	214
Starting ConfigFree	214
ConfigFree Utilities	216
Connectivity Doctor	216
Search for Wireless Devices	219
Profile Settings	224
ConfigFree SUMMIT	227
Quick Connect	232
Using the Automatic Switch	235
Semi-Automatic Switch Feature	236