Toshiba Qosmio G30 PQG31C-HD202EF Users Manual Canada; English - Page 137

Power ■ System standby ■ System Hibernation ■ Monitor Power off ■ HDD Power off ■ How often and how long you use the hard disk, optical disc and the floppy disk drive. ■ How much charge the battery contained to begin with. ■ How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the battery supplies power. ■ Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently turning the computer off and on. ■ Where you store your programs and data. ■ Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves power. ■ Operating time decreases at low temperatures. ■ The condition of the battery terminals. Make sure the battery terminals stay clean by wiping them with a clean dry cloth before installing the battery pack. Retaining data with power off When you turn off your computer with fully charged batteries, the batteries retain data for the following approximate time periods. Retention Time Battery type Battery pack (4700mAh) High Capacity Battery Pack (7050mAh) RTC battery State and Retention Time about 3 days (Standby mode) about 30 days (Boot mode) about 5 days (Standby mode) about 50 days (Boot mode) 30 days Extending battery life To maximize the life of your battery pack: ■ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery pack fully discharges. Before doing so, follow the steps below. User's Manual 6-11