Toshiba M30 Guida Utente
Power
Satellite M30 Series
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Satellite M30 Series
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Maximising battery operating time
A battery’s usefulness depends on how long it can supply power on a
single charge.
single charge.
How long the charge lasts in a battery depends on:
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How you configure the computer (for example, whether you enable
battery-power saving options). The computer provides a battery save
mode, which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver, to conserve battery
power. This mode has the following options:
battery-power saving options). The computer provides a battery save
mode, which can be set in TOSHIBA Power Saver, to conserve battery
power. This mode has the following options:
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Processor speed
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Monitor brightness
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System standby
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System hibernate
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Turn off monitor
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Turn off hard disks
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How often and how long you use the hard disk, CD/DVD-ROM and
the diskette drive.
the diskette drive.
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How much charge the battery contained to begin with.
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How you use optional devices, such as a PC card, to which the
battery supplies power.
battery supplies power.
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Enabling Standby mode conserves battery power if you are frequently
turning the computer off and on.
turning the computer off and on.
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Where you store your programs and data.
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Closing the display when you are not using the keyboard saves
power.
power.
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Operating time decreases at low temperatures.
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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.
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
computer will retain data for the following approximate time periods:
computer will retain data for the following approximate time periods:
Standard battery pack
about 4 days (Standby mode)
about 22 days (Boot mode)
High-capacity battery pack
about 9 days (Standby mode)
about 45 days (Boot mode)
RTC battery
1 month