Toshiba C855-S5133 User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
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Click Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window 
appears.
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Double-click Battery to display the battery options.
 
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
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Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs.
Conserving battery 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 internal storage drive 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 Sleep or Hibernation, which saves power when you turn 
off the computer and turn it back on again
Use the Windows
®
 power-saving option plans
These power-saving options control the way in which the computer 
is configured. By using them, you can increase the length of time 
you can use the computer before you need to recharge the battery.