Toshiba M200 User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2
1
Click StartControl PanelPerformance and 
Maintenance
, and then Toshiba Power Saver
2
Click the Setup Action tab.
3
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 hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi-
function 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.