Toshiba p100-st1071 User Guide

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Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before trying 
to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer needs this 
time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and perform its 
calculations.

Highlight the power icon on the Notification Area. A pop-up 
message displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s capacity 
gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not 
power the computer for as long as a new battery, even when 
both are fully charged.

TECHNICAL NOTE: The computer drains the battery faster at 
low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if 
you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit

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The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based 
on your current rate of power use and other factors such as the 
age of the battery.

When the main battery runs low you can:

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Plug the computer into an external power source and recharge 
the main battery

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Place the computer into Hibernation mode and replace the 
main battery with a charged spare

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Connect the computer to an optional 

secondary battery (if 

available for your computer)

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Save your work and turn off the computer

If you do not manage to do any of these things before the main 
battery completely runs out of power, the computer automatically 
enters Hibernation mode and turns itself off. Hibernation mode 
keeps track of where you were, so that when you turn on the power 
again, you can continue where you left off. 

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