Toshiba 8100 User Guide

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Part II: Technical Reference  
Toshiba Utilities
Power Saver 
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Alarms — Allows you to change the settings for the battery 
alarms.
Hibernate — Allows you to change the default setting of 
Hibernation mode.
Power Meter — Gives you details about your power sources.
DS-XG Power— Allows you to set the power mode for the 
DS-XG audio device.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you always 
have the Hibernation option enabled. Hibernation is the 
function that causes your system to save anything you have 
in short-term memory to the hard disk drive should your 
battery fail. If Hibernation is not enabled and your battery 
dies, you will lose data.
Power Saver
Toshiba Power Saver enhances your computer’s power 
management capabilities. Power Save Modes is a series of settings 
for power management. You can change which mode your 
computer uses, change settings for each mode, or create your own 
mode.
Power Saver in Windows 98 Second Edition 
To access Power Saver Properties in Windows 98 Second Edition:
1
Open the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control 
Panel.
2
In the Control Panel window, double-click the Power Saver 
icon.