Toshiba A45 User Manual

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The remaining battery charge is indicated on the top left side 
of the dialog box. 

With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s 
capacity will gradually decrease. A frequently used older 
battery will 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.

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.

The Windows

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 operating system has additional power 

management options that can be accessed through an icon in 
the Control Panel. For more information, see 

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How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are 
using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as:

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How the computer is configured.

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How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi-
function drive, and diskette drives, or other optional 
devices.

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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:

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Enable Standby or Hibernation, which saves power when 
you turn off the computer and turn it back on again.

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Use Toshiba’s power-saving options.