Toshiba portege r500 Manuel D’Utilisation

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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.

Click Start, Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, 
and then TOSHIBA Power Saver. 

Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.

The Power Saver Properties window appears.

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

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.

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 high secondary battery (if 
available for your computer)

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Save your work and turn off the computer

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