Toshiba S2 Guia Do Utilizador

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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, 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.

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.

You can choose from predefined power profile or select your 
own combination of power management options. To do this:

Open the Start menu, click Control Panel, then 
Performance and Maintenance.

Click on the Toshiba Power Saver icon.