User manual TOSHIBA TECRA M2V

[. . . ] Tecra M2V Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ® Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 191 in this guide. PMAD00001012 08/04 2 Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: Tecra M2V Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you purchased may include a ReWritable CD and/or DVD drive(s), among the most advanced data storage technologies available. As with any new technology, you must read and follow all set-up and usage instructions in the applicable user guides and/or manuals enclosed. If you fail to do so, this product may not function properly and you may lose data or suffer other damage. [. . . ] When Hibernation mode is enabled and the RTC battery is completely discharged, a warning prompts you to reset the real-time clock. The computer can be used while the RTC battery is being charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery cannot be monitored. Monitoring battery power The computer's main battery light gives you an indication of the main battery's current charge: NOTE Green indicates the AC adapter has fully charged the battery. Amber indicates the AC adapter is charging the battery. Off indicates that the battery is not being charged. Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power management settings, applications, and features used. 126 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Flashing amber indicates that the computer is using battery power, and the battery's charge is running low. HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ) with the on/off light ( ). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using Windows® XP Standby command). Displaying remaining battery power You can monitor the battery's remaining charge. The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it operates, based on your current rate of power use. To show remaining power: 1 2 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. In the Control Panel window, double-click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power 127 The TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties dialog box appears. Sample TOSHIBA Power Saver Properties Dialog Box The estimated battery life remaining is indicated on the top right-hand side of the Power Save application window. 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. HINT: 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. 128 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Windows operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. For more information, see "PC Diagnostic Tool" on page 172. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work. You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 2 3 4 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs. Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your data and take one of the following actions: Suspend or shut down your computer. Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one. Install a secondary battery module in the computer's Slim SelectBay. Connect your computer to an AC power source. Mobile Computing Changing batteries 129 Changing batteries When handling battery packs, do not drop or knock them. Also, be careful not to damage the casing or short-circuit the terminals. To change the battery: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Save your work, then shut down your computer completely using the Shut down or Turn Off command. [. . . ] For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically. To reset the computer by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off. See also boot. Glossary 254 RJ-11--A modular connector used on most U. S. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. [. . . ]