Taking Your Computer on the Road
Running the Computer on Battery Power
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This section describes how to use MaxTime to monitor the battery
charge. To learn more about MaxTime, read the complete descrip-
tion of MaxTime features, which starts in “MaxTime” on
page 311.
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it oper-
ates, based on your current rate of power use.
The computer drains battery power more quickly at low tem-
peratures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you're
working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Displaying the Battery Gauge
The battery gauge window is the first screen you see when you
open MaxTime. If MaxTime is not already open, follow these
steps:
1 Click Start, then point to Programs.
2 Point to Toshiba Utilities, then click MaxTime.
MaxTime displays a window showing the battery gauge:
The MaxTime battery gauge
The illustration above shows the battery gauge in two different
forms: a bar graph and a percentage. The next section describes
how to choose between these forms.
Changing the Appearance of the Battery Gauge
The battery gauge comes in two different forms, called modules.
Each provides the same information in a different way:
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The Bargraph module displays the current battery charge as a
horizontal bar graph.
Summary of Contents for Satellite 200 Series
Page 48: ...Let s Start at the Very Beginning UsingTheElectronicGuide 49 ...
Page 117: ...Before You Go to a Computer Store BuyingHardware 121 ...
Page 174: ...Little Cards That Do Big Things RemovingaPCCard 181 ...
Page 201: ...Connecting to the World DiscoveringToshiba sOn lineResources 209 ...
Page 248: ...Making Life Easier ChangingtheDisplayMode 259 ...
Page 255: ...What s Really Going On WhatReallyHappensWhenYouTurntheComputerOn 267 ...
Page 290: ...If Something Goes Wrong IfYouNeedFurtherAssistance 303 ...
Page 321: ...Hardware Setup TheHardwareConfigurationOptionsDialogBox 339 ...
Page 336: ...TSETUP OTHERS 355 ...
Page 356: ...Specifications 379 ...
Page 364: ...Input OutputPortAddressAssignments Part III Appendixes 389 ...