Toshiba 8000 series, Руководство пользователя

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Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer
Power Management
Conserving power
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The battery can explode if it is not disposed of properly. So don’t
simply throw it away. Putting spent batteries in the trash is not
only irresponsible, it may also be illegal.
The materials that came with your computer may include an insert
regarding the disposal of batteries. If not, check with your local
government for information on where to recycle or dispose of old
batteries.
If you cannot find the information you need, contact your network
administrator for assistance.
Conserving power
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.
❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM/CD-ROM and
diskette drives.
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Whether you use any optional devices to which the battery
supplies power.
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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:
❖ Enable Resume Mode, 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.