114 Mobile Computing
What to do when the battery alarm sounds
WARNING: The computer drains battery power more quickly
at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently
if you’re 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 “Toshiba Power Saver
utility” on page 176.
What to do when the battery alarm sounds
Your Satellite Pro® 6100 Series computer can be configured to
warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may 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:
1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then
Performance and Maintenance.
2Click the Tosh iba Power Saver icon.
3Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option.
4Click the Details... button.
5Select the Alarms tab and adjust the 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.