122, Determining remaining battery power | Toshiba A45 Series

122	Mobile Computing
	Monitoring battery power

Determining remaining battery power

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.

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:

1Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then

Performance and Maintenance.

2Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon.

The Toshiba Power Saver Properties window appears.

Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window

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Toshiba A45 Series manual 122, Determining remaining battery power

Contents

Satellite A40/A45 Series User’s Guide If you need assistance Toshiba Global Support Centre Critical Applications Model Satellite A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD DrivesProtection of Stored Data FCC Notice Industry Canada Requirement FCC Requirements Telephone Company Procedures Alarm equipment Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment Wireless Interoperability Wireless LAN and your Health Regulatory Information Europe EU Declaration of Conformity USA-Federal Communications Commission FCC Page Taiwan Device Authorization Interference Statement USA Venezuela Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability Bluetooth wireless technology and your Health Regulatory statements Canada-Industry Canada IC Taiwan FH1 CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Multi-function Drive Safety Instructions Telecom Engineering Center Export Administration Regulation Copyright Trademarks Computer Disposal Information Contents Contents 100 117 Exploring Your Options 163 173 188 241 Appendix C Using ConfigFreeTM Introduction This guide Introduction Safety icons Other documentation Other icons used Service options Selecting a place to work Creating a computer-friendly environment Important information about your CPU cooling fan Seating and posture Placement of the computerKeeping yourself comfortable Correct posture and positioning of the computer Work habits LightingArms and wrists Precautions Setting up your computer Setting up your software Registering your computer with Toshiba Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to Connect a local printer see Connecting a printer onAdding external devices Connecting to a power source Sample power cable and sample AC adapter Plug the AC adapter into the DC-IN Connecting the power cable to the sample AC adapterConnecting the AC adapter to the computer Charging the main battery Opening the display panel Using the computer for the first timeOpening the display panel Turning on the power Pressing the power button Activating the power-on password Click Security Click User password Using the TouchPad Click Start, Control Panel Control buttonsDisabling or enabling the TouchPad Click Printers and Other Hardware Sample Mouse Properties window Using Toshiba Touch and Launch Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch window Parts of the Toshiba Touch and Launch window Settings Disable/Enable Help About Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings Sample Toshiba Touch and Launch Settings window Setting up a printer Disabling or enabling Toshiba Touch and Launch Sample Control Panel Using the Add Printer WizardClick Start, Control Panel. The Control Panel appears Add Printer Wizard window appears Sample Printers and Faxes windowClick Add a printer Sample Add Printer Wizard Installing additional memory optional Follow the on-screen instructions Phillips no zero screwdriver that is in good condition Using a flat-head screwdriver to pry off the panel Removing the panel above the keyboard Removing a keyboard screw Lifting the keyboard Locating the covered memory module slots Lifting the plastic covering the memory slots Remove the new memory module from its antistatic packaging Inserting the memory module Removing a memory module Press Any Key To Continue Pulling the clips away from the memory module Carefully remove the module from the slot Checking total memory Removing the memory module Connecting a USB printer Connecting a mouseConnecting a printer Connecting a parallel printer Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor Adjusting the quality of the external display Display limitations Connecting an optional external diskette drive Sample external USB diskette drive Sample diskette drive Using an external keyboardPowering off the computer Caring for your computer Moving the computer Cleaning the computerUsing a computer lock PORT-Noteworthycomputer lock cable Locking the computer Learning the Basics Computing tips Using the keyboard Sample keyboard Function keys Character keysCtrl, Fn, and Alt keys Ctrl, Fn and Alt keys Windows special keys Windows special keysOverlay keys Keyboard overlay keys Using the numeric keypad overlay Using the cursor control overlay Emulating a full-size keyboard Starting a program Saving your work Printing your work Backing up your files Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive Sample DVD-ROM drive DVD-ROM drive componentsYour DVD-ROM drive may look like this CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD control buttons CD/DVD and Digital audio modes Stop/eject button stops a disc that is currently playing Inserting a disc Inserting a disc Positioning the disc on the spindle Playing an audio CD Sample Audio CD window Windows MediaTM Player window appears Sample Windows MediaTM Player window Viewing the contents of a CD or DVD Removing a disc with the computer on Removing a disc with the computer off Setting up for communications100 Caring for CDs and DVDs 101 Connecting the modem to a phone lineConnecting your computer to a network Powering down the computer 102 103 Turn Off or Shut down commandRestart command Each option has its advantages 104 Hibernation commandStandby command Click Start, Turn off computer Using Turn Off or Shut down105 Turn off computer window appears Click Turn Off 106Sample Turn off computer window Sample Shut down computer window Click OK Computer turns itself off 107Turning off or shutting down more quickly When I close the lid Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties windowWhen I press the power button 108 Going into Hibernation mode Using HibernationEnabling the Hibernation command 109 Click Start, Shut Down Going into Hibernation mode more quickly110 Sample Hibernate computer window 111 Select Hibernation for the options you want Using Standby Using StandbyStarting again from Hibernation mode 112 Sample Stand by window 113Click Stand By Select Stand by from the drop-down list of options Click OK Going into Standby mode more quickly 114 115 Select Standby for the options you want 116 Starting again from Standby Mobile Computing Toshiba’s energy-saver design 118 Battery NoticePower management 119 Using additional batteriesCharging the main battery Charging the batteries Charging the RTC battery 120 Monitoring battery power 121 Determining remaining battery power 122 Conserving battery power 123 124 What to do when the battery runs lowSetting battery alarms 125 Changing the main batteryRemoving the battery from the computer Releasing the battery Releasing the battery lockSlide the battery release latch to the right 126 127 Inserting the battery in the computerRemoving the battery 128 Taking care of your batterySafety precautions Maximizing battery life 129 Traveling tips 130Disposing of used batteries safely 131 Traveling tips Getting to Know Windows XP Operating System Finding your way around the desktop 133Lesson 1 Exploring the desktop Icons 134 Start button System tray 135Taskbar Windows XP file system Lesson 2 Using the TouchPad and control buttons together 136 Sample My Computer window 137Sample desktop shortcut menu 138 Sample desktop with the taskbar on the right Opening a Web page from a window 139Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Lesson 3 Learning about the Internet Lesson 4 Creating a new document 140Lesson 4 Creating a new document Lesson 5 Creating a new folder 141Lesson 5 Creating a new folder Lesson 6 Starting programs Click Accessories142 Lesson 6 Starting programs Click Windows Explorer 143Sample Paint window Sample Windows Explorer window 144Lesson 7 Resizing, repositioning, and hiding windows Minimizing and maximizing windows Using the taskbar145 146 Resizing and moving windows Lesson 8 Closing programs 147Lesson 8 Closing programs Sample Windows Explorer windows Creating a shortcut to the Calculator 148Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Lesson 9 Creating shortcuts Sample Create Shortcut dialog box 149Creating a shortcut to the Character Map Click All Files and Folders 150Sample Search options on the Start menu Operating system displays the Search Results dialog box Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver 151Lesson 10 Changing the screen saver Click Create Shortcut here Operating system opens the Display Properties dialog box 152Click Properties 153 Sample Display Properties dialog box 154 Lesson 11 Setting the date and timeLesson 11 Setting the date and time Click the Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options icon 155 Sample Date and Time Properties dialog box 156 Lesson 12 Removing objects from the desktop 157 Sample Recycle Bin open on the desktop Sample System Restore Welcome screen Lesson 13 Using System RestoreLesson 13 Using System Restore 158 Windows XP Help and Support Center 159Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? Lesson 14 If I am lost, what do I do? Help and Support Center Index window pane appears Double-clickCreating pictures using Paint160 Sample Help and Support Center Index Sample Drawing help window Using the online tours and tutorials161 Click Start, then Help and Support Lesson 15 Turning off your computer 162Lesson 15 Turning off your computer Click What’s new for Help and support Windows XP special features Exploring Your Options Customizing the taskbar 164Personalizing your desktop Bringing the world to your desktop Turning on the Web content interface165 Click the Customize Desktop button 166 Changing desktop and browsing style Personalizing individual windows 167Choosing a style Sample Folder Options dialog box Sample toolbar locations 168Customizing window toolbars Displaying information about each folder 169Displaying a toolbar in a window Elements you can add to the top of the window are Open the folder you want to view as a Web Using your computer at the office170 Tools menu, select Folder Options Determining the COM port Setting up for communications171 Phone and Modem options window appears 172 Connecting the modem to a telephone lineSetting up a dial-up connection Getting help transferring files 173Getting started Click the Index button Setting up a wireless connection 174 175 Connecting to the InternetUsing a modem Internet An overview of using the Internet176 World Wide Web 177 Internet Service ProvidersSigning up with an Internet Service Provider Surfing the Internet Uploading and downloading files on the Internet Internet features178 179 Exploring video featuresChanging the display properties setting Toshiba’s online resources 180 Playing DVDs Using a microphone Exploring audio featuresDisplay settings hot key 181 Sample Sound Recorder screen Adjusting recording settings182 Using PC Cards Using PC CardsUsing external speakers or headphones 183 PC Card supporting software Inserting PC Cards Inserting a PC Card 185Removing PC Cards Removing a PC Card Hot swapping Using SD CardsHot swapping precautions Inserting an SD card Inserting an SD card 187Removing an SD card Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the system tray Toshiba Accessibility Toshiba Utilities Sample Toshiba Accessibility window Select Toshiba, Utilities, AccessibilityToshiba Accessibility window appears 189 Sample Fn-esse keyboard Fn-esseStarting Fn-esse Assigning a key to a program or document Using the Fn-esse drag-and-drop191 Fn-esse Using the keyboard Viewing existing key assignments 193Hotkey utility Changing or removing existing key assignments Sample Toshiba Hotkey utility window 194Toshiba Console Customize Your Computer Features available in this category are Power Management195 Sample Toshiba Console window Security ConfigFree196 Hotkey assignment Sample Toshiba Power Saver Properties window 197 Toshiba Hardware Setup 198 Sample Toshiba HWSetup window 199 200 Problems that are easy to fix Your program stops responding 202 Your program performs an illegal operation 203 Computer starts but, when you press a key, nothing happensThese problems may occur when you turn on the power Computer will not start Windows operating system is not working Computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message204 Operating system takes a long time to start Using Startup options to fix problems 205 Windows XP operating system can help you Internet problems206 Resolving a hardware conflict Click the Fixing a hardware problem207 Plan of action Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Direct Memory Access208 Interrupt Request Channel Resolving conflicts 209Plug and Play Disabling a device Fixing a problem with Device Manager210 Checking device properties To check a device’s properties Click Troubleshooting211 Memory module problems 212 213 Power and the batteriesHere are some typical problems and how to solve them Keyboard produces unexpected characters Keyboard problems214 215 Display problemsHere are some typical display problems and their solutions Display is blank Built-in screen flickers 216Screen does not look right Adjust the screen resolution and/or color quality Click OK Disk drive problemsError-checking 217 Your data files are damaged or corrupted 218Your hard disk seems very slow Some programs run correctly but others do not 219 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problemsYou cannot access a disc in the drive Message 220 Secondary IDE Channel DMA settingTo ensure the Secondary IDE Channel DMA setting Some discs run correctly, but others do not 221 Sound system problemsClick the Advanced Settings tab You do not hear any sound from the computer Card Information Structure PC Card problems222 Computer emits a loud, high-pitched noise Here are some common problems and their solutions PC Card checklistResolving PC Card problems 223 224 Computer stops working hangs when you insert a PC CardFollow this procedure before you remove a PC Card System does not recognize your PC Card This section lists some of the most common printer problems Printer problemsPC Card error occurs 225 226 Modem problemsThis section lists common modem problems Printer will not print what you see on the screen Save your work frequently 227Develop good computing habits Read the user’s guides Before you call 228If you need further assistance Toshiba voice contact 229Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s worldwide offices 230Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 231 Toshiba’s worldwide offices 232 This hot key enables/disables volume mute on your Volume MuteInstant password security Computer Click the On resume, password protected check box Without a passwordWith a password Click Start, Control Panel Click Appearances and Themes Click Start, Help and Support Press Enter Sample power usage modes 236 Sample Standby confirmation box Standby modeThis hot key puts the computer into Standby mode Mode Hibernation modeThis hot key puts the computer into Hibernation Sample Hibernation confirmation box Display brightness This hot key cycles through the power-on displayDisplay modes Options Fn + This hot key turns the numeric overlay on and off Sample disable and enable TouchPad windowsKeyboard hot keys USA and Canada AustraliaEurope Appendix C 243 ConfigFree Main ScreenConfigFree main screen Getting Started 244 Starting ConfigFreeConfiguring ConfigFree 245 ConfigFree UtilitiesConfigFree Utilities Connectivity Doctor Connectivity Doctor Device Settings246 Viewing the device settings 247 Viewing registered profiles Profile Settings248 Add, Modify, and Delete a Profile Switch Profiles249 Quick Connect 250 Using Auto SwitchUsing Auto Switch 251 Auto Switch Cable DisconnectAuto Switch Ssid Acronyms Following acronyms may appear in this user’s guide Glossary Terms Following terms may appear in this user’s guide Basic input/output system Bios See Bios CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory a form of high CPU See central processing unit CPU Directory See folder DVD-ROM digital versatile or video disc read-only memory Standby, Suspend Internal device See device Local area network See LAN MS-DOS prompt See system prompt Random access memory See RAM Read-only memory See ROM. reboot See boot, restart TFT display See active-matrix display Web See World Wide Web Index Light 53 245 162204 177 DVD-ROM 193 176 207 171 222 216 214218 117 164 Help 159 146