Toshiba Satellite User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
These power-saving options control the way in which the
computer is configured. By using them, you can increase the
length of time you can use the computer before you need to
recharge the battery.
Microsoft
®
has combined these options into preset Power
Plans. Using one of these power plans lets you choose
between maximum power savings and peak system
performance. You may also set individual power-saving
options to suit your own needs.
The following sections describe how to choose a Power Plan
and discuss each power-saving option.
Power Plans
You can choose a predefined Power Plan or select your own
combination of power options.
To do this:
1 While on the desktop, click or touch the
Battery ()
icon in the notification area.
2 Click or touch
More power options.
The Windows
®
Power Options window appears.
(Sample Image) Windows
®
Power Options window
3 Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or
create your own custom plan.
4 Click or touch
Create a power plan in the left pane to
set up a new plan.

Toshiba Satellite Specifications

General

Brand	Toshiba
Model	Satellite
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Safety icons

Explains the meaning of various safety symbols used in the manual.

Getting Started

Connecting to a power source

Guides on how to connect the computer to AC power and charge the battery.

Charging the main battery

Setting up your software

To Shut down your computer

Recovering the Internal Storage Drive

Creating recovery media

Instructions on creating recovery media for system restoration.

Refresh your PC (with user’s data)

Details on refreshing the PC while preserving user data.

Using external display devices

Learning the Basics

Backing up your work

Explains the importance and methods of backing up computer files.

Mobile Computing

Running the computer on battery power

Details on operating the computer using its battery.

What to do when the main battery runs low

Actions to take when the computer's battery power is low.

Changing the main battery

Removing the battery from the computer

Inserting a charged battery

Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

Connect to the Internet

Steps to establish a wireless internet connection.

Utilities

Password Utility

Setting a user password

System Settings

If Something Goes Wrong

Problems when you turn on the computer

Troubleshooting common issues related to starting the computer.

The Windows® operating system is not working

Steps to resolve problems with the operating system's functionality.

Disk or storage drive problems

Troubleshooting issues related to accessing storage drives and media.

Optical disc drive problems

Wireless networking problems

Develop good computing habits

Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system

Guidance on backing up data and system configuration using Windows features.

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