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Conserving power
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Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an
equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other
battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities.Use
of non-conforming battery packs could generate smoke or
cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury.
After repeated use, batteries will finally lose their ability to
hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under
certain applicable laws, it may be illegal to dispose of old
batteries by placing them in the trash.
Please be kind to our shared environment. Check with your
local government authority for details regarding where to
recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly. If
you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call
Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777.
Conserving power
How long a fully charged battery pack lasts when you are
using the computer depends on a number of factors, such as:
❖ How the computer is configured
❖ How much you use the hard disk, DVD-ROM or multi-
function drive, diskette drives, or other optional devices
❖ 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 Standby or hibernation, which save power when
you turn off the computer and turn it back on again
❖ 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