Laptop User Manual

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Mobile Computing

Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan

This computer is equipped with the TOSHIBA eco power plan.

Operating the computer with this power plan enabled reduces

electrical power consumption by slightly lowering system

performance. For example, when this power plan is enabled, the

brightness of the display is reduced and the interval before Sleep

mode takes effect is shortened. To enable or disable the TOSHIBA

eco power plan, press the eco Utility™ button.

(Sample Illustration) Locating the eco Utility™ button

The TOSHIBA eco Utility™ monitors your power savings from

using the eco power plan by tracking real-time power consumption

and accumulated savings over time. To learn how to access the

utility, see “TOSHIBA eco Utility™” on page 178.

For more information on the TOSHIBA eco power plan, see the

Help file in the TOSHIBA eco Utility™ window.

Changing the main battery

When your main battery has run out of power, you have two

options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged main battery.

Never short circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or

intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another

conductive object. This could cause serious injury or fire, and could

also damage the battery pack and computer.

❖ Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or

pressure. The battery pack's internal protective device could

fail, causing it to overheat or ignite, resulting in caustic liquid

leakage, or explosion or fire, possibly resulting in death or

serious injury.

eco Utility™ button