Moving The Computer; Heat Dispersal - Toshiba Portégé M100 User Manual

Moving the computer

The computer is designed for rugged durability. However, a few simple precautions
taken when moving the computer will help ensure trouble-free operation.
Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Check the
Disk, Slim Select Bay indicators on the computer and the indicator on any
external disk drive.
If a diskette is in the external disk drive, remove it.
If a CD/DVD is in the drive, remove it. Also make sure the drawer is securely
closed.
Disconnect the AC adaptor and all other peripherals before moving the
computer.
Turn off the power to the computer.
Close the display. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or back
(where the interface ports are located).
Close all port covers.
Use the carrying case when transporting the computer.

Heat dispersal

To protect from overheating, the CPU has an internal temperature sensor. If the
computer's internal temperature rises to a certain level, the cooling fan is turned on
or the processing speed is lowered. You can select whether to control the CPU
temperature by turning on the fan first, then if necessary, lowering the CPU speed.
Or, by lowering the CPU speed first, then if necessary, turning on the fan. Use the
Cooling Method item of the Power Save Mode window in TOSHIBA Power Saver.
Maximum
Performance
Performance
Battery optimized
Turns on the fan first, then if necessary, lowers the CPU
processing speed.
Uses a combination of the fan and lowering the CPU
processing speed.
Lowers the CPU processing speed first, then if necessary
turns on the fan.
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