Mobile Computing - Toshiba Tecra A9-S9018X Resource Manual

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Mobile computing

Mobile computing
Your computer contains Toshiba EasyGuard
EasyGuard* technology is made up of four foundational elements
that incorporate hardware and software innovations into various
Toshiba notebooks that address the most common security,
reliability and connectivity issues faced by computer users:
EasyGuard Protect and Fix—to fortify vital information and
vulnerable components against the stress and hazards mobile
computers face every day.
EasyGuard Secure—to defend your data and your notebook
against loss, theft or viral attack.
EasyGuard Connect—to help users establish a reliable wired
or wireless connection effortlessly and quickly.
EasyGuard Optimize—to enable users to customize system
settings to be more productive.
*Toshiba EasyGuard
some of which may or may not be available on a particular Toshiba
notebook depending on the model selected. See
easyguard.toshiba.com for detailed information.
Running the computer on battery power
Battery life may vary considerably from specifications depending
on product model, configuration, applications, power management
settings and features utilized, as well as the natural performance
variations produced by the design of individual components.
Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and
configurations tested by Toshiba at the time of publication.
Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge
while the computer is consuming full power.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at
maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for
all batteries. To purchase a new battery pack, see the accessories
information included with your computer or visit the Toshiba Web
site at accessories.toshiba.com. Use only batteries designed to work
with your Toshiba notebook computer.
To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, operate
the computer on battery power at least once a month. The Lithium-
Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not necessary to let the
battery fully discharge each time. However, for better accuracy of
the battery meter, it is helpful to fully discharge the battery
periodically. Please see "Maintaining your battery" on page 42 for
procedures. If the computer is continuously operated on AC power,
either through an AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to
your system), for an extended period (more than a month), the
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