Toshiba Satellite 110 Series User Manual page 139

Running the Computer on Battery Power
Toshiba's MaxTime program also contains a battery gauge that
lets you check how much time you have before the power runs
out. You can set MaxTime so that it is always visible, providing a
constant reminder of your current battery state. This section
describes how to use MaxTime to monitor the battery charge. To
learn more about MaxTime, read the complete description of
MaxTime features which starts in "MaxTime" on page 275.
The computer calculates the remaining battery charge as it oper-
ates, based on your current rate of power use.
The computer drains battery power more quickly at low tem-
peratures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you're
working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Opening the Battery Gauge
The battery gauge window is the first screen you see when you
open MaxTime. To open MaxTime, follow these steps:
1 Click Start, then point to Programs.
2 Point to Toshiba Utilities, then click MaxTime Manager.
MaxTime displays a window showing the battery gauge:
The MaxTime battery gauge window with two modules
displayed
The illustration above shows the battery gauge in two different
forms. The next section describes how to choose between these
forms.
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