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Contents
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Starting again from Hibernation mode........... 112
Using Standby ..................................................... 112
Going into Standby mode more quickly ......... 113
Starting again from Standby .......................... 115
Toshiba’s online resources................................... 115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing ................................. 116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................. 116
Running the computer on battery power ............. 116
Battery Notice ................................................ 117
Power management ....................................... 117
Using additional batteries .............................. 118
Charging the batteries.......................................... 118
Charging the main battery.............................. 119
Charging the RTC battery............................... 120
Monitoring battery power .................................... 121
Determining remaining battery power............ 121
Conserving battery power.............................. 123
What to do when the battery runs low ........... 124
Setting battery alarms.................................... 124
Changing the main battery ................................... 125
Removing the battery from the computer ...... 125
Inserting the battery in the computer............. 127
Taking care of your battery................................... 128
Safety precautions ......................................... 128
Maximizing battery life................................... 129
Disposing of used batteries safely ....................... 130
Traveling tips........................................................ 131
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options .......................... 132
Exploring the desktop .......................................... 132
Finding your way around the desktop ............ 133
Setting up for communications............................ 136
Determining the COM port ............................ 136