Toshiba C650 Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Caring for optical discs ..................................111
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................111
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................112
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................112
Running the computer on battery power ..............112
Battery Notice .................................................113
Power management ........................................114
Using additional batteries ...............................114
Charging batteries.................................................114
Charging the main battery...............................115
Charging the RTC battery................................115
Monitoring main battery power.............................116
Determining remaining battery power.............117
What to do when the main battery runs low ...118
Setting battery notifications ............................118
Conserving battery power ..............................119
Power Plans....................................................120
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............121
Changing the main battery ....................................122
Removing the battery from the computer .......122
Inserting a charged battery .............................124
Taking care of your battery ...................................125
Safety precautions ..........................................125
Maintaining your battery .................................126
Disposing of used batteries ..................................127
Traveling tips ........................................................128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 129
Exploring the desktop ...........................................129
Finding your way around the desktop .............130
Setting up for communications.............................132
Connecting your computer to a network.........133
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........134
Exploring audio features .......................................135
Recording sounds...........................................135