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Contents
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Removing a disc with the computer on...........106
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........107
Caring for optical discs ..................................107
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................107
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 108
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................108
Running the computer on battery power ..............109
Battery Notice .................................................109
Power management ........................................110
Using additional batteries ...............................110
Charging batteries.................................................110
Charging the main battery...............................111
Charging the RTC battery................................111
Monitoring main battery power.............................112
Determining remaining battery power.............113
What to do when the main battery runs low ...114
Setting battery notifications ............................114
Conserving battery power ..............................115
Power Plans....................................................116
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............117
Changing the main battery ....................................118
Removing the battery from the computer .......118
Inserting a charged battery .............................120
Taking care of your battery ...................................121
Safety precautions ..........................................121
Maintaining your battery .................................122
Disposing of used batteries ..................................123
Traveling tips ........................................................124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 125
Exploring the desktop ...........................................125
Finding your way around the desktop .............126
Setting up for communications.............................128
Connecting your computer to a network.........128
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........129