Toshiba GMAD00296010 Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 92
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................92
Running the computer on battery power ................92
Battery Notice ...................................................93
Power management ..........................................94
Charging the main battery.................................94
Charging the RTC battery..................................95
Monitoring main battery power...............................96
Determining remaining battery power...............97
What to do when the main battery runs low .....98
Setting battery notifications ..............................98
Conserving battery power ................................99
Power Plans....................................................100
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................101
Changing the main battery ....................................102
Removing the battery from the computer .......102
Inserting a charged battery .............................103
Taking care of your battery ...................................105
Safety precautions ..........................................105
Maintaining your battery .................................106
Disposing of used batteries ..................................106
Traveling tips ........................................................107
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................108
Exploring the desktop ...........................................108
Finding your way around the desktop .............109
Setting up for communications.............................111
Connecting your computer to a network.........112
Exploring audio features .......................................112
Recording sounds...........................................112
Using external speakers or headphones..........113
Using the Web Camera .........................................113
Using the Memory card reader..............................114
Inserting memory media.................................114
Removing memory media...............................115