Toshiba GMAD00298010 Laptop User Manual


 
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Charging the RTC battery..................................93
Monitoring main battery power...............................93
Determining remaining battery power...............94
What to do when the main battery runs low .....95
Setting battery notifications ..............................95
Conserving battery power ................................96
Power Plans......................................................97
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan...............98
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan........................99
Changing the main battery ......................................99
Removing the battery from the computer .......100
Inserting a charged battery .............................101
Taking care of your battery ...................................102
Safety precautions ..........................................102
Maintaining your battery .................................103
Disposing of used batteries ..................................103
Traveling tips ........................................................104
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 106
Exploring the desktop ...........................................106
Finding your way around the desktop .............107
Setting up for communications.............................109
Connecting your computer to a network.........110
Exploring audio features .......................................110
Recording sounds...........................................110
Using external speakers or headphones..........111
Using the Web Camera .........................................111
Using an ExpressCard
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.........................................112
Inserting an ExpressCard
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..............................112
Removing an ExpressCard
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............................113
Using the Memory card reader..............................114
Inserting memory media.................................114
Removing memory media...............................115
Using the eSATA/USB combo port........................116
Using the expansion port ......................................116
Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................................... 117
TOSHIBA Assist ....................................................118