Toshiba L45 Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Determining remaining battery power...............94
What to do when the main battery runs low .....94
Setting battery notifications ..............................95
Conserving battery power .................................95
Power Plans......................................................96
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan...............97
Changing the main battery ......................................98
Removing the battery from the computer .........98
Inserting a charged battery .............................100
Taking care of your battery ...................................101
Safety precautions ..........................................101
Maintaining your battery .................................102
Disposing of used batteries ..................................103
Traveling tips ........................................................104
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 105
Exploring the desktop ...........................................105
Finding your way around the desktop .............106
Setting up for communications.............................108
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........109
Connecting your computer to a network.........110
An overview of using the Internet .........................112
The Internet ....................................................112
The World Wide Web ......................................113
Internet Service Providers...............................113
Connecting to the Internet ..............................113
Surfing the Internet.........................................114
Internet features..............................................114
Uploading to, and downloading files
from, the Internet......................................115
Exploring audio features .......................................115
Recording sounds...........................................115
Using external speakers or headphones..........116
Using PC Cards.....................................................116
Inserting a PC Card.........................................117
Removing a PC Card.......................................117