Toshiba M200/M205 Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Toshiba’s online resources ...................................101
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing .................................. 102
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................102
Running the computer on battery power ..............102
Battery Notice .................................................103
Power management ........................................104
Using additional batteries ...............................104
Charging batteries.................................................105
Charging the main battery...............................105
Charging the RTC battery................................106
Monitoring main battery power.............................107
Determining remaining battery power.............109
What to do when the main battery runs low ...111
Setting battery alarms.....................................111
Conserving battery power ..............................112
Power Profiles ................................................113
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........114
Changing the main battery ....................................115
Removing the battery from the computer .......115
Inserting a charged battery .............................118
Taking care of your battery ...................................119
Safety precautions ..........................................119
Maximizing battery life....................................120
Disposing of used batteries ..................................121
Traveling tips ........................................................122
Chapter 4: Expansion Options.................................. 123
Using your computer at the office.........................123
Using an optional external DVD-ROM drive ..........124
Connecting an optional external DVD drive.....124
Inserting discs (CD or DVD) ...........................125
Removing discs (CD or DVD) ........................126