Toshiba M300 Series Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 95
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................95
Running the computer on battery power ................95
Battery Notice ...................................................96
Power management ..........................................97
Using additional batteries .................................97
Charging batteries...................................................97
Charging the main battery.................................98
Charging the RTC battery..................................98
Monitoring main battery power...............................99
Determining remaining battery power.............101
What to do when the main battery runs low ...101
Setting battery notifications ............................102
Conserving battery power ..............................102
Power Plans....................................................103
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............104
Changing the main battery ....................................105
Removing the battery from the computer .......105
Inserting a charged battery .............................107
Taking care of your battery ...................................108
Safety precautions ..........................................108
Maintaining your battery .................................109
Disposing of used batteries ..................................110
Traveling tips ........................................................111
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................112
Exploring the desktop ...........................................112
Finding your way around the desktop .............113
Setting up for communications.............................115
Connecting your computer to a network.........115
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........116
An overview of using the Internet .........................118
The Internet ....................................................118
The World Wide Web .....................................118
Internet Service Providers ..............................118
Connecting to the Internet .............................119