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Starting a program from the Run dialog box................. 66
Saving your work .................................................................. 67
Printing your work................................................................. 69
Using diskettes ...................................................................... 70
Inserting and removing diskettes.................................... 71
Caring for diskettes........................................................... 71
Using compact discs............................................................. 72
Inserting a disc.................................................................. 73
Removing a disc ............................................................... 76
Caring for CDs and DVDs................................................. 77
Backing up your work........................................................... 78
Restoring your work......................................................... 78
Setting up for communications ........................................... 79
Connecting your computer to a network........................ 79
Sending a fax..................................................................... 81
Powering down the computer ............................................. 82
Using Shut down .............................................................. 82
Using Hibernation............................................................. 85
Using Standby................................................................... 87
Toshiba’s online resources ................................................... 90
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing.................................................. 91
Toshiba’s energy-saver design............................................. 91
Running the computer on battery power............................ 92
Maximizing battery life...................................................... 92
Using additional battery packs......................................... 93
Battery safety precautions................................................ 93
Charging batteries ................................................................. 93
Charging the battery ......................................................... 93
Charging the RTC battery................................................. 94
Using a battery charger .................................................... 95
Monitoring battery power..................................................... 95
Determining remaining battery power............................ 96
What to do when the battery runs low............................ 97
Conserving battery power .................................................... 97