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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 ...............................103
Power Plans....................................................104
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............105
Changing the main battery ....................................106
Removing the battery from the computer .......106
Inserting a charged battery .............................108
Taking care of your battery ...................................109
Safety precautions ..........................................109
Maintaining your battery .................................110
Disposing of used batteries ..................................111
Traveling tips ........................................................112
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 113
Exploring the desktop ...........................................113
Finding your way around the desktop .............114
Setting up for communications.............................116
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........117
Connecting your computer to a network.........118
An overview of using the Internet .........................120
The Internet ....................................................121
The World Wide Web ......................................121
Internet Service Providers...............................121
Connecting to the Internet ..............................121