Toshiba PT321U Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Optical disc drive components........................115
Inserting an optical disc .................................115
Playing an audio CD........................................117
Playing optical media......................................117
Recording optical media .................................117
Removing a disc with the computer on...........118
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........118
Caring for optical discs ..................................119
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................119
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 120
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................120
Running the computer on battery power ..............120
Battery Notice .................................................121
Power management ........................................122
Using additional batteries ...............................122
Charging batteries.................................................122
Charging the main battery...............................123
Charging the RTC battery................................123
Monitoring main battery power.............................124
Determining remaining battery power.............125
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................126
Setting battery notifications ............................126
Conserving battery power ..............................127
Power Plans....................................................128
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............129
Changing the main battery ....................................130
Removing the battery from the computer .......130
Inserting a charged battery .............................132
Taking care of your battery ...................................133
Safety precautions ..........................................133
Maintaining your battery .................................134
Disposing of used batteries ..................................135
Traveling tips ........................................................136