Toshiba Satellite 75 Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................ 105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................105
Running the computer on battery power ..............105
Battery Notice .................................................106
Power management........................................106
Using additional batteries ...............................107
Charging the batteries...........................................107
Charging the main battery...............................108
Charging the RTC battery................................109
Monitoring battery power .....................................110
Determining remaining battery power.............110
Conserving battery power...............................111
What to do when the battery runs low ............112
Setting battery alarms.....................................113
Changing the main battery....................................114
Removing the battery from the computer .......114
Taking care of your battery ...................................116
Safety precautions ..........................................116
Maximizing battery life....................................117
Disposing of used batteries safely ........................118
Traveling tips ........................................................119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options........................................ 120
Exploring the desktop ...........................................120
Finding your way around the desktop .............121
Setting up for communications.............................123
Connecting the modem to a telephone line.....125
Connecting your computer to a network ........127
An overview of using the Internet .........................129
The Internet ....................................................129
The World Wide Web .....................................129
Internet Service Providers...............................130
Connecting to the Internet .............................130
Surfing the Internet.........................................131