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Using Standby................................................................. 103
Toshiba’s online resources................................................. 106
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing................................................ 107
Toshiba’s energy-saver design........................................... 107
Running the computer on battery power......................... 108
Battery Notice.................................................................. 108
Safety Precautions.......................................................... 109
Maximizing battery life................................................... 110
Charging the batteries.................................................... 111
Monitoring battery power.............................................. 111
What to do when the battery alarm sounds..................... 114
Changing batteries.............................................................. 115
Disposing of used batteries........................................... 117
Conserving power............................................................... 117
Power usage modes in Windows XP Professional..... 118
Using a hot key to set the power usage mode............. 119
Additional options for power.............................................. 120
Chapter 5: Expansion Options............................................... 121
Devices for office computing............................................. 121
Connecting external (optional) devices......................... 122
Using an external keyboard................................................ 122
Using a mouse ................................................................... 123
Connecting a serial mouse............................................ 123
Connecting a USB mouse.............................................. 123
Connecting a PS/2 mouse............................................. 124
Using a printer .................................................................... 126
Connecting a parallel printer.......................................... 126
Setting up your printer................................................... 127
Using the Wi-Fi™ Wireless LAN Mini PCI module.......... 131
Accessing the Wi-Fi™ Mini PCI module ...................... 131
Using an optional expansion device.................................. 132