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Contents
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Using the optical disc drive...................................112
Optical disc drive components........................112
Inserting an optical disc .................................113
Playing an audio CD........................................115
Playing optical media......................................115
Recording optical media .................................115
Removing a disc with the computer on...........116
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........116
Caring for optical discs .................................. 117
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................118
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................118
Running the computer on battery power ..............118
Battery Notice .................................................119
Power management........................................120
Using additional batteries ...............................120
Charging batteries.................................................120
Charging the main battery...............................121
Charging the RTC battery................................121
Monitoring main battery power.............................122
Determining remaining battery power.............123
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................124
Setting battery notifications............................ 124
Conserving battery power ..............................125
Power Plans....................................................126
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............127
Changing the main battery....................................128
Removing the battery from the computer....... 128
Inserting a charged battery............................. 130
Taking care of your battery ...................................131
Safety precautions ..........................................131
Maintaining your battery.................................132