36 Contents
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Caring for optical discs ..................................105
Toshiba’s online resources................................... 105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................106
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................106
Running the computer on battery power ..............106
Battery Notice .................................................107
Power management........................................108
Using additional batteries ...............................108
Charging batteries.................................................108
Charging the main battery...............................109
Charging the RTC battery................................109
Monitoring main battery power.............................110
Determining remaining battery power.............112
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................112
Setting battery notifications............................113
Conserving battery power ..............................113
Power Plans....................................................114
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................115
Changing the main battery....................................116
Removing the battery from the computer.......116
Inserting a charged battery.............................118
Taking care of your battery................................... 119
Safety precautions..........................................119
Maintaining your battery.................................120
Disposing of used batteries ..................................120
Traveling tips........................................................122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................123
Exploring the desktop...........................................123
Finding your way around the desktop.............124
Setting up for communications.............................126
Connecting your computer to a network.........127
Exploring audio features....................................... 127
Recording sounds...........................................127