Toshiba M5 SERIES Toshiba’s energy-saverdesign, Running the computer on battery power, Battery Notice, Power management, Using additional batteries, Charging batteries

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Contents
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing...................................................	98
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................	98
Running the computer on battery power ................	99
Battery Notice ...................................................	99
Power management ........................................	100
Using additional batteries ...............................	101
Charging batteries.................................................	101
Charging the main battery...............................	101
Charging the RTC battery................................	102
Monitoring main battery power.............................	103
Determining remaining battery power.............	104
What to do when the main battery runs low ...	105
Setting battery notification ..............................	105
Conserving battery power ...............................	106
Power Plans....................................................	107
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............	108
Changing the main battery ....................................	109
Removing the battery from the computer .......	109
Inserting a charged battery .............................	111
Taking care of your battery ...................................	112
Safety precautions ..........................................	112
Maintaining your battery .................................	113
Disposing of used batteries ..................................	114
Traveling tips ........................................................	115
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................	116
Exploring the desktop ...........................................	116
Finding your way around the desktop .............	117
Setting up for communications.............................	119
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....	120
Connecting your computer to a network .........	121
An overview of using the Internet .........................	123
The Internet ....................................................	123
The World Wide Web ......................................	124
Internet Service Providers...............................	124
Connecting to the Internet ..............................	124