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Contents
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Removing a disc with the computer on
(tray-type drive)........................................114
Removing a disc with the computer off
(tray-type drive)........................................114
Caring for optical discs .................................. 115
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................116
Running the computer on battery power ..............117
Battery Notice .................................................117
Power management........................................118
Using additional batteries ...............................118
Charging batteries.................................................118
Charging the main battery...............................119
Charging the RTC battery................................119
Monitoring main battery power.............................120
Determining remaining battery power.............122
What to do when the main battery runs low ...122
Setting battery notifications............................ 123
Conserving battery power ..............................123
Power Plans....................................................124
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............125
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................126
Changing the main battery....................................127
Removing the battery from the computer....... 127
Inserting a charged battery............................. 128
Taking care of your battery ...................................130
Safety precautions ..........................................130
Maintaining your battery.................................131
Disposing of used batteries ..................................132
Traveling tips ........................................................133