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Removing a disc with the computer off ..........113
Caring for optical discs................................... 113
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................113
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................114
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................114
Running the computer on battery power ..............115
Battery Notice .................................................115
Power management........................................116
Using additional batteries ...............................117
Charging batteries.................................................117
Charging the main battery...............................117
Charging the RTC battery................................118
Monitoring main battery power.............................119
Determining remaining battery power.............120
What to do when the main battery runs low ...121
Setting battery notifications............................ 121
Conserving battery power...............................122
Power Plans....................................................123
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............124
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................125
Changing the main battery....................................126
Removing the battery from the computer....... 126
Inserting a charged battery............................. 128
Taking care of your battery ...................................129
Safety precautions ..........................................129
Maintaining your battery.................................130
Disposing of used batteries ..................................131
Traveling tips ........................................................132
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................133
Exploring the desktop ...........................................133
Finding your way around the desktop............. 134
Setting up for communications.............................136
Connecting your computer to a network.........137
Connecting a modem to a telephone line........ 137