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Using the optical disc drive...................................107
Optical disc drive components........................107
Inserting an optical disc .................................108
Playing an audio CD........................................110
Playing optical media......................................110
Recording optical media................................. 110
Removing a disc with the computer on...........111
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........111
Caring for optical discs ..................................112
Toshiba’s online resources................................... 112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................113
Running the computer on battery power ..............114
Battery Notice .................................................114
Power management........................................115
Using additional batteries ...............................116
Charging batteries.................................................116
Charging the main battery...............................116
Charging the RTC battery................................117
Monitoring main battery power.............................118
Determining remaining battery power.............119
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................120
Setting battery notifications............................120
Conserving battery power ..............................121
Power Plans....................................................122
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............123
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................124
Changing the main battery....................................125
Removing the battery from the computer.......125
Inserting a charged battery.............................127
Taking care of your battery................................... 128
Safety precautions..........................................128
Maintaining your battery.................................129