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Recording optical media .................................113
Removing a disc with the computer on...........114
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........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 ...............................119
Charging batteries.................................................119
Charging the main battery...............................119
Charging the RTC battery................................120
Monitoring main battery power.............................121
Determining remaining battery power.............122
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................123
Setting battery notifications............................ 123
Conserving battery power ..............................124
Power Plans....................................................125
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............126
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................127
Changing the main battery....................................128
Removing the battery from the computer....... 128
Inserting a charged battery............................. 129
Taking care of your battery ...................................130
Safety precautions ..........................................130
Maintaining your battery.................................131
Disposing of used batteries ..................................132
Traveling tips ........................................................133
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................134
Exploring the desktop ...........................................134
Finding your way around the desktop............. 135
Setting up for communications.............................137
Connecting your computer to a network.........138