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Contents
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Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................103
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................103
Running the computer on battery power ..............103
Battery Notice .................................................104
Power management........................................105
Using additional batteries ...............................105
Charging batteries.................................................105
Charging the main battery...............................106
Charging the RTC battery................................106
Monitoring main battery power.............................107
Determining remaining battery power.............108
What to do when the main battery runs low ...109
Setting battery notifications............................ 109
Conserving battery power ..............................110
Power Plans....................................................111
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............112
Changing the main battery....................................113
Removing the battery from the computer....... 113
Inserting a charged battery............................. 115
Taking care of your battery ...................................116
Safety precautions ..........................................116
Maintaining your battery.................................117
Disposing of used batteries ..................................117
Traveling tips ........................................................119
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................120
Exploring the desktop ...........................................120
Finding your way around the desktop............. 121
Setting up for communications.............................123
Connecting your computer to a network.........123
Connecting a modem to a telephone line........ 124
An overview of using the Internet .........................126
The Internet ....................................................126
The World Wide Web .....................................126
Internet Service Providers ..............................126
Connecting to the Internet .............................127