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Contents
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Toshiba’s online resources ...................................108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 109
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................109
Running the computer on battery power ..............109
Battery Notice .................................................110
Power management ........................................111
Using additional batteries ...............................111
Charging batteries.................................................112
Charging the main battery...............................112
Charging the RTC battery................................113
Monitoring main battery power.............................114
Determining remaining battery power.............116
What to do when the main battery runs low ...117
Setting battery alarms.....................................117
Conserving battery power ...............................118
Power Profiles ................................................119
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........120
Changing the main battery ....................................121
Removing the battery from the computer .......121
Inserting a charged battery .............................123
Taking care of your battery ...................................124
Safety precautions ..........................................124
Maximizing battery life....................................125
Disposing of used batteries ..................................127
Traveling tips ........................................................128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 129
Exploring the desktop ...........................................129
Finding your way around the desktop .............130
Setting up for communications.............................132
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....134
Connecting your computer to a network.........136
An overview of using the Internet .........................138