Toshiba A355-S6882 User Manual page 32

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Contents
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................108
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................108
Running the computer on battery power ..............109
Charging batteries.................................................110
Monitoring main battery power.............................112
Changing the main battery ....................................118
Taking care of your battery ...................................121
Disposing of used batteries ..................................123
Traveling tips ........................................................124
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................125
Exploring the desktop ...........................................125
Setting up for communications.............................128
An overview of using the Internet .........................131
Battery Notice .................................................109
Power management ........................................110
Using additional batteries ...............................110
Charging the main battery...............................111
Charging the RTC battery................................111
Determining remaining battery power.............113
What to do when the main battery runs low ...114
Setting battery notifications ............................114
Conserving battery power ...............................115
Power Plans....................................................116
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............117
Removing the battery from the computer .......118
Inserting a charged battery .............................120
Safety precautions ..........................................121
Maintaining your battery .................................122
Finding your way around the desktop .............126
Connecting your computer to a network .........128
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........129
The Internet ....................................................131
The World Wide Web ......................................131
Internet Service Providers...............................131
Connecting to the Internet ..............................132