Toshiba L450-EZ1510 User Manual page 33

Toshiba's online resources ...................................108
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................109
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................109
Running the computer on battery power ..............110
Charging batteries.................................................112
Monitoring main battery power.............................114
Changing the main battery ....................................120
Taking care of your battery ...................................123
Disposing of used batteries ..................................125
Traveling tips ........................................................126
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................127
Exploring the desktop ...........................................127
Setting up for communications.............................130
Removing a disc with the computer on...........107
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........108
Caring for optical discs ..................................108
Battery Notice .................................................110
Power management ........................................111
Using additional batteries ...............................112
Charging the main battery...............................112
Charging the RTC battery................................113
Determining remaining battery power.............115
What to do when the main battery runs low ...116
Setting battery notifications ............................116
Conserving battery power ..............................117
Power Plans....................................................118
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............119
Removing the battery from the computer .......120
Inserting a charged battery .............................122
Safety precautions ..........................................123
Maintaining your battery .................................124
Finding your way around the desktop .............128
Connecting your computer to a network .........130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........131
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