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Toshiba's online resources ...................................109
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................110
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................110
Running the computer on battery power ..............110
Charging batteries.................................................113
Monitoring main battery power.............................115
Changing the main battery ....................................122
Taking care of your battery ...................................126
Disposing of used batteries ..................................128
Traveling tips ........................................................129
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................130
Exploring the desktop ...........................................130
Setting up for communications.............................133
An overview of using the Internet .........................138
Battery Notice .................................................111
Power management ........................................112
Using additional batteries ...............................112
Charging the main battery...............................113
Charging the RTC battery................................114
Determining remaining battery power.............117
What to do when the main battery runs low ...118
Setting battery alarms.....................................119
Conserving battery power ..............................119
Power Profiles ................................................120
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........121
Removing the battery from the computer .......123
Inserting a charged battery .............................124
Safety precautions ..........................................126
Maximizing battery life ....................................127
Finding your way around the desktop .............131
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....134
Connecting your computer to a network ........136
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