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Toshiba's online resources ...................................115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................116
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................116
Running the computer on battery power ..............116
Charging batteries.................................................119
Monitoring main battery power.............................121
Changing the main battery ....................................128
Taking care of your battery ...................................131
Disposing of used batteries ..................................134
Traveling tips ........................................................135
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........114
Caring for CD or DVD discs ............................115
Battery Notice .................................................117
Power management ........................................118
Using additional batteries ...............................118
Charging the main battery...............................119
Charging the RTC battery................................120
Determining remaining battery power.............123
What to do when the main battery runs low ...124
Setting battery alarms.....................................124
Conserving battery power ...............................125
Power Profiles ................................................126
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........127
Removing the battery from the computer .......128
Inserting a charged battery .............................130
Safety precautions ..........................................131
Maximizing battery life ....................................132
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