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Toshiba's online resources ...................................105
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................106
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................106
Running the computer on battery power ..............107
Charging the batteries...........................................108
Monitoring battery power .....................................110
Changing batteries ................................................114
Taking care of your battery ...................................117
Disposing of used batteries ..................................119
Conserving power .................................................120
Additional options for power.................................122
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................123
Exploring the desktop ...........................................123
Setting up for communications.............................126
An overview of using the Internet .........................131
Battery Notice .................................................107
Charging the main battery...............................108
Charging the RTC battery................................109
What to do when the battery alarm sounds ....113
Safety precautions ..........................................117
Maximizing battery life ....................................118
Power profiles.................................................121
Using a hot key to set the power profile..........121
Finding your way around the desktop .............124
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....128
Connecting your computer to a network ........128
The Internet ....................................................131
The World Wide Web .....................................131
Internet Service Providers...............................132
Connecting to the Internet .............................132
Surfing the Internet.........................................133
Internet features..............................................133
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