Toshiba Qosmio F15 Series User Manual page 31

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................ 118
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................118
Running the computer on battery power ..............119
Charging the batteries...........................................121
Monitoring battery power .....................................124
Changing the main battery ....................................129
Taking care of your battery ...................................133
Disposing of used batteries ..................................135
Traveling tips ........................................................136
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options........................................ 137
Exploring the desktop ...........................................137
Setting up for communications.............................141
An overview of using the Internet .........................147
Battery Notice .................................................119
Power management ........................................120
Using additional batteries ...............................121
Charging the main battery...............................122
Charging the RTC battery................................122
Determining remaining battery power.............124
What to do when the battery runs low ............126
Setting battery alarms.....................................126
Conserving battery power ...............................127
Power profiles in Windows XP........................128
Using a hot key to set the power profile..........128
Removing the battery from the computer .......130
Inserting the battery into the computer...........131
Safety precautions ..........................................133
Maximizing battery life ....................................134
Finding your way around the desktop .............138
Determining the COM port .............................142
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....143
Connecting your computer to a network ........144
The Internet ....................................................148
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