Toshiba A500-ST5602 User Manual page 33

Toshiba's online resources ...................................112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................113
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................113
Running the computer on battery power ..............114
Charging batteries.................................................115
Monitoring main battery power.............................117
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode ....................................124
Changing the main battery ....................................125
Taking care of your battery ...................................128
Disposing of used batteries ..................................129
Traveling tips ........................................................131
Removing a disc with the computer on
(tray-type drive) ........................................111
Removing a disc with the computer off
(tray-type drive) ........................................111
Caring for optical discs ..................................112
Battery Notice .................................................114
Power management ........................................115
Using additional batteries ...............................115
Charging the main battery...............................116
Charging the RTC battery................................116
Determining remaining battery power.............119
What to do when the main battery runs low ...119
Setting battery notifications ............................120
Conserving battery power ..............................121
Power Plans....................................................122
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............123
Removing the battery from the computer .......125
Inserting a charged battery .............................127
Safety precautions ..........................................128
Maintaining your battery .................................129
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