Toshiba A500-ST5605 User Manual page 32

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Contents
Toshiba's online resources ...................................111
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................112
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................112
Running the computer on battery power ..............113
Charging batteries.................................................114
Monitoring main battery power.............................116
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................123
Changing the main battery ....................................123
Taking care of your battery ...................................127
Disposing of used batteries ..................................128
Traveling tips ........................................................130
Removing a disc (slot-type drive) ...................106
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive) .......107
Playing an audio CD........................................109
Playing optical media ......................................109
Recording optical media .................................109
Removing a disc with the computer
off (tray-type drive)...................................110
Caring for optical discs ..................................110
Battery Notice .................................................113
Power management ........................................114
Using additional batteries ...............................114
Charging the main battery...............................115
Charging the RTC battery................................115
Determining remaining battery power.............118
What to do when the main battery runs low ...118
Setting battery notifications ............................119
Conserving battery power ..............................120
Power Plans....................................................121
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............122
Removing the battery from the computer .......124
Inserting a charged battery .............................125
Safety precautions ..........................................127
Maintaining your battery .................................128