Toshiba L500-ST2521 User Manual page 33

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................109
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................109
Running the computer on battery power ..............110
Charging batteries.................................................111
Monitoring main battery power.............................113
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode ....................................119
Changing the main battery ....................................119
Taking care of your battery ...................................122
Disposing of used batteries ..................................124
Traveling tips ........................................................125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................126
Exploring the desktop ...........................................126
Setting up for communications.............................129
An overview of using the Internet .........................132
Battery Notice .................................................110
Power management ........................................111
Using additional batteries ...............................111
Charging the main battery...............................112
Charging the RTC battery................................112
Determining remaining battery power.............114
What to do when the main battery runs low ...115
Setting battery notifications ............................115
Conserving battery power ...............................116
Power Plans....................................................117
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............118
Removing the battery from the computer .......120
Inserting a charged battery .............................121
Safety precautions ..........................................122
Maintaining your battery .................................123
Finding your way around the desktop .............127
Connecting your computer to a network .........130
Connecting a modem to a telephone line ........130
The Internet ....................................................132
The World Wide Web ......................................132
Internet Service Providers...............................132
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