Toshiba R500-S5003 User Manual page 30

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Contents
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 99
Toshiba's energy-saver design................................99
Running the computer on battery power ..............100
Charging batteries.................................................102
Monitoring main battery power.............................104
Changing the main battery ....................................110
Taking care of your battery ...................................113
Disposing of used batteries ..................................115
Traveling tips ........................................................116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................117
Exploring the desktop ...........................................117
Setting up for communications.............................120
An overview of using the Internet .........................123
Outdoor display switch ...................................100
Battery Notice .................................................100
Power management ........................................102
Using additional batteries ...............................102
Charging the main battery...............................103
Charging the RTC battery................................103
Determining remaining battery power.............106
What to do when the main battery runs low ...106
Setting battery notifications ............................107
Conserving battery power ...............................107
Power Plans....................................................108
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............109
Removing the battery from the computer .......110
Inserting a charged battery .............................112
Safety precautions ..........................................113
Maintaining your battery .................................114
Finding your way around the desktop .............118
Connecting your computer to a network .........121
The Internet ....................................................123
The World Wide Web ......................................123