Toshiba A7-ST7712 User Manual page 30

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Contents
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................100
Toshiba's energy-saver design..............................100
Running the computer on battery power ..............101
Charging batteries.................................................103
Monitoring main battery power.............................105
Changing the main battery ....................................111
Taking care of your battery ...................................114
Disposing of used batteries ..................................116
Traveling tips ........................................................117
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features...................118
Exploring the desktop ...........................................118
Setting up for communications.............................121
An overview of using the Internet .........................125
Battery Notice .................................................101
Power management ........................................102
Using additional batteries ...............................102
Charging the main battery...............................103
Charging the RTC battery................................104
Determining remaining battery power.............106
What to do when the main battery runs low ...107
Setting battery notifications ............................107
Conserving battery power ..............................108
Power Plans....................................................109
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............110
Removing the battery from the computer .......111
Inserting a charged battery .............................113
Safety precautions ..........................................114
Maintaining your battery .................................115
Finding your way around the desktop .............119
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....122
Connecting your computer to a network .........123
The Internet ....................................................126
The World Wide Web .....................................126
Internet Service Providers ..............................126
Connecting to the Internet .............................126