Laptop User Manual

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Contents
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Playing optical media......................................108
Recording optical media .................................108
Removing a disc with the computer on...........109
Removing a disc with the computer off ..........109
Caring for optical discs ..................................110
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................110
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 111
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................111
Running the computer on battery power ..............112
Battery Notice .................................................112
Power management ........................................113
Using additional batteries ...............................114
Charging batteries.................................................114
Charging the main battery...............................114
Charging the RTC battery................................115
Monitoring main battery power.............................116
Determining remaining battery power.............117
What to do when the main battery
runs low....................................................118
Setting battery notifications ............................118
Conserving battery power ..............................119
Power Plans....................................................120
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............121
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................122
Changing the main battery ....................................122
Removing the battery from the computer .......123
Inserting a charged battery .............................124
Taking care of your battery ...................................125
Safety precautions ..........................................125
Maintaining your battery .................................126
Disposing of used batteries ..................................127
Traveling tips ........................................................128