Toshiba P100/P105 Satellite Radio User Manual


 
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Contents
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Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 105
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................105
Running the computer on battery power ..............105
Battery Notice .................................................106
Power management ........................................107
Using additional batteries ...............................107
Charging batteries.................................................108
Charging the main battery...............................108
Charging the RTC battery................................109
Monitoring main battery power.............................110
Determining remaining main battery power....112
What to do when the main battery runs low ...114
Setting battery alarms.....................................114
Conserving battery power ...............................115
Power Schemes ..............................................116
Using a hot key to set the Power Scheme.......117
Changing the main battery ....................................118
Removing the battery from the computer .......119
Inserting a charged battery .............................120
Taking care of your battery ...................................122
Safety precautions ..........................................122
Maximizing battery life....................................123
Disposing of used batteries ..................................124
Traveling tips ........................................................125
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 126
Exploring the desktop ...........................................126
Finding your way around the desktop .............127
Setting up for communications.............................129
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....131
Connecting your computer to a network.........132
An overview of using the Internet .........................134
The Internet ....................................................135
The World Wide Web ......................................135