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124 Mobile Computing
Taking care of your battery
3 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
(Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock
4 Turn the computer right side up.
5 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of
“Removing the battery from the computer” on page 121 .
6 Restart the computer.
Taking care of your battery
The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
Safety precautions
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If the battery pack produces an odor, overheats or changes color or shape while it is being used or charged, turn off the computer’s power immediately and disconnect the power cord/cable from the power socket.
Carefully remove the battery pack from the computer.
Do not try to disassemble a battery pack.
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Table of contents
- 35 Introduction
- 37 This guide
- 37 Safety icons
- 38 Other icons used
- 38 Other documentation
- 39 Service options
- 40 Chapter 1: Getting Started
- 40 Selecting a place to work
- 40 Creating a computer-friendly environment
- 41 Keeping yourself comfortable
- 41 Precautions
- 43 cooling fan
- 44 Setting up your computer
- 45 Setting up your software
- 46 Registering your computer with Toshiba
- 46 Adding optional external devices
- 47 Connecting to a power source
- 50 Charging the main battery
- 51 Using the computer for the first time
- 51 Opening the display panel
- 52 Your computer’s features and specifications
- 53 Turning on the power
- 54 Adding memory (optional)
- 54 Installing a memory module
- 55 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities
- 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs
- 57 partition
- 62 media
- 65 Installing drivers and applications
- 66 Using the TouchPad
- 67 Scrolling with the TouchPad
- 67 Control buttons
- 67 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad
- 69 Using external display devices
- 69 on the computer
- 71 Adjusting the quality of the external display
- 71 Using an external keyboard
- 71 Using a mouse
- 72 Connecting a printer
- 73 Setting up a printer
- 74 Connecting an optional external diskette drive
- 75 Turning off the computer
- 75 Options for turning off the computer
- 78 commands
- 80 Using and configuring Hibernation mode
- 82 Using and configuring Standby mode
- 83 Closing the display panel
- 84 Using your computer in tablet mode
- 85 Customizing your computer’s settings
- 86 Caring for your computer
- 86 Cleaning the computer
- 86 Moving the computer
- 87 Using a computer lock
- 88 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics
- 88 Computing tips
- 90 Using the keyboard
- 90 Character keys
- 90 keyboard
- 91 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys
- 91 Function keys
- 92 Windows special keys
- 92 Overlay keys
- 93 Using the overlay to type numeric data
- 93 Starting a program
- 94 Starting a program from the Start menu
- 95 Starting a program from the Run dialog box
- 96 Saving your work
- 98 Printing your work
- 99 Backing up your work
- 100 Restoring your work
- 100 Using the optical drive
- 101 Optical drive components
- 102 Inserting a disc
- 104 Playing an audio CD
- 105 Playing optical media
- 106 Creating a CD/DVD
- 107 Removing a disc with the computer on
- 107 Removing a disc with the computer off
- 108 Caring for CD or DVD discs
- 108 Toshiba’s online resources
- 109 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing
- 109 Toshiba’s energy-saver design
- 109 Running the computer on battery power
- 110 Battery Notice
- 111 Power management
- 111 Using additional batteries
- 112 Charging batteries
- 112 Charging the main battery
- 113 Charging the RTC battery
- 114 Monitoring main battery power
- 116 Determining remaining battery power
- 117 Setting battery alarms
- 118 Conserving battery power
- 119 Power Profiles
- 120 Using a hot key to set the Power Profile
- 121 Changing the main battery
- 121 Removing the battery from the computer
- 123 Inserting a charged battery
- 124 Taking care of your battery
- 124 Safety precautions
- 125 Maximizing battery life
- 127 Disposing of used batteries
- 128 Traveling tips
- 129 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features
- 129 Exploring the desktop
- 130 Finding your way around the desktop
- 132 Setting up for communications
- 134 Connecting the modem to a telephone line
- 136 Connecting your computer to a network
- 138 An overview of using the Internet
- 139 The Internet
- 139 The World Wide Web
- 139 Internet Service Providers
- 139 Connecting to the Internet
- 140 Surfing the Internet
- 141 Internet features
- 141 the Internet
- 142 Exploring audio features
- 142 Recording sounds
- 143 Using external speakers or headphones
- 144 Using tablet mode
- 144 Preparing to use the tablet
- 147 Using tablet mode
- 148 Using the Toshiba tablet pen
- 149 configuration
- 149 Using PC Cards
- 150 Inserting a PC Card
- 150 Removing a PC Card