Toshiba SATELLITE U500 User Manual
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Playing optical media ......................................113
Recording optical media .................................113
Removing a disc with the computer on
(tray-type drive) ........................................114
Removing a disc with the computer off
(tray-type drive) ........................................115
Caring for optical discs ...................................115
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................115
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................116
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................116
Running the computer on battery power ..............117
Battery Notice .................................................117
Power management ........................................118
Using additional batteries ...............................118
Charging batteries.................................................118
Monitoring main battery power.............................120
Determining remaining battery power.............122
What to do when the main battery runs low ...122
Setting battery notifications ............................123
Conserving battery power ..............................123
Power Plans....................................................124
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............125
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................126
Changing the main battery ....................................127
Removing the battery from the computer .......127
Inserting a charged battery .............................129
Taking care of your battery ...................................130
Safety precautions ..........................................130
Maintaining your battery .................................131
Disposing of used batteries ..................................132
Traveling tips ........................................................133