Toshiba SATELLITE M30X - Manual (Page 31)

31 Contents
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................ 111
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................111
Running the computer on battery power ..............111
Battery Notice .................................................112
Power management ........................................112
Using additional batteries ...............................113
Charging the batteries...........................................113
Charging the main battery...............................114
Charging the RTC battery................................115
Monitoring battery power .....................................116
Determining remaining battery power.............117
What to do when the battery runs low ............118
Setting battery alarms.....................................118
Conserving battery power ...............................119
Power profiles in Windows XP........................120
Using a hot key to set the power profile..........121
Changing the main battery ....................................122
Removing the battery from the computer .......122
Inserting the battery into the computer...........124
Taking care of your battery ...................................125
Safety precautions ..........................................125
Maximizing battery life ....................................126
Disposing of used batteries safely ........................127
Traveling tips ........................................................128
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Options........................................ 129
Exploring the desktop ...........................................129
Finding your way around the desktop .............130
Setting up for communications.............................133
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....135
Connecting your computer to a network ........136
An overview of using the Internet .........................139
The Internet ....................................................139
The World Wide Web .....................................139