Toshiba SATELLITE M500 - Manual (Page 37)

37 Contents
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Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)........111
Removing a disc (slot-type drive) ...................112
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive) .......113
Playing an audio CD........................................114
Playing optical media ......................................115
Recording optical media .................................115
Removing a disc with the computer
on (tray-type drive) ...................................116
Removing a disc with the computer off
(tray-type drive) ........................................117
Caring for optical discs ...................................117
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................117
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 118
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................118
Running the computer on battery power ..............119
Battery Notice .................................................119
Power management ........................................120
Using additional batteries ...............................120
Charging batteries.................................................120
Charging the main battery...............................121
Charging the RTC battery................................121
Monitoring main battery power.............................122
Determining remaining battery power.............123
What to do when the main battery runs low ...124
Setting battery notifications ............................124
Conserving battery power ...............................125
Power Plans....................................................126
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............127
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode ....................................128
Changing the main battery ....................................129
Removing the battery from the computer .......129
Inserting a charged battery .............................131
Taking care of your battery ...................................132
Safety precautions ..........................................132
Maintaining your battery .................................133