Toshiba SATELLITE P500 User Manual
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Contents
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Removing a disc with the computer on
(tray-type drive) ........................................111
Removing a disc with the computer off
(tray-type drive) ........................................111
Caring for optical discs ..................................112
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................112
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................. 113
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................113
Running the computer on battery power ..............114
Battery Notice .................................................114
Power management ........................................115
Using additional batteries ...............................115
Charging batteries.................................................115
Monitoring main battery power.............................117
Determining remaining battery power.............118
What to do when the main battery runs low ...119
Setting battery notifications ............................119
Conserving battery power ..............................120
Power Plans....................................................121
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............122
Using TOSHIBA eco Mode ....................................123
Changing the main battery ....................................124
Removing the battery from the computer .......124
Inserting a charged battery .............................125
Taking care of your battery ...................................127
Safety precautions ..........................................127
Maintaining your battery .................................128
Disposing of used batteries ..................................128
Traveling tips ........................................................130