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Toshiba SATELLITE P500 User Manual

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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

Charging the main battery...............................116
Charging the RTC battery................................116

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