Toshiba SATELLITE A500 User Manual
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Removing a disc (slot-type drive) ...................106
Inserting an optical disc (tray-type drive) .......107
Playing an audio CD........................................109
Playing optical media ......................................109
Recording optical media .................................109
Removing a disc with the computer
off (tray-type drive)...................................110
Caring for optical discs ..................................110
Toshiba’s online resources ...................................111
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................112
Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................112
Running the computer on battery power ..............113
Battery Notice .................................................113
Power management ........................................114
Using additional batteries ...............................114
Charging batteries.................................................114
Monitoring main battery power.............................116
Determining remaining battery power.............118
What to do when the main battery runs low ...118
Setting battery notifications ............................119
Conserving battery power ..............................120
Power Plans....................................................121
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............122
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