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Contents
Removing a compact disc with the
computer turned off
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113
Caring for CDs and DVDs
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114
Using PC Cards
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114
Hot swapping
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115
Using SD
®
cards
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115
Using your computer at the office
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116
Using a computer lock
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116
Caring for your computer
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118
Cleaning the computer
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118
Moving the computer
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118
Powering down the computer
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119
Using Turn Off or Shut down
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119
Using Hibernation
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122
Using Standby
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124
Toshiba’s online resources
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127
Chapter 4: Mobile Computing
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128
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
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128
Running the computer on battery power
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129
Battery Notice
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129
Charging the batteries
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130
Charging the RTC battery
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130
Monitoring battery power
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132
What to do when the battery alarm sounds
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134
Changing the main battery
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135
Taking care of your battery
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137
Safety precautions
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137
Maximizing battery life
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138
Disposing of used batteries safely
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139
Conserving power
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140
Power usage profiles in Windows
®
XP Professional
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140