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Contents
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Charging batteries.................................................100
Charging the main battery...............................100
Charging the RTC battery................................101
Monitoring main battery power.............................102
Determining remaining battery power.............104
What to do when the main battery runs low ...105
Setting battery alarms.....................................106
Conserving battery power ...............................106
Power Profiles ................................................107
Changing the main battery ....................................109
Removing the battery from the computer .......110
Inserting a charged battery .............................111
Taking care of your battery ...................................112
Safety precautions ..........................................112
Maximizing battery life....................................113
Disposing of used batteries ..................................115
Traveling tips ........................................................116
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features................... 117
Exploring the desktop ...........................................117
Finding your way around the desktop .............118
Setting up for communications.............................120
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....122
Connecting your computer to a network.........124
An overview of using the Internet .........................126
The Internet ....................................................127
The World Wide Web ......................................127
Internet Service Providers...............................127
Connecting to the Internet ..............................127
Surfing the Internet.........................................128
Internet features..............................................129
Uploading to, and downloading files from,
the Internet ...............................................130