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Contents
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Power management ........................................102
Using additional batteries ...............................102
Charging batteries.................................................103
Charging the main battery...............................103
Charging the RTC battery................................104
Monitoring main battery power.............................105
Determining remaining battery power.............107
What to do when the main battery runs low ...109
Setting battery alarms.....................................109
Conserving battery power ...............................110
Power Profiles ................................................111
Using a hot key to set the Power Profile .........112
Changing the main battery ....................................113
Removing the battery from the computer .......114
Inserting a charged battery .............................116
Taking care of your battery ...................................117
Safety precautions ..........................................117
Maximizing battery life....................................118
Disposing of used batteries ..................................119
Traveling tips ........................................................120
Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features ...... 121
Windows
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XP special features..............................121
Personalizing your desktop...................................122
Customizing the taskbar .................................122
Bringing the world to your desktop.................123
Changing desktop and browsing style ............124
Personalizing individual windows ...................126
Customizing window toolbars.........................126
Displaying information about each folder........127
Setting up for communications.............................128
Determining the COM port ..............................129
Connecting the modem to a telephone line .....130