Shutting down the computer
When you are ready to turn off your computer, always follow the shutdown procedure. This prevents the loss of unsaved data or damage to your software programs. To shut down Windows:
1.Click Start on the Windows desktop.
2.Click Shut Down... or Turn off computer (in Windows XP).
3.Click Shut down or Turn Off (in Windows XP).
4.Click OK.
Using the Rapid Access keyboard
There are two types of Rapid Access keyboards for your computer, the Rapid Access IIIe (RAK IIIe) and the Rapid Access Wireless keyboard. There are some differences that will be discussed later. However, from an operational standpoint, they are the same.
The Rapid Access keyboard features special buttons for your convenience. The buttons provide shortcuts on the keyboard to start a program, open a file, or perform a specific function. With these keys, you can go directly to a file, program, or Internet address by pressing a button instead of having to click an icon, search for the program in the Start menu, or type an Internet address in your browser.
Some of the Rapid Access Buttons are preset to support important multimedia functions on your computer (Mute, Volume, and optical drive controls); these cannot be changed.
There are eight
Three of the buttons, EMail, Access IBM Web, and Standby, are permanently programmed. Depending on the preloaded operating system loaded in your computer, three of the remaining five buttons might be preset. You can customize the other buttons to start any program or file you want. For example, if you enjoy playing Solitaire, you can customize a Rapid Access button to open the Solitaire program.
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