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Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 75
Computing tips...................................................................... 75
Using the keyboard............................................................... 77
Character keys .................................................................. 77
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 77
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys......................................................... 78
Function keys.................................................................... 78
Windows special keys...................................................... 79
Overlay keys ..................................................................... 79
Starting a program................................................................ 81
Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 81
Starting a program from Windows® Explorer............... 82
Starting a program from the Run dialog box................. 83
Saving your work.................................................................. 84
Printing your work................................................................. 86
Using the DVD-ROM or Multifunction drive....................... 87
Inserting compact discs .................................................. 89
Removing compact discs ............................................... 91
Caring for CDs, DVDs, or Multifunction Discs .............. 91
Using PC Cards..................................................................... 92
Hot swapping.................................................................... 92
Using SD® (Secure Digital) cards........................................ 93
Using your computer at the office....................................... 94
Using a computer lock.......................................................... 94
Caring for your computer..................................................... 95
Cleaning the computer..................................................... 95
Moving the computer....................................................... 96
Backing up your work........................................................... 96
Restoring your work......................................................... 97
Preparing for communications............................................ 97
Different ways to turn the computer on and off................. 98
Powering down the computer............................................. 98
Using Turn Off Computer................................................. 99
Using Hibernation........................................................... 101