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Customizing your computer’s settings....................81
Caring for your computer........................................81
Cleaning the computer......................................81
Moving the computer........................................82
Using a computer lock......................................82

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 83

Computing tips .......................................................83
Using the keyboard.................................................84
Character keys .................................................85
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size
keyboard.....................................................85
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys.........................................85
Function keys....................................................85
Special Windows® keys ...................................86
Overlay keys .....................................................86
Starting a program..................................................87
Starting a program from the Start menu...........88
Starting a program from Windows®
Explorer ......................................................88
Starting a program using the Search
programs and files field.............................. 89
Saving your work....................................................90
Printing your work..................................................91
Backing up your work.............................................92
Restoring your work.........................................93
Toshiba’s online resources..................................... 93

Chapter 3: Mobile Computing...................................................94

Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................94
Running the computer on battery power ................94
Battery Notice ...................................................95
Power management..........................................96
Using additional batteries .................................96
Charging batteries...................................................96
Charging the main battery.................................97
Charging the RTC battery..................................97
Monitoring main battery power...............................98