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Contents

 

Customizing your computer’s settings....................

84

Caring for your computer........................................

84

Cleaning the computer ......................................

84

Moving the computer........................................

85

Using a computer lock ......................................

85

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

86

Computing tips .......................................................

86

Using the keyboard .................................................

87

Character keys .................................................

88

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................

88

Function keys....................................................

88

Special Windows® keys ....................................

89

Starting a program..................................................

89

Starting a program from the Start menu...........

89

Starting a program from Windows® Explorer ...

90

Starting a program using the Start

 

Search field.................................................

91

Saving your work....................................................

91

Printing your work ..................................................

93

Backing up your work .............................................

94

Restoring your work .........................................

95

Using the optical drive ............................................

95

Optical drive components .................................

96

Media control buttons.......................................

97

Inserting an optical disc....................................

97

Playing an audio CD..........................................

99

Playing optical media ......................................

100

Creating a CD/DVD/HD DVD............................

100

Removing a disc with the computer on...........

101

Removing a disc with the computer off ..........

101

Caring for CD or DVD discs ............................

102

Toshiba’s online resources ...................................

102