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Connecting an external monitor or projector.....74
Adjusting the quality of the external display......75
Customizing your computer’s settings....................75
Caring for your computer........................................76
Cleaning the computer......................................76
Moving the computer........................................76
Using a computer lock......................................76
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 78
Computing tips .......................................................78
Using the keyboard.................................................79
Character keys .................................................80
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys.........................................80
Function keys....................................................80
Special Windows® keys ...................................81
Starting a program..................................................81
Starting a program using
the Search programs and files field ............81
Starting a program from the Start menu...........82
Saving your work....................................................82
Backing up your work............................................. 83
Restoring your work .........................................83
Using the optical disc drive.....................................84
Optical disc drive components..........................84
Inserting an optical disc ...................................85
Playing optical media........................................86
Recording optical media ...................................86
Removing a disc with the computer on.............87
Removing a disc with the computer off ............87
Toshiba’s online resources .....................................88
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 89
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................89
Running the computer on battery power ................90
Battery Notice ...................................................90
Power management..........................................91
Using additional batteries .................................91
Charging the main battery.................................92