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Contents
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Chapter 3: Learning the Basics................................................ 87
Computing tips...................................................................... 87
Using the keyboard............................................................... 88
Character keys ................................................................. 89
Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard..... 89
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys......................................................... 90
Function keys.................................................................... 90
Windows special keys...................................................... 91
Overlay keys ..................................................................... 91
Using the TouchPad™.......................................................... 93
Control buttons................................................................. 94
Using the TOSHIBA Console button ................................... 94
Starting a program................................................................ 96
Starting a program from the Start menu........................ 96
Starting a program from Windows
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Explorer............... 97
Starting a program from the Run dialog box................. 98
Saving your work.................................................................. 99
Printing your work.............................................................. 101
Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive................... 102
DVD-ROM drive components.............................103
Inserting a compact disc ............................................... 104
Removing a compact disc with the computer on ...... 107
Removing a compact disc with the computer off ...... 107
Caring for CDs and DVDs.............................................. 107
Using PC Cards................................................................... 108
Hot swapping.................................................................. 108
Using SD™ cards................................................................ 109
Using your computer at the office..................................... 110
Using a computer lock........................................................ 110
Caring for your computer................................................... 111
Cleaning the computer................................................... 111
Moving the computer..................................................... 112
Powering down the computer........................................... 112
Using Turn Off or Shut down......................................... 113