Toshiba Satellite Pro 6000 Series User Manual

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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

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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

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(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

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