Toshiba SATELLITE A500 User Manual

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Turning off the computer ........................................82

Options for turning off the computer ................83
Using the Shut down command........................85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87
Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................89
Closing the display panel ..................................92

Customizing your computer’s settings....................92
Caring for your computer........................................92

Cleaning the computer ......................................92
Moving the computer........................................93
Using a computer lock ......................................93

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 94

Computing tips .......................................................94
Using the keyboard .................................................95

Character keys .................................................96
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................96
Function keys....................................................96
Special Windows

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keys ...................................97

Backlit keyboard................................................97

Starting a program..................................................97

Starting a program from the Start menu...........98
Starting a program from Windows

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Explorer ......................................................98

Starting a program using the Search

programs and files field ..............................99

Saving your work ..................................................100
Printing your work ................................................101
Backing up your work ...........................................102

Restoring your work .......................................103

Using the optical drive ..........................................103

Optical drive components ...............................104
Media control buttons.....................................105
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)........105

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