Toshiba A35 Laptop User Manual


 
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Learning the Basics
Starting a program
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To reset both the Internet and TOSHIBA Console buttons to
their original programming:
1 Click Reset All.
2 Click OK.
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to double-click the name
of the file that contains the information you want to work on.
To find the file, use My Computer or Windows Explorer.
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options:
Double-click the program icon on your desktop
Use the Start menu
Use Windows Explorer to locate the program file
Use the Run dialog box
The Windows
®
XP operating system tutorial chapter gives
step-by-step instructions for starting a program from the Start
menu. See “Lesson 6: Starting programs” on page 139.
Saving your work
Before you turn off the computer, save your work to the hard
disk drive.
Always save your data even when you are using Standby
mode. If your battery fully discharges, your information will be
lost. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the
battery is running low. See “Setting battery alarms” on
page 121.
Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at
regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Check your