Toshiba PT235U-03N059 Laptop User Manual


 
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Contents
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Caring for your computer........................................65
Cleaning the computer......................................65
Moving the computer........................................65
Using a computer lock ......................................66
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 67
Computing tips .......................................................67
Using the keyboard .................................................68
Character keys .................................................68
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................69
Function keys....................................................69
Special Windows
®
keys ...................................69
Starting a program..................................................69
Starting a program using
the Search programs and files field ............70
Starting a program from the Start menu...........70
Saving your work....................................................71
Backing up your work .............................................71
Restoring your work .........................................71
Toshiba’s online resources .....................................72
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 73
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................73
Running the computer on battery power ................74
Battery Notice ...................................................74
Power management ..........................................75
Charging the main battery.................................75
Charging the RTC battery..................................76
Monitoring main battery power...............................77
Determining remaining battery power...............78
What to do when the main battery runs low .....79
Setting battery notifications ..............................79
Conserving battery power ................................80
Power Plans......................................................81
Using a hot key to set the Power Plan...............82
Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan........................83
Changing the main battery ......................................84
Taking care of your battery .....................................84