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Contents
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics ..............................61
Computing tips .................................................... 61
Using the keyboard.............................................. 63
Print screen .................................................... 63
Function keys................................................. 63
Special Windows keys .................................. 64
Mouse properties ................................................. 64
Starting an app .................................................... 65
Saving your work ................................................. 65
Backing up your work .......................................... 66
Using the optical disc drive ................................. 66
Optical disc drive components ...................... 67
Media control buttons.................................... 68
Inserting an optical disc ................................ 68
Playing optical media..................................... 69
Recording optical media ................................ 69
Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 70
Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 70
Toshiba’s online resources .................................. 71
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing ................................72
Battery Notice ................................................ 73
Power management ....................................... 74
Charging batteries ............................................... 74
Charging the RTC battery .............................. 75
Monitoring battery power..................................... 76
Determining remaining battery power............ 77
What to do when the main battery runs
low............................................................ 78
Setting battery notifications ........................... 78
Conserving battery power ............................. 79
Power Plans ................................................... 80
Using the eco power plan .................................... 81
Changing the main battery................................... 82
Removing the battery from the computer...... 82
Inserting a charged battery ............................ 84
Taking care of your battery .................................. 85
Safety precautions ......................................... 85