Satellite® T210/T230 Series User's Guide - Howard Computers

Satellite® T210/T230 Series User's Guide - Howard Computers Satellite® T210/T230 Series User's Guide - Howard Computers

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30 Contents Options for turning off the computer ................83 Using the Shut down command........................85 Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87 Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................90 Closing the display panel ..................................93 Customizing your computer’s settings....................93 Caring for your computer........................................93 Cleaning the computer......................................93 Moving the computer........................................93 Using a computer lock ......................................94 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 95 Computing tips .......................................................95 Using the keyboard .................................................96 Character keys .................................................96 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard .....................................................97 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................97 Function keys....................................................97 Special Windows ® keys ...................................98 Overlay keys .....................................................98 Starting a program..................................................99 Starting a program from the Start menu...........99 Starting a program from Windows ® Explorer ....................................................100 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field ............................101 Saving your work..................................................101 Printing your work ................................................103 Backing up your work ...........................................104 Restoring your work .......................................104 Toshiba’s online resources ...................................105

Contents 31 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing.................................................106 Toshiba’s energy-saver design..............................106 Running the computer on battery power ..............106 Battery Notice .................................................106 Power management ........................................108 Using additional batteries ...............................108 Charging batteries.................................................108 Charging the main battery...............................109 Charging the RTC battery................................109 Monitoring main battery power.............................110 Determining remaining battery power.............111 What to do when the main battery runs low ...112 Setting battery notifications ............................112 Conserving battery power ..............................113 Power Plans....................................................114 Using a hot key to set the Power Plan.............115 Using the TOSHIBA eco power plan......................116 Changing the main battery ....................................116 Removing the battery from the computer .......116 Inserting a charged battery .............................118 Taking care of your battery ...................................119 Safety precautions ..........................................119 Maintaining your battery .................................120 Disposing of used batteries ..................................121 Traveling tips ........................................................122 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features...................123 Exploring the desktop ...........................................123 Finding your way around the desktop .............124 Setting up for communications.............................126 Connecting your computer to a network.........127 Exploring audio features .......................................127 Recording sounds...........................................127 Using external speakers or headphones..........128 Using the Web Camera .........................................129 Using the Memory card reader..............................129

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Contents<br />

Options for turning off the computer ................83<br />

Using the Shut down command........................85<br />

Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87<br />

Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................90<br />

Closing the display panel ..................................93<br />

Customizing your computer’s settings....................93<br />

Caring for your computer........................................93<br />

Cleaning the computer......................................93<br />

Moving the computer........................................93<br />

Using a computer lock ......................................94<br />

Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 95<br />

Computing tips .......................................................95<br />

Using the keyboard .................................................96<br />

Character keys .................................................96<br />

Making your keyboard emulate a full-size<br />

keyboard .....................................................97<br />

Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................97<br />

Function keys....................................................97<br />

Special Windows ® keys ...................................98<br />

Overlay keys .....................................................98<br />

Starting a program..................................................99<br />

Starting a program from the Start menu...........99<br />

Starting a program from Windows ®<br />

Explorer ....................................................100<br />

Starting a program using the Search<br />

programs and files field ............................101<br />

Saving your work..................................................101<br />

Printing your work ................................................103<br />

Backing up your work ...........................................104<br />

Restoring your work .......................................104<br />

Toshiba’s online resources ...................................105

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