Laptop User Manual

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Contents
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Adjusting the quality of the external display......68
Customizing your computer’s settings....................68
Caring for your computer........................................69
Cleaning the computer......................................69
Moving the computer........................................69
Using a computer lock ......................................70
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 71
Computing tips .......................................................71
Using the keyboard .................................................72
Function keys....................................................73
Special Windows
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keys ...................................73
Backlit keyboard................................................73
Mouse properties....................................................74
Starting an app .......................................................74
Starting an app from the Start screen ...............74
Saving your work....................................................75
Backing up your work .............................................75
Toshiba’s online resources .....................................76
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing................................................... 77
Toshiba’s energy-saver design................................77
Running the computer on battery power ................77
Battery Notice ...................................................78
Power management ..........................................79
Charging the main battery.................................79
Charging the RTC battery..................................80
Monitoring battery power .......................................81
Determining remaining battery power...............82
What to do when the main battery runs low .....82
Setting battery notifications ..............................83
Conserving battery power ................................84
Power Plans......................................................84
Using the eco power plan .......................................86
Changing the main battery ......................................86
Removing the battery from the computer .........86