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Starting again from Standby mode To start up the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light glows green. The computer returns to the screen(s) you were using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. Closing the display panel After you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer. Getting Started 93 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer. For information about taking care of your computer’s main battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on page 131. Cleaning the computer Keep liquid, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer’s keyboard, speaker grille, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure all disk activity has ended (the drive-in-use light stops glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back (where the ports are located). Doing so could damage the computer. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your desk. The easiest way to do this is to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. 94 94 Getting Started Caring for your computer Sample computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through or around some part of a heavy object. Make sure there is no way for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through the loop. 3 Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot on the left side of your computer, then engage the locking device. The computer is now securely locked. Sample locking the computer Chapter 2 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing tips and provides important information about the system’s basic features. Computing tips . Save your work frequently. Your work temporarily stays in the computer’s memory until you save it to the hard disk. You will lose all unsaved work if, for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. Your computer can be configured to warn you when the battery is running low. See “Setting battery alarms” on page 125. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature which you can turn on. This feature saves your file to the hard disk at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details. . Back up your files to discs (or other removable storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. 95 96 96 Learning the Basics Computing tips If your hard disk suddenly fails, you may lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. . Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to conserve disk space and improve performance. Consult your operating system documentation for more information on these and other utilities. . Scan all new files for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you receive via diskette, email, or download from the Internet. . Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. . Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both. . Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off computer command or Standby command. See “Turning off the computer” on page 84 to learn more about Standby. The operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shut down procedure. If you do not let the operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, which provide all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. HomePgUpEnd Sample keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: . The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the page. . The lowercase letter l (el) and the numeral 1 are not interchangeable. . The uppercase letter O and the numeral 0 are not interchangeable. Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard Although your computer’s keyboard layout is compatible with a standard full-size keyboard, it has fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard has two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys, editing keys, cursor positioning keys, and a numeric keypa...

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