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Turning off the computer ........................................82
Customizing your computer's settings....................92
Caring for your computer........................................92
Chapter 2: Learning the Basics................................................. 94
Computing tips .......................................................94
Using the keyboard .................................................95
Starting a program..................................................97
Saving your work ..................................................100
Printing your work ................................................101
Backing up your work ...........................................102
Using the optical drive ..........................................103
Options for turning off the computer ................83
Using the Shut down command........................85
Using and configuring Hibernation mode .........87
Using and configuring Sleep mode ...................89
Closing the display panel ..................................92
Cleaning the computer ......................................92
Moving the computer........................................93
Using a computer lock ......................................93
Character keys .................................................96
Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys .........................................96
Function keys....................................................96
Special Windows
Backlit keyboard................................................97
Starting a program from the Start menu...........98
Starting a program from Windows
Explorer ......................................................98
Starting a program using the Search
programs and files field ..............................99
Restoring your work .......................................103
Optical drive components ...............................104
Media control buttons.....................................105
Inserting an optical disc (slot-type drive)........105
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