Using The Keyboard; Character Keys - Toshiba A8-S8513 User Manual

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Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to
conserve disk space and improve performance.
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Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive via
diskette, email, or download from the Internet.
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Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and
eyestrain.
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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.
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Before turning off the computer, use the Shut Down computer
command or Sleep command. See
Sleep mode" on page 79
NOTE

Using the keyboard

Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys,
function keys, and special Windows
functionality of a full-size keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard

Character keys

Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a
typewriter, except that:
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The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing
over an area of the page.
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The Windows operating system records information, such as your
desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the
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Windows operating system shut down normally, details such as
new icon positions may be lost.
Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
"Using and configuring
to learn more about Standby.
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keys, providing all the
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