Learning The Basics; Using The Touchpad - Toshiba Satellite A500-ST5601 Resource Manual

2 Gently press the ExpressCard inward to release it.
The ExpressCard pops out slightly.
3 Grasp the ExpressCard and pull it straight out.

Learning the basics

Computing tips
Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until
you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are
using goes down and you must restart your computer to
reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are
working, you will lose all work since you last saved.
Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label
the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
Scan all new files for viruses.
Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates
a drive is active.

Using the TouchPad

The TouchPad
keyboard, is sensitive to touch and enables you to move the cursor
with the stroke of a finger. Simply move your finger on the
TouchPad in the direction you would like to move the cursor:
To move the cursor to the top of the page, push your finger
forward on the TouchPad.
To move the cursor to the bottom of the page, drag your finger
toward yourself.
To move the cursor to the right side of the page, slide your
finger across the TouchPad from left to right.
To move it to the left side, slide your finger from right to left.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be
activated. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at
preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.
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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.
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