Toshiba M200 User Manual

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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
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Back up your files to diskettes (or other removable 
storage media) on a regular basis. Label the backup 
copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
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 help your computer perform at 
its optimal level. Consult your Windows
®
 XP operating 
system documentation for more information on these and 
other utilities. 
Always use the proper procedure to power off the 
computer. See 
.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The operating system records information, 
such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If 
you do not let the operating system shut down, details such as 
new icon positions may be lost.
Using the keyboard
Your computer’s keyboard contains character keys, control 
keys, function keys, and special Windows
®
 keys, providing 
all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. 
Keyboard