Toshiba m10-s3401 Reference Guide
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Learning the basics
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Learning the basics
Computing tips
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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.
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.
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.
activated. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at
preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.
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Back up your files to disks (or other removable media) on a
regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in
a safe place.
regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in
a safe place.
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Scan all new files for viruses.
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Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates
a drive is active.
a drive is active.
The Windows
®
operating system records information, such as your
desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the
Windows
Windows
®
operating system shut down normally, details such as
new icon positions may be lost.
Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device
(Sample Illustration) Toshiba Dual Pointing Device buttons
Accupoint
®
II pointing device—Moves the cursor and selects
items on the screen. (Available on certain models).
Accupoint
®
II pointing device*
TouchPad™
*Available on certain models
Accupoint
®
II
primary button*
Accupoint
®
II secondary button*
TouchPad™ secondary button
TouchPad™ primary button