Toshiba Satellite 3000 S Manual

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Getting Started
Turning off the computer
The Add Printer Wizard prompts you to enter a “friendly” 
printer name.
8Enter a name for your printer.
HINT: If you are using more than one printer, make sure the 
name is descriptive enough to help you tell the difference.
9To set up the printer to be:

The default printer for the Windows® Millennium 
Edition operating system, click Ye s.

Available when specifically requested, click No.
10Click Next.
The operating system prompts you to print a test page....

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Caring for your computer
Guidelines for turning off the computer:

If you have work in progress and are not connected to a 
network, you can use the Windows Standby command to save 
your system settings to memory so that, when you turn on the 
computer again, you automatically return to where you left 
off.

To leave the computer off for a longer period, you can use the 
Windows Shut Down command instead. Alternatively, use 
Hibernation mode to save the system settings to the hard...

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Caring for your computer
Moving the computer
Before moving your computer, even across the room, make sure 
all disk activity has ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) 
and all external peripheral cables are disconnected.
CAUTION: Never pick up the computer by its display panel 
or by the back (where the ports are located).
Although your notebook computer is built to withstand reasonable 
shock and vibration, transport it in a carrying case for long trips. 
You can purchase a...

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Caring for your computer
3Insert the cable’s locking end into the security lock slot 
located on the left side of the computer, then rotate the key a 
quarter turn and remove it.
The computer is now securely locked to deter computer theft. 
Locking the computer 

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Chapter 3
Learning the Basics
This chapter lists some computing tips and provides important 
information about basic features.
Computing tips

Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the computer’s temporary memory until 
you save it to the disk. You will lose all unsaved work, if, for 
example, a system error occurs and you must restart your 
computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are 
working. Your computer can be configured to warn you when 
the battery is running low. See...

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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard

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 ScanDisk, Disk Defragmenter, and the Maintenance 
Wizard regularly to conserve disk space and help your 
computer perform at its optimal level. Consult your 
Windows
® Millennium Edition operating...

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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Character keys 
Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a 
typewriter, except that: 

The spacebar creates a space character instead of just passing 
over an area of the page.

The lowercase l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable.

The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not 
interchangeable.

The Caps Lock key changes only the alphabet keys to upper 
case — the number and symbol keys are not affected. The 
caps lock light on the...

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Using the keyboard
combination with the 
Fn key, function keys marked with icons run 
specific functions on the computer.
Windows® special keys
Windows® special keys
The keyboard provides two keys that have special functions in the 
Windows
® operating system:

The Windows®logo key opens the Start menu. 

The Application key has the same function as the secondary 
AccuPoint II control button (or right mouse button).
Overlay keys 
Keyboard overlay keys
The keys with gray numbers and...

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Learning the Basics
Using the keyboard
Using the numeric keypad overlay
To turn on the numeric keypad overlay, press Fn and F11 
simultaneously. The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator 
panel glows when the numeric overlay is on.
You can still use the overlay keys to type alphabetic characters 
while the numeric overlay is on. To do so:

For lowercase letters, hold down Fn while you type the letters.

For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you 
type the letters.
To use the...

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Starting a program
Starting a program
The easiest way to start a program is to click the name of the file 
that contains the information you want to work on. To find the file, 
use My Computer or Windows Explorer.
If you prefer to open the program first, you have four options:

Double-click the icon for the program on your desktop

Use the Start menu

Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the 
program file

Use the Run dialog box
The Windows
® Millennium Edition operating...