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Conventions – Toshiba Satellite M40 (PSM42) User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Preface

Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight

terms and operating procedures.

Abbreviations

On first appearance, and whenever necessary for clarity, abbreviations are

enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example: Read Only

Memory (ROM). Acronyms are also defined in the

Glossary

.

Icons

Icons identify ports, dials, and other parts of your computer. The indicator

panel also uses icons to identify the components it is providing information

on.

Keys

The keyboard keys are used in the text to describe many computer

operations. A distinctive typeface identifies the kejy top symbols as they
appear on the keyboard. For example,

Enter

identifies the Enter key.

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We

identify such operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus sign
(+). For example,

Ctrl + C

means you must hold down

Ctrl

and at the

same time press

C

. If three keys are used, hold down the first two and at

the same time press the third.

Display

Messages

Messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your

attention. Each type of message is identified as shown below.

ABC

When procedures require an action such as

clicking an icon or entering text, the icon’s name

or the text you are to type in is represented in the

type face you see to the left.

ABC

Names of Windows or icons or text generated by

the computer that appears on its display screen

is presented in the type face you see to the left.

Pay attention! A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or

failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your

equipment.