Lenovo Thinkpad Keyboard Tips

By Nick Davis, eHow Contributor 

updated October 24, 2010

 
 
 
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1. • Your Lenovo ThinkPad contains a keyboard similar to a desktop computer's keyboard.

     Lenovo Thinkpads contain standard keyboards with a row of function keys that allow quick access to various menus, application functions and controls. The keyboards also include an integrated numeric keyboard accessible by toggling the "Num Lock" key on and off. Like other keyboards, the Lenovo Thinkpad contains "CTRL" and "ALT" keys that provide additional functions within certain applications and documents.

   "CTRL" Key Copy, Paste and Cut Tips

   • Press and hold the "CTRL" key on your Lenovo ThinkPad's keyboard and press the "A" key to select all of the text on a specific document or website. The text will highlight. To copy the highlighted text to your ThinkPad's clipboard, press and hold "CTRL" then press "C." To paste the text into another document, email or other application, press and hold "CTRL" then press "V."

     To delete the highlighted text, press and hold the "CTRL" key then press "X."

   "CTRL" Key Save, Print and File Delete Tips

   • Press and hold the "CTRL" key then press "S" to save the document or website currently open. To print the open document or website, press and hold the "CTRL" key then press "P."

     To delete a file within an "Open" dialog box, click the file's name, press and hold the "Shift" key then press the "Delete" key. Click "Yes" to confirm you want to permanently delete the file.

   ThinkPad's Windows Key

   • Press the Windows logo key to open your ThinkPad's "Start" menu. Press the up arrow key and the right arrow key on your computer's keyboard to navigate the Start menu if you don't want to use your computer's mouse.

   Internet Explorer ThinkPad Keyboard Tips

   • Press and hold the "CTRL" key then press "F" to bring up Internet Explorer's "Find" box for finding words on a specific website. Press and hold the "CTRL" key then press "+" to zoom into a website; press and hold the "CTRL" key then press "-" to zoom out of a website.

   ThinkPad External Monitor and Projector Shortcut

   • Press and hold the "FN" key on your ThinkPad's keyboard then press the "F7" function key to open the external monitor menu and toggle between your ThinkPad's LCD screen and an external monitor. Use the arrow keys to select if you want to display on one monitor, both monitors or to exit the external monitor menu completely.

   "ESC" Key

   • Exit the "full-screen" mode on videos, slideshows in PowerPoint and other multimedia applications by pressing the ThinkPad's "ESC" key to return to the website or program's main dialog window.

   Accessing the Task Manager

   • Access Windows Task Manager by pressing "CTRL," "ALT" and "Delete" together. To restart your ThinkPad, press the "CTRL," "ALT" and "Delete" sequence repeatedly until your laptop restarts.

   ThinkPad Display Zoom Function

   • Press and hold the "FN" key then the "Space" bar to zoom into documents and applications other than Internet Explorer. Click "130" or "170" percent on the System Tray by the clock to select the zoom amount.

   Accessing ThinkPad Reading Light and Screen Brightness

   • Press and hold the "FN" key then the "PgUp" or "PgDn" key to toggle the reading light on and off. Press and hold the "FN" key then "Home" or "End" to adjust your laptop's screen brightness.

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Welcome to the home of love, where your computer gets to know of hugs. Take the time to give it love, to ensure the spine stands, on the test of time (until you update protection files again). For only you can operate the golden rule, do unto your computer, who knows who to fool. But we do outwit the slyest fox, when we give love instead of gloves (put them up, combative forces). The greatest part of protection is clear, the smooth operation of moving in space is dear (world wide web). Protect my computer God above to bring the Angels down below. Bless and bless the common place, to be rest assured that all is grace.

Windows System Restore feature

Hi Relatives,

It is time for me to pester you all about backing up your data! Yes, we need to keep in mind that things could happen that will mess up your life; like a hard drive failure. If your hard drive fails and you don't have your data backed up, you have problems.
There is also a difference between Restore and Backup.  When I read the definitions for each they seem synonymous.  In the next article we'll cover Backup.

Windows XP and Windows 7 both have what they call a "Restore Point."  This feature is primarily used to recover an operating system to an earlier time and date due to virus damage or maybe you installed a program that causes problems (even after you uninstall it).  You simply select a Restore Point (from a popup calendar)  you want to revert your system to and you're back in business, hopefully.  Hopefully: what I mean by this I will explain further down.

"System Restore" can track and reverse harmful changes to your computer"  The "Restore Point" is that data that is saved for a particular time and date.

Summary:
1. Start using Restore Point
2. Restore your computer back to a certain time/date or to create a Restore Point
3. When System Restore does not fix the problem

1. Start using Restore Point

1. Click on the Windows logo key: 
2. Select Control Panel
3. Double left-click on System
4. Click on the System Restore tab
5. Make sure that the check-box, "Turn off System Restore on all drives" is unchecked
6. That is all that is needed to start using System Restore.

2. Restore your computer back to a certain time/date or to create a Restore Point

1. Click on Start in the lower left corner
2. Click on Help and Support
3. Find and click on Undo changes to your computer with System Restore
4. The popup box will guide you through Restore my computer to an earlier time or Create a restore point
5. During a restore, the calendar dates that have Restore Points will be in bold.
   
6. Note: the popup box states:  "...returns your computer to an earlier time without causing you to lose recent work, such as saved documents, e-mail, or history and favorite lists"

3. When System Restore does not fix the problem
If you have done a System Restore to a selected Restore Point and your problems have not gone away, you might need to wipe your hard drive clean and reinstall everything.  This can be a formidable task; but it isn't too bad if you take your time and make sure that you have saved everything, which includes all of the programs installed and all of your data (pictures, multi-media, documents, etc.).  Before I do a clean install, I usually spend several days making sure that I have remembered everything.  Invariably, there is usually something I forget.  These days, almost everything can be re- downloaded from the internet quickly and easily.

1. One trick in remembering your installed programs is to take a picture of "All Programs."  Click on Start and then click on All Programs.  While All Programs are displayed, touch PrtSc (Print Screen).  Open a document program and paste the PrtSC (Print Screen) onto the page and save it to a USB memory stick (flash drive or what ever you want to call it).  When saved, you will have a picture of the programs you have installed.  You can do the same thing for your Firefox browser by clicking on Add-ons and also for Plugins.  Anything else you can think of that needs to be saved and referred to during reinstall can be done in this manner.
2. Here is a good idea: Make sure you have the installation discs for the programs you want to reinstall.
3. Back up your data, which includes pictures, documents, various computer settings and other things like your bookmarks (Favorites), downloads, etc.  In a Windows system, you need to save information that is kept in a folder named "Documents and Settings."  If you have done things, like saving your documents or bookmarks in a default way, it all goes into "Documents and Settings" and you have to careful that that folder gets backed up.  If you have created folders of your own, separate from "Documents and Settings,"  you, of course, will have to save that as well.
4. Lenovo and HP have their own software for you to use to back up your data.  Their software makes it very simple to save your data.  They have options for reinstall all or parts of your hard drive data.  For example, you can restore your computer to the way it was when it left the factory or to repair the operating system.  You can also choose to restore certain files.  If you are having trouble getting this done because some wording is confusing or whatever, please call me and we will tackle the problem together.

Next topic will be how to Backup your data and how to retrieve data after a problem.

With love and blessings,

Holiness David

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alightfromwithin.org
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Welcome to the home of love, where your computer gets to know of hugs. Take the time to give it love, to ensure the spine stands, on the test of time (until you update protection files again). For only you can operate the golden rule, do unto your computer, who knows who to fool. But we do outwit the slyest fox, when we give love instead of gloves (put them up, combative forces). The greatest part of protection is clear, the smooth operation of moving in space is dear (world wide web). Protect my computer God above to bring the Angels down below. Bless and bless the common place, to be rest assured that all is grace.

Computer Operating Systems, Windows or Linux & Windows Vista Warning

Windows Image Boot Screen! a bit of a pun for you...

Hello to all relatives,

I want to get my thoughts out there about "operating systems." If a new computer is on your list for giving or receiving, you'll want to be forewarned about what is on the shelf at your local computer store.

The "operating system" is what makes your computer work from the moment you turn it on until you turn it off.

When you turn on a computer, the very first thing displayed will be the manufacturer: Dell, or HP or Lenovo.

The second thing you will see displayed will be the "operating system." It will display, “Windows 7” or “Windows XP” or “Windows Vista.” These are the most popular. A few manufacturers are using Linux, so you might see “Ubuntu” or “Debian” or “Red Hat.” Only three are listed, but there are many more Linux operating systems.

There are also Apple computers to choose from. Apple is a very closed minded company that allows only a limited, select list of software to run on their computers. Their computers are quite expensive.

The use of Apple computers is for a select bunch of people and I will not get into their product line or software at all.

I want to warn everyone about a bad product that Microsoft sold for a couple of years.

It is called “Windows Vista.” If you have this software operating system on your computer, get rid of it and upgrade it to Windows 7.

If you have already bought a computer that has Windows Vista installed on it, take it back NOW and insist on getting Windows 7 for your new computer. Sometimes a store will drop the price on a computer with Windows Vista just to get it off of the shelf. Unless you are really good on a computer, insist on Windows 7.

Upgrading your computer: If you need help upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, I will be happy to help. I can even help you find the best price (about $100 these days).

New computer: For those of you who are buying a new computer, make sure that it does not have Windows Vista. Please, please do not buy a computer that has Windows Vista installed. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and this is my opinion: Microsoft Vista operating system is a bad product. Thank you for reading. If you need help or want to state your point of view, please don't be shy; it could save you a lot of money and frustration.

If you step up to a computer at the store, make sure it does not have Windows Vista.  You can ask a salesperson, or do the following:

You are standing in front of a computer at the store and wish to know which operating system it has, just touch the Windows logo key (look to the left) and touch the Pause/Break key.

The System Properties box will pop up and will look something like this: (be sure you are on the General tab. This one shows that the System: is Microsoft Windows XP.

Linux operating system

I would like to take a few minutes to tell you a bout an operating system that is FREE!!

That is Linux. It comes in many different flavors or Distributions (sometimes called Distros).

These days a lot of companies are designing their own distribution with cute names like Ubuntu or Knoppix.

Linux software engineers and pro-Linux organizations want Windows users to be able to move over to Linux without any problems. Also, there is more and more software out there that supports Windows, Linux and other types of operating systems.  The big thing about Linux and software that is used with it, is that is is FREE.

The computers that are currently being manufactured are made to standards that make it easier for any operating system to work on any computer. When you buy a computer, you expect it to work. The Microsoft company has their stickers on computers indicating that that computer was designed to specifically run on the Microsoft operating system. So what is happening now is that the creators of the different Linux distributions are trying very hard to make it so that a person can install their, Linux, operating system without any problems.

It is working, their efforts to get a Linux operating system to installed and working without a hitch are getting closer and closer to that point, making the change-over from Windows to Linux transparent.

Opinion: At this point in time, if I were to buy a brand new computer, I would spend the extra money to buy one with the Microsoft Windows operating system, specifically Windows 7. If you can afford Windows Office, I would recommend that as well. Linux designers are making great strides toward that transparency that I mentioned in the previous paragraph but they aren't there yet.

With love and blessings,

Holiness David

Elder lavender child
alightfromwithin.org
rainbow warriors of prophecy

Rainbow Warriors of Prophecy

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Learn Warrior Skills with the Peaceful Wisdom Prayer!

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My computer is protected

 

Welcome to the home of love, where your computer gets to know of hugs. Take the time to give it love, to ensure the spine stands, on the test of time (until you update protection files again). For only you can operate the golden rule, do unto your computer, who knows who to fool. But we do outwit the slyest fox, when we give love instead of gloves (put them up, combative forces). The greatest part of protection is clear, the smooth operation of moving in space is dear (world wide web). Protect my computer God above to bring the Angels down below. Bless and bless the common place, to be rest assured that all is grace.

Windows XP Mode for Windows 7

Dear relatives,
It has come to my attention that some people are having difficulty getting to know Windows 7 after having used Windows XP for years.  Some people might have programs or USB devices that will not run on Windows 7.  
Alas, there is a way to switch from Windows 7 to Windows XP.  You can operate Windows XP as a virtual window on the Windows 7 desktop.

Please go to this Windows Virtual PC  website to learn about this capability: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx.  
From this website you can download for FREE "Windows Virtual PC."
On this website, you can listen to what other people have to say about Windows XP in the virtual mode.  There are a couple of videos to watch.  Look for:  "Listen to what customers are saying about Windows XP Mode..."


Additional notes:

1. It only works if you have Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate or Windows 7 Enterprise.
2. It is intended to be used for running programs that will not work on Windows 7, that will only work on Windows XP.  It can also be used by people who want to use XP just because they are accustomed to it.
3. USB devices that worked on XP and not on Windows 7 can now be used in the XP virtual mode.
   
4. It requires downloading and installing Windows Virtual PC (from the about link).
   

I think that this is great!
Please give me a call or email if you need more help.

Holiness David


Welcome to the home of love, where your computer gets to know of hugs. Take the time to give it love, to ensure the spine stands, on the test of time (until you update protection files again). For only you can operate the golden rule, do unto your computer, who knows who to fool. But we do outwit the slyest fox, when we give love instead of gloves (put them up, combative forces). The greatest part of protection is clear, the smooth operation of moving in space is dear (world wide web). Protect my computer God above to bring the Angels down below. Bless and bless the common place, to be rest assured that all is grace.

Computer operating systems, Windows or Linux & Windows Vista warning

Hello to all relatives (and the means YOU),

I want to get my thoughts out there about operating systems. If a new computer is on your list for holiday giving or receiving, you'll want to be forewarned about what is on the shelf at your local computer store.

The operating system is what makes your computer work from the moment you turn it on until you turn it off.

When you turn on a computer, the very first screen displayed will be the manufacturer: Dell, or HP or Lenovo.

The second thing you will see displayed will be the operating system. It will display, “Windows 7” or “Windows XP” or “Windows Vista.” These are the most popular. A few manufacturers are using Linux, so you might see “Ubuntu” or “Debian” or “Red Hat.” Only three are listed, but there are many more Linux operating systems.

There are also Apple computers to choose from. Apple is a very closed minded company that allows only a limited, select list of software to run on their computers. Their computers are expensive.

The use of Apple computers is for a select bunch of people and I will not get into their product line or software at all.

I want to warn everyone about a bad product that Microsoft sold for a couple of years.

It is called “Windows Vista.”

If you have this software operating your computer, get rid of it and replace it with Windows 7.

If you have already bought a computer as a holiday gift that has Windows Vista installed on it, take it back, NOW and insist on getting Windows 7 for your new computer.

Sometimes a store will drop the price on a computer with Windows Vista just to get it off of the shelf. Unless you are really good on a computer, insist on Windows 7.

Upgrading your computer: If you need help upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7, I will be happy to help. I can even help you find the best price (about $100 these days).

New computer: For those of you who are buying a new computer, make sure that it does not have Windows Vista. Please, please do not buy a computer that has Windows Vista.

If you step up to a computer at the store, make sure it does not have Windows Vista.  You can ask a salesperson, or do the following:

Touch the Windows logo key (look to the left) and touch the Pause/Break key.

The System Properties box will pop up and will look something like this: (be sure you are on the General tab. This one shows that the System: is Microsoft Windows XP.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and this is my opinion: Microsoft Vista operating system is a bad product.

Thank you for reading. If you need help or want to state your point of view, please don't be shy about asking; it could save you a lot of money and frustration.

I would like to take a few minutes to tell you a bout an operating system that is FREE!!

That is Linux. It comes in many different flavors or Distributions (sometimes called Distros).

These days a lot of companies are designing their own distribution with cute names like Ubuntu or Knoppix.

Linux software engineers and pro-Linux organizations want Windows users to be able to move over to Linux without any problems. Also, there is more and more software available that supports Windows, Linux and other types of operating systems.  The big thing about Linux, and software that is used with it, is that is is free.

The computers that are currently being manufactured are made to standards that make it easier for any operating system to work on any computer.

When you buy a computer, you expect it to work. The Microsoft company has their stickers on computers indicating that that computer was designed to specifically run on the Microsoft operating system. So what is happening now is that the creators of the different Linux distributions are trying very hard to make it so that a person can install their, Linux, operating system without any problems.

It is working, their efforts to get a Linux operating system installed and working without a hitch are getting closer and closer to that point, making the change-over from Windows to Linux transparent.

Opinion: At this point in time, if I were to buy a brand new computer, I would spend the extra money to buy one with the Microsoft Windows operating system, specifically Windows 7. If you can afford Windows Office, I would recommend that as well.

Linux designers are making great strides toward that transparency that I mentioned in the previous paragraph but they aren't there yet.

Blessing, love and joy to you all this holiday season,
Holiness David

Welcome to the home of love, where your computer gets to know of hugs. Take the time to give it love, to ensure the spine stands, on the test of time (until you update protection files again). For only you can operate the golden rule, do unto your computer, who knows who to fool. But we do outwit the slyest fox, when we give love instead of gloves (put them up, combative forces). The greatest part of protection is clear, the smooth operation of moving in space is dear (world wide web). Protect my computer God above to bring the Angels down below. Bless and bless the common place, to be rest assured that all is grace.