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... on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so ...computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that could shine directly in your eyes. ❖ If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in front of a bright light that the keyboard is at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your hips. You should be able...
... on the back of your thighs. ❖ Adjust the back of your chair so that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Lighting Proper lighting can improve the visibility of the display and reduce eyestrain. ❖ Position the display panel or external monitor so ...computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that could shine directly in your eyes. ❖ If possible, use soft, indirect lighting in front of a bright light that the keyboard is at many office supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your hips. You should be able...
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... that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Turning off the computer while it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to a disk can become hot with prolonged use it is active. Placing a magnet too close to a disk may...
... that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Turning off the computer while it again. ❖ Never turn off the computer if a drive light indicates a drive is reading from or writing to a disk can become hot with prolonged use it is active. Placing a magnet too close to a disk may...
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The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to an external power source. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord ...
The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is connected to an external power source. Sample connecting the power cable to the AC adapter Handling the cord ...
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... and dirt out of the computer. If you close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Caring for...
... and dirt out of the computer. If you close the display panel to keep your Toshiba dealer for suggestions for appropriate cleaning products. Ask your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the computer. Caring for...
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... has ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). The easiest way...
... has ended (the disk activity lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are located). Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com). The easiest way...
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... icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for more information on page 96 to learn more about Standby. 74 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up...
... icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. ❖ Before turning off the computer, use the Turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for more information on page 96 to learn more about Standby. 74 Learning the Basics Computing tips ❖ Back up...
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... with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. The caps lock light 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...
... with the character keys is very much like typing on the keyboard indicator panel illuminates when you press the Caps Lock key. The caps lock light 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...
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... type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you would using the ten-key keypad on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on a desktop computer's keyboard.
... type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down both Fn and Shift while you would using the ten-key keypad on . The numeric mode light on the keyboard indicator panel glows when the numeric overlay is on a desktop computer's keyboard.
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...return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. Using the cursor control overlay The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on . The cursor control mode light on , press and hold down Shift while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again....Basics Using the keyboard To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. To turn off the cursor...
...return to the numeric overlay, release Shift. Using the cursor control overlay The keys with the gray arrows and symbols on . The cursor control mode light on , press and hold down Shift while you type the letters. ❖ For uppercase letters, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again....Basics Using the keyboard To use the cursor control overlay when the numeric overlay is on the keyboard indicator panel goes out. The numeric mode light on the cursor control overlay, press Fn and F10 simultaneously. To return to the cursor control overlay, release Shift. To turn off the cursor...
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... it. The eject button requires power to the left side of the keyboard and can break off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is open. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive resides on the left of the computer. Pencil lead can be...
... it. The eject button requires power to the left side of the keyboard and can break off the computer while the drive-in-use indicator light is open. Drive components and control buttons The DVD-ROM or multi-function drive resides on the left of the computer. Pencil lead can be...
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... it pause if currently playing. If a CD is off: 1 Press the Music CD button. 2 When the Music light turns on, you to eject a disc. Music CD button Stop/eject button Previous track button Music light Play/pause button Next track button Sample CD/DVD control buttons in the drive, you to play...
... it pause if currently playing. If a CD is off: 1 Press the Music CD button. 2 When the Music light turns on, you to eject a disc. Music CD button Stop/eject button Previous track button Music light Play/pause button Next track button Sample CD/DVD control buttons in the drive, you to play...
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... by its edges and check that is clean and free of the disc. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is off and after the Music CD button has been pressed. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could lose data. 4 Carefully place the disc...
... by its edges and check that is clean and free of the disc. To avoid damaging a disc or losing data, check that the disc activity light is off and after the Music CD button has been pressed. If you handle the disc incorrectly, you could lose data. 4 Carefully place the disc...
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... or multi-function drive and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and read DVD-R/RW or DVD RAM discs. NOTE Copy protection technology included in -use light is glowing. For details on : Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in certain media may prevent or limit...
... or multi-function drive and CD-Rewritable (CD-RW) discs; and read DVD-R/RW or DVD RAM discs. NOTE Copy protection technology included in -use light is glowing. For details on : Never press the eject button or turn off the computer while the drive-in certain media may prevent or limit...
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...cloth with a clean, dry cloth. You can set the computer to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are asleep. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to turn on and send or receive the files while you are off. This ... working after all, wait a few seconds before shutting down the computer, you turn on again. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off the power while a disk is being accessed, you change your work. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ ...
...cloth with a clean, dry cloth. You can set the computer to power down your computer, save your files and make sure the disk activity lights are asleep. TECHNICAL NOTES: Before using any of these options to turn on and send or receive the files while you are off. This ... working after all, wait a few seconds before shutting down the computer, you turn on again. Make sure the system indicator panel's disk light and the drive-inuse light are off the power while a disk is being accessed, you change your work. 96 Learning the Basics Powering down the computer ❖ ...
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...of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button. The on/off light turns on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then... Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. ❖ When I press the power button on . ...
...of my portable computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down when you press the power button. The on/off light turns on my computer Set this option to Power Off to have the computer shut down the computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, then... Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Management icon. Sample Toshiba Power Management Advanced tab 4 Click Apply. 5 Click OK, then close the display panel. ❖ When I press the power button on . ...
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.... Be sure to save your information will be lost. The on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an amount of all open programs...
.... Be sure to save your information will be lost. The on/off computer box appears. 2 Click Stand By. The Turn off light blinks to indicate the machine is in Toshiba's Power Saver utility. Going into Stand by mode more quickly In addition, you can also specify an amount of all open programs...
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...will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your system), for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. This may shorten the life of... running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full... and features utilized. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may fail to stay current on usage.
...will provide the most recent software and hardware options for your system), for other product information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at least once a month until the battery is fully discharged. This may shorten the life of... running on AC power rather than a month) the battery may not indicate a low-battery condition. 106 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power Battery Notice Battery life may not charge while the computer is consuming full... and features utilized. After a period of the battery, and the battery light may fail to stay current on usage.
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The computer can be monitored. The indicator light: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ ... clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. If the RTC battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if... it charges while the computer is on the computer before trying to reset the real-time clock. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations...
The computer can be monitored. The indicator light: ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged ❖ ... clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date or stop working. Monitoring battery power The battery light indicates the battery's current charge. If the RTC battery is being charged ❖ Does not glow if... it charges while the computer is on the computer before trying to reset the real-time clock. 110 Mobile Computing Monitoring battery power NOTE It is seldom necessary to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform its calculations...
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If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4....If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. 117 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source... in the computer. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should hear a click when it is designed so that you should be avoided with all batteries...
If the battery light LED flashes or there is some other warning to indicate a low battery, go to step 4....If the battery pack has at least five minutes of operating time, continue operating until the battery pack fully discharges. 117 Mobile Computing Taking care of your battery pack: ❖ At least once a month, disconnect the computer from a power source... in the computer. ❖ When you install the battery pack, you can purchase through accessories.toshiba.com. ❖ Reverse Polarity should hear a click when it is designed so that you should be avoided with all batteries...
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...extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is not being charged. 118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. Disposing ...adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you are not going to a power outlet. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. If the DC-IN or...
...extended period, more than one month, remove the battery pack. ❖ Disconnect the AC adapter when the battery is not being charged. 118 Mobile Computing Disposing of used batteries safely The life of a battery pack should glow amber to indicate that the battery pack is being supplied. Disposing ...adapter. ❖ Store spare battery packs in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. When the battery pack needs replacing, the main battery light flashes amber shortly after you are not going to a power outlet. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. If the DC-IN or...