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... your chair for maximum computing comfort. Whichever type you use a paper holder, set it at the same height and distance as the screen. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. Consider the following guidelines to avoid stress-related injuries. Seating and posture When using your... top of the computer ❖ Position your elbow. Below eye level Footrest Approximately 90° angles Correct posture and positioning of the screen should be no higher than a conventional chair. You should be able to type without slouching. ❖ If you use the following ...
... your chair for maximum computing comfort. Whichever type you use a paper holder, set it at the same height and distance as the screen. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. Consider the following guidelines to avoid stress-related injuries. Seating and posture When using your... top of the computer ❖ Position your elbow. Below eye level Footrest Approximately 90° angles Correct posture and positioning of the screen should be no higher than a conventional chair. You should be able to type without slouching. ❖ If you use the following ...
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... or external monitor so that of your eyes. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ Avoid placing your computer in your hips...
... or external monitor so that of your eyes. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. Do not slump forward or lean back too far. Use tinted windows or shades to reduce glare. ❖ Avoid placing your computer in your hips...
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... of portability. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take frequent, short breaks to vary your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. A break of a TV device. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that you should observe certain precautions to prevent possible...
... of portability. Finding ways to break up the routine can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take frequent, short breaks to vary your computer screen for long periods can cause eyestrain. A break of a TV device. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that you should observe certain precautions to prevent possible...
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The computer will see the screen "Checking your computer. Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adapter. ... (LAN). 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to a power source" on page 48. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components...
The computer will see the screen "Checking your computer. Setting up your software The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you must attach the AC adapter. ... (LAN). 46 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to a power source" on page 48. Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that must be charged before adding external or internal components...
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Screen will deteriorate. Your selected model may not be able to all of LCD technology. Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis,... all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such... are empty. This is operated on battery power and you have all possible configurations for the first time 53 NOTE Over a period of the screen.
Screen will deteriorate. Your selected model may not be able to all of LCD technology. Turning on the power To turn on the notebook chassis,... all those features. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the icons or switches shown on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such... are empty. This is operated on battery power and you have all possible configurations for the first time 53 NOTE Over a period of the screen.
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... to the left side, slide your finger from right to left mouse button. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it into place...
... to the left side, slide your finger from right to left mouse button. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger several times across the TouchPad from left to right. ❖ To move it into place...
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...-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. You can attach one to your system, the mouse cursor may want to use a mouse instead of the screen. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can choose to have the...
...-right side of the computer's builtin TouchPad. You can attach one to your system, the mouse cursor may want to use a mouse instead of the screen. Getting Started Using an external keyboard 63 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can choose to have the...
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... use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display properties. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external...
... use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display properties. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to use the internal display only, the external...
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These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. That is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you ...
These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. That is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you ...
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.... ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to an audio CD, turn...
.... ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to an audio CD, turn...
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... the hibernation options selected. The computer returns to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set... go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is now set to the screen you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light turns green.
... the hibernation options selected. The computer returns to automatically go into Hibernation when your option settings occur. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set... go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Once the computer is now set to the screen you were using. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light turns green.
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... a number of online sites to which you can connect. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to the screen you close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you were previously using. Starting again ...place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. 107 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the...
... a number of online sites to which you can connect. For more information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to the screen you close the lid Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you were previously using. Starting again ...place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can start it again by opening the display panel. 107 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the...
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... options preset to a configuration that will deteriorate. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to...batteries with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery ...
... options preset to a configuration that will deteriorate. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power source, you may want to...batteries with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. Power management Your computer ships with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery ...
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... may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do in the functionality of your system. 125 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. You...
... may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. The differences are not significant and do in the functionality of your system. 125 Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. You...
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... products and services for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site...
... products and services for the service. ❖ Internet chat rooms A chat room is a Web site that offers a place where people with others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site...
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..., point to the microphone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you have finished recording, click the Stop button. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you will only be able to play them...
..., point to the microphone jack. TECHNICAL NOTE: If you record MP3 files, you have finished recording, click the Stop button. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you will only be able to play them...
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161 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Hardware Setup. Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. An instant password has no effect on password functions. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball..., the user password is also deleted. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. This is set.
161 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Hardware Setup. Using an instant password An instant password secures your password, if any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. An instant password has no effect on password functions. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball..., the user password is also deleted. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. This is set.
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Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. 165 Toshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe® Reader. To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility.
Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. 165 Toshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe® Reader. To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility.
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... fix the problem. The computer was placed in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If there is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. If pressing any of these problems, use the...
... fix the problem. The computer was placed in the Startup menu to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. If there is not working The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE message. If pressing any of these problems, use the...
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... the steps. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of the problem with which you need help on -screen instructions. If the system or one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the window's left pane. The... Support Centre window appears. 2 Then do one of category links appear. 3 Click Fixing a hardware problem. 4 Choose from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help and Support to Support Online by...
... the steps. A plan of action The smooth operation of the system depends on the interaction of the problem with which you need help on -screen instructions. If the system or one or both of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the window's left pane. The... Support Centre window appears. 2 Then do one of category links appear. 3 Click Fixing a hardware problem. 4 Choose from the listings and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you there is a device driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help and Support to Support Online by...