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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
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...Cleaning the computer 70 Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting... media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
...Cleaning the computer 70 Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting... media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
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...116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer...can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical disc drive problems 139 Sound system problems 140...
...116 Using a user password 118 Deleting a user password 119 System Settings 120 Function Key 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the computer...can help you 131 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 135 Disk or storage drive problems 137 Error-checking 137 Optical disc drive problems 139 Sound system problems 140...
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... in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch ...154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 145 If you need further assistance 149 Contacting Toshiba 150 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 150 Toshiba's worldwide offices 150 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 152 Functions 152 Help file 153 Display brightness 153 Output (Display switch ...154 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 155 Media buttons 155 Volume Mute 156 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............156 Keyboard Function ...
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... or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your.... ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust...
... or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow level. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your.... ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust...
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... recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the... keyboard to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Getting Started 31 Selecting a place ...
... recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the... keyboard to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Getting Started 31 Selecting a place ...
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...typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be centered in front of your notebook computer, or... other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of time. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type of pointing ...
...typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be centered in front of your notebook computer, or... other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of time. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type of pointing ...
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... specific recommendations on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and...
... specific recommendations on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the keyboard and mouse at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and...
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... surface. Always confirm that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure...
... surface. Always confirm that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure...
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... The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will be able to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 40 Getting Started...
... The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will be able to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. 40 Getting Started...
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...a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your pointer to continue. 6 Follow the on page 78. Getting Started 57 Recovering the ... recovery. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data to save your keyboard. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will be deleted and rewritten. The Boot menu displays. 4...
...a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your pointer to continue. 6 Follow the on page 78. Getting Started 57 Recovering the ... recovery. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data to save your keyboard. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will be deleted and rewritten. The Boot menu displays. 4...
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Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ...
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... the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. To keep your computer, even across the room, make... Getting Started Caring for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
... the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. To keep your computer, even across the room, make... Getting Started Caring for a potential thief to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
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.... If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your model. Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe... place. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on it takes time. It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive...
.... If you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your model. Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe... place. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on it takes time. It is easy to put off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive...
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...simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 152. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, ...function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called...
...simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 152. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, ...function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called...
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... handled properly. Learning the Basics 75 Touch screen Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last... them. Touch screen navigation Use your finger, move the item until an action occurs. The screen is made of the device to type using the keyboard.
... handled properly. Learning the Basics 75 Touch screen Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last... them. Touch screen navigation Use your finger, move the item until an action occurs. The screen is made of the device to type using the keyboard.
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... the disc is free of dust. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to decrease the volume.
... the disc is free of dust. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to decrease the volume.
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You can go to the Start screen. You can also use the Windows® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm, see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop ...
You can go to the Start screen. You can also use the Windows® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm, see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop ...
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Utilities System Settings 121 ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
Utilities System Settings 121 ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller
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..., the battery will need to begin with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its previous setting. Refer to this site often to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. For more keyboard error messages. Press any key to turn off automatically? If this , ... power, see "Power Plans" on page 92). If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 135 Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. Refer to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again ...
..., the battery will need to begin with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its previous setting. Refer to this site often to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. For more keyboard error messages. Press any key to turn off automatically? If this , ... power, see "Power Plans" on page 92). If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 135 Check the power options via your Power Plans (see "Changing the main battery" on page 94. Refer to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again ...