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Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Selecting a place to work 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Computer user comfort recommendations .......33 Good Working Posture 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 34 Typing style 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 36 Transporting the notebook 36 21
Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Selecting a place to work 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Computer user comfort recommendations .......33 Good Working Posture 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 34 Typing style 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 36 Transporting the notebook 36 21
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... your computer 79 Cleaning the computer 79 Moving the computer 79 Using a computer lock 79 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Function keys 83 Special Windows® keys 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 84... optical disc 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical media 89 Recording optical media 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba's online resources 91
... your computer 79 Cleaning the computer 79 Moving the computer 79 Using a computer lock 79 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Function keys 83 Special Windows® keys 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 84... optical disc 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical media 89 Recording optical media 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba's online resources 91
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...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161... Volume Mute 162 Lock (Instant security 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Keyboard ...
...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161... Volume Mute 162 Lock (Instant security 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Keyboard ...
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... and tips for setting up your thighs should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. If... keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your elbow level. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are not restricted, and you can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖...
... and tips for setting up your thighs should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. If... keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your elbow level. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are not restricted, and you can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖...
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... on objects that of text on your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare 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 next to the keyboard to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that you have a brightness approaching ...
... on objects that of text on your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare 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 next to the keyboard to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that you have a brightness approaching ...
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... away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in the same posture for long periods of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Make sure you might consider customized prescription computer glasses. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while... . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of time. Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use bifocals you may lead to ...
... away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in the same posture for long periods of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Make sure you might consider customized prescription computer glasses. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while... . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of time. Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use bifocals you may lead to ...
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... the glare 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 the mouse? ❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly...
... the glare 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 the mouse? ❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly...
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... a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always grasp the plug directly. To use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
... a plug from a socket. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to operate. Failure to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always grasp the plug directly. To use a multiple connector. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to charge the computer's battery...
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... display panel. When the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. After that may not be able to turn on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned...
... display panel. When the computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. After that may not be able to turn on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned...
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...When you restore your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user...are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to recover the original factory image Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one ...
...When you restore your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user...are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to recover the original factory image Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. 7 Select one ...
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72 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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 ...
72 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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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... do this is to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, even across the room, make... 79 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable NOTE Please handle your desk.
... do this is to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer, even across the room, make... 79 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable NOTE Please handle your desk.
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... system configuration backup in a safe place. If you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. This precaution is active. However, if your internal storage drive...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis...
... system configuration backup in a safe place. If you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. This precaution is active. However, if your internal storage drive...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis...
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..." on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the...keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that have special functions in Windows®: ...
..." on the computer. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the...keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that have special functions in Windows®: ...
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... optical disc drive Never use indicator light is off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on the disc.
... optical disc drive Never use indicator light is off inside the computer and damage it. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on the disc.
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... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
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...the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for the built-in the Search field, type Sleep Utility. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖...devices even if they USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to toggle the display...
...the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for the built-in the Search field, type Sleep Utility. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖...devices even if they USB Sleep and Charge Your computer can supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation TOSHIBA Sleep Utility This utility displays whether the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to toggle the display...
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... when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. As such, we recommend that case, if there is turned OFF. In that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer... compliant with the USB specification. The "USB Wakeup function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). As for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned off.
... when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. As such, we recommend that case, if there is turned OFF. In that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer... compliant with the USB specification. The "USB Wakeup function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). As for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned off.
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... need to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are some typical display problems...monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display...
... need to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. If you are some typical display problems...monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to activate the screen. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display...
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This hot key allows you to zoom out. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 165 This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer.
This hot key allows you to zoom out. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 165 This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer.