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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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...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 ...work 85 Restoring your work 86 Using the optical disc drive 86 Optical disc drive components 87 Media control buttons 88 Inserting an 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...
...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 ...work 85 Restoring your work 86 Using the optical disc drive 86 Optical disc drive components 87 Media control buttons 88 Inserting an 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...
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...the notebook is on the notebook. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that your wrists are straight when typing. The keyboard should be flat so that you can be supported by the seat. ... and the bottom of clutter so that your wrists on a work surface that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be centered in front of temperature change ...
...the notebook is on the notebook. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that your wrists are straight when typing. The keyboard should be flat so that you can be supported by the seat. ... and the bottom of clutter so that your wrists on a work surface that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be centered in front of temperature change ...
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...long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be close to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. 34 .... 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 make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair...
...long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be close to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. 34 .... 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 make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair...
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...you use bifocals you to use on a regular basis to avoid working . A monitor that is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Avoid awkward hand postures or high ... or tablet pen whichever is comfortable for you may need to lower the monitor. 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 available with your notebook computer, or other ...
...you use bifocals you to use on a regular basis to avoid working . A monitor that is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Avoid awkward hand postures or high ... or tablet pen whichever is comfortable for you may need to lower the monitor. 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 available with your notebook computer, or other ...
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...a place to work For more specific recommendations on the monitor? ❏ Is the monitor tilted so that it support your back and arms well? ❏ Are your feet flat 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 computer environment, customers...
...a place to work For more specific recommendations on the monitor? ❏ Is the monitor tilted so that it support your back and arms well? ❏ Are your feet flat 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 computer environment, customers...
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For more information on these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 ...the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 85. Be sure to separately save the files you can: ❖ ... warning screen appears, stating that you are not restored during this process. 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....
For more information on these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 ...the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 85. Be sure to separately save the files you can: ❖ ... warning screen appears, stating that you are not restored during this process. 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....
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...❖ 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 ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you... Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to charge certain USB compatible...
...❖ 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 ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you... Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to charge certain USB compatible...
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...connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In those cases, power on the computer to charge the device. NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to ... is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports.
...connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In those cases, power on the computer to charge the device. NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to ... is enabled, the computer's battery will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports.
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... setting. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The keyboard you through the display options. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ... you connected may need to update your keyboard driver. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If this , press F4. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the...
... setting. If you are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. The keyboard you through the display options. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ... you connected may need to update your keyboard driver. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If this , press F4. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the...
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... that controls the transfer of the system are non-printing characters, such as a paragraph break in which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as another device that can use on the computer. See also CD. Chips ... boards. click-To press and release the pointing device's primary button without moving the pointing device. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)-A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of ...
... that controls the transfer of the system are non-printing characters, such as a paragraph break in which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as another device that can use on the computer. See also CD. Chips ... boards. click-To press and release the pointing device's primary button without moving the pointing device. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)-A form of highcapacity storage that uses laser optics instead of ...
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Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to...providing better picture quality than main memory. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. L L1 (level one) ...
Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you use to perform a task instead of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. hot swapping-The ability to create a complete screen image. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that saves to...providing better picture quality than main memory. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network of your work , including all open files and programs, when you turn on the computer again, your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. L L1 (level one) ...
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... 152 hard disk drive is slow 146 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 140 high-pitched noise 148 installing hardware/software 155 keyboard 144 keyboard will not respond 136 memory problems 142 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 146 on-screen eject button 148 optical disc drive 147 power...cannot use 156 USB Wakeup function does not work 157 user password, deleting 125 user password, setting 125 using a microphone 112 computer lock 79 DVDs 86 Memory card reader 114 optical disc drive 86 touch pad 72 Web Camera 113 using the keyboard 82 Utilities 116 V video projector adjusting ...
... 152 hard disk drive is slow 146 Help and Support, Windows® operating system 140 high-pitched noise 148 installing hardware/software 155 keyboard 144 keyboard will not respond 136 memory problems 142 missing files/trouble accessing a drive 146 on-screen eject button 148 optical disc drive 147 power...cannot use 156 USB Wakeup function does not work 157 user password, deleting 125 user password, setting 125 using a microphone 112 computer lock 79 DVDs 86 Memory card reader 114 optical disc drive 86 touch pad 72 Web Camera 113 using the keyboard 82 Utilities 116 V video projector adjusting ...