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Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 34 19
Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 34 19
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...Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77... the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main...
...Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77... the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main...
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... supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the ... can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical disc drive problems 143 Sound system problems 144 Printer...
... supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the ... can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical disc drive problems 143 Sound system problems 144 Printer...
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... in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch ...158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function ...
... in he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch ...158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function ...
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...cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are not restricted, and you can be supported by the... Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the notebook. If your wrists are straight when typing. The keyboard should be flat so that you use a foot rest. Support your arms on your wrists on the floor and the bottom of temperature change ...
...cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are not restricted, and you can be supported by the... Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the notebook. If your wrists are straight when typing. The keyboard should be flat so that you use a foot rest. Support your arms on your wrists on the floor and the bottom of temperature change ...
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... make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a ... headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be next to the keyboard to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook ...
... make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a ... headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be next to the keyboard to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook ...
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... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook. Alternatively, you to use. ❖ Don't rest...the chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in front of your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you are not...
... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook. Alternatively, you to use. ❖ Don't rest...the chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in front of your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you are not...
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... 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 eliminated the glare on the safety...
... 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 eliminated the glare on the safety...
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.... Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to be charged before adding external or internal components to do so may damage the cord...
.... Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to be charged before adding external or internal components to do so may damage the cord...
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... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light...
... for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light...
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... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right 64 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...
... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right 64 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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...to secure your computer 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. Make sure there is to clean the computer. To keep your computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, ...out of a heavy object. 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. Cleaning the computer Getting Started 71 Caring...
...to secure your computer 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. Make sure there is to clean the computer. To keep your computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, ...out of a heavy object. 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. Cleaning the computer Getting Started 71 Caring...
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...copy. It is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to...® 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 new files for files you receive ...
...copy. It is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to...® 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 new files for files you receive ...
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..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard NOTE Depending on the computer. Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of...
..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard NOTE Depending on the computer. Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top of...
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... Start screen. 76 Learning the Basics Mouse properties Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that above, click your pointing device or mouse settings.
... Start screen. 76 Learning the Basics Mouse properties Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that above, click your pointing device or mouse settings.
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... movies when the computer is on. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to return to the preceding track on the disc. The Mute button allows you could lose data. If you incorrectly handle the discs...
... movies when the computer is on. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to return to the preceding track on the disc. The Mute button allows you could lose data. If you incorrectly handle the discs...
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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.
... 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.
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... various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. When you can also use the Windows® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you will slide out from your favorite...
... various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. When you can also use the Windows® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you will slide out from your favorite...
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... and Charge ❖ 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 ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable...
... and Charge ❖ 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 ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable...
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... solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that you connect the AC adaptor to the...
... solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that you connect the AC adaptor to the...