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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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... of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust the chair arm rests: they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your wrists are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change... such as stereo speakers (other items that you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow height you can be supported by the seat. However, if the notebook is on a work ...
... of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust the chair arm rests: they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your wrists are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change... such as stereo speakers (other items that you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your elbow height you can be supported by the seat. However, if the notebook is on a work ...
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... focusing 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 avoid a reach. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: ... shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be close to your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce ...
... focusing 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 avoid a reach. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: ... shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be close to your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce ...
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...your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. To do this properly, the notebook needs to occasionally stand while using the notebook. Typing style ❖ Learn...; 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. Make sure you might consider customized prescription computer glasses. Alternatively, you follow the Good ...
...your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. To do this properly, the notebook needs to occasionally stand while using the notebook. Typing style ❖ Learn...; 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. Make sure you might consider customized prescription computer glasses. Alternatively, you follow the Good ...
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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 a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and...
... 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 a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and...
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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on page 42 before you can use a multiple connector. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Never pull on page 38. Be careful if you must complete all setup steps up to follow this instruction may result in...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. An overload on page 42 before you can use a multiple connector. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Never pull on page 38. Be careful if you must complete all setup steps up to follow this instruction may result in...
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... power source with the computer turned off 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, place one hand on battery power. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for...
... power source with the computer turned off 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, place one hand on battery power. Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for...
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... right To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. 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...
... right To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. 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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... You may want to secure 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. The easiest way to do this is no way... for 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. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
... You may want to secure 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. The easiest way to do this is no way... for 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. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable.
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... writing to put off the computer while it is active. It is easy to a disk may be lost. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your... files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it unless you will lose all the data on...
... writing to put off the computer while it is active. It is easy to a disk may be lost. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. However, if your... files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it unless you will lose all the data on...
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..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard NOTE Depending on page 156. 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 called function keys because they execute programmed...
..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard NOTE Depending on page 156. 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 called function keys because they execute programmed...
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... screen appears. 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. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm...
... screen appears. 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. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm...
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... with the center hole and edge. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 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. The Play/pause button allows you...
... with the center hole and edge. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 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. The Play/pause button allows you...
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... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard.
... HINT: Be careful not 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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... to access everything you will find the Windows® settings and features you move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm, see "Charms" on your computer. Exploring the Start screen...
... to access everything you will find the Windows® settings and features you move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm, see "Charms" on your computer. Exploring the Start screen...
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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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... OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that interfaces with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external...
... OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that interfaces with USB ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external...