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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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...feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should match the curve of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to rest your work surface that is clear. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖...straight when typing. The forearms can get close to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your elbow level. Keeping yourself ...
...feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should match the curve of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to rest your work surface that is clear. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖...straight when typing. The forearms can get close to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your elbow level. Keeping yourself ...
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... (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 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. If you adjust the brightness ...
... (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 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. If you adjust the brightness ...
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... available with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for you may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for your body. ❖ The top of time.... use bifocals you to discomfort in the same posture for long periods of the monitor should be on a regular basis to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you might...
... available with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for you may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for your body. ❖ The top of time.... use bifocals you to discomfort in the same posture for long periods of the monitor should be on a regular basis to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you might...
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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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... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are not limited to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric...
... a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to remove a plug from a socket. Failure to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are not limited to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric...
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... first time The computer is now ready 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light...
... first time The computer is now ready 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 the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light...
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... To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your work" on page 53. 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 of the ...and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert...
... To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your work" on page 53. 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 of the ...and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert...
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...; Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to your computer.
...; Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to your computer.
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... case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. The easiest way to...moving your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information on page 104....
... case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. The easiest way to...moving your computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information on page 104....
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...system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off...page 153. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to external media on it is especially important for viruses. 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. However...
...system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to put off...page 153. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to external media on it is especially important for viruses. 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. However...
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...F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions 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...
...F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions 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...
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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 . 2 Make sure the drive's in-use a pencil to ...
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 . 2 Make sure the drive's in-use a pencil to ...
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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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Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). This function can only be used for the port that appears above, click on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ... external devices even if they You can supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on your selection. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer"...
Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). This function can only be used for the port that appears above, click on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ... external devices even if they You can supply USB bus power (DC 5V) to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on your selection. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer"...
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...supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. In that case, if there is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to charge the device. In those cases, power on the computer to the compatible ports. As for the ...an operational state. ❖ When there is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will take longer than charging the devices with the USB specification. The "USB Wakeup function" will be...
...supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. In that case, if there is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to charge the device. In those cases, power on the computer to the compatible ports. As for the ...an operational state. ❖ When there is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will take longer than charging the devices with the USB specification. The "USB Wakeup function" will be...
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... sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to its previous setting. Refer to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The keyboard you through the display options. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖...advance you connected may need to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect...
... sure the display priority is not set for an external monitor. Press any key to its previous setting. Refer to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The keyboard you through the display options. Try using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on. ❖...advance you connected may need to make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is firmly plugged into effect...
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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. 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.