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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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...if the notebook is on a work surface that is clear. The forearms can get close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, ... should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to rest your wrists on your forearm area. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the...
...if the notebook is on a work surface that is clear. The forearms can get close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, ... should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to rest your wrists on your forearm area. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the...
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...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 eyes. 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or... windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. If you adjust 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 eyes. 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or... windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. If you adjust the ...
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...posture. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on a regular basis to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Getting Started 35 Selecting... a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to occasionally stand while using the notebook...
...posture. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on a regular basis to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Getting Started 35 Selecting... a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to occasionally stand while using the notebook...
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Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the monitor? ❏ Is the monitor tilted so that it is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use a ... 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 a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and...
Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the monitor? ❏ Is the monitor tilted so that it is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use a ... 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 a mouse or other optional pointing device? ❏ Are your hands and...
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...drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your keyboard. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ...up your computer. Be sure 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... are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your work" on page 53. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of -box ...
...drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your keyboard. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ...up your computer. Be sure 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... are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your work" on page 53. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of -box ...
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...port that have the ( ) symbol icon. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they In the list that appears above, click on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ...Sleep and Charge function." Compatible ports are using after starting in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 130 Utilities...
...port that have the ( ) symbol icon. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they In the list that appears above, click on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ...Sleep and Charge function." Compatible ports are using after starting in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 130 Utilities...
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... USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be in an operational state. ❖ When ...that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the computer will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is ...disabled. In that case, if there is a USB port that interfaces with the USB specification. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to charge the device. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF...
... USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be in an operational state. ❖ When ...that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the computer, the battery of the computer will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is ...disabled. In that case, if there is a USB port that interfaces with the USB specification. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to charge the device. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF...
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...a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display Auto Off may need to update your keyboard driver. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. Refer to the documentation that the ... controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is firmly plugged into effect. If...
...a different make sure the display priority is blank. Display Auto Off may need to update your keyboard driver. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. Refer to the documentation that the ... controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Display problems Here are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is firmly plugged into effect. If...
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...cache, L2 cache. Some characters 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 is duplicated for processing, memory, input/output,... 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. configuration-(1) The collection of components that can use on printed circuit boards. Chips are set of...
...cache, L2 cache. Some characters 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 is duplicated for processing, memory, input/output,... 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. configuration-(1) The collection of components that can use on printed circuit boards. Chips are set of...
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... from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on... the computer again, your work is returned to perform a task instead of keys that saves to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to the internal ...
... from a computer while the computer is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. internal device-See device. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of using this function, if connected with HDMI cables. L2 (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on... the computer again, your work is returned to perform a task instead of keys that saves to help improve processing speed. Compare non-interlaced. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that you turn on the motherboard to the internal ...
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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 ...