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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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...keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on your work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that you use a foot rest. The keyboard should be flat so that the image on the floor and the bottom... front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. Avoid pressure...
...keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on your work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that you use a foot rest. The keyboard should be flat so that the image on the floor and the bottom... front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. Avoid pressure...
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Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on objects that are farther away. If you adjust the brightness of your ... mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your eyes. We recommend that you have to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your ...
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on objects that are farther away. If you adjust the brightness of your ... mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your eyes. We recommend that you have to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your ...
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...long periods of pointing device that you use bifocals 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 comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don't ...rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work so that you are not stuck in the same posture for your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with...
...long periods of pointing device that you use bifocals 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 comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don't ...rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work so that you are not stuck in the same posture for your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with...
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Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of ... 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...
Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the safety and comfort of your computer environment, customers in the United States may visit the United States Department of ... 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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... media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 85. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media,... on page 53. NOTE When you restore your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...
... media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 85. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media,... on page 53. NOTE When you restore your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...
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However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ Display-Allows you are USB ports that have the ( ) symbol icon. Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in Sleep mode, press ...10070; 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 ...
However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with certain external devices even if they 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ Display-Allows you are USB ports that have the ( ) symbol icon. Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in Sleep mode, press ...10070; 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 ...
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... does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. In that case, if there is a current overflow of the computer ...external devices will be depleted even when the power of the computer will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be stopped...When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. In those...
... does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to charge the device. In that case, if there is a current overflow of the computer ...external devices will be depleted even when the power of the computer will be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be stopped...When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. In those...
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...: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you connected may need 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 cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖...
...: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you connected may need 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 cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly attached. ❖...
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...CPU)-The chip that functions as a paragraph break in which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to which frequently used information is duplicated for...-A set up a single computer system. (2) How parts of data from the computer's main memory. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. Chips are non-printing characters, such as the "brain" of specified colors that establishes the colors that ...
...CPU)-The chip that functions as a paragraph break in which computers, programs, or devices can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to which frequently used information is duplicated for...-A set up a single computer system. (2) How parts of data from the computer's main memory. For example, disk drives, monitors, keyboards, and printers all require controllers. Chips are non-printing characters, such as the "brain" of specified colors that establishes the colors that ...
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See also HDMI. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to... (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network ...also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with HDMI cables. interlaced-A method of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. Hibernation-A feature of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys ...
See also HDMI. Compare non-interlaced. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of keys that you use to... (level two) cache-Memory cache installed on the computer again, your work is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Internet-The decentralized, world-wide network ...also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. hot key-(1) A feature in combination with HDMI cables. interlaced-A method of many Toshiba computers that represents a function, file, or program. Hibernation-A feature of refreshing a computer screen, in which certain keys ...
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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 ...