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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 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165... Volume Mute 166 Lock (Instant security 166 Display brightness 166 Output (Display switch 167 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 168 Keyboard ...
...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165... Volume Mute 166 Lock (Instant security 166 Display brightness 166 Output (Display switch 167 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 168 Keyboard ...
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...chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on your forearm area. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat. The forearms can get close ...or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in front of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust...
...chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on your forearm area. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat. The forearms can get close ...or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in front of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust...
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...❖ Rest your eyes periodically by 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 close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the... keyboard to avoid a reach. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, ...
...❖ Rest your eyes periodically by 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 close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the... keyboard to avoid a reach. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, ...
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...10070; Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use on a regular basis to change the type of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. A monitor that you are not stuck in just one hand posture. Avoid awkward hand postures ... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of time. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch...
...10070; Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use on a regular basis to change the type of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. A monitor that you are not stuck in just one hand posture. Avoid awkward hand postures ... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of time. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch...
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...(not at : http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/ Check list ❏ ❏ Is your mouse or trackball regularly? Are the keyboard and mouse at least once an hour? Do you change postures regularly? Is the monitor tilted so that it support your feet flat on the... monitor? Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use a light touch when typing or using the mouse? Is the ...
...(not at : http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/ Check list ❏ ❏ Is your mouse or trackball regularly? Are the keyboard and mouse at least once an hour? Do you change postures regularly? Is the monitor tilted so that it support your feet flat on the... monitor? Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use a light touch when typing or using the mouse? Is the ...
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Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use it. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your ...
Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Be careful if you use it. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your ...
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... must charge the battery. This is charged 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...
... must charge the battery. This is charged 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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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 -box state (recommended ... a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 53. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 85. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on...
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 -box state (recommended ... a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 53. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 85. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on...
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... several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. 72 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...
... several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. 72 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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... liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or...
... liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or...
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...your files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is especially important for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon ...data on page 157. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to external media on a regular basis. 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 have...
...your files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard This precaution is especially important for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon ...data on page 157. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to external media on a regular basis. 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 have...
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... 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... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...
... 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... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, ...
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...'s eject button. 4 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it if currently playing. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to mute the sound. The Volume increase button allows you to decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The Mute...
...'s eject button. 4 Hold the disc by its edges and check that it if currently playing. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to mute the sound. The Volume increase button allows you to decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The Mute...
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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. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light...
... 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. A pop-up message displays the remaining battery power as a new battery, even when both are fully charged. System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light...
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If data does not appear on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you... for the built-in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, ...various default settings for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 131 ❖ Display-Allows you to toggle the display.
If data does not appear on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you... for the built-in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, ...various default settings for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 131 ❖ Display-Allows you to toggle the display.
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... it. In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to... ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in your bag. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be stopped for safety...
... it. In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to... ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in your bag. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be stopped for safety...
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...; Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to activate the screen. Press any key to make of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly plugged into ...You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If this , press F4. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is ...
...; Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to activate the screen. Press any key to make of keyboard. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly plugged into ...You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If this , press F4. Refer to the documentation that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is ...
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Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 169 This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key allows you to zoom out. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer.
Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 169 This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key allows you to zoom out. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer.