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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 26 This guide 28 Safety icons 29 Other icons used 29 Your computer's features and specifications 30 Documentation 30 Service options 30 Chapter 2: Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work 31 Setting up a work environment 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Computer user comfort recommendations 32 Good Working Posture 32 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 33 Typing style 34 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 35 Transporting the notebook 35 20
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 26 This guide 28 Safety icons 29 Other icons used 29 Your computer's features and specifications 30 Documentation 30 Service options 30 Chapter 2: Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work 31 Setting up a work environment 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Computer user comfort recommendations 32 Good Working Posture 32 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 33 Typing style 34 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 35 Transporting the notebook 35 20
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... Special Windows® keys 80 Backlit keyboard 80 Touch screen 81 Touch screen navigation 81 Mouse properties 82 Starting an app 82 Starting an app from the Start screen 83 Saving your work 83 Backing up your work 84 Using the optical disc drive 84 Optical disc...optical media 87 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 88 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 89 Toshiba's online resources 89 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 90 Toshiba's energy-saver design 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice 91 Power management 92 Charging batteries 92 ...
... Special Windows® keys 80 Backlit keyboard 80 Touch screen 81 Touch screen navigation 81 Mouse properties 82 Starting an app 82 Starting an app from the Start screen 83 Saving your work 83 Backing up your work 84 Using the optical disc drive 84 Optical disc...optical media 87 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 88 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 89 Toshiba's online resources 89 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 90 Toshiba's energy-saver design 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice 91 Power management 92 Charging batteries 92 ...
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... Maintaining your battery 104 Disposing of your computer 104 Disposing of used batteries 105 Traveling tips 106 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 107 Exploring the Start screen 107 Charms 108 Tiles 109 Exploring the desktop 109 Finding your way around the desktop ......... 109 Windows® Store 111 Setting up for communications...
... Maintaining your battery 104 Disposing of your computer 104 Disposing of used batteries 105 Traveling tips 106 Chapter 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 107 Exploring the Start screen 107 Charms 108 Tiles 109 Exploring the desktop 109 Finding your way around the desktop ......... 109 Windows® Store 111 Setting up for communications...
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...and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for other documentation For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the many possible icons used on your computer, and for an entire product ..." on the computer chassis, unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this document) ❖ A Quick Start document ❖ It may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are examples of some ...
...and specifications Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for other documentation For accessory information, visit Toshiba's Web site at warranty.toshiba.com. Service options Toshiba offers a full line of the many possible icons used on your computer, and for an entire product ..." on the computer chassis, unless you have selected all the features and icons described in this document) ❖ A Quick Start document ❖ It may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all those features. Below are examples of some ...
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...: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. 31 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment Place the computer on the Quick Start document (that shipped with your computer) carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you use your computer. Please read the safety instruction...
...: ❖ Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. 31 To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect your work environment Place the computer on the Quick Start document (that shipped with your computer) carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you use your computer. Please read the safety instruction...
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... front of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust the chair arm rests: they should be evenly supported by the seat. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that you use a foot rest. Keeping yourself comfortable...
... front of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust the chair arm rests: they should be evenly supported by the seat. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that you use a foot rest. Keeping yourself comfortable...
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Getting Started Selecting a place to work 33 ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, ...
Getting Started Selecting a place to work 33 ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, ...
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...; The top of the keyboard or on the edge of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The...
...; The top of the keyboard or on the edge of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖ The...
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... to be difficult to set up and walk around or stretch for long periods of your computer on an elevated surface. Using your computer. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change the way you work is light, carrying it may lead to shoulder and...
... to be difficult to set up and walk around or stretch for long periods of your computer on an elevated surface. Using your computer. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change the way you work is light, carrying it may lead to shoulder and...
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... experience persistent or recurrent pain, ache, numbness, burning, or stiffness you need assistance making adjustment to your employer's company health and safety staff. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Seeking additional help Follow the advice from your workstation or adjusting the lighting.
... experience persistent or recurrent pain, ache, numbness, burning, or stiffness you need assistance making adjustment to your employer's company health and safety staff. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Seeking additional help Follow the advice from your workstation or adjusting the lighting.
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... to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Today's performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 37 Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged...
... to prevent heat injury to rain, water, seawater or moisture. Today's performance computers generate heat under normal operating conditions, as a function of system activity. Getting Started Selecting a place to work 37 Precautions Your computer is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged...
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... system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole and edge. This precaution is reading from the Internet. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating material when using a computer on the computer and be careful...
... system failure. ❖ Never turn off the computer while it by its center hole and edge. This precaution is reading from the Internet. 38 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Consider using a hard computer insulating pad or similarly suitable hard insulating material when using a computer on the computer and be careful...
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... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC...
... damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Getting Started Setting up your software" on page 44 before you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer or AC...
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... cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure ...live electrical outlet, or to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. 40 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use...
... cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure ...live electrical outlet, or to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to remove a plug from a socket. 40 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer, or use...
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... lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 41 AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power...
... lead, a chemical known to the State of the computer. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Getting Started Connecting to a power source 41 AC adaptor Power cord/cable AC adaptor cord (Sample Illustration) Power cord/cable and AC adaptor To connect AC power...
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... The computer battery may vary depending on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 42 Getting Started Charging the main battery 3 Connect the power cord/cable to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or...
... The computer battery may vary depending on the indicator panel glows white. The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. 42 Getting Started Charging the main battery 3 Connect the power cord/cable to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the computer or...
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Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 43 Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time. Do ...
Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 43 Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time. Do ...
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44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer, the setup ...can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the...
44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer, the setup ...can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the...
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... to lose your work. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows®...; charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started To Shut down your computer 45 To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the...
... to lose your work. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows®...; charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started To Shut down your computer 45 To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the...
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To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Be ...-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. 46 Getting Started To place your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in from...
To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Be ...-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. 46 Getting Started To place your unsaved information will be lost. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in from...