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Contents Introduction 28 This guide 30 Safety icons 31 Other icons used 31 Your computer's features and specifications ....32 Other documentation 32 Service options 32 Chapter 1: Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work 33 Setting up a work environment 33 Keeping yourself comfortable 34 Computer user comfort recommendations .......34 Good Working Posture 34 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 35 Typing style 36 Taking breaks and varying tasks 36 Mobile computing tips 37 Transporting the notebook 37 Seeking additional help 37 22
Contents Introduction 28 This guide 30 Safety icons 31 Other icons used 31 Your computer's features and specifications ....32 Other documentation 32 Service options 32 Chapter 1: Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work 33 Setting up a work environment 33 Keeping yourself comfortable 34 Computer user comfort recommendations .......34 Good Working Posture 34 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 35 Typing style 36 Taking breaks and varying tasks 36 Mobile computing tips 37 Transporting the notebook 37 Seeking additional help 37 22
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...74 Cleaning the computer 75 Moving the computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 78 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 80 Mouse properties 80 Touch Screen 81 Starting an app 81 Starting an app from the...85 Recording optical media 85 Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 86 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Charging the main ...
...74 Cleaning the computer 75 Moving the computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 78 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 80 Mouse properties 80 Touch Screen 81 Starting an app 81 Starting an app from the...85 Recording optical media 85 Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 86 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Charging the main ...
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...126 HDD Protection Utility 127 Function Key 128 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 129 PC Health Monitor 130 Recovery Media Creator 131 Service Station 131 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 133 Problems that are easy to fix 133 Problems when you turn on the ...can help you 140 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 140 Checking device properties 140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144 Disk or storage drive problems 146 Error-checking 146 Optical disc drive problems 148 Sound system problems 149
...126 HDD Protection Utility 127 Function Key 128 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 129 PC Health Monitor 130 Recovery Media Creator 131 Service Station 131 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 133 Problems that are easy to fix 133 Problems when you turn on the ...can help you 140 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 140 Checking device properties 140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144 Disk or storage drive problems 146 Error-checking 146 Optical disc drive problems 148 Sound system problems 149
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... in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch ...163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch ...163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function ...
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Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the notebook. The keyboard should be flat so that your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should be about...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 you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and ...
Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on the notebook. The keyboard should be flat so that your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should be about...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 you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and ...
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...reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on.... ❖ Rest your eyes. 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...
...reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on.... ❖ Rest your eyes. 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...
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...; It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖...other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with a comfortable hand posture. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to use on an elevated surface. A monitor that is comfortable for you may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ ...
...; It is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back in the chair. ❖...other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with a comfortable hand posture. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to use on an elevated surface. A monitor that is comfortable for you may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ ...
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... 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...
... 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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... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never pull on page 41. Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that needs...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never pull on page 41. Always grasp the plug directly. Always confirm that needs...
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.... Small bright dots may vary depending on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source...
.... Small bright dots may vary depending on your screen display when you to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source...
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... are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process.
... are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process.
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... a heavy object. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Cleaning the computer Getting Started 75 Caring for a potential.../or display. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system.
... a heavy object. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to clean the computer. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Cleaning the computer Getting Started 75 Caring for a potential.../or display. Make sure there is to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system.
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...to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for ... off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system...
...to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for ... off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for viruses. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system...
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.... For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Learning the Basics 79 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top ...PRTSC key. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 161.
.... For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Learning the Basics 79 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are the 12 keys at the top ...PRTSC key. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 161.
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... your selection. 80 Learning the Basics Mouse properties Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that appears, click your particular pointing device. 2 Adjust the settings as the secondary mouse button Mouse properties Mouse properties...
... your selection. 80 Learning the Basics Mouse properties Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that appears, click your particular pointing device. 2 Adjust the settings as the secondary mouse button Mouse properties Mouse properties...
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... sure the computer is turned on . 84 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 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 indicator light...
... sure the computer is turned on . 84 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive 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 indicator light...
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... the Start screen, you will explore some of the special features of Charms will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on page 104. Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything from the right. For detailed information, please refer...
... the Start screen, you will explore some of the special features of Charms will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on page 104. Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything from the right. For detailed information, please refer...
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... version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ HDD Protection-Allows you to enable or disable HDD Protection ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you...
... version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ HDD Protection-Allows you to enable or disable HDD Protection ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you...
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... supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As for example when carrying the computer in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to...
... supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As for example when carrying the computer in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the external device connected to...
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... perform at maximum capacity and will not begin with? For more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the keyboard or to turn on page 97. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . You have reached the end of the ... again. Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at least another 20 minutes before you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Leave the AC ...
... perform at maximum capacity and will not begin with? For more information on maintaining battery power, see your accessories information included with the keyboard or to turn on page 97. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . You have reached the end of the ... again. Check the power options via your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at least another 20 minutes before you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more ? Leave the AC ...