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Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 34 19
Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 34 19
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...Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77... the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Charging the main...
...Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77... the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Charging the main...
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... supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the ... can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical disc drive problems 143 Sound system problems 144 Printer...
... supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the ... can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical disc drive problems 143 Sound system problems 144 Printer...
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... in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch ...158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch ...158 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 159 Media buttons 159 Volume Mute 160 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............160 Keyboard Function ...
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... your thighs should be flat so that your wrists are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat.... The keyboard should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be centered in temperature or humidity and...
... your thighs should be flat so that your wrists are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat.... The keyboard should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be centered in temperature or humidity and...
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...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. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds...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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ ...
...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. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds...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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ ...
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.... Some people find it comfortable to look down at or slightly below eye level. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to lower the monitor. Make sure you are not stuck in the same posture for you to 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. ❖ The...
.... Some people find it comfortable to look down at or slightly below eye level. Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to lower the monitor. Make sure you are not stuck in the same posture for you to 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. ❖ The...
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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. These components include, but are not limited to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
... shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. These components include, but are not limited to operate. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to do so may damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury...
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... the computer. Once the battery 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...
... the computer. Once the battery 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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64 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 ...
64 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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... 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. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior ...case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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 71 ...
... 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. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior ...case with a lightly dampened cloth. 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 71 ...
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... normally, details such as your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, ... more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis....
... normally, details such as your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, ... more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. This precaution is especially important for viruses. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data on a regular basis....
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... only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard NOTE Depending on page 156. Function keys The function keys (not to models with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at... PRTSC key. (This only applies to be confused with a 10-key keypad). Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For...
... only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard NOTE Depending on page 156. Function keys The function keys (not to models with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at... PRTSC key. (This only applies to be confused with a 10-key keypad). Learning the Basics 75 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For...
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... mouse settings. 76 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 above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the settings in the following categories...
... mouse settings. 76 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 above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the settings in the following categories...
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... computer is free of the disc. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you could lose data.
... computer is free of the disc. 80 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you could lose data.
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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. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on the computer...
... 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. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older battery does not power the computer for more information on the computer...
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... right corner of Charms will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 100 For detailed information, please refer to your keyboard or on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from the right. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you...
... right corner of Charms will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 100 For detailed information, please refer to your keyboard or on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from the right. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you...
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... and Charge ❖ 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 ❖ SATA-Allows you to set...
... and Charge ❖ 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 ❖ SATA-Allows you to set...
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... solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that case, if there is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to...
... solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that case, if there is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to...