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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
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... the computer 69 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 71 Computing tips 71 Using the keyboard 72 Function keys 73 Special Windows® keys 73 Backlit keyboard 73 Mouse properties 74 Starting an app 74 Starting an app from the Start screen 74 Saving your work ...75 Backing up your work 75 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer ...
... the computer 69 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 71 Computing tips 71 Using the keyboard 72 Function keys 73 Special Windows® keys 73 Backlit keyboard 73 Mouse properties 74 Starting an app 74 Starting an app from the Start screen 74 Saving your work ...75 Backing up your work 75 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer ...
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...supply mode settings 114 Function Key 115 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 116 PC Health Monitor 117 Recovery Media Creator 118 Service Station 118 TOSHIBA Application Installer 119 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 120 Problems that are easy to fix 120 Problems when you turn on the... can help you 127 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 127 Checking device properties 127 Memory problems 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error-checking 133 Sound system problems 135 Printer problems 135 Wireless networking ...
...supply mode settings 114 Function Key 115 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 116 PC Health Monitor 117 Recovery Media Creator 118 Service Station 118 TOSHIBA Application Installer 119 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 120 Problems that are easy to fix 120 Problems when you turn on the... can help you 127 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 127 Checking device properties 127 Memory problems 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error-checking 133 Sound system problems 135 Printer problems 135 Wireless networking ...
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Contents 23 Toshiba's worldwide offices 144 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 146 Functions 146 Help file 147 Display brightness 147 Output (Display switch 148 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 149 Media buttons 149 Volume Mute 150 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............150 Keyboard Function keys 150 Zoom (Display resolution 150 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 151 Glossary 152 Index 166
Contents 23 Toshiba's worldwide offices 144 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 146 Functions 146 Help file 147 Display brightness 147 Output (Display switch 148 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 149 Media buttons 149 Volume Mute 150 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............150 Keyboard Function keys 150 Zoom (Display resolution 150 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 151 Glossary 152 Index 166
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.... ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that your forearm area. The keyboard should be flat so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat on the floor and the bottom of temperature change ...such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the...
.... ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that your forearm area. The keyboard should be flat so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat on the floor and the bottom of temperature change ...such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the...
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... windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away. 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, eye fatigue or ... a brightness approaching that of text 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...
... windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away. 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, eye fatigue or ... a brightness approaching that of text 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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...level. Make sure you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. You will be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad, Accupoint®... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be centered in the neck muscles. ❖ If you use . ❖...
...level. Make sure you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. You will be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad, Accupoint®... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be centered in the neck muscles. ❖ If you use . ❖...
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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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... plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to your computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to...
... plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to your computer. An overload on a power cord/cable to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to operate. Always grasp the plug directly. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to...
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... the computer, the brightness of the screen while on the palm rest 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. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. NOTE Battery life and charge...
... the computer, the brightness of the screen while on the palm rest 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. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. NOTE Battery life and charge...
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... your computer is powered off . 2 Do one of media you can restore your system to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your keyboard. NOTE When you have created to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from...
... your computer is powered off . 2 Do one of media you can restore your system to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your keyboard. NOTE When you have created to external media using , and then press the ENTER key. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Restoring from...
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... touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 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...
... touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 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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... onto the computer and/or display. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 89. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are disconnected. Getting Started 69 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer carefully...
... onto the computer and/or display. Moving the computer Before moving your battery" on page 89. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are disconnected. Getting Started 69 Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your computer carefully...
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... is especially important for viruses. If you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all new files ...you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your...
... is especially important for viruses. If you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all new files ...you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. 72 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it unless you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your...
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...; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on page 146. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys...
...; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on page 146. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on certain models.) Your keyboard may have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys...
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... the Windows® key ( ) on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on page 93. These Charms perform various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. You can do in...
... the Windows® key ( ) on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on page 93. These Charms perform various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. You can do in...
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... 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 ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Sleep and Charge (Available...
... 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 ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Sleep and Charge (Available...
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..." is set to it. As for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be depleted even when the power of the...
..." is set to it. As for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be depleted even when the power of the...
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...and discharge, the battery meter may need to be defective or incompatible with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its ability to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Have you added a device, such as it usually does. Is your accessories ... battery discharge completely, then try charging it . You may become inaccurate. Was the battery fully charged to begin with the keyboard or to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. For more ? Is the display power set to stay current on page 84). Refer to this site often to turn...
...and discharge, the battery meter may need to be defective or incompatible with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at maximum capacity and will lose its ability to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Have you added a device, such as it usually does. Is your accessories ... battery discharge completely, then try charging it . You may become inaccurate. Was the battery fully charged to begin with the keyboard or to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. For more ? Is the display power set to stay current on page 84). Refer to this site often to turn...
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... key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key turns the backlit keyboard ON and OFF. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 150 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is OFF...
... key allows you to zoom out. Fn+ This TOSHIBA Function key turns the backlit keyboard ON and OFF. (Available on certain models.) Zoom (Display resolution) Fn+ [Space bar] This TOSHIBA Function key switches screen resolution. 150 TOSHIBA Function Keys Functions Volume Mute This TOSHIBA Function key enables/disables volume mute. When volume mute is OFF...