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... forearms can get close to your elbow level. If your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Support your arms on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
... forearms can get close to your elbow level. If your work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Support your arms on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
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... (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your screen to avoid a reach. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on your eyes...
... (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your screen to avoid a reach. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on your eyes...
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... deteriorate. Registering your software When you turn on the computer for you to turn it on -screen instructions. This is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you... through steps to set up your computer with Toshiba Product registration is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able...
... deteriorate. Registering your software When you turn on the computer for you to turn it on -screen instructions. This is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers The first time you turn on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you... through steps to set up your computer with Toshiba Product registration is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on the display panel and be able...
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... before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The...
... before removing/installing the bottom module. If so, consult Windows® Help and Support. 2 Pull the latches away from the memory module. NOTE The following screen may need to go into Safe Mode, then shut down and restart the system, at which time Windows® should boot back up slightly. The...
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Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten.
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...partitions will be lost during the recovery process. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data ... information stored on them will not be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer be ...
...partitions will be lost during the recovery process. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data ... information stored on them will not be connected to out-of-box state. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer be ...
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To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on page 64. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your ... computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below.
To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery media" on page 64. Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your ... computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below.
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... 84). 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample...
... 84). 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Select Recover without changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample...
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60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. Click Yes to continue. (Sample Image) Warning screen 5 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software and then click Next. (Sample Image) Selecting a Process screen
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... recovery media. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Creating recovery media It is complete, a message displays indicating that all... your system to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software...
... recovery media. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Select Recover to a custom size partition. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Use the on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. Creating recovery media It is complete, a message displays indicating that all... your system to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that you that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any key on -screen arrow buttons in The size of Factory Default Software...
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... drive and the system recovery files on another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to complete the copy process. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will need and/or the minimum... Recovery media you will be sure to label each DVD in the set where the rest of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 64. NOTE If you are stored. For example, you have created with the ...
... drive and the system recovery files on another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to complete the copy process. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will need and/or the minimum... Recovery media you will be sure to label each DVD in the set where the rest of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 64. NOTE If you are stored. For example, you have created with the ...
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Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 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 the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of..., insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to...
Note: This option deletes all data on your computer. 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 the following options: ❖ Recover to out-of..., insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to...
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... one of the following options on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your computer. NOTE If... on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending ...
... one of the following options on the hard disk-This option deletes all data and partitions from the internal storage drive: 1 Access the Toshiba Recovery Wizard on your internal storage drive or on your recovery media. ❖ To access the Recovery Wizard on your computer. NOTE If... on the internal storage drive without overwriting the drive. ❖ Delete all partitions and overwrite all sectors on the Erase the hard disk screen: ❖ Delete all data and then overwrites the entire internal storage drive for security purposes. This process may take several hours, depending ...
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Getting Started 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check .... 5 Click Next to external media (see "Backing up your selection. 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work " on page 84) and created recovery media (see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive...
Getting Started 67 Checking the internal storage drive operating status (Sample Image) Erase the hard disk screen 4 Click Next. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. A confirmation message displays reminding you can check .... 5 Click Next to external media (see "Backing up your selection. 2 Select Manage. 3 Click Disk Management. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you have saved your work " on page 84) and created recovery media (see "Creating recovery media" on the internal storage drive...
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... on the pointing device moves the cursor faster. When a step instructs you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to click or choose an item, move . Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device (Available on certain models.) AccuPoint® II pointing device* AccuPoint® II primary button* Touch pad Touch...
... on the pointing device moves the cursor faster. When a step instructs you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to click or choose an item, move . Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device (Available on certain models.) AccuPoint® II pointing device* AccuPoint® II primary button* Touch pad Touch...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to work, only the Touch pad will be disabled. NOTE When using ... Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. Getting Started 69 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the...
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to work, only the Touch pad will be disabled. NOTE When using ... Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. Getting Started 69 Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the...
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... a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move ... Right-click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to scroll. To move the pointer. 70 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR ❖ Press and release the...
... a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move ... Right-click an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to scroll. To move the pointer. 70 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR ❖ Press and release the...
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...If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. If you disable tapping only, you can... To disable tapping only, use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen. 72 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel....
...If you disable tapping only, you can still use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. If you disable tapping only, you can... To disable tapping only, use the touch pad's control buttons and move the pointer by sliding your finger on the screen. 72 Getting Started Using the Toshiba Dual Pointing Device Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel....
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... your monitor. To connect a DisplayPort™-compatible monitor to your computer, read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need a larger screen. See the User's manual for your Quick Start document. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily...
... your monitor. To connect a DisplayPort™-compatible monitor to your computer, read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you need a larger screen. See the User's manual for your Quick Start document. Getting Started 75 Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily...
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... keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 81 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt...
... keys is very much like typing on the program you are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 81 Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt...