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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications 29 Documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 2: 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 34 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 35 19
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications 29 Documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 2: 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 34 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 35 19
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...computer 66 Moving the computer 67 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 68 Computing tips 68 Using the keyboard 69 Function keys 70 Special Windows® keys 70 Overlay keys 71 Backlit keyboard 72 Touch screen 72 Touch screen navigation 72 Mouse properties 73 Starting an app 73 Starting ...an app from the Start screen 73 Saving your work 74 Backing up your work 75 Toshiba's online resources 75 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design...
...computer 66 Moving the computer 67 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 68 Computing tips 68 Using the keyboard 69 Function keys 70 Special Windows® keys 70 Overlay keys 71 Backlit keyboard 72 Touch screen 72 Touch screen navigation 72 Mouse properties 73 Starting an app 73 Starting ...an app from the Start screen 73 Saving your work 74 Backing up your work 75 Toshiba's online resources 75 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 76 Toshiba's energy-saver design...
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... 127 The Windows® operating system can help you 128 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 128 Checking device properties 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error-checking 133 Sound system problems 134 Printer problems 135 Wireless networking problems 136... Develop good computing habits 137 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 138 If you need further assistance 143 Contacting Toshiba 144 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 144 Toshiba's worldwide offices 145
... 127 The Windows® operating system can help you 128 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 128 Checking device properties 128 Power and the batteries 129 Keyboard problems 130 Display problems 131 Disk or storage drive problems 133 Error-checking 133 Sound system problems 134 Printer problems 135 Wireless networking problems 136... Develop good computing habits 137 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 138 If you need further assistance 143 Contacting Toshiba 144 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 144 Toshiba's worldwide offices 145
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24 Contents Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 146 Functions 146 Lock (Instant security 147 Power plan 147 Sleep mode 147 Hibernation mode 147 Output (Display switch 148 Display brightness 149 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 149 Disabling or enabling the Dual Point 149 Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay 150 Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay 150 Disabling or enabling the scroll lock 150 Volume Mute 150 Keyboard Function keys 151 Zoom (Display resolution 151 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors ....... 152 Glossary 153 Index 168
24 Contents Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 146 Functions 146 Lock (Instant security 147 Power plan 147 Sleep mode 147 Hibernation mode 147 Output (Display switch 148 Display brightness 149 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 149 Disabling or enabling the Dual Point 149 Disabling or enabling the cursor control overlay 150 Disabling or enabling the numeric overlay 150 Disabling or enabling the scroll lock 150 Volume Mute 150 Keyboard Function keys 151 Zoom (Display resolution 151 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors ....... 152 Glossary 153 Index 168
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...the same height as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. The keyboard should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for setting up...is on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that your work 31 ❖ Equipment that generates a strong ...
...the same height as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. The keyboard should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for setting up...is on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that your work 31 ❖ Equipment that generates a strong ...
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... by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be supported by using blinds. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye...
... by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be supported by using blinds. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye...
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...hand posture. Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that is helpful to change the type of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. You will be centered in the neck muscles. ❖ If you use bifocals you may... optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for you use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to lower the monitor. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force...
...hand posture. Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that is helpful to change the type of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. You will be centered in the neck muscles. ❖ If you use bifocals you may... optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for you use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to lower the monitor. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force...
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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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... computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer...
... computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to a power source" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer...
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... screen displayed when you to turn on your computer. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on each screen in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the...
... screen displayed when you to turn on your computer. Small bright dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on each screen in place and use the other hand to slowly open or close the...
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... Internal Storage Drive 51 NOTE When you restore your work" on page 75. Any files that when the recovery is executed all data on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖...
... Internal Storage Drive 51 NOTE When you restore your work" on page 75. Any files that when the recovery is executed all data on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the following: ❖...
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... the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 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...
... the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Getting Started Using the touch pad 59 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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... 86. Then choose a category you can go into your computer settings to make adjustments to your needs. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your particular requirements. Cleaning...
... 86. Then choose a category you can go into your computer settings to make adjustments to your needs. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your particular requirements. Cleaning...
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... damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 69 ❖ Back up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows®...
... damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 69 ❖ Back up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows®...
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...on the Start screen. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are... are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 146. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions...
...on the Start screen. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are... are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 70 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on page 146. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions...
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... light goes out. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of... keys. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on .
... light goes out. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of... keys. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on their left front are the numeric overlay keys. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 71 Overlay keys The keys with the numbers on .
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...is set to manipulate the on-screen icons, buttons, menu items, and other items on the touch screen. 72 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your computer may come with a touch screen, enabling direct interaction with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or ...icons or on or always off after a certain interval when you reach the target position. Touch screen (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may break or scratch if not handled properly. Touch-Touch to reposition them. For example, drag items on any app screen to activate...
...is set to manipulate the on-screen icons, buttons, menu items, and other items on the touch screen. 72 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your computer may come with a touch screen, enabling direct interaction with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or ...icons or on or always off after a certain interval when you reach the target position. Touch screen (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may break or scratch if not handled properly. Touch-Touch to reposition them. For example, drag items on any app screen to activate...
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... this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of Windows® charms will find the Windows® settings and features you move your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Windows® Help and Support. For detailed information, please refer to the Start screen. These Windows...
... this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of Windows® charms will find the Windows® settings and features you move your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Windows® Help and Support. For detailed information, please refer to the Start screen. These Windows...
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... to save power. 109 Utilities System Settings ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in the AC adaptor. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller...
... to save power. 109 Utilities System Settings ❖ Boot Options-Allows you to change the sequence in the AC adaptor. ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller...
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In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. However, some external devices cannot be in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the computer is similarly supplied to ...
In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. However, some external devices cannot be in an operational state. ❖ When there is a current overflow of the computer is similarly supplied to ...