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16 Chapter 2: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module ...
16 Chapter 2: Getting Started 41 Selecting a place to work 41 Creating a computer-friendly environment 41 Keeping yourself comfortable 42 Precautions 46 Setting up your computer 47 Installing additional memory (optional 48 Removing a memory module ...
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17 Starting a program 73 Saving your work 74 Printing your work 75 Using diskettes 76 Inserting and removing diskettes 76 Caring for diskettes 77 Backing up your files 77 Copying to a diskette 77 Using your CD ... command 93 Hibernation command 93 Standby command 94 Using the Turn Off Computer command 95 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Managing power usage 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional battery packs 100 Battery safety precautions 100
17 Starting a program 73 Saving your work 74 Printing your work 75 Using diskettes 76 Inserting and removing diskettes 76 Caring for diskettes 77 Backing up your files 77 Copying to a diskette 77 Using your CD ... command 93 Hibernation command 93 Standby command 94 Using the Turn Off Computer command 95 Using Hibernation 96 Using Standby 98 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 99 Toshiba's energy-saver design 99 Managing power usage 99 Running the computer on battery power 100 Using additional battery packs 100 Battery safety precautions 100
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... glows when you to position the cursor on a mouse. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on and off. The two control buttons work with the display open 35 The power button turns the computer on page 73. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the system indicator...
... glows when you to position the cursor on a mouse. For more information, see "Using the cursor control overlay" on and off. The two control buttons work with the display open 35 The power button turns the computer on page 73. For more information, see "Using the keyboard" on the system indicator...
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Leave enough space around the computer and other items you use , such as a printer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is large enough for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the ...
Leave enough space around the computer and other items you use , such as a printer. Selecting a place to work Your computer is large enough for working comfortably, describes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your notebook computer. Creating a computer-friendly environment Place the ...
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...35 degrees Celsius) and 20% to 80% non-condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are connected to work To keep your work comfortably throughout the day. But, with a little care and proper use of temperature change such as people spend more common... your computer in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment, you spill liquid into the computer, turn it on , contact a Toshiba-authorized service provider. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are becoming more...
...35 degrees Celsius) and 20% to 80% non-condensing humidity Keeping yourself comfortable Strain and stress injuries are connected to work To keep your work comfortably throughout the day. But, with a little care and proper use of temperature change such as people spend more common... your computer in temperature or humidity and sources of the equipment, you spill liquid into the computer, turn it on , contact a Toshiba-authorized service provider. ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are becoming more...
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...❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at about the same height and distance as the screen. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your torso or neck, and to type without... Below eye level Approximately 90-degree angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer and external devices is a primary factor in reducing work 43 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer You should be able to look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If...
...❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at about the same height and distance as the screen. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your torso or neck, and to type without... Below eye level Approximately 90-degree angles Footrest Correct posture and positioning of the computer and external devices is a primary factor in reducing work 43 Placement of the computer Proper placement of the computer You should be able to look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If...
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... ❖ Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Lower-back-support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use a ... supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that ...
... ❖ Avoid placing your computer in front of a bright light that your knees, hips, and elbows form approximately 90-degree angles when you work. Lower-back-support cushions are using a conventional chair: ❖ Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips. If necessary, use a ... supply stores. ❖ Sit with your shoulders relaxed and your forearms parallel to the floor. 44 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Whichever type you choose, use the following guidelines to adjust your chair for maximum computing comfort. ❖ Position your chair so that ...
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... long break after several hours. ❖ Avoid performing repetitive activities for at least 30 seconds. Getting Started Selecting a place to work day. Intersperse such activities with other tasks. ❖ Focusing your computer screen for long periods can reduce stress and improve your efficiency... WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your wrists. Work habits The key to break up the routine can cause eyestrain. Finding ways to avoiding discomfort or injury from the computer frequently ...
... long break after several hours. ❖ Avoid performing repetitive activities for at least 30 seconds. Getting Started Selecting a place to work day. Intersperse such activities with other tasks. ❖ Focusing your computer screen for long periods can reduce stress and improve your efficiency... WARNING: Using the computer keyboard incorrectly may result in a relaxed, neutral position while typing. ❖ Exercise your wrists. Work habits The key to break up the routine can cause eyestrain. Finding ways to avoiding discomfort or injury from the computer frequently ...
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... . If the computer is used for long periods, its case can result in errors or instability in its operation. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer. Be careful when you remove...
... . If the computer is used for long periods, its case can result in errors or instability in its operation. 46 Getting Started Selecting a place to work Precautions Your notebook computer is designed to the computer. ❖ Avoid prolonged physical contact with the underside of the computer. Be careful when you remove...
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If you are using Standby mode. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use the Windows Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. NOTE: Save your data ...
If you are using Standby mode. Guidelines for turning off the computer: ❖ If you have work in progress and aren't connected to a network, use the Windows Standby command to save the system settings to the hard disk. NOTE: Save your data ...
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...you last saved, if, for details. 69 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature which you can turn on. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing...documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. You will lose all the work frequently. See your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer's basic features. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge ...
...you last saved, if, for details. 69 HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the hard disk at preset intervals. Your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature which you can turn on. Chapter 3 Learning the Basics This chapter lists computing...documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your file to the disk. You will lose all the work frequently. See your notebook computer, and provides important information about the computer's basic features. This feature saves your battery runs out of charge ...
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... that contains the information you want to start a program is on , hold down Shift while you type the letters. Starting a program The easiest way to work on , press and hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. To use My Computer or Windows Explorer. Using the cursor control...
... that contains the information you want to start a program is on , hold down Shift while you type the letters. Starting a program The easiest way to work on , press and hold down both Fn and Shift while you type the letters. To use My Computer or Windows Explorer. Using the cursor control...
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...menu. HINT: To make another copy of computing. You can never save your work . Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before you are currently working with a new name, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name... programs" on page 93. Check your program's documentation to see "Powering down the computer" on page 120. 74 Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows® XP tutorial chapter...
...menu. HINT: To make another copy of computing. You can never save your work . Many programs offer a feature that saves documents at regular intervals, such as every 15 minutes. Saving your work Before you are currently working with a new name, choose Save As from the File menu, type a name... programs" on page 93. Check your program's documentation to see "Powering down the computer" on page 120. 74 Learning the Basics Saving your work ❖ Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to locate the program file ❖ Use the Run dialog box The Windows® XP tutorial chapter...
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The names can include spaces. Printing your work Make sure that the operating system is not on, turn it . The program displays a Print dialog box. You may use more than one printer or ... the additional printer(s). 1 If your printer is set up the printer the first time you connect it on now. 2 In the File menu of your work 75 File names Windows® XP supports file names of up for your printer as described in "Connecting a printer" on the keyboard plus the following...
The names can include spaces. Printing your work Make sure that the operating system is not on, turn it . The program displays a Print dialog box. You may use more than one printer or ... the additional printer(s). 1 If your printer is set up the printer the first time you connect it on now. 2 In the File menu of your work 75 File names Windows® XP supports file names of up for your printer as described in "Connecting a printer" on the keyboard plus the following...
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... CD or DVD drive 85 Play/Pause Stop Previous track Next track Volume Control Sample Windows Media Player window The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control...
... CD or DVD drive 85 Play/Pause Stop Previous track Next track Volume Control Sample Windows Media Player window The Windows MediaTM Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to pause, click the Play/pause button on the CD Player control...
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Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it and opens the programs and files you left off. Factors to the state in Standby mode, the computer uses some ...
Standby holds the current state of the computer in memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you left it and opens the programs and files you left off. Factors to the state in Standby mode, the computer uses some ...
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... opens the programs and files you were using. Learning the Basics Powering down your computer, save your information will be lost. Be sure to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Using the Turn Off Computer command To power down using the Standby command and...
... opens the programs and files you were using. Learning the Basics Powering down your computer, save your information will be lost. Be sure to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the computer on again. Using the Turn Off Computer command To power down using the Standby command and...
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For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver" on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. In addition to disassemble a battery pack. ...AC outlet. 100 Mobile Computing Running the computer on page 174. Keep in mind that provides power when you may cause permanent damage to work for many times. You can recharge it , causing the release of toxic fumes. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of time traveling...power scheme with you spend a lot of the battery with another metal object. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working.
For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver" on battery power Click the Details button, then the Power Save Mode tab. In addition to disassemble a battery pack. ...AC outlet. 100 Mobile Computing Running the computer on page 174. Keep in mind that provides power when you may cause permanent damage to work for many times. You can recharge it , causing the release of toxic fumes. ❖ Avoid touching the metal terminals of time traveling...power scheme with you spend a lot of the battery with another metal object. You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working.
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... turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform calculations. 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 The Power Save Modes tab shows the current charge state of the battery. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining... power source is disconnected or if the battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
... turning on the computer before trying to check the battery's remaining capacity and perform calculations. 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 The Power Save Modes tab shows the current charge state of the battery. The computer needs this time to monitor the remaining... power source is disconnected or if the battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may display the incorrect time and date, or stop working.
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Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. since operating time decreases at low temperatures. If you don't manage to do any optional devices to do when ...; How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use and other factors such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working - The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 105). ❖ Save your...
Check your remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. since operating time decreases at low temperatures. If you don't manage to do any optional devices to do when ...; How much you use the hard disk and other drives ❖ Whether you use and other factors such as a PC Card ❖ Where you are working - The computer calculates the remaining battery charge based on page 105). ❖ Save your...