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... 90° angles Correct posture and positioning of your chair so that the keyboard is at the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your torso or neck and look at a...important to avoid stress-related injuries. You should be able to adjust your computer. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at the screen without twisting your weight distributed evenly. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. You should be able to type without slouching. ❖ If...
... 90° angles Correct posture and positioning of your chair so that the keyboard is at the same height and distance as the screen. Seating and posture When using your computer, maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your torso or neck and look at a...important to avoid stress-related injuries. You should be able to adjust your computer. ❖ Place the computer on a flat surface at the screen without twisting your weight distributed evenly. Getting Started Selecting a place to work strain. You should be able to type without slouching. ❖ If...
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... soft, indirect lighting in front of a bright light that of a TV device. We recommend that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work type comfortably with your back straight so that it supports the lower curve of your computer in your...
... soft, indirect lighting in front of a bright light that of a TV device. We recommend that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. 42 Getting Started Selecting a place to work type comfortably with your back straight so that it supports the lower curve of your computer in your...
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... approaching that you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your computer screen for long periods can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take frequent, short breaks to change position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your wrists...
... approaching that you should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of your LCD to a comfortable level to prevent possible strain on your computer screen for long periods can reduce stress and improve your efficiency. ❖ Take frequent, short breaks to change position, stretch your muscles, and relieve your wrists...
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... Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to your computer. Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to the... Internet?" A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your software The first time you turn on page 46 before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance ...
... Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all set up your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to your computer. Setting up your software" on your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you can use external power or to the... Internet?" A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your software The first time you turn on page 46 before adding external or internal components to enter the Setup Wizard. 2 Confirm acceptance ...
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..., unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on your computer: Sample system icons ... the computer for an entire product Series. Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...
..., unless you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to increase the brightness of the screen. Your computer's features and specifications Certain notebook chassis are examples of some of the icons or switches shown on your computer: Sample system icons ... the computer for an entire product Series. Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the LCD Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as...
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... side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger...
... side of the page, slide your finger across the TouchPad in rapid succession. NOTE Because the TouchPad is much smaller than the display screen, moving your cursor across the screen often means having to move your finger from left to right. ❖ To move it to the left side, slide your finger...
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... keyboard, you can attach one to your system, the mouse cursor may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use a mouse instead of the screen. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to its original position.
... keyboard, you can attach one to your system, the mouse cursor may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use a mouse instead of the screen. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to its original position.
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...: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are connecting to a television, you may need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to your computer if you need to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set...
...: ❖ Built-in display only ❖ Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are connecting to a television, you may need a larger screen. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can choose to your computer if you need to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set...
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.... Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on any other region. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. That is the one you try to play DVDs from that are...
.... Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Optical storage has become the preferred medium for information on any other region. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. That is the one you try to play DVDs from that are...
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... could damage your disk, try launching the CD manually. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to an audio CD, turn...
... could damage your disk, try launching the CD manually. 96 Learning the Basics Using the DVD-ROM or multi-function drive Sample Windows Media Player screen The Windows Media Player control panel works much like an ordinary compact disc player: ❖ To play the CD or to an audio CD, turn...
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... automatically go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set ... settings occur. The computer is configured, place the computer into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen you can start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. Starting again from Hibernation...
... automatically go into Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Select Hibernation for the options you want. ❖ When I press the power button Set ... settings occur. The computer is configured, place the computer into Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. The computer returns to the screen you can start it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. Starting again from Hibernation...
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...to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to the screen you were previously using. Starting again from Standby mode To restart the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light..., give help with technical questions and keep you can connect. If you place the computer in Standby mode by opening the display panel. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can start it again by closing the display panel, you up to green. NOTE For more ...
...to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the power button. ❖ When I close the lid Set this option to Standby to the screen you were previously using. Starting again from Standby mode To restart the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light..., give help with technical questions and keep you can connect. If you place the computer in Standby mode by opening the display panel. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can start it again by closing the display panel, you up to green. NOTE For more ...
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You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. Changes to these settings may result in... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. This is operated on battery power and you . Screen will deteriorate. Power management Your computer ships with you may not be able to increase the brightness of the...
You can then replace a discharged battery and continue working. users who are not completely familiar with setup changes, contact Toshiba's Global Support Centre. For assistance with the power management component of the system should use the preset configuration. Changes to these settings may result in... the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for both AC power and battery modes. This is operated on battery power and you . Screen will deteriorate. Power management Your computer ships with you may not be able to increase the brightness of the...
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The differences are not significant and do in the functionality of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows XP...
The differences are not significant and do in the functionality of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in this chapter, you can do not indicate any change in the Windows XP...
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... computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of data. There are instantly viewed by others on the Web to...
... computer to another is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is similar to a chat room, but instead of data. There are instantly viewed by others on the Web to...
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... 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer. 2 Click Start, point to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you will only be able to All Programs...
... 1 Connect an external microphone to the computer. 2 Click Start, point to play them on a device capable of playing MP3 files. Positioning bar Sample Sound Recorder screen Record Stop Play Skip forward Skip backward 3 Click the Record button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you will only be able to All Programs...
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161 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Hardware Setup. TECHNICAL NOTE: When you leave your password, if any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. Use this feature when you delete the supervisor password, the user password is also deleted. Select your user name and enter your desk...turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. This is set before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful ...
161 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Hardware Setup. TECHNICAL NOTE: When you leave your password, if any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. Use this feature when you delete the supervisor password, the user password is also deleted. Select your user name and enter your desk...turn off the computer. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. This is set before the user password, or the user password must be deleted and then re-entered after the supervisor password is useful ...
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165 Toshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe® Reader. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility.
165 Toshiba Utilities Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility Using the TOSHIBA Zooming Utility This utility allows you zoom in and zoom out of applications as well as the icons for Microsoft® Internet Explorer, Microsoft® Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe® Reader. The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility.
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... in the diskette drive. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you...
... in the diskette drive. For example: ❖ The operating system fails to start . ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. The computer displays the Non-System disk or disk error message. Unless a hardware device has failed, problems usually occur when you...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you there is . If the system or one or both of category links appear. 3 Click Fixing a hardware ... of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the window's left pane. For help with from specific topics and follow the on-screen instructions. The Help and Support Centre window appears. 2 Then do one of all devices, programs, and features. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive...
... Start, then click Help and Support. 2 Click the Hardware link in the topic of the problem with which you need help and follow the on-screen instructions. ❖ Click a problem you there is . If the system or one or both of category links appear. 3 Click Fixing a hardware ... of the following: ❖ In the search field, type in the window's left pane. For help with from specific topics and follow the on-screen instructions. The Help and Support Centre window appears. 2 Then do one of all devices, programs, and features. Resolving a hardware conflict If you receive...