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Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than the level of the screen should be able to Whichever type you choose, use an external monitor, the top of your elbow. Below eye level Footrest Approximately 90° angles ..., maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at the same height and distance as the screen. Consider the following guidelines to avoid stress-related injuries. You should be no higher than eye...
Some people find a backless chair more comfortable than the level of the screen should be able to Whichever type you choose, use an external monitor, the top of your elbow. Below eye level Footrest Approximately 90° angles ..., maintain good posture with your body relaxed and your torso or neck and look at the screen without slouching. ❖ If you use a paper holder, set it at the same height and distance as the screen. Consider the following guidelines to avoid stress-related injuries. You should be no higher than eye...
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... not slump forward or lean back too far. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. If you work. If necessary, use soft, indirect lighting in front of a bright light that it supports the lower curve of your knees and ease...
... not slump forward or lean back too far. Your LCD display has a brightness approaching that sunlight or bright indoor lighting does not reflect off the screen. If you work. If necessary, use soft, indirect lighting in front of a bright light that it supports the lower curve of your knees and ease...
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... eyes on your eyes. Work habits The key to further reduce the risk of portability. However, you adjust the brightness of tasks into your computer screen for long periods. If possible, schedule a variety of your LCD to a comfortable level to the computer. We recommend that of two or three minutes every...
... eyes on your eyes. Work habits The key to further reduce the risk of portability. However, you adjust the brightness of tasks into your computer screen for long periods. If possible, schedule a variety of your LCD to a comfortable level to the computer. We recommend that of two or three minutes every...
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... you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your Internet connectivity." A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and...
... you through steps to set up steps up to "Setting up your Internet connectivity." A window displays the message: "How will see the screen "Checking your software. 1 From the welcome screen, click Next to charge the battery, you must be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, memory, and...
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... many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen. Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology...
... many possible icons used on your computer: Sample system icons This information applies to increase the brightness of the screen. Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will deteriorate. Turning on the power To turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology...
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... corresponds to move your finger several times 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 the right mouse button. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 55 ❖ To move the cursor to the...
... corresponds to move your finger several times 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 the right mouse button. Getting Started Using the TouchPad™ 55 ❖ To move the cursor to the...
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Once connected, the mouse is ready to use. You can use a mouse instead of the screen. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side ...
Once connected, the mouse is ready to use. You can use a mouse instead of the screen. To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the USB port on the computer. Using a mouse You may move to the upper-right side ...
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...'s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a television, you may need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display properties. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on page 71. This hot key cycles...
...'s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the left side of the computer. 2 Connect the device's power cable to a television, you may need a larger screen. The quickest way to change the display properties. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on page 71. This hot key cycles...
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...-function drive is , the drive will only play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you want before overwriting the existing file. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Make sure the backup version is counted as two changes. The drive...
...-function drive is , the drive will only play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you want before overwriting the existing file. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. Make sure the backup version is counted as two changes. The drive...
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.... ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 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...
.... ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. 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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... computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. The computer returns to the screen you can start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the hibernation options selected. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click ... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light turns green. If you place the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is now...
... computer into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, you were using. The computer returns to the screen you can start it again by closing the display panel, depending on the hibernation options selected. 104 Learning the Basics Using Hibernation 2 Click ... Hibernation mode when you close the display panel. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. NOTE For more information about the Power Saver utility, see "TOSHIBA Power Saver" on /off light turns green. If you place the computer in Hibernation mode by opening the display panel. Once the computer is now...
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...green. Starting again from Standby mode To restart the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light changes to the screen you were previously using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can connect. These sites provide information about... you close the lid Set this option to Standby to which you can start it again by opening the display panel. 107 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the ...
...green. Starting again from Standby mode To restart the computer from Standby mode, press the power button until the on/off light changes to the screen you were previously using. If you place the computer in Standby mode by closing the display panel, you can connect. These sites provide information about... you close the lid Set this option to Standby to which you can start it again by opening the display panel. 107 Learning the Basics Toshiba's online resources ❖ When I press the power button Set this option to Standby to put the computer into Standby mode when you press the ...
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...you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for both AC power and battery modes. Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power ... issues. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. For assistance with the power management component of the screen. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you . users who...
...you spend a lot of time traveling and need to work for both AC power and battery modes. Screen will dim when the computer is an intrinsic characteristic of the LCD Screen will provide the most stable operating environment and optimum system performance for many hours without an AC power ... issues. This is operated on the usage of the computer, the brightness of LCD technology. For assistance with the power management component of the screen. 110 Mobile Computing Running the computer on battery power NOTE Over a period of time, and depending on battery power and you . users who...
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Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The ... XP Professional operating system. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. The differences are not significant and do in the functionality of your system. 125
Chapter 4 Exploring Your Options In this guide may appear slightly different from the screens displayed by your system. You use its features to start programs, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The ... XP Professional operating system. Exploring the desktop The desktop is the launching pad for everything you will explore some of the special features of your Satellite® Series notebook computer. The differences are not significant and do in the functionality of your system. 125
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... and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site...
... and downloading files from the Internet Transferring files from one or in groups, by typing messages which are instantly viewed by others on their computer screens. ❖ Internet news groups A news group is termed uploading (transferring data from your computer to a site on the Web), or downloading (transferring data from a site...
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... .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. 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 play them...
... .wav files by connecting an external microphone or other sound source to All Programs, Accessories, Entertainment, then click Sound Recorder. 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 play them...
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Select your user name and enter your system, press any . This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Use this feature when you delete the supervisor password,...want to turn off the computer. To unlock your password, if any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: When you leave your system with a single keystroke. 161 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Hardware Setup. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This is set....
Select your user name and enter your system, press any . This freezes the keyboard and TouchPad, and blanks the screen. A single user password supports the instant and power-on an optional USB mouse or trackball. Use this feature when you delete the supervisor password,...want to turn off the computer. To unlock your password, if any key or the TouchPad and the Windows Logon screen appears. TECHNICAL NOTE: When you leave your system with a single keystroke. 161 Toshiba Utilities Setting passwords Hardware Setup. To use an instant password, press Fn, then press F1. This is set....
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The TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen appears. To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen 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. To access the utility, click Start, All Programs, Toshiba, Utilities, and then TOSHIBA Zooming Utility. Sample TOSHIBA Zooming Utility screen 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.
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.... Make sure there is not working Once you experience any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right.
.... Make sure there is not working Once you experience any key to start. ❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right.
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... driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help and Support to Support Online by clicking Support from specific topics and follow the on -screen instructions. A list of all devices, programs, and features. If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is...
... driver conflict or a general hardware problem, try using Windows Help and Support to Support Online by clicking Support from specific topics and follow the on -screen instructions. A list of all devices, programs, and features. If there is still a problem, the operating system should display a message that explains what the conflict is...