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Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Selecting a place to work 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Computer user comfort recommendations .......33 Good Working Posture 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 34 Typing style 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 36 Transporting the notebook 36 21
Contents Introduction 27 This guide 29 Safety icons 30 Other icons used 30 Your computer's features and specifications ....31 Other documentation 31 Service options 31 Chapter 1: Getting Started 32 Selecting a place to work 32 Setting up a work environment 32 Keeping yourself comfortable 33 Computer user comfort recommendations .......33 Good Working Posture 33 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 34 Typing style 35 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 36 Transporting the notebook 36 21
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... your computer 79 Cleaning the computer 79 Moving the computer 79 Using a computer lock 79 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Function keys 83 Special Windows® keys 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 84... optical disc 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical media 89 Recording optical media 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba's online resources 91
... your computer 79 Cleaning the computer 79 Moving the computer 79 Using a computer lock 79 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 81 Computing tips 81 Using the keyboard 82 Character keys 83 Function keys 83 Special Windows® keys 83 Starting a program 84 Starting a program using the Search programs and files field 84... optical disc 88 Removing a disc with the computer on 89 Playing optical media 89 Recording optical media 90 Removing a disc with the computer off 91 Toshiba's online resources 91
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...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161... Volume Mute 162 Lock (Instant security 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Keyboard ...
...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 158 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 160 Hot Key Cards 160 Using the Hot Key Cards 161 Hot key functions 161... Volume Mute 162 Lock (Instant security 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch 163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Keyboard ...
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...stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that you use a foot rest. The forearms can get close to your... the notebook is clear. If your wrists on the screen is on your work environment and tips for setting up your forearm area. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are straight when typing. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: ...
...stereo speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that you use a foot rest. The forearms can get close to your... the notebook is clear. If your wrists on the screen is on your work environment and tips for setting up your forearm area. The keyboard should be flat so that your wrists are straight when typing. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: ...
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... the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. 34 Getting Started... objects that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach.
... the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. 34 Getting Started... objects that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach.
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Alternatively, you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working in front of your body. ❖ The top of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor...chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in just one hand posture. Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to lower the monitor. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type...
Alternatively, you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working in front of your body. ❖ The top of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor...chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in just one hand posture. Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to lower the monitor. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type...
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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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... 44 before you must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 40. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Never pull on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. To use external power or to...
... 44 before you must attach the AC adaptor. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 40. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Never pull on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. To use external power or to...
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...-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be completely charged and ready...
...-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will dim and you may not be completely charged and ready...
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...drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally ...restored. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to recover the original factory image 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 ...
...drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally ...restored. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to recover the original factory image 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 ...
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... the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front 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 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front 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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... the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe... dampened cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
... the computer by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your battery" on cleaning and moving your computer clean, gently wipe... dampened cloth. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable
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... may damage the disk, the drive, or both. If you have a separate backup copy. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain...and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows®...
... may damage the disk, the drive, or both. If you have a separate backup copy. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain...and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard For more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows®...
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... one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) ...example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows...
... one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) ...example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows...
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... Never use indicator light is off inside the computer and damage it if currently playing. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on the disc. The Volume decrease button allows you...
... Never use indicator light is off inside the computer and damage it if currently playing. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on the disc. The Volume decrease button allows you...
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... the computer before trying to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light or power button...
... the computer before trying to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to monitor the remaining battery power. When the ON/OFF light or power button...
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...even if they In the list that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. ...keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for the built-in the Search field, type Sleep Utility. It also displays the remaining battery capacity. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA...
...even if they In the list that supports the USB Sleep and Charge function (hereinafter called "compatible port"). Starting the TOSHIBA Sleep Utility Click the Start button and, in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. ...keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to set conditions for the built-in the Search field, type Sleep Utility. It also displays the remaining battery capacity. 130 Utilities TOSHIBA...
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... Charge function" will be disabled. It is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that case, if there is recommended that interfaces with the USB specification. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports.
... Charge function" will be disabled. It is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that case, if there is recommended that interfaces with the USB specification. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports.
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... builtin screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. You may be defective or ...incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any...
... builtin screen. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that came with the computer. You may be defective or ...incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any...
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This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom in. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 165 This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key allows you to zoom out.
This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom in. Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards Hot key functions Keyboard hot key functions This hot key decreases the speaker volume. 165 This hot key increases the speaker volume. This hot key allows you to zoom out.