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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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The keyboard should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on ... the chair arm rests: they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than...
The keyboard should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on ... the chair arm rests: they should be about the same height as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than...
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...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 a ... 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. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface ...
...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 a ... 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. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface ...
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... in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in front of your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Some people find it comfortable to be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad...with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of time. You will be on an elevated surface. To do this properly, the notebook needs to occasionally stand while...
... in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be centered in front of your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Some people find it comfortable to be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad...with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of time. You will be on an elevated surface. To do this properly, the notebook needs to occasionally stand while...
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... specific recommendations 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...
... specific recommendations 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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... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. NOTE Please handle your computer. Always confirm that needs to be...
... follow this instruction may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. NOTE Please handle your computer. Always confirm that needs to be...
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... a time. Once the battery 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 the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for...
... a time. Once the battery 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 the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. Using the computer for...
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...Backing up your work" on which type of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you created are restored. 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 of factory default ...sure to separately save the files you are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on page 85. When the initial...
...Backing up your work" on which type of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you created are restored. 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 of factory default ...sure to separately save the files you are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on page 85. When the initial...
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... icon (usually an arrow) that moves on performing each operation. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to your computer. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad...
... icon (usually an arrow) that moves on performing each operation. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to your computer. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad...
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... 79 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out... easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... 79 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out... easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage ...the disk, the drive, or both. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a...
... disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for files you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard If you have a separate backup copy. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage ...the disk, the drive, or both. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on a...
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.... Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 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®: ❖... functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the...
.... Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 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®: ❖... functions when pressed. Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that : ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the...
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... the following track on . If the disc is dusty, clean it is free of dust. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to increase the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The Volume decrease button allows you mute the sound and play audio...
... the following track on . If the disc is dusty, clean it is free of dust. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to increase the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The Volume decrease button allows you mute the sound and play audio...
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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. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
... 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. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
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...Compatible ports are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a ... button and, in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are USB ports that have the...
...Compatible ports are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a ... button and, in Sleep mode, Hibernation mode or shutdown state (powered off). 130 Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are USB ports that have the...
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... the specifications of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF. The "USB Wakeup function" will be depleted even when the power of the external ...work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). As for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. In those cases, power on the computer to charge external devices will take longer than charging...
... the specifications of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF. The "USB Wakeup function" will be depleted even when the power of the external ...work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). As for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to the compatible ports. In those cases, power on the computer to charge external devices will take longer than charging...
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... with the computer. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. The keyboard you through the display options. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its... previous setting. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you connected may need to update your keyboard driver. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to ...
... with the computer. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not set for the builtin screen. The keyboard you through the display options. To do this does not correct the problem, press F4 again to return the display priority to its... previous setting. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you connected may need to update your keyboard driver. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to ...
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This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. 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 in. This hot key allows you to zoom out.
This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. 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 in. This hot key allows you to zoom out.