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Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 34 19
Contents Introduction 25 This guide 27 Safety icons 28 Other icons used 28 Your computer's features and specifications ....29 Other documentation 29 Service options 29 Chapter 1: Getting Started 30 Selecting a place to work 30 Setting up a work environment 30 Keeping yourself comfortable 31 Computer user comfort recommendations .......31 Good Working Posture 31 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 32 Typing style 33 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 34 Transporting the notebook 34 Seeking additional help 34 19
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...70 Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 ...Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons 80 Inserting an optical disc 80 Removing a disc with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources...
...70 Cleaning the computer 71 Moving the computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 ...Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons 80 Inserting an optical disc 80 Removing a disc with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources...
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...Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy ... when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® ...Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical...
...Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy ... when you turn on the computer............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® ...Device Manager 135 Checking device properties 135 Memory problems 136 Power and the batteries 137 Keyboard problems 138 Display problems 139 Disk or storage drive problems 141 Error-checking 141 Optical...
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... 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... so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the notebook. Avoid pressure points behind...
... 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... so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the notebook. Avoid pressure points behind...
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...be close to your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on objects that of a TV device. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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. Place the notebook ...
...be close to your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on objects that of a TV device. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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. Place the notebook ...
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Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for long periods of time. You will be more productive. ❖..., you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work so that you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. A monitor that you might consider ...
Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for long periods of time. You will be more productive. ❖..., you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work so that you follow the Good Working Posture points mentioned above while working in the chair. ❖ The monitor should be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. A monitor that you might consider ...
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...read? ❏ Do you change postures regularly? ❏ Do you take breaks, at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the mouse? ❏ Do you hold the mouse or trackball with the underside or surface of Labor, ... Web site at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/ Check list ❏ Is your chair comfortable - Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the...
...read? ❏ Do you change postures regularly? ❏ Do you take breaks, at elbow level? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? ❏ Are your shoulders relaxed when using the mouse? ❏ Do you hold the mouse or trackball with the underside or surface of Labor, ... Web site at: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/ Check list ❏ Is your chair comfortable - Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work For more specific recommendations on the ground? ❏ Is there adequate space under your desk for your legs? ❏ Are the...
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...Charge ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to ...❖ Sleep and Charge-See "Sleep and Charge" on the computer to charge the device. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with the USB specification. In those cases, power on page 120 ❖ USB-Allows you to set conditions for the port that supports the USB...
...Charge ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ SATA-Allows you to ...❖ Sleep and Charge-See "Sleep and Charge" on the computer to charge the device. However, the "USB Sleep and Charge function" may not work with the USB specification. In those cases, power on page 120 ❖ USB-Allows you to set conditions for the port that supports the USB...
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The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the...bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function....NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled.
The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the device manufacturer or check the specifications of the...bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function....NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be disabled.
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... Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of keyboard. This opens the Personalization window. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly...
... Colors, Sounds, and Screen Saver, or change the display settings by clicking a blank area of keyboard. This opens the Personalization window. If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 139 The keyboard you connected may have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to the computer is firmly...
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... uses laser optics instead of very fast memory in a word-processing program. Some characters are non-printing characters, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . In the Windows® operating system, this refers to which frequently ... set up a single computer system. (2) How parts of data from the computer's main memory. character-Any letter, number, or symbol you can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as the "brain" of the screen and direct you to a peripheral device and vice ...
... uses laser optics instead of very fast memory in a word-processing program. Some characters are non-printing characters, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another . In the Windows® operating system, this refers to which frequently ... set up a single computer system. (2) How parts of data from the computer's main memory. character-Any letter, number, or symbol you can work together harmoniously, using the same commands, formats, or language as the "brain" of the screen and direct you to a peripheral device and vice ...
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... remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other...CPU cache, L2 cache. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. interlaced-A method of your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. ...
... remove devices from a computer while the computer is refreshed. K keyboard shortcut-A key or combination of pixels is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change. Hibernation-A feature of many Toshiba computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other...CPU cache, L2 cache. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)-An interface used to create a complete screen image. interlaced-A method of your work is slower than L1 cache and faster than analog signal. See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. See also Sleep, Suspend. ...
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182 Index software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 70 display output 69 Shut down computer 43, 44...light is blinking 131 bookmarked site not found 134 checking device properties 135 computer will not start 129 contacting Toshiba 153 corrupted/damaged data files 143 data/entire system backup 151 Device Manager 135 display error message 140 ... 143 error message, warning resume failure 130 Error-checking 141 external display problems 140 external keyboard 138 external monitor 139 good computing habits 148 hard disk drive is slow 142 high-pitched noise 144 installing...
182 Index software 42 work environment 30 settings customize computer settings 70 display output 69 Shut down computer 43, 44...light is blinking 131 bookmarked site not found 134 checking device properties 135 computer will not start 129 contacting Toshiba 153 corrupted/damaged data files 143 data/entire system backup 151 Device Manager 135 display error message 140 ... 143 error message, warning resume failure 130 Error-checking 141 external display problems 140 external keyboard 138 external monitor 139 good computing habits 148 hard disk drive is slow 142 high-pitched noise 144 installing...
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... found 134 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 153 USB Wakeup function does not work 153 Windows® operating system not working 131 wireless networking 145 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 153 USB Wakeup function does not work 153 user password, deleting 118 user password, setting 118 using a microphone 106... computer lock 71 DVDs 78 eco power plan 93 Memory card reader 108 optical disc drive 78 touch pad 64 Web Camera 107 using the keyboard 74 Utilities 110 V video projector ...
... found 134 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 153 USB Wakeup function does not work 153 Windows® operating system not working 131 wireless networking 145 U USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 153 USB Wakeup function does not work 153 user password, deleting 118 user password, setting 118 using a microphone 106... computer lock 71 DVDs 78 eco power plan 93 Memory card reader 108 optical disc drive 78 touch pad 64 Web Camera 107 using the keyboard 74 Utilities 110 V video projector ...