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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 chair back rest: it should match the curve of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted, and you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be supported by the...(other items that your wrists are straight when typing. Support your arms on the screen is above your elbow height you use a foot rest. The keyboard should be flat so that you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When ...
... the chair back rest: it should match the curve of clutter so that your legs and feet are not restricted, and you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be supported by the...(other items that your wrists are straight when typing. Support your arms on the screen is above your elbow height you use a foot rest. The keyboard should be flat so that you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When ...
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... bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or ...; Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on 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 elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the...
... bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or ...; Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on 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 elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the...
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...and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on a regular basis to avoid working . To do this properly, the notebook needs to be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g.,... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. You will be on an elevated surface. Some people find it comfortable to lower the monitor. Typing style ❖ Learn...
...and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is comfortable for you to use. ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on a regular basis to avoid working . To do this properly, the notebook needs to be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g.,... with your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. You will be on an elevated surface. Some people find it comfortable to lower the monitor. Typing style ❖ Learn...
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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 the mouse? ❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly...
... 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 the mouse? ❏ Do you clean your mouse or trackball regularly...
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.... Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains...
.... Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. 40 Getting Started Setting up your computer Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Your computer contains...
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... and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Continuing to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the...
... and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Continuing to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the...
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...of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on page 85. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1...of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. 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 the...
...of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on page 85. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1...of -box state (recommended recovery method)-If you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. 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 the...
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72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ ...
72 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ ...
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...and/or display. Getting Started 79 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable NOTE Please handle your battery" on page 104. To keep your computer, even across the room,...are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. The easiest way to do ...
...and/or display. Getting Started 79 Caring for your computer Caring for your computer This section gives tips on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable NOTE Please handle your battery" on page 104. To keep your computer, even across the room,...are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. The easiest way to do ...
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... files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files ...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" ...
... files to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files ...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" ...
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...F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 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...
...F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 161. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with icons execute specific functions on the computer. 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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... mute the sound. If the disc is free of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to the preceding track on . 2 Make sure the drive's in-use a pencil to decrease the volume of dust. The Mute button allows you...
... mute the sound. If the disc is free of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to the preceding track on . 2 Make sure the drive's in-use a pencil to decrease the volume of dust. The Mute 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. The computer needs this time to check the...
... 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. The computer needs this time to check the...
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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 keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-...
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 keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to charge the device. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that interfaces with the power ON/OFF of ... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer...
Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 131 are connected to charge the device. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that interfaces with the power ON/OFF of ... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port even when the power of the external devices thoroughly before use. ❖ If USB Sleep and Charge is enabled, the computer...
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...several times will advance you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you through the display options. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖... controls on . ❖ Check that came with the computer. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you are some ...
...several times will advance you connected may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. The keyboard you through the display options. 144 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖... controls on . ❖ Check that came with the computer. Display Auto Off may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If you are using a different make sure the display priority is blank. If you are some ...
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This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key allows you to zoom out. 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 mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key allows you to zoom out. 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.