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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications 28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations.... 30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 Seeking additional help 34 19
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications 28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations.... 30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 33 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 Seeking additional help 34 19
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Contents 21 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 64 Computing tips 64 Using the keyboard 65 Function keys 66 Special Windows® keys 66 Overlay keys 67 Backlit keyboard 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 69 Starting an app from the Start... screen 70 Saving your work 70 Backing up your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 71 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 72 Toshiba's energy-saver design ...
Contents 21 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 64 Computing tips 64 Using the keyboard 65 Function keys 66 Special Windows® keys 66 Overlay keys 67 Backlit keyboard 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 69 Starting an app from the Start... screen 70 Saving your work 70 Backing up your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 71 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 72 Toshiba's energy-saver design ...
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... in the Windows® operating system 132 If you need further assistance 137 Contacting Toshiba 138 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 138 Toshiba's worldwide offices 139 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 140 Functions 140 Help file 141 Display brightness 141 Output (Display switch ...142 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 143 Media buttons 143 Volume Mute 144 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 144 Backlit keyboard ...
... in the Windows® operating system 132 If you need further assistance 137 Contacting Toshiba 138 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 138 Toshiba's worldwide offices 139 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 140 Functions 140 Help file 141 Display brightness 141 Output (Display switch ...142 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 143 Media buttons 143 Volume Mute 144 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 144 Backlit keyboard ...
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...your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. The keyboard should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in...; Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on a work surface that is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. 30 Getting Started Selecting a place to...
...your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. The keyboard should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in...; Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat on a work surface that is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be free of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. 30 Getting Started Selecting a place to...
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... that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Glare on the notebook. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture Support your arms on your forearm area.
... that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Glare on the notebook. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture Support your arms on your forearm area.
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... your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for you have to look down at or slightly below eye level. Alternatively, you may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select...consider customized prescription computer glasses. You will be more comfortable to avoid a reach. If you to use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your wrists on the edge of the monitor should be next ...
... your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for you have to look down at or slightly below eye level. Alternatively, you may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select...consider customized prescription computer glasses. You will be more comfortable to avoid a reach. If you to use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your wrists on the edge of the monitor should be next ...
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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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... a power outlet (even if your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block...
... a power outlet (even if your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to and including "Setting up to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. To use it. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is connected to charge the battery you can block...
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... your software setup choices. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... your software setup choices. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are restored. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your system from such media, if...
... external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are restored. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your keyboard. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your system from such media, if...
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... the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models. Getting Started Using the touch pad 55 Using the touch pad NOTE Some 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 icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models. Getting Started Using the touch pad 55 Using the touch pad NOTE Some 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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...or caustic chemical products to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Make sure there is to a heavy object such as your desk. 62 Getting Started Caring for a potential thief...optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Do not pick up the ...
...or caustic chemical products to slip the cable off the object. 2 Pass the locking end through or around some part of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Make sure there is to a heavy object such as your desk. 62 Getting Started Caring for a potential thief...optical disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Do not pick up the ...
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...because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. It is easy to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not ... backing up your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may damage the disk, the drive, or both. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks ...
...because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. It is easy to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not ... backing up your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all new files for files you have a separate backup copy. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may damage the disk, the drive, or both. This precaution is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks ...
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... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information ...10070; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 66 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles...
... in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. For more information ...10070; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 66 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles...
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... numeric overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the... light goes out. To turn the cursor control overlay on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 67 Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously.
... numeric overlay keys. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data The keys with the numbers on their right front are the... light goes out. To turn the cursor control overlay on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 67 Overlay keys The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F10 simultaneously.
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...glass so avoid contact with displayed apps and programs through simple or multi-touch gestures. 68 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may come with a touch screen, enabling direct interaction with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as app... your finger to avoid injury. If you reach the target position. For more information, see a crack in place until you see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the screen, such as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. Touch screen navigation Use your finger, move...
...glass so avoid contact with displayed apps and programs through simple or multi-touch gestures. 68 Learning the Basics Backlit keyboard Backlit keyboard (Available on certain models.) Your keyboard may come with a touch screen, enabling direct interaction with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as app... your finger to avoid injury. If you reach the target position. For more information, see a crack in place until you see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the screen, such as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. Touch screen navigation Use your finger, move...
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... the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 89 You can go to the Start screen or to toggle back to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Windows® Help and Support.
... the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 89 You can go to the Start screen or to toggle back to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Windows® Help and Support.
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... System Settings ❖ 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 set...
... System Settings ❖ 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 set...
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... compatible port.In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be supplied to the compatible ports. As such...
... compatible port.In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it.The "USB Wakeup function" will now work, but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will be supplied to the compatible ports. As such...
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.... If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not...display priority to its previous setting. Try using the built-in screen. Press any key to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If this , press F4. 125 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external...
.... If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Refer to the documentation that came with the computer. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is not...display priority to its previous setting. Try using the built-in screen. Press any key to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If this , press F4. 125 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the cable connecting the external...