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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 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165... Volume Mute 166 Lock (Instant security 166 Display brightness 166 Output (Display switch 167 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 168 Keyboard ...
...configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 157 If you need further assistance 161 Contacting Toshiba 162 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 162 Toshiba's worldwide offices 162 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 164 Hot Key Cards 164 Using the Hot Key Cards 165 Hot key functions 165... Volume Mute 166 Lock (Instant security 166 Display brightness 166 Output (Display switch 167 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 168 Keyboard ...
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... use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat so that your elbow level. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your...other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to rest your wrists on the floor and the bottom of clutter so that your ...
... use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat so that your elbow level. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your...other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to rest your wrists on the floor and the bottom of clutter so that your ...
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... the font size of a TV device. Glare 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... reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area 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 blinds. 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to make viewing comfortable. ❖ ...
... the font size of a TV device. Glare 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... reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area 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 blinds. 34 Getting Started Selecting a place to make viewing comfortable. ❖ ...
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... available 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. A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in...your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be on an elevated surface. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that you don't have to look down at or...
... available 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. A monitor that is too high or too low can cause awkward head and neck postures and may lead to discomfort in...your body. ❖ The top of the monitor should be on an elevated surface. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that you don't have to look down at or...
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Are your hands and wrists aligned in the forearm area (not at elbow level? Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? Is the top of your feet flat on the monitor? Are your monitor close to read? Is there adequate space under your desk for your ...shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device? Are the keyboard and mouse at the wrist)? Are your back and arms well? Do you eliminated the glare on the ground? Is the monitor about an arm...
Are your hands and wrists aligned in the forearm area (not at elbow level? Are your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? Is the top of your feet flat on the monitor? Are your monitor close to read? Is there adequate space under your desk for your ...shoulders relaxed when using a mouse or other optional pointing device? Are the keyboard and mouse at the wrist)? Are your back and arms well? Do you eliminated the glare on the ground? Is the monitor about an arm...
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... to a power source" on page 40. 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. These components include, but are not limited to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or...
... to a power source" on page 40. 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. These components include, but are not limited to charge the computer's battery. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a fire or...
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... power source with the computer turned off 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 turn on battery power. After that may appear on your screen...
... power source with the computer turned off 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 turn on battery power. After that may appear on your screen...
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...then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs,...Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user's data ...
...then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs,...Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with user's data ...
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... several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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...
... several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. 72 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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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... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object... Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the ...
... panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Doing so could damage the system. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object... Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the ...
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...keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for viruses. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to external media on a ... download from or writing to check and optimize disk space 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. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in ...
...keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for viruses. 82 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is reading from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to external media on a ... download from or writing to check and optimize disk space 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. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in ...
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...; Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and ... programmed 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...
...; Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and ... programmed 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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... track button allows you to decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. 4 Hold the disc by its edges and...
... track button allows you to decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to press the manual eject button. Pencil lead can break off . 3 Press the drive's eject button. 4 Hold the disc by its edges and...
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... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery...
... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light near the upper-right corner of the keyboard. With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's capacity gradually decreases. Mobile Computing 97 Monitoring main battery power HINT: Be careful not to check the battery...
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If data does not appear on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖...10070; 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 the display you to change various default settings for SATA ❖ USB-Allows ... starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 131 ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation
If data does not appear on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖...10070; 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 the display you to change various default settings for SATA ❖ USB-Allows ... starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 131 ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation
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... 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 it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of... and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be stopped for safety...
... 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 it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of... and Charge function" to charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be stopped for safety...
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... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the ...contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the builtin screen. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If this ,...
... you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the ...contrast and brightness controls on . ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the builtin screen. The keyboard you through the display options. Display problems Here are using a different make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If this ,...
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This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. 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. 169 This hot key increases the speaker volume.
This hot key allows you to zoom in. This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. 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. 169 This hot key increases the speaker volume.