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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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... wrists are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be centered in front of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that is above your elbow height you.... ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your forearm area. The keyboard should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be close enough to your notebook...
... wrists are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be centered in front of temperature change such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that is above your elbow height you.... ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your forearm area. The keyboard should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be close enough to your notebook...
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Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it ...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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable...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 eyes.
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it ...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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable...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 eyes.
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...elevated surface. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type... 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 pointing device that you don't have to look down at or slightly below eye level. Make sure you follow...
...elevated surface. Some people find it comfortable to occasionally stand while using the notebook. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. Avoid awkward hand postures or high gripping force. ❖ It is helpful to change the type... 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 pointing device that you don't have to look down at or slightly below eye level. Make sure you follow...
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Are the keyboard and mouse at : http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/ Check list ❏ ❏ Is your mouse or trackball regularly? Do you change postures regularly? ... (not at least once an hour? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use a light touch when typing or using the keyboard? Are your feet flat on the monitor? Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work Health Administration Web site at elbow level? does it is designed...
Are the keyboard and mouse at : http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/computerworkstations/ Check list ❏ ❏ Is your mouse or trackball regularly? Do you change postures regularly? ... (not at least once an hour? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of use a light touch when typing or using the keyboard? Are your feet flat on the monitor? Getting Started 37 Selecting a place to work Health Administration Web site at elbow level? does it is designed...
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... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on page 40. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always confirm that needs to charge the battery you use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and...
... in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Never pull on page 40. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always confirm that needs to charge the battery you use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and...
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... on battery power. Once the battery is operated on battery power, the screen will 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 and turned off until the battery light...
... on battery power. Once the battery is operated on battery power, the screen will 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 and turned off until the battery light...
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...drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your computer. 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 ... without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover to your computer. 3 Turn on these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. NOTE When you have created to recover the original factory image For more information on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten....
...drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is executed all data on your computer. 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 ... without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover to your computer. 3 Turn on these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. NOTE When you have created to recover the original factory image For more information on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten....
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... your finger 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...
... your finger 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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...by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid,...easiest way to do this is to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. For more information on page 105. NOTE Please handle your ...
...by its display panel or by the back. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid,...easiest way to do this is to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. To keep your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Doing so could damage the system. For more information on page 105. NOTE Please handle your ...
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...eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not...it is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it unless you will lose all ...
...eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. This precaution is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all new files for files you do not...it is easy to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Label the backup copies clearly and store them in the Windows® operating system" on it unless you will lose all ...
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... 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.... 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®: ❖...
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... the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is free of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to mute the sound. The Volume increase button allows you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer...
... the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is free of the sound coming from the computer. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to mute the sound. The Volume increase button allows you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer...
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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. When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
... 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. 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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Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 131 ❖ Display-Allows you to toggle the display. 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 user password ❖ SATA-... ❖ USB-Allows you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 131 ❖ Display-Allows you to toggle the display. 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 user password ❖ SATA-... ❖ USB-Allows you are using after starting in Sleep mode, press the F4 key to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation
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... external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but .... USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB ...
... external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but .... USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB ...
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... is blank. Display Auto Off may need to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. 148 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the ...computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key ...
... is blank. Display Auto Off may need to make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. 148 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems Keyboard problems You have gone into a working power outlet. ❖ Check that the monitor's power cord/cable is not set for the ...computer is firmly attached. ❖ Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the external monitor. ❖ Press F4 to update your keyboard driver. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not set for an external monitor. Press any key ...
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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. This hot key allows you to zoom in.