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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 26 This guide 28 Safety icons 29 Other icons used 29 Your computer's features and specifications 30 Documentation 30 Service options 30 Chapter 2: Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work 31 Setting up a work environment 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Computer user comfort recommendations 32 Good Working Posture 32 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 33 Typing style 34 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 35 Transporting the notebook 35 20
Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 26 This guide 28 Safety icons 29 Other icons used 29 Your computer's features and specifications 30 Documentation 30 Service options 30 Chapter 2: Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work 31 Setting up a work environment 31 Keeping yourself comfortable 32 Computer user comfort recommendations 32 Good Working Posture 32 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 33 Typing style 34 Taking breaks and varying tasks 35 Mobile computing tips 35 Transporting the notebook 35 20
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...computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Backlit keyboard 80 Touch screen 81 Touch screen navigation 81 Mouse properties 82 Starting an app 82 Starting an ... media 87 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 88 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 89 Toshiba's online resources 89 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 90 Toshiba's energy-saver design 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice 91 Power management 92 Charging batteries 92...
...computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Backlit keyboard 80 Touch screen 81 Touch screen navigation 81 Mouse properties 82 Starting an app 82 Starting an ... media 87 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 88 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 89 Toshiba's online resources 89 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 90 Toshiba's energy-saver design 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice 91 Power management 92 Charging batteries 92...
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... Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The...® operating system can help you 146 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 146 Checking device properties 147 Memory problems 147 Power and the batteries 149 Keyboard problems 150 Display problems 151
... Charge 133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 140 The...® operating system can help you 146 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 146 Checking device properties 147 Memory problems 147 Power and the batteries 149 Keyboard problems 150 Display problems 151
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... the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch ...171 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 172 Media buttons 172 Volume Mute 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Keyboard Function...
... the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch ...171 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 172 Media buttons 172 Volume Mute 172 Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 173 Keyboard Function...
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... flat on a work surface that is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be evenly supported by the seat. If your wrists are straight when typing. The keyboard should be flat so that your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ ...rest: it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust ...
... flat on a work surface that is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be evenly supported by the seat. If your wrists are straight when typing. The keyboard should be flat so that your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ ...rest: it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should match the curve of your back and provide comfortable back support. ❖ Adjust ...
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Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture The forearms can be supported by using blinds. Support your arms on your wrists on the notebook. Glare ...
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture The forearms can be supported by using blinds. Support your arms on your wrists on the notebook. Glare ...
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...; Don't rest your body. ❖ The top of pointing device that is available with your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that you don't have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm... and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that you use on a regular basis to avoid working in front of your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad, Accupoint®...
...; Don't rest your body. ❖ The top of pointing device that is available with your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that you don't have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm... and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that you use on a regular basis to avoid working in front of your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on the work ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may be more productive. ❖ Use the pointing device (e.g., touch pad, Accupoint®...
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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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... block the vents located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 40. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. To use it.
... block the vents located at the underside of the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 40. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. To use it.
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... when you turn it on your computer. Any small bright dots that may not 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 order to turn on and begin using...
... when you turn it on your computer. Any small bright dots that may not 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 order to turn on and begin using...
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.... Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on your computer while pressing the F12 key on -screen instructions to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. Be sure to separately save the files you have created recovery media for your system, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications...
.... Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on your computer while pressing the F12 key on -screen instructions to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. Be sure to separately save the files you have created recovery media for your system, you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications...
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...) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. Getting Started Using the touch pad 67 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...
...) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. Getting Started Using the touch pad 67 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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... PC Settings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to suit your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. You can...
... PC Settings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to suit your particular requirements. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 74 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. You can...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard (Sample Illustration) 10-key keyboard (Available on the 10-key keyboard To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on certain models) NOTE To ...capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard (Sample Illustration) 10-key keyboard (Available on the 10-key keyboard To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on certain models) NOTE To ...capture a print screen of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 79 Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may be equipped with a 10-key...
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...one button that have a backlight illumination feature. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the keyboard and turns off . For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 107 ❖...; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the computer. Used in Windows...
...one button that have a backlight illumination feature. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the keyboard and turns off . For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 107 ❖...; Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Backlit keyboard (Available on the computer. Used in Windows...
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... zoom out. Drag-Touch and hold an item on the screen by placing two fingers on -screen buttons. Double-tap again to type using the keyboard. The item rotates in . Pinch-In some apps (such as app and setting icons or on the screen at once and pinching them together (to...
... zoom out. Drag-Touch and hold an item on the screen by placing two fingers on -screen buttons. Double-tap again to type using the keyboard. The item rotates in . Pinch-In some apps (such as app and setting icons or on the screen at once and pinching them together (to...
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... the computer is free of dust. 86 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on . 2 Make sure the drive's in the disc tray...
... the computer is free of dust. 86 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on . 2 Make sure the drive's in the disc tray...
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.... You can do in from the right edge, a list of Windows® charms will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on page 108. These Windows® charms perform various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. Chapter 4 Exploring...
.... You can do in from the right edge, a list of Windows® charms will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on page 108. These Windows® charms perform various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. Chapter 4 Exploring...
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... the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you to set ...display you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ HDD Protection-Allows you to enable or disable HDD Protection ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on page 72. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings...
... the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn on the computer" on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you to set ...display you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ HDD Protection-Allows you to enable or disable HDD Protection ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on page 72. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change various default settings...
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... devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to the computer, the battery of...
... devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge functioncompatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Do not allow USB ports to the computer, the battery of...