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Contents Introduction 28 This guide 30 Safety icons 31 Other icons used 31 Your computer's features and specifications ....32 Other documentation 32 Service options 32 Chapter 1: Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work 33 Setting up a work environment 33 Keeping yourself comfortable 34 Computer user comfort recommendations .......34 Good Working Posture 34 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 35 Typing style 36 Taking breaks and varying tasks 36 Mobile computing tips 37 Transporting the notebook 37 Seeking additional help 37 22
Contents Introduction 28 This guide 30 Safety icons 31 Other icons used 31 Your computer's features and specifications ....32 Other documentation 32 Service options 32 Chapter 1: Getting Started 33 Selecting a place to work 33 Setting up a work environment 33 Keeping yourself comfortable 34 Computer user comfort recommendations .......34 Good Working Posture 34 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 35 Typing style 36 Taking breaks and varying tasks 36 Mobile computing tips 37 Transporting the notebook 37 Seeking additional help 37 22
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...74 Cleaning the computer 75 Moving the computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 78 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 80 Mouse properties 80 Touch Screen 81 Starting an app 81 Starting an app from the...85 Recording optical media 85 Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 86 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Charging the main ...
...74 Cleaning the computer 75 Moving the computer 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 78 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 80 Mouse properties 80 Touch Screen 81 Starting an app 81 Starting an app from the...85 Recording optical media 85 Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 86 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Charging the main ...
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...126 HDD Protection Utility 127 Function Key 128 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 129 PC Health Monitor 130 Recovery Media Creator 131 Service Station 131 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 133 Problems that are easy to fix 133 Problems when you turn on the ...can help you 140 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 140 Checking device properties 140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144 Disk or storage drive problems 146 Error-checking 146 Optical disc drive problems 148 Sound system problems 149
...126 HDD Protection Utility 127 Function Key 128 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 129 PC Health Monitor 130 Recovery Media Creator 131 Service Station 131 TOSHIBA Application Installer 132 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 133 Problems that are easy to fix 133 Problems when you turn on the ...can help you 140 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 140 Checking device properties 140 Memory problems 141 Power and the batteries 142 Keyboard problems 143 Display problems 144 Disk or storage drive problems 146 Error-checking 146 Optical disc drive problems 148 Sound system problems 149
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... in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch ...163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 154 If you need further assistance 159 Contacting Toshiba 159 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 159 Toshiba's worldwide offices 160 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 161 Functions 161 Help file 162 Display brightness 162 Output (Display switch ...163 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 164 Media buttons 164 Volume Mute 165 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............165 Keyboard Function ...
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... speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that you use a foot rest. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working...flat so that your elbow level. If your arms on the notebook. The forearms can get close to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat...
... speakers (other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other items that you use a foot rest. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working...flat so that your elbow level. If your arms on the notebook. The forearms can get close to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of temperature change such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat...
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Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the ...text 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 keyboard to avoid a reach. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent ...
Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the ...text 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 keyboard to avoid a reach. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent ...
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... optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you... use on a regular basis to avoid working . You will be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is ...
... optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Taking breaks and varying tasks ❖ Change they way you work so that you... use on a regular basis to avoid working . You will be at the keyboard. ❖ Type with a comfortable hand posture. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may improve shoulder and arm comfort. ❖ Select a mouse that is ...
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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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... damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
... damage the cord/cable, and/or result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Always grasp the plug directly. Failure to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Failure to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. After that may vary depending on the applications power management settings, and features used. Over a period of the screen...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. After that may vary depending on the applications power management settings, and features used. Over a period of the screen...
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... pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models. 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...
... pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models. 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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... 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. 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. Moving the...
... 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. 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. Moving the...
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...The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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 receive via ...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. 78 Learning the Basics Using the...
...The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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 receive via ...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. 78 Learning the Basics Using the...
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For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/... key) are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics 79 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/... key) are the 12 keys at the top of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Learning the Basics 79 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed.
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... Start screen. 80 Learning the Basics Mouse properties Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that appears, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the settings in the Search field...
... Start screen. 80 Learning the Basics Mouse properties Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that appears, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the settings in the Search field...
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... allows you to increase the volume. 84 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to restart playing the current track or go to enable/disable volume mute. Play/pause button Previous track button Next track button Volume...
... allows you to increase the volume. 84 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to restart playing the current track or go to enable/disable volume mute. Play/pause button Previous track button Next track button Volume...
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.... Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your screen, a list of your keyboard or on page 104. You can do in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything from the Start screen...
.... Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features In this chapter, you move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your screen, a list of your keyboard or on page 104. You can do in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything from the Start screen...
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... version or 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 keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you...
... version or 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 keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you...
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... into contact with metal products, for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External...
... into contact with metal products, for compatible port. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. As such, we recommend that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External...
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... battery is normal for other product information. Have you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the computer. Refer to this... site often to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information included with the keyboard or to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you...
... battery is normal for other product information. Have you frequently repeat shallow charge and discharge, the battery meter may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more information on maintaining battery power, see "Power Plans" on the computer. Refer to this... site often to perform at accessories.toshiba.com. Leave the AC adaptor and power cord/cable connected, wait 20 minutes and see your accessories information included with the keyboard or to power the computer for at least another 20 minutes before you...