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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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...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 clutter so that your legs ... arms on the floor and the bottom of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your work environment and tips for setting up your elbow level. The... keyboard should be flat so that your wrists on the screen is above your elbow height...
...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 clutter so that your legs ... arms on the floor and the bottom of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to your work environment and tips for setting up your elbow level. The... keyboard should be flat so that your wrists on the screen is above your elbow height...
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... ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on objects that are farther away. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (...to avoid a reach. 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 next to the keyboard to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes.
... ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on objects that are farther away. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (...to avoid a reach. 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 next to the keyboard to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes.
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...or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back ... in the same posture for your wrists on the edge of time. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to avoid working . Alternatively, you use . ❖ Don't rest your applications. You will be more productive. ...
...or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for long periods of the keyboard or on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away while sitting back ... in the same posture for your wrists on the edge of time. 36 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Alternative keyboards, such as the split curved keyboard, may need to avoid working . Alternatively, you use . ❖ Don't rest your applications. You will be more productive. ...
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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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... injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection.
... injury. Always grasp the plug directly. 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. Failure to ensure a secure electrical connection.
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... charge the battery. After that may not be completely charged and ready to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
... charge the battery. After that may not be completely charged and ready to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
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... screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on certain models. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process.
... screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on certain models. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process.
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... system. 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 To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Make sure there is to clean the ... 75 Caring for a potential thief 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. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer Keep liquids, ...
... system. 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 To secure the computer: 1 Wrap the cable through the loop. Make sure there is to clean the ... 75 Caring for a potential thief 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. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your computer to a heavy object such as your computer Keep liquids, ...
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..., details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to put off backing up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data... fails, you have a separate backup copy. This precaution is easy to external media on it unless you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration...
..., details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 78 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard ❖ Back up your files to put off backing up because it takes time. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys, providing all the data... fails, you have a separate backup copy. This precaution is easy to external media on it unless you will lose all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration...
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For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons ... PRTSC key. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 ...
For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons ... PRTSC key. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 ...
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... click OK. 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...
... click OK. 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 the previous track. 84 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-use indicator light...
... allows you to the previous track. 84 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-use indicator light...
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... Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything you move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your keyboard or on your computer. Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to...
... Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything you move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your keyboard or on your computer. Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to...
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... BIOS 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 certain models.) This utility displays whether the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in the Desktop screen...compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, power on the computer to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Sleep and Charge (Available on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you to set...
... BIOS 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 certain models.) This utility displays whether the "USB Sleep and Charge function" is in the Desktop screen...compliant with the USB specification. In those cases, power on the computer to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Sleep and Charge (Available on keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ ODD tray lock-Allows you to set...
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... external devices cannot be disabled. As such, we recommend 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 similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. In that case, if...
... external devices cannot be disabled. As such, we recommend 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 similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to the compatible ports. In that case, if...
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...your accessories information included with ? Try replacing it again. Check the power options via your software using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. You have reached the end of its ability to perform at least another 20 minutes before you frequently repeat shallow charge ...glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may need to be replaced. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will not begin with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the battery light is charging. Refer to this site...
...your accessories information included with ? Try replacing it again. Check the power options via your software using the internal storage drive more keyboard error messages. You have reached the end of its ability to perform at least another 20 minutes before you frequently repeat shallow charge ...glowing after 20 minutes, the battery may need to be replaced. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print screen of time, the battery will not begin with your computer, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. If the battery light is charging. Refer to this site...