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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Documentation 28 Service options 28 Chapter 1: Getting Started 29 Selecting a place to work 29 Setting up a work environment 29 Keeping yourself comfortable 30 Computer user comfort recommendations .......30 Good Working Posture 30 Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor 31 Typing style 32 Taking breaks and varying tasks 32 Mobile computing tips 33 Transporting the notebook 33 18
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...Cleaning the computer 70 Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 ...Recording optical media 83 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 84 Toshiba's online resources 84 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice 86 Power management 87 Charging batteries 87
...Cleaning the computer 70 Moving the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 ...Recording optical media 83 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 84 Toshiba's online resources 84 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice 86 Power management 87 Charging batteries 87
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.../Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......125 Power supply mode settings 125 Sleep and Music 126 Function Key 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on the computer............131 The...® operating system can help you 136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 137 Checking device properties 137 Memory problems 138 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 140 Display problems 140
.../Disabling USB Sleep and Charge......125 Power supply mode settings 125 Sleep and Music 126 Function Key 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on the computer............131 The...® operating system can help you 136 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 137 Checking device properties 137 Memory problems 138 Power and the batteries 139 Keyboard problems 140 Display problems 140
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... in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch ...161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 151 If you need further assistance 156 Contacting Toshiba 157 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 157 Toshiba's worldwide offices 157 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 159 Functions 159 Help file 160 Display brightness 160 Output (Display switch ...161 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 162 Media buttons 162 Volume Mute 163 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............163 Keyboard Function ...
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... your work surface that your wrists are connected to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat so that is clear. Support your shoulders to the... computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your arms on the notebook. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout...
... your work surface that your wrists are connected to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat so that is clear. Support your shoulders to the... computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your arms on the notebook. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout...
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... that are farther away. 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 make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk...) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright...
... that are farther away. 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 make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk...) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright...
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...helpful to change the type of pointing device that is comfortable for you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Some people find it comfortable to avoid working . Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that you don...available with 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 the monitor should be on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away...
...helpful to change the type of pointing device that is comfortable for you use . ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Some people find it comfortable to avoid working . Typing style ❖ Learn to touch type so that you don...available with 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 the monitor should be on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an arm length away...
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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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.... Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Never...
.... Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to , a mouse, keyboard, and printer. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the computer to a live electrical outlet, or to remove a plug from a socket. Never...
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... the display panel. 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, place one hand on battery power. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely...
... the display panel. 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, place one hand on battery power. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely...
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...touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 78. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" .... All of media you are using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is executed all data on your keyboard. Please make a complete back up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery...
...touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 78. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" .... All of media you are using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to restart the computer. When the process is executed all data on your keyboard. Please make a complete back up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery...
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... the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 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...
... the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 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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... dampened cloth. The easiest way to do this is no way for your desk. 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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the ... Make sure there is 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. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object such as your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids...
... dampened cloth. The easiest way to do this is no way for your desk. 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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the ... Make sure there is 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. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to a heavy object such as your computer Cleaning the computer Keep liquids...
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... The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on a regular basis. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator... up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. However, if your...
... The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may be equipped with a 10-key keyboard, depending on a regular basis. Using the keyboard NOTE Your computer may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator... up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. However, if your...
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For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the ... keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 159. 74 Learning the Basics Using the...
For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the computer. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the ... keypad.) To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the 10-key keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on page 159. 74 Learning the Basics Using the...
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... -screen buttons. Learning the Basics 75 Touch screen Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last... handled properly. For more information refer to avoid injury. Drag-Touch and hold an item on the Start screen. Touch-Touch to type using the keyboard.
... -screen buttons. Learning the Basics 75 Touch screen Special Windows® keys Windows® key Application key (Sample Illustration) Special Windows® keys Your computer's keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last... handled properly. For more information refer to avoid injury. Drag-Touch and hold an item on the Start screen. Touch-Touch to type using the keyboard.
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... the drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. NOTE Use of the computer.
... the drive is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. NOTE Use of the computer.
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.... The Next track button allows you to start playing or pause the media currently playing. 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 glowing. The Mute button enables/disables volume mute. Learning...
.... The Next track button allows you to start playing or pause the media currently playing. 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 glowing. The Mute button enables/disables volume mute. Learning...
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... or swipe in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm, see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop...
... or swipe in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm, see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop...
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... 123 ❖ 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 keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller...
... 123 ❖ 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 keyboard function, or to configure the function keys ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation and internal USB 3.0 controller...