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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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... the day. The forearms can get close to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your elbow level. If your thighs should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the...thigh. ❖ The space under your desk should be free of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of clutter so that your legs ...
... the day. The forearms can get close to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your elbow level. If your thighs should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the...thigh. ❖ The space under your desk should be free of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of clutter so that your legs ...
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... light sources (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. ❖ Rest... your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches....
... light sources (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. ❖ Rest... your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches....
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... pen whichever is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you to use. ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on a regular basis to avoid working . Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an... is 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 time. To do this properly, the notebook needs to occasionally stand while using the notebook.
... pen whichever is helpful to change the type of pointing device that you to use. ❖ Don't rest your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on a regular basis to avoid working . Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should be about an... is 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 time. To do this properly, the notebook needs to occasionally stand while using the notebook.
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... you hold the mouse or trackball with the underside or surface of your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Are the keyboard and mouse at least once an hour? Are your monitor close to eye level? Do you change postures...
... you hold the mouse or trackball with the underside or surface of your shoulders relaxed when using the keyboard? You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of travel. Are the keyboard and mouse at least once an hour? Are your monitor close to eye level? Do you change postures...
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... limited to charge the computer's battery. 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.
... limited to charge the computer's battery. 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.
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... the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on the palm rest...
... the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the computer plugged in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on the palm rest...
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...(recommended recovery method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your keyboard. NOTE When you want to recover the original factory image To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media... on these options, see "Backing up your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...
...(recommended recovery method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your keyboard. NOTE When you want to recover the original factory image To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media... on these options, see "Backing up your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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...
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... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right 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...
... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right 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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...all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information ...display. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. Using a computer ...
...all external peripheral cables are disconnected. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. For more information ...display. The easiest way to do this is to a heavy object such as your battery" on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your desk. Using a computer ...
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... email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 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 have ...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or...
... email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. This precaution is especially important for viruses. 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 have ...Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all the functionality of a full-size keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or...
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... on the computer. 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... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except ...
... on the computer. 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... keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are not interchangeable. Learning the Basics 83 Using the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is very much like typing on a typewriter, except ...
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... Never use indicator light is off inside the computer and damage it if currently playing. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to decrease the volume of dust. The Next track button allows you to return to start playing the disc, or pause it . The...
... Never use indicator light is off inside the computer and damage it if currently playing. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to decrease the volume of dust. The Next track button allows you to return to start playing the disc, or pause it . The...
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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. System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power...
... 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. System indicator lights AC power light/Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations Determining remaining battery power...
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... or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press the F4 key 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-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last...
... or change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press the F4 key 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-Allows you to set conditions for SATA ❖ USB-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the display you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last...
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... with metal products, for compatible port. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. Utilities... TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB ...
... with metal products, for compatible port. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will be disabled. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. Utilities... TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 133 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB ...
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..., make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ ... the computer is blank. If this , press F4. Press any key to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen...
..., make sure the display priority is firmly plugged into effect. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard you are using an external monitor: ❖ Check that the monitor is turned on the external monitor. ❖ ... the computer is blank. If this , press F4. Press any key to its previous setting. Display Auto Off may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. HINT: Pressing the F4 key several times will advance you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen...
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This hot key mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom out. This hot key allows you to zoom in. 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 mutes the sound coming from the computer. This hot key allows you to zoom out. This hot key allows you to zoom in. 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.