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Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other 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 Seeking additional help 33 18
Contents Introduction 24 This guide 26 Safety icons 27 Other icons used 27 Your computer's features and specifications ....28 Other 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 Seeking additional help 33 18
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...69 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 74 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 75...79 Recording optical media 80 Removing a disc with the computer on 80 Removing a disc with the computer off 81 Toshiba's online resources 81 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 82 Toshiba's energy-saver design 82 Running the computer on battery power 82 Battery Notice 83 Power management 84 Charging the main ...
...69 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 74 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 75...79 Recording optical media 80 Removing a disc with the computer on 80 Removing a disc with the computer off 81 Toshiba's online resources 81 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 82 Toshiba's energy-saver design 82 Running the computer on battery power 82 Battery Notice 83 Power management 84 Charging the main ...
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... supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the ... can help you 132 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 136 Disk or storage drive problems 138 Error-checking 138 Optical disc drive problems 140 Sound system problems 141 Printer...
... supply mode settings 119 Function Key 120 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 121 PC Health Monitor 122 Recovery Media Creator 123 Service Station 123 TOSHIBA Application Installer 124 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 125 Problems that are easy to fix 125 Problems when you turn on the ... can help you 132 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 132 Checking device properties 132 Memory problems 133 Power and the batteries 134 Keyboard problems 135 Display problems 136 Disk or storage drive problems 138 Error-checking 138 Optical disc drive problems 140 Sound system problems 141 Printer...
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... in the Windows® operating system 146 If you need further assistance 151 Contacting Toshiba 151 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 151 Toshiba's worldwide offices 152 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 153 Functions 153 Help file 154 Display brightness 154 Output (Display switch ...155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 156 Media buttons 156 Volume Mute 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............157 Keyboard Function ...
... in the Windows® operating system 146 If you need further assistance 151 Contacting Toshiba 151 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 151 Toshiba's worldwide offices 152 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 153 Functions 153 Help file 154 Display brightness 154 Output (Display switch ...155 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 156 Media buttons 156 Volume Mute 157 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............157 Keyboard Function ...
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... section provides information for setting up your forearm area. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your wrists are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat. However,...as stereo 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 may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists...
... section provides information for setting up your forearm area. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of temperature change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your wrists are not restricted, and you can be supported by the seat. However,...as stereo 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 may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists...
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... your head level, facing forward and balanced over 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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching...area by using a notebook for long hours, it 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 torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device.
... your head level, facing forward and balanced over 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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching...area by using a notebook for long hours, it 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 torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device.
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... your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should...that is comfortable for long periods of time. A monitor that you to discomfort in front of your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Alternatively, you may lead to use bifocals you might consider customized prescription computer glasses. Typing style ❖ ...
... your notebook computer, or other optional pointing devices like mouse or trackball) with straight wrists. ❖ Type lightly. ❖ Learn the keyboard shortcuts for your applications. To do this properly, the notebook needs to be on the work surface when typing. ❖ The monitor should...that is comfortable for long periods of time. A monitor that you to discomfort in front of your wrists on the edge of the keyboard or on an elevated surface. Alternatively, you may lead to use bifocals you might consider customized prescription computer glasses. Typing style ❖ ...
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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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These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on a power cord/cable to operate. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ...
These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on a power cord/cable to operate. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the ...
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... closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and 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 place and use the other hand to...
... closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and 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 place and use the other hand to...
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... Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to complete the installation process. 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...
... Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to complete the installation process. 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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Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. 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. Do not pick up the computer... 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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your ...
Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to purchase an optional computer lock cable. 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. Do not pick up the computer... 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. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Using a computer lock You may want to secure your ...
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...you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage...more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 789 456 123 0 Turning off the computer while it unless you do not let ...
...you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 73 Using the keyboard ❖ Back up because it takes time. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage...more information, see "Data and system configuration backup in a safe place. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard 789 456 123 0 Turning off the computer while it unless you do not let ...
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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 have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) ...key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through ...
..." 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 have special functions in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with the Fn key) ...key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. 74 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE To capture a print screen of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through ...
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... could cause the drive to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to start playing or pause the media currently playing. The Play/pause button allows you mute the sound and play audio CDs or...
... could cause the drive to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. Media control buttons The media control buttons located above the keyboard allow you to start playing or pause the media currently playing. The Play/pause button allows you mute the sound and play audio CDs or...
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... of Charms will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to Start screen. You can also use the Windows® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm, see "Charms" on the Desktop tile from the Start...
... of Charms will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to Start screen. You can also use the Windows® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm, see "Charms" on the Desktop tile from the Start...
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... Charge 117 ❖ 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 ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set...
... Charge 117 ❖ 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 ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set...
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... connected to come into contact with USB ports. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that case, if there is similarly supplied to the external devices which are...
... connected to come into contact with USB ports. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. USB bus power (DC 5V) is a USB port that case, if there is similarly supplied to the external devices which are...
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... on the computer. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Refer to this site often to power the computer for at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard you added a device, such as it usually does. Try replacing it again. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . After a period of...
... on the computer. All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts. Refer to this site often to power the computer for at accessories.toshiba.com. The keyboard you added a device, such as it usually does. Try replacing it again. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . After a period of...
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Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to launch applications. Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOSHIBA Function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Help file ❖ Display Brightness ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Disabling or enabling the touch pad ❖ Media buttons ❖ Volume Mute ❖ Disabling or enabling wireless devices ❖ Keyboard Function keys ❖ Zoom (Display resolution) 153
Functions TOSHIBA Function keys are used to launch applications. Appendix A TOSHIBA Function Keys TOSHIBA Function keys provide a quick way to modify selected system functions and to set or modify the following system functions: ❖ Help file ❖ Display Brightness ❖ Output (Display switch) ❖ Disabling or enabling the touch pad ❖ Media buttons ❖ Volume Mute ❖ Disabling or enabling wireless devices ❖ Keyboard Function keys ❖ Zoom (Display resolution) 153