Toshiba M100 User Guide
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Getting Started
Selecting a place to work
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Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field,
such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are
connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
such as stereo speakers (other than speakers that are
connected to the computer) or speakerphones.
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Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of
temperature change such as air conditioner vents or
heaters.
temperature change such as air conditioner vents or
heaters.
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Extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
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Liquids and corrosive chemicals.
If you spill liquid into the computer, turn it off, unplug it from
the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before
turning it on again.
the AC power source, and let it dry out completely before
turning it on again.
If the computer does not operate properly after you turn it back
on, contact a Toshiba service representative or your network
administrator.
on, contact a Toshiba service representative or your network
administrator.
Keeping yourself comfortable
Strain and stress injuries are becoming more common as
people spend more time using their computers. With a little
care and proper use of the equipment you can work
comfortably throughout the day.
people spend more time using their computers. With a little
care and proper use of the equipment you can work
comfortably throughout the day.
This section provides hints on avoiding strain and stress
injuries. For more information, consult books on ergonomics,
repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome.
injuries. For more information, consult books on ergonomics,
repetitive-strain injury, and repetitive-stress syndrome.
Placement of the computer
Proper placement of the computer and external devices is
important to avoid stress-related injuries. Consider the
following when placing your computer:
important to avoid stress-related injuries. Consider the
following when placing your computer:
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Place the computer on a flat surface at a comfortable
height and distance. You should be able to type without
height and distance. You should be able to type without