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Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 82 Setting up a printer 83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 84 Using the ... the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 96 Computing tips 96 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 98 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 98 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 99 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 82 Setting up a printer 83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 84 Using the ... the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 96 Computing tips 96 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 98 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 98 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 99 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
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... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
... located at the base of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to a power outlet (even if your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may...
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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect...
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... recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work " on page 71. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have...
... recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your work " on page 71. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have...
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Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 106). 8 Click Next to save your work " on page 106. A confirmation ...
Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 106). 8 Click Next to save your work " on page 106. A confirmation ...
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... C: partition. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the C: drive using...
... C: partition. If not, skip to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the first method, follow the procedure below. You can resize and recover the C: drive using...
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... on the C: drive. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to save your computer be connected to begin the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice...
... on the C: drive. NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the keyboard to save your computer be connected to begin the recovery. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your system offers a choice...
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.... 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press...
.... 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press...
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... deletes all data on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your computer. 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 the following options... changing the hard drive partitions- The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... deletes all data on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your computer. 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 the following options... changing the hard drive partitions- The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
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... in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary...
... in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to see more information at once TouchPad™ Primary...
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You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer may automatically recognize the printer; Refer to use . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer through the USB ports. the printer is ... instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to your printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you need to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you can purchase one to adjust the video settings....
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer may automatically recognize the printer; Refer to use . Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer through the USB ports. the printer is ... instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may want to your printer. To determine if the printer is then ready for use an external keyboard, you need to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. To make the connection, you can purchase one to adjust the video settings....
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..." on page 142. If you place the computer in which you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your power usage settings. The computer returns to customize your computer carefully to clean the computer. You may...
..." on page 142. If you place the computer in which you can choose. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your power usage settings. The computer returns to customize your computer carefully to clean the computer. You may...
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Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. If you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet. .... ❖ Scan all new files for L650 Series This precaution is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions...
Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. If you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet. .... ❖ Scan all new files for L650 Series This precaution is active. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions...
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...the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Using the Fn...that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ...
...the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Using the Fn...that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the time, this does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ...
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... specific functions 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) are the... menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...
... specific functions 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) are the... menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...
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... and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. To turn the numeric overlay on the system indicator panel goes out. To disable the...
... and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. To turn the numeric overlay on the system indicator panel goes out. To disable the...