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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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... of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the...
... of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the...
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... on your screen display when you may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. To...
... on your screen display when you may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Any small bright dots that may not be careful to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. To...
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..., and special offers applicable to your software. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. You may want 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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer...
..., and special offers applicable to your software. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. You may want 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 an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer...
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... adaptor. 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 page 106. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on the computer. 3 If your...
... adaptor. 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 page 106. To recover the original factory image using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on the computer. 3 If your...
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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. Be sure to begin the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing ...
Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes all partitions on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to begin the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing ...
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... rewritten. 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 page 71. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its...
... rewritten. 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 page 71. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your C: drive to its...
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... Press any information on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work " on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly ...on page 71. 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 computer. 3 If your work to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 106). To ...
... Press any information on the C: drive. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created other partitions by either using the utilities stored on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work " on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is strongly ...on page 71. 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 computer. 3 If your work to external media before proceeding (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 106). To ...
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... recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create...
... recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system from your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you create...
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... to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software...
... to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions- Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the Selecting a Process screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software...
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.../media" on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs...
.../media" on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs...
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... drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 75 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document ...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...
... drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 75 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document ...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...
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... device), you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. Refer to use an external keyboard, you may come with your printer. You can purchase one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible... printer; Read the documentation that came with your printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. See the video device documentation for further instructions....
... device), you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. Refer to use an external keyboard, you may come with your printer. You can purchase one to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible... printer; Read the documentation that came with your printer. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in TouchPad™. See the video device documentation for further instructions....
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... settings you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. If you can choose. You may also wish to...
... settings you place the computer in which you can customize your computer to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. If you can choose. You may also wish to...
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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. ... eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it 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. ... eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it 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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...of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L640 series. 98 Learning... the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; To capture only the active window displayed, press ...
...of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L640 series. 98 Learning... the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. editing keys; To capture only the active window displayed, press ...
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...-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the...
...-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the...
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... the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light on . To turn the numeric overlay on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. This overlay lets... data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.
... the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light on . To turn the numeric overlay on a desktop computer's keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. This overlay lets... data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.