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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal ... or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 86 Adjusting the quality of the external display......87 Using an external keyboard 87 Using a mouse 87
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal ... or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 86 Adjusting the quality of the external display......87 Using an external keyboard 87 Using a mouse 87
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... the computer 100 Moving the computer 101 Using a computer lock 101 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 102 Computing tips 102 Using the keyboard 103 Character keys 104 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 104 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 105 Function keys 105 Special Windows® keys 105 Overlay keys 106 Starting a program...
... the computer 100 Moving the computer 101 Using a computer lock 101 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 102 Computing tips 102 Using the keyboard 103 Character keys 104 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 104 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 105 Function keys 105 Special Windows® keys 105 Overlay keys 106 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 227
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 227
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... Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on the...
... Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer on the...
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... depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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...) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended...
...) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended...
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...drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. Be sure to separately save the files you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer...option, depending on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. 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. Getting Started 77 ...
...drive. ❖ If your recovery files are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. Be sure to separately save the files you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer...option, depending on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. 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. Getting Started 77 ...
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... enable the following features may need to be enabled before they can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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... item on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Click the Device Settings tab and then click...
... enable the following features may need to be enabled before they can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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... item on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications. Click the Device Settings tab and then click...
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... need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ...and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use ...
... need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ...and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use ...
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... Plans" on page 133. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 128. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off...
... Plans" on page 133. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your battery" on page 128. The computer returns to the screen(s) you have turned off...
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... may be lost. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off...precaution is especially important for L750/L770 Series Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for files you do not let the Windows®...
... may be lost. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off...precaution is especially important for L750/L770 Series Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for files you do not let the Windows®...
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...Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the specially marked keys...allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L730/L740 series. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination...
...Using the Fn key, you to emulate a full-size keyboard. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the specially marked keys...allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L730/L740 series. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination...
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...the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 105 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. For example,... the touch pad ON/OFF. 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...
...the Start menu ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 105 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the computer. For example,... the touch pad ON/OFF. 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...
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...the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is 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 L730/L740 series. This...F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously...
...the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is 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 L730/L740 series. This...F11 again. To turn the numeric overlay on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously...
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... created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Some applications do . 110 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces.
... created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. Some applications do . 110 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces.
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... be accessed from the disc. NOTE Use of the audio signal, use the Sound properties in High Definition on an external monitor, even though your keyboard to an external monitor the audio signal is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical...
... be accessed from the disc. NOTE Use of the audio signal, use the Sound properties in High Definition on an external monitor, even though your keyboard to an external monitor the audio signal is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical...
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... you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting...
... you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting...
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In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in ... specifications of the computer is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to it. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB...
In that case, if there is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in ... specifications of the computer is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to it. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 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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...any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is blank. If you are using is on . Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure..., strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the numlock light. You may be defective or incompatible with the...
...any key, type the password and press Enter. If no password is blank. If you are using is on . Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure..., strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the numlock light. You may be defective or incompatible with the...