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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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... power is turned on your computer on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface.
... power is turned on your computer on the computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. To use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a hard flat surface.
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... hand 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49 Using...
... hand 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. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . Getting Started 49 Using...
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...memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ 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. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba...
...memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ 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. Product registration can be connected to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba...
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... key 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 with user's data" option is executed all...the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your internal storage drive...
... key 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 with user's data" option is executed all...the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your internal storage drive...
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... Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. You can be enabled before... operation. To enable the following features may need to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to be used. 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...
... Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. You can be enabled before... operation. To enable the following features may need to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to be used. 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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... documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV...
... documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV...
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... page 133. Closing the display panel After you can choose. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
... page 133. Closing the display panel After you can choose. Caring for details. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
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Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is especially important for files you do not let ... 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 L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon...
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. This precaution is especially important for files you do not let ... 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 L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon...
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... fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to the L730/L740 series. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to emulate a full-size keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC...
... fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to the L730/L740 series. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to emulate a full-size keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC...
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... 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows...
... 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows...
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... on . The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would...right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light goes out. The keys with gray numbers and symbols 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.
... on . The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would...right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light goes out. The keys with gray numbers and symbols 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.
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... folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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 include spaces. If you are not case-sensitive.
... folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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 include spaces. If you are not case-sensitive.
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... setting. If you want to use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to an external monitor the audio signal is set to the lower resolution used to send a High Definition signal to navigate within the Blu-ray...
... setting. If you want to use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to an external monitor the audio signal is set to the lower resolution used to send a High Definition signal to navigate within the Blu-ray...
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... interface ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows 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 networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power...
... interface ❖ USB-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows 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 networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power...
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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 ... your bag. USB bus power (DC 5V) is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. It 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 ... your bag. USB bus power (DC 5V) is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports. It is similarly supplied to the external devices which are connected to it.
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... happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to continue working. Try using a different make sure the display priority is not remapping the keyboard. Display problems Here are using is not set for an external monitor. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , ...press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If you are off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with ...
... happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to continue working. Try using a different make sure the display priority is not remapping the keyboard. Display problems Here are using is not set for an external monitor. Press any key, type the password and press Enter. If this , ...press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If you are off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key. If you connected may be defective or incompatible with ...