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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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... serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The...
... serious injury. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your computer. NOTE The...
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... also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is...
... also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is...
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... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding 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...
... external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Failure to : ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding 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...
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...Recover to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 62. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you have created to external media using , and then press ...the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of Factory ...
...Recover to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 62. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you have created to external media using , and then press ...the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you restore your keyboard. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of Factory ...
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... touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your computer. 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... each operation. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist. You can be used.
... touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your computer. 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... each operation. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist. You can be used.
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... the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended ... between internal display 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 may want to adjust the video...
... the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended ... between internal display 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 may want to adjust the video...
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...'s settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. Caring for details. 100 Getting Started Customizing your computer.
...'s settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer. Caring for details. 100 Getting Started Customizing your computer.
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... your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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. If you receive via external media, email,... records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan...
... your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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. If you receive via external media, email,... records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan...
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...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the L730/L740 series. and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC...with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample ...
...The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the L730/L740 series. and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC...with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample ...
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...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific ...
...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific ...
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... cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad 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. The... overlay light goes out. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again...
... cursor overlay. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad 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. The... overlay light goes out. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again...
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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 not case-sensitive. If you need to do not support long file names and require file names limited...
... 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 not case-sensitive. If you need to do not support long file names and require file names limited...
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... turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used in High Definition on an external monitor, even though your keyboard to simultaneous. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™ movies have online content that can be connected...
... turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used in High Definition on an external monitor, even though your keyboard to simultaneous. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™ movies have online content that can be connected...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function...
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. If data does not appear on the display you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function...
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... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is... turned off. 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.
... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with USB ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is... turned off. 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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...and allows you are using is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of keyboard. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control ... a password, press any key. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . You may be related to update your keyboard driver. Press any of the keys. You have gone into effect. Refer to any key to continue working. Refer to the documentation that ...
...and allows you are using is registered, press any key, type the password and press Enter. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of keyboard. A keypad overlay may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control ... a password, press any key. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . You may be related to update your keyboard driver. Press any of the keys. You have gone into effect. Refer to any key to continue working. Refer to the documentation that ...