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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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.... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your software" on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46.
.... In this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with your software" on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46.
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... dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready...
... dots may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready...
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..., or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using...
..., or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using...
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... media you are restored. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on page 112. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer... are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. 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 ...
... media you are restored. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on page 112. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer... are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. 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 ...
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... tab and then click Settings. You can 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... 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 Mouse icon in certain applications.
... tab and then click Settings. You can 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... 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 Mouse icon in certain applications.
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...best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ ...Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. 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...
...best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ ...Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. 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...
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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. You may also wish to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth...
...'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. You may also wish to keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth...
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally...174; operating system 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 all new ...
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally...174; operating system 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 all new ...
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... only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in ... (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate ...
... only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in ... (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate ...
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... more information, see your program documentation. 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 example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys The ...
... more information, see your program documentation. 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 example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys The ...
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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 the front of them form the ... keys. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The keys with the numbers 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.
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 the front of them form the ... keys. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The keys with the numbers 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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... can contain up to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. 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. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
... can contain up to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. 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. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
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... ❖ 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 navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. To view this content, your computer must be accessed from the disc. This is automatically sent...
... ❖ 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 navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. To view this content, your computer must be accessed from the disc. This is automatically sent...
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...❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or 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 adjust settings for the internal ...storage drive interface ❖ USB-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161...
...❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or 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 adjust settings for the internal ...storage drive interface ❖ USB-Allows you to change various default settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161...
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...when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. In that you connect...for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned off. As such, we recommend that case, if there is turned OFF. 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 "...
...when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. However, some external devices cannot be disabled. In that you connect...for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned off. As such, we recommend that case, if there is turned OFF. 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 "...
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...Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to activate the screen. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. You may need to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is ...registered, press any of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Refer to update your keyboard driver. You have gone into effect. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. If, while typing, ...
...Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to activate the screen. Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. You may need to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is ...registered, press any of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Refer to update your keyboard driver. You have gone into effect. If you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is blank. If, while typing, ...