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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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with...
... 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with...
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... on your computer. Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. To...
... on your computer. Do not press or push 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 the display panel and be able to slowly open or close the display panel. To...
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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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...
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To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 62. Be sure to separately save the files you created are not restored during this ... warning screen appears, stating that you have created to external media 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. NOTE When you restore your system...
To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 62. Be sure to separately save the files you created are not restored during this ... warning screen appears, stating that you have created to external media 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. NOTE When you restore your system...
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... touch pad or move a mouse connected 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 the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary... certain applications. 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.
... touch pad or move a mouse connected 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 the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary... certain applications. 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.
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...Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other ... and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using a mouse You may need to your computer. See the video device...
...Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other ... and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using a mouse You may need to your computer. See the video device...
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... ON/OFF light glows white. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer...
... ON/OFF light glows white. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to customize your computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can start up the computer...
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... damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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, ...174; operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan ...
... damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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, ...174; operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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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... keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the L730/L740 series. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Pressing..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the full-sized keyboard. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to...
... keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the L730/L740 series. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Pressing..., press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the full-sized keyboard. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to...
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... 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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖... a similar function as the secondary mouse button For more information, see your program documentation. 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, ...
... 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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖... a similar function as the secondary mouse button For more information, see your program documentation. 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, ...
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... disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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 a desktop computer...
... disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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 a desktop computer...
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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.
... 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.
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... Use of the audio signal, 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.
... Use of the audio signal, 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.
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... in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
... in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
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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. However, some external devices cannot be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer will be disabled...is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to charge external devices will take longer than charging the ...
... 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. However, some external devices cannot be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer will be disabled...is connected to the compatible port when the AC adaptor is not connected to the computer, the battery of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to charge external devices will take longer than charging the ...
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...may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key to update your keyboard driver. You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are using a different make sure the display priority...need to activate the screen. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. Refer to the software ...
...may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key to update your keyboard driver. You have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. If you are using a different make sure the display priority...need to activate the screen. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not set for an external monitor. Refer to the software ...