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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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... before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or...
... before adding external or internal components to your computer. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in serious injury. To use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or...
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... TFT manufacturing technology. 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 remove any pens or other hand to turn...
... TFT manufacturing technology. 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 remove any pens or other hand to turn...
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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. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.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. NOTE To register online, you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba...
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When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally... of factory default software with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover 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. Click Yes to a...Storage Drive" on which type of media you are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard.
When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally... of factory default software with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover 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. Click Yes to a...Storage Drive" on which type of media you are not restored during this process. NOTE When you restore your keyboard.
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... buttons Refer to your computer. 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... ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist.
... buttons Refer to your computer. 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... ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist.
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... window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display ... mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖...
... window 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. You can attach one to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display ... mouse You may need to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖...
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... computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to clean the computer.
... computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can customize your computer to clean the computer.
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...may 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 files you do not let the Windows® operating ... you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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 the...
...may 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 files you do not let the Windows® operating ... you receive via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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 the...
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...pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the L730/L740 series. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Pressing the Fn key ... capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. To capture only the active window displayed, press ...
...pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the L730/L740 series. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Pressing the Fn key ... capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. However, some programs assign separate functions to simulate the Enter key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. and a numeric keypad. To capture only the active window displayed, press ...
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..., 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...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 program you are...
..., 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...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 program you are...
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... on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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. To disable...
... on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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. To disable...
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... to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. 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 include spaces. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
... to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. 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 include spaces. File names The Windows® operating system supports long file names...
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... audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal. For more information on your display setting is set to simultaneous. To view this content, your keyboard to change the destination of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. NOTE Use of the...
... audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal. For more information on your display setting is set to simultaneous. To view this content, your keyboard to change the destination of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console. NOTE Use of the...
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... 86. ❖ General-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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
... 86. ❖ General-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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
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...and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to ...of the external device connected to it. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be depleted even when the power of the computer will discharge during hibernation ...
...and Charge is enabled, the computer's battery will be stopped for safety reasons. ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be supplied to ...of the external device connected to it. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may be depleted even when the power of the computer will discharge during hibernation ...
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... Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to continue working. Display Auto Off may have gone into... + PRTSC key. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If the problem occurs when both...
... Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . Try using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to continue working. Display Auto Off may have gone into... + PRTSC key. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. If the problem occurs when both...