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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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... and including "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. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using...
... and including "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. To use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Using...
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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. Getting ...
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. Getting ...
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want 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) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want 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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...computer is selected. Be sure to separately save the files you are restored. 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 the computer are... using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. NOTE When you created are on a USB flash drive,... recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard.
...computer is selected. Be sure to separately save the files you are restored. 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 the computer are... using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. NOTE When you created are on a USB flash drive,... recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard.
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... enable the following features may need 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: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an... item on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only...
... enable the following features may need 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: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an... item on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only...
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... external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. 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...the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ...
... external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. 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...the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using an external keyboard If you may want to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ...
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... system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 133. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or...
... system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 133. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. NOTE Please handle your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or...
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... Scan all new files for L750/L770 Series 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...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 a disk may be lost. Turning off the computer if a ...
... Scan all new files for L750/L770 Series 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...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 a disk may be lost. Turning off the computer if a ...
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...area of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key,...one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Most of the enhanced keyboard. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l ...
...area of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key,...one Enter key. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Most of the enhanced keyboard. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l ...
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...functions when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 page 199. Function keys...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...
...functions when pressed. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 page 199. Function keys...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...
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.... 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. The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay... keys. 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. The...
.... 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. The keys with the numbers on their right front are the numeric overlay... keys. 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. The...
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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. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on...
... 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. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on...
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... have online content that can be connected to an external monitor the audio signal is used in the simultaneous setting. For more information on your keyboard to simultaneous. NOTE Use of the audio signal, use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow...
... have online content that can be connected to an external monitor the audio signal is used in the simultaneous setting. For more information on your keyboard to simultaneous. NOTE Use of the audio signal, use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow...
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... to adjust settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. 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...
... to adjust settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. 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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... of the computer is turned OFF. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that case, if there is a USB port that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and... check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be in your bag. 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...
... of the computer is turned OFF. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that case, if there is a USB port that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when using the "USB Sleep and... check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be in your bag. 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...
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..., press any key to continue working. If you to activate the screen. If you are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to turn off , make sure the software you... are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. Press any key. To do this does not correct the problem, press Display problems Here are using is blank. If the problem occurs...
..., press any key to continue working. If you to activate the screen. If you are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to turn off , make sure the software you... are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. Press any key. To do this does not correct the problem, press Display problems Here are using is blank. If the problem occurs...