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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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... to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer.
... to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer.
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using it moves easily...
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..., All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your computer for the first time 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...
..., All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. See "Setting up your computer for the first time 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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...the USB Flash option, depending on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your computer....appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
...the USB Flash option, depending on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your computer....appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your keyboard. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method...
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... when you slide 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... 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.
... when you slide 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... 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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... use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 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 television (or ... device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can attach one 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 monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖...
... use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. 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 television (or ... device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can attach one 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 monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖...
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... spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the...
... spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. The computer returns to clean the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. NOTE Please handle your computer clean, gently wipe the...
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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 files for L750/... eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. 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 information, such as new icon...
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 files for L750/... eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. 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 information, such as new icon...
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... includes fewer keys. and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press...
... includes fewer keys. and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character... letter l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press...
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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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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 , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The ... the numbers on . 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. To turn...
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 , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The ... the numbers on . 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. To turn...
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... file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces.
... file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces.
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... the display output when you turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used in High Definition on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. For more information on an external monitor, even though your display setting is not supported within...
... the display output when you turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used in High Definition on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. For more information on an external monitor, even though your display setting is not supported within...
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... password ❖ SATA-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 networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power...
... password ❖ SATA-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 networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power...
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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 ..." to it. 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 charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with metal products, for compatible port. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for...
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 ..." to it. 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 charge external devices will take longer than charging the devices with metal products, for compatible port. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for...
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... are using a different make sure the display priority is not remapping the keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the... problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen...
... are using a different make sure the display priority is not remapping the keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the... problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. The screen reactivates and allows you are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen...