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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 adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your software" on the computer. To use it.
... to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to a power source" on page 46. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your software" on the computer. To use it.
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... display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
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... "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. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you...
... "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. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your computer for the first time you...
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... DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your computer is selected. Click Yes to your computer. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage ...depending on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Getting Started...
... DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your computer is selected. Click Yes to your computer. NOTE When you restore your keyboard. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage ...depending on your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on which type of media you are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Getting Started...
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... 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. Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or...
... 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. Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or...
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...to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of ...display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a...
...to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of ...display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a...
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... can customize your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 133. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
... can customize your computer to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Refer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 133. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display.
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Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new ... disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. 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 system shut down normally...
Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new ... disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for viruses. 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 system shut down normally...
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... 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 a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area... 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. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard ...
... 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 a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area... 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. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard ...
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...turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not...
...turns the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 more information, see your program documentation. Function keys The function keys (not...
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... as you would using the 10-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 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...
... as you would using the 10-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 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...
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... and can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, 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. Some applications do . If you are not case-sensitive. If you...
... and can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, 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. Some applications do . If you are not case-sensitive. If you...
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... computer's display settings, see "Directing the display output when you want to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. For more information on your keyboard to change the destination of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console.
... computer's display settings, see "Directing the display output when you want to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. For more information on your keyboard to change the destination of the touch pad or a mouse is not supported within the Blu-ray Disc™ player console.
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... the internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-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 on-Allows you to turn on ...the display you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ...
... the internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-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 on-Allows you to turn on ...the display you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ...
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... 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. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to come into contact with metal products, for compatible port...
... 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. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to come into contact with metal products, for compatible port...
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... Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens..., the problem may be related to turn off , make of keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. Display problems Here are using ...
... Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the keyboard itself. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens..., the problem may be related to turn off , make of keyboard. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off the numlock light. Display problems Here are using ...