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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.
... 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.
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... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while 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 battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able...
... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while 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 battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able...
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... 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using...
... 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using...
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...to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 112. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you created are using Windows® Backup or another backup ...click Next. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is selected. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you have created to...
...to a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on page 112. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you created are using Windows® Backup or another backup ...click Next. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is selected. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you have created to...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab 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 ... touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of Toshiba Assist. You can be used.
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab 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 ... touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of Toshiba Assist. You can be used.
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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) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display ... additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to your computer. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other...
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) ❖ Swap-Switch primary display ... additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to your computer. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other...
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... to clean the computer. Refer to suit your computer This section gives tips on page 128. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To...
... to clean the computer. Refer to suit your computer This section gives tips on page 128. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To...
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... if a drive indicator light indicates a drive 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. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid...
... if a drive indicator light indicates a drive 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. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid...
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... l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the...you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size 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 ...
... l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the...you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size 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 ...
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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. Function keys The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the... computer. 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 the program you are called function...
... 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 functions on the... computer. 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 the program you are called function...
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...-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on . 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...
...-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on . 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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... file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, 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 contain up to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. You...
... file to be stored. 3 Type a file name, 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 contain up to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. You...
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...; When an HDMI™ cable is automatically sent with the video signal. If you want to use the Sound properties in High Definition on your keyboard to an external monitor the audio signal is used in the simultaneous setting. NOTE Use of the audio signal, use the internal speakers, click on...
...; When an HDMI™ cable is automatically sent with the video signal. If you want to use the Sound properties in High Definition on your keyboard to an external monitor the audio signal is used in the simultaneous setting. NOTE Use of the audio signal, use the internal speakers, click on...
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...Directing the display output when you turn on the display 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 to enable or disable USB Legacy...internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-Allows you to adjust settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration.
...Directing the display output when you turn on the display 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 to enable or disable USB Legacy...internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-Allows you to adjust settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you are using after starting in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration.
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... Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 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... power ON/OFF of the computer 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. In that case, if there is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. Metal paper clips or hair...
... Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, USB bus power (DC 5V) will be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). 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... power ON/OFF of the computer 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. In that case, if there is turned OFF. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned off. Metal paper clips or hair...
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... to turn off , make sure the software you to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to any key to update your keyboard driver. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. The screen reactivates and allows you...are off the numlock light. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard itself. Refer to continue working. Press any of the keys. If you have gone into effect. To capture only the active window ...
... to turn off , make sure the software you to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to any key to update your keyboard driver. Try using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. The screen reactivates and allows you...are off the numlock light. If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard itself. Refer to continue working. Press any of the keys. If you have gone into effect. To capture only the active window ...