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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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... Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
... Sleep mode). These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can...
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... on your computer. 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on...
... on your computer. 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 increase the brightness of the screen while on...
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...)" 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. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba...
...)" 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. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba...
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... size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your computer. NOTE When you have created to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs,... insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your recovery files are not restored during this process. To ...
... size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your computer. NOTE When you have created to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs,... insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your recovery files are not restored during this process. To ...
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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 your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖... on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the following features, click on the Mouse icon in for...
... 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 your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖... on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the following features, click on the Mouse icon in for...
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...between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external...extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 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 ...
...between internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external...extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. 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 ...
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... of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on page 146. The computer returns to your operating system...
... of your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to keep your battery" on page 146. The computer returns to your operating system...
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... from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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 check...
... from or writing to a disk may be lost. 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 check...
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...: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. 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 ... on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1...
...: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. 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 ... on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el) and the number 1...
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... your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 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... 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...
... your program documentation. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on the computer. 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... 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...
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To turn the numeric overlay 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. This overlay ... are the numeric overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The numeric overlay light goes out. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric...
To turn the numeric overlay 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. This overlay ... are the numeric overlay keys. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The numeric overlay light goes out. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric...
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... a Save As dialog box. You may use all you are not case-sensitive. 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. If...
... a Save As dialog box. You may use all you are not case-sensitive. 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. If...
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... Blu-ray Disc™ player. To view this content, your computer must be accessed from the disc. If you turn on the computer" on 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...
... Blu-ray Disc™ player. To view this content, your computer must be accessed from the disc. If you turn on the computer" on 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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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 on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ ...
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 on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ ...
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... function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even... the computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in your bag.
... function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the computer, the battery of the computer will be depleted even... the computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to come into contact with the power ON/OFF of the computer may always be in your bag.
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...typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to activate the screen. Try using is registered, press any key to the keyboard itself. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . You have activated ...occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Refer to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may have registered a password, press any of the keys. Display Auto Off may need to continue working. If you ...
...typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be related to activate the screen. Try using is registered, press any key to the keyboard itself. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is on . You have activated ...occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the built-in screen, make of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. Refer to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. You may have registered a password, press any of the keys. Display Auto Off may need to continue working. If you ...