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32 Contents Using an external keyboard 88 Using a mouse 88 Connecting a printer 88 Setting up a printer 89 Turning off the computer 90 Options for turning off the computer 90 Using the ... 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...
32 Contents Using an external keyboard 88 Using a mouse 88 Connecting a printer 88 Setting up a printer 89 Turning off the computer 90 Options for turning off the computer 90 Using the ... 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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...35 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of ...operating system can help you 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191
...35 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of ...operating system can help you 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191
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... in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 209 Optical...Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 219 Zoom (Display resolution 220 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
... in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 209 Optical...Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 219 Zoom (Display resolution 220 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
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... "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it.
... "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it.
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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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... 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. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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... by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 88) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 88) ❖ Connect...
... by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. NOTE To register online, you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 88) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 88) ❖ Connect...
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...the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the... drive partitions-If you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next... your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your keyboard.
...the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are not restored during this process. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the... drive partitions-If you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and then click Next... your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of the following : ❖ If your keyboard.
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...You can check its status in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you ... the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4...
...You can check its status in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you ... the internal storage drive operating status Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4...
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...in touch pad. To determine if the printer is then ready for use. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can purchase one to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. .... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to adjust the video settings. 88 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come...
...in touch pad. To determine if the printer is then ready for use. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can purchase one to your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. .... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may want to adjust the video settings. 88 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up the printer as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may come...
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... up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 149...
... up the computer from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows white. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 149...
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... damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly...
... damage the disk, the drive, or both. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly...
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... a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration...
... a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. and a numeric keypad. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter... keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. editing keys; Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration...
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...function as the secondary mouse button 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 "Hot key functions" on the program you are called...
...function as the secondary mouse button 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 "Hot key functions" on the program you are called...
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106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric ... numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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 P740 series. This overlay lets...
106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric ... numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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 P740 series. This overlay lets...
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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 260 characters and can include spaces. File names The Windows...
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 260 characters and can include spaces. File names The Windows...
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... off inside the hole. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to malfunction. Doing so could cause the drive to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. Never use a pencil to release the disc tray...
... off inside the hole. Optical disc drive components The optical disc drive is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to malfunction. Doing so could cause the drive to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. Never use a pencil to release the disc tray...
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... buttons allow you to start playing the disc, or pause it if currently playing. The Mute button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is off. The Illumination ON/OFF button... Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models.) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. 3D ON/OFF button* Illumination ON/OFF button...
... buttons allow you to start playing the disc, or pause it if currently playing. The Mute button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. Inserting an optical disc To insert an optical disc into the drive: 1 Make sure the computer is off. The Illumination ON/OFF button... Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models.) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. 3D ON/OFF button* Illumination ON/OFF button...
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... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to enable or disable... BIOS version or change various default settings for the internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-Allows you to turn on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖... the system control panel ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is a quick-...
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to enable or disable... BIOS version or change various default settings for the internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-Allows you to turn on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖... the system control panel ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on the computer when opening the display panel while the computer is a quick-...
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...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 the computer, the battery of the computer will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device...Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible port even when the power of the computer...
...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 the computer, the battery of the computer will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external device...Using the "USB Sleep and Charge function" to charge external devices will be depleted even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to the compatible port even when the power of the computer...