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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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... 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
... 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. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to...
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... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display...
... center of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display...
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...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product 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 88) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 88) ❖...
...with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product 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 88) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 88) ❖...
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... without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created to back up your keyboard. For more information, see "Backing up all data from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of...using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are restored. Click Yes 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. 7 Select one of the ...
... without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions you have created to back up your keyboard. For more information, see "Backing up all data from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of...using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are restored. Click Yes 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. 7 Select one of the ...
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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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer ... lower portion of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3...
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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer ... lower portion of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3...
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... Plug and Play, you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize the printer; 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 not.... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer may come with your printer, you can connect a...
... Plug and Play, you may need a suitable USB cable which may automatically recognize the printer; 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 not.... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may want to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer may come with your printer, you can connect a...
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... and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 149. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you have turned off the computer...
... and Support for your computer This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your power usage settings. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. See "Utilities" on page 149. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you have turned off the computer...
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... records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn...download 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 P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light ...
... records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn...download 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 P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light ...
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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; cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on ...typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...
... 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; cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on ...typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...
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...The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific 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 ...+ F9 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...
...The function keys (not to be confused with icons execute specific 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 ...+ F9 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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... 10-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on . 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. ...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. The numeric overlay...
... 10-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. To turn the numeric overlay on . 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. ...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. The numeric overlay...
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... a new document, your file 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. If you need to...
... a new document, your file 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. If you need to...
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... indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to press the manual eject button. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
... indicator light Eject button Manual eject hole (Sample Illustration) Optical disc drive Drive in-use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is located on your keyboard to press the manual eject button. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive.
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The Illumination ON/OFF button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. The Play/pause button allows you to start playing the disc, or pause it if currently playing. The Mute button allows you to ... 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...
The Illumination ON/OFF button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. The Play/pause button allows you to start playing the disc, or pause it if currently playing. The Mute button allows you to ... 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).
... 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).
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... you turn on the display you are using after pressing the power button. ❖ Button Setting-Allows you to set conditions for the buttons on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable ...or disable USB Legacy Emulation NOTE Since the system is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on page 87. ❖ General-Allows you to view...
... you turn on the display you are using after pressing the power button. ❖ Button Setting-Allows you to set conditions for the buttons on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Password-Allows you to set a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you to enable ...or disable USB Legacy Emulation NOTE Since the system is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on page 87. ❖ General-Allows you to view...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB ... the external devices which are connected to it. In 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 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB ... the external devices which are connected to it. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to the compatible ports.