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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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... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external...
... NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 50 before you must complete all setup steps up to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation" section in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to be charged before adding external...
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... number 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. This is operated on and begin using high-precision technology.
... number 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. This is operated on and begin using high-precision technology.
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... Warranty. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to your product. Product registration can be connected 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 external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
... Warranty. See "Setting up your software" on page 88) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Failure to your product. Product registration can be connected 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 external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see...
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When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned ... a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is selected. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default...
When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned ... a custom size partition For more information, see "Recovering the Internal Storage Drive" on your keyboard. Any files that when the recovery is selected. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default...
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... area in certain applications. You can be used. Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of ...the following features, click 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...
... area in certain applications. You can be used. Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of ...the following features, click 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...
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...the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and... and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. 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...
...the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and... and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. 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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... avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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...❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly 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 files you do not let the Windows® operating...
...❖ Scan all new files for viruses. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly 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 files you do not let the Windows® operating...
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...a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. To capture only 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. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign ...
...a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. To capture only 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. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; and a numeric keypad. However, some programs assign ...
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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...see your program documentation. 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 computer. For more ...
...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...see your program documentation. 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 computer. For more ...
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106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would ... Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is 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. The keys...
106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would ... Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is 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. The keys...
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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. Some applications do . File ...
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. Some applications do . File ...
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... use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on an external monitor, even though your keyboard to simultaneous. This is automatically sent with the video signal. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™...
... use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on an external monitor, even though your keyboard to simultaneous. This is automatically sent with the video signal. 114 Learning the Basics Using the optical disc drive ❖ Some Blu-ray Disc™...
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... in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 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...
... in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. 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...
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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 ... even when the power of the computer is recommended 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 be stopped for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the...
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 ... even when the power of the computer is recommended 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 be stopped for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the...
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... documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. The keyboard you connected may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If no password is on . You have registered a password, press any of the keys. If...off the numlock light. To do this does not correct the problem, press You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external...
... documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. The keyboard you connected may need to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If no password is on . You have registered a password, press any of the keys. If...off the numlock light. To do this does not correct the problem, press You may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Display problems Here are using the built-in screen, make sure the display priority is not set for an external...