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Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 82 Setting up a printer 83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 84 Using the ... the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 96 Computing tips 96 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 98 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 98 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 99 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
Contents 31 Using an external keyboard 82 Using a mouse 82 Connecting a printer 82 Setting up a printer 83 Turning off the computer 84 Options for turning off the computer 84 Using the ... the computer 94 Moving the computer 95 Using a computer lock 95 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 96 Computing tips 96 Using the keyboard 97 Character keys 98 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 98 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 99 Function keys 99 Special Windows® keys 99 Overlay keys 100 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
... operating system can help you 167 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 168 Checking device properties 168 Memory problems 169 Power and the batteries 169 Keyboard problems 171 Display problems 171 Disk or storage drive problems 173 Error-checking 173 Optical disc drive problems 174 Sound system problems 177 Printer problems... habits 181 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 182 If you need further assistance 186 Before you contact Toshiba 186 Contacting Toshiba 186 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 187 Toshiba's worldwide offices 188
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Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
Contents 35 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 190 Hot Key Cards 190 Using the Hot Key Cards 191 Application Cards 192 Using the Application Cards 193 Card Case 193 Hot key functions 194 Volume Mute 194 Lock (Instant security 195 Power plan 196 Sleep mode 197 Hibernation mode 198 Output (Display switch 199 Display brightness 200 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............201 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 202 Zoom (Display resolution 203 Keyboard hot key functions 204 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 205 Glossary 206 Index 221
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... computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
... computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to your computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. See "Connecting to a power outlet (even if your computer is shipped with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
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... that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Over a period of the screen will dim and you to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do...
... that may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Over a period of the screen will dim and you to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do...
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... memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer ...
... memory modules, see the accessories information packaged with your product. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you may want to: ❖ Add more memory..."Adding memory (optional)" on page 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer ...
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... computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on page 71. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal...
... computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Backing up your keyboard while powering on page 71. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Recovering to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) Recovering an internal...
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... the computer. Be sure to save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to external media before...
... the computer. Be sure to save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that all data will be connected to external media before...
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...) Warning screen Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 71. You can resize and recover the...
...) Warning screen Click Yes to step 4. 4 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on page 71. You can resize and recover the...
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...). NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work " on the keyboard to step 4. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities...
...). NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the computer. 3 If your work " on the keyboard to step 4. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions by either using the utilities...
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... are deleted, you that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
... are deleted, you that you can restore your system from your recovery DVDs/media. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery.
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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 following options: ... to your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your internal...
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 following options: ... to your recovery files are using, and then press Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on your internal...
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Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be ...
Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to begin erasing the internal storage drive. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal storage drive will be ...
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...; Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to... (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 to complete the installation process.
...; Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to... (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 to complete the installation process.
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... is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Refer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. See the video... device documentation for use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software ...
... is USB-compatible, check its documentation. Refer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. See the video... device documentation for use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software ...
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... computer to clean the computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
... computer to clean the computer. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings.
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... via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new... files for L650 Series Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is active.
... via external media, email, or download from or writing to a disk may be lost. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new... files for L650 Series Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is active.
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..., some programs assign separate functions to the L640 series. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. editing ...you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. 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....
..., some programs assign separate functions to the L640 series. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. cursor positioning keys; and a numeric keypad. editing ...you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. 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....
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...specific functions on the computer. 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 ...Hot key functions" on page 194. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...
...specific functions on the computer. 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 ...Hot key functions" on page 194. For more information, see your program documentation. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called ...
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... right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light on the system indicator panel 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 L640 series. To disable the... overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on . 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.
... right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light on the system indicator panel 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 L640 series. To disable the... overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on . 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.