User Manual
Page 31
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...
User Manual
Page 34
... 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
User Manual
Page 35
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
User Manual
Page 44
... 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Using your computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
... 49 before you must complete all setup steps up to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use it. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 45. Using your computer. Overheating your computer's cooling fan Your computer may...
User Manual
Page 48
... you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
... you turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other hand to...
User Manual
Page 50
...for the first time you may want to run most of data. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 82) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories ...(see "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 (see ...
...for the first time you may want to run most of data. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 82) Adding memory (optional) HINT: To purchase additional memory modules, see the accessories ...(see "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 (see ...
User Manual
Page 61
... image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten. To recover...
... image using the utilities on your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your computer's internal storage drive or using the utilities stored on the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten. To recover...
User Manual
Page 63
... your work " on page 106). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message...
... your work " on page 106). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that all partitions on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. A confirmation message...
User Manual
Page 64
... the C: partition. 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 page 71. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice...
... the C: partition. 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 page 71. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Recover to a custom size partition" option restores your system offers a choice...
User Manual
Page 66
..., follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 106). You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during..., see "Backing up your work " on page 106). 9 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to step 4.
..., follow the procedure below. Be sure to save your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your work " on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 106). You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during..., see "Backing up your work " on page 106). 9 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to step 4.
User Manual
Page 68
... your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If the recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that...
... your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It is complete, a message displays, indicating that you can restore your system from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. If the recovery files on the C: drive will be lost during the recovery process. When the process is strongly recommended that...
User Manual
Page 72
... drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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... recovery method)-If you want to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-
... drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. 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... recovery method)-If you want to restart the computer. When the initial screen displays, press F12. Note: This option deletes all data on the keyboard to recover the original factory image ❖ Recover without changing the hard drive partitions-
User Manual
Page 74
... created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its...
... created recovery DVDs/media (see "Backing up your internal storage drive, you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on page 68) before proceeding. 5 Click Next to display its...
User Manual
Page 75
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move... 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were... originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 75 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move... 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 to reinstall the drivers and applications that were... originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 75 Using the TouchPad™ Installing drivers and applications The Toshiba Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the screen ❖...
User Manual
Page 82
... connecting the printer to your computer may want 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. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; If your printer supports Plug...documentation for further instructions. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. You can purchase one to use . To make the connection, you...
... connecting the printer to your computer may want 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. Using a mouse You may automatically recognize the printer; If your printer supports Plug...documentation for further instructions. If a USB cable was not included with your printer documentation for additional configuration steps. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. You can purchase one to use . To make the connection, you...
User Manual
Page 94
.../or display. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can choose. Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it...
.../or display. Closing the display panel After you can customize your computer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to the screen(s) you can choose. Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode To start it...
User Manual
Page 97
... 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. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk...
... 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. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk...
User Manual
Page 98
..., except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The... keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size...
..., except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The... keys; and a numeric keypad. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size...
User Manual
Page 99
..., see your program documentation. 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 ...F12 are using. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 194. 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 computer. For example, Fn...
..., see your program documentation. 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 ...F12 are using. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 194. 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 computer. For example, Fn...
User Manual
Page 100
...are the numeric overlay keys. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the system indicator panel goes out. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. ...The numeric overlay light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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 L640 series.
...are the numeric overlay keys. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on the system indicator panel goes out. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. ...The numeric overlay light on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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 L640 series.