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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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... you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 49 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the...
... you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 49 before adding external or internal components to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the...
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... the display panel. When the computer is operated on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel...
... the display panel. When the computer is operated on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the display panel...
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... 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... with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration....
... 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... with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you must be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration....
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... 106. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Click Yes to...
... 106. NOTE During the recovery process it is strongly recommended that when the recovery is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. Click Yes to...
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Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes ...
Be sure to save your work " on the keyboard to restart the computer. Be sure to save your work to begin the recovery. Recovering to a custom size partition Recovering to a custom size partition deletes ...
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... rewritten. If not, skip 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. To resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 64...
... rewritten. If not, skip 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. To resize and recover the C: drive using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. 64...
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...such media. 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...adaptor. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to step 4. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain...
...such media. 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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one ...adaptor. Be sure to save your computer's internal storage drive or by using the second method, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to step 4. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain...
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... reminding you can restore your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It...
... reminding you can restore your internal storage drive become corrupted or are deleted, you that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to a new internal storage drive from your work to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your recovery DVDs/media. Creating recovery DVDs/media It...
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... Note: This option deletes all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 ... (recommended recovery method)-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-...
... Note: This option deletes all data on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. 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 ... (recommended recovery method)-If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to restart the computer. When the process is executed all other partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-...
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... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
... the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work" on page 106) and created recovery DVDs/media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status as follows: 1 Click Start. 2 Right-click Computer. 3 Select Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the lower portion...
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move ...only supported in certain applications. 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 ...only supported in certain applications. 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 ❖ ...
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... printer, you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the... printer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you need to your computer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, ...
... printer, you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Using an external keyboard If you can attach one from your television (or other video display device), you to install the printer software before physically connecting the... printer to your printer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If you need to your computer. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, ...
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... of the computer. Customizing your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 142. There are...
... of the computer. Customizing your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 142. There are...
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...receive 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... may 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 L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you do ...
...receive 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... may 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 L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is especially important for files you do ...
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... l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area... of the enhanced keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to the L640 series. and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination...
... l (el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area... of the enhanced keyboard. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to the L640 series. and a numeric keypad. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination...
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...-Has a similar 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. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the...
...-Has a similar 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. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics 99 Using the...
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...their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. To turn the numeric overlay on the system indicator panel goes out. To disable ... key and press F11 again. 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.
...their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. To turn the numeric overlay on the system indicator panel goes out. To disable ... key and press F11 again. 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.