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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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... Getting Started 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. Using your computer on page 49 before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but...
... Getting Started 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. Using your computer on page 49 before adding external or internal components to a power source" on the computer. These components include, but...
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... of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful 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...
... of the screen while on battery power. Any small bright dots that may not be careful 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...
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... Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82)...
... Warranty. Product registration can be connected to the Internet. 50 Getting Started Registering your computer 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 50) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 82) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 82)...
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... computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 106. To recover the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue.
... computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on page 106. To recover the original factory image using the first method, follow the procedure below. If not, skip to continue.
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... Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work" on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process.
... Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work" on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process.
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... such media. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to...
... such media. 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 your computer's internal storage drive: 1 Make sure the computer is executed all data will be deleted and rewritten. If not, skip to...
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... partitions deletes all data will remain intact and any key on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 106). NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (...external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. To recover using the first ...
... partitions deletes all data will remain intact and any key on your computer's internal storage drive or by either using the utilities on your keyboard while powering on page 106). NOTE During the internal storage drive recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (...external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 71. To recover using the utilities stored on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. A confirmation message displays reminding you have created such media. To recover using the first ...
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... your original internal storage drive fails, you that all data on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive become...
... your original internal storage drive fails, you that all data on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on your internal storage drive become...
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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: ...; If 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. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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: ...; If 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. When the initial screen displays, press F12.
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... status in the Volume list to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key 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...
... status in the Volume list to restart the computer. Be sure you that the internal storage drive has been erased. 6 Press any key 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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... in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖... control button (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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer...
... in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to complete the installation process. Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖... control button (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 reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer...
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... the Fn key. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can use . If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer ...To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Refer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; Using...
... the Fn key. the printer is USB-compatible, check its documentation. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. If a USB cable was not included with your printer, you can use . If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer ...To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. Refer to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; Using...
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... again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing...
... again from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Customizing your computer's settings There are additional custom settings you can choose. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing...
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... both. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ 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...
... both. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ 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...
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.... However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the ...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character ...
.... However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the ...el) and the number 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character ...
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...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 keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do ...
...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 keyboard (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do ...
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... control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay 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. The numeric overlay... system indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.
... control the cursor as you would using the 10-key keypad on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To turn the numeric overlay 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. The numeric overlay... system indicator panel goes out. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.