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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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... fan location will vary depending on page 45. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with...
... fan location will vary depending on page 45. Using your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is shipped with...
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... computer is now ready for you to turn 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 your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic...
... computer is now ready for you to turn 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 your computer. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic...
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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... (see "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
... 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 "Connecting a printer" on page 49. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting...
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... recover 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
... recover 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 the computer. 3 If your system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time...
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... on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays...
... on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that your work " on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. A confirmation message displays...
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... state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 71. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below.
... state, and allows you have created such media. To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the computer. 3 If your keyboard while powering on page 71. To recover using the first method, follow the procedure below.
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... drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on them will be affected. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for... example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 106). To recover using the utilities...
... drive partitions deletes all data will not be lost during the recovery process. To recover using the utilities stored on your keyboard while powering on them will be affected. Recovering without changing the internal storage drive partitions Recovering without affecting other partitions (for... example, a D: drive), those partitions will remain intact and any key on the keyboard to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on page 106). To recover using the utilities...
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... of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen...
... of Factory Default Software screen appears. A confirmation message displays reminding you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your work" on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Also, if your recovery DVDs/media. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen...
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If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD ...partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want 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...
If you want to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to its out-of-box state and specify a custom size for the C: drive. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD ...partitions you have created intact ❖ Recover to a custom size partition-If you want 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...
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... erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data 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...
... erased. 6 Press any key on the internal storage drive will be lost. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data 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 the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an ... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications...
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 ❖ Open or activate an ... control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications...
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...software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. Connecting a printer NOTE Your... printer documentation may not function correctly. You can attach one from your computer. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for further instructions. You can purchase one to your computer. the printer...
...software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you can connect a USB-compatible printer to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to adjust the video settings. Connecting a printer NOTE Your... printer documentation may not function correctly. You can attach one from your computer. 82 Getting Started Using an external keyboard 3 Release the Fn key. See the video device documentation for further instructions. You can purchase one to your computer. the printer...
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... on page 127. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. You may also wish to your power usage settings. See "Utilities" on...
... on page 127. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to the screen(s) you were using. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer. You may also wish to your power usage settings. See "Utilities" on...
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Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ ... L650 Series NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions 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...
Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost. Turning off the computer while it is reading from the Internet. ❖ ... L650 Series NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions 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...
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... of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. and a numeric keypad. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously... in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar ...
... of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. and a numeric keypad. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously... in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on a typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar ...
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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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... them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric overlay light 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. 100 Learning the...
... them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The keys with the numbers on , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. The numeric overlay light 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. 100 Learning the...