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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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... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal...
... cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have a CPU cooling fan that needs to be charged before adding external or internal...
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... you 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, place one hand on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using...
... you 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, place one hand on the palm rest to slowly open or close the display panel. 48 Getting Started Using...
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... 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) ...10070; Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Product registration ...
... 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) ...10070; Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 79) ❖ Connect a local printer (see the accessories information packaged with your system or visit accessories.toshiba.com. Product registration ...
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... appears, stating that your work " on page 71. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery DVDs...
... appears, stating that your work " on page 71. NOTE During the recovery process it is turned off. 2 Press and hold the 0 (zero) key on your keyboard while powering on the drive and all data will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery DVDs...
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... deletes all partitions on page 106). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message...
... deletes all partitions on page 106). 8 Click Next to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on the keyboard to external media before proceeding (see "Backing up your computer be lost during the recovery process. NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message...
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... page 71. 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 C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this...
... page 71. 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 C: drive to its out-of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this...
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...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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can recover... the second method, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that all information stored on page 106). ...
...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 system offers a choice of Windows® 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, select one at this time. You can recover... the second method, see "Backing up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To recover using recovery DVDs/media, if you that all information stored on page 106). ...
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... internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save...
... internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to a new internal storage drive from your recovery DVDs/media. If the recovery files on the keyboard to begin the recovery. 68 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 The Recovery of Factory Default Software screen 7 Click Next. Be sure to save...
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... to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to your computer. 3 Turn 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...
... to recover the C: partition only, leaving other partitions from the drive. 8 Follow the on the keyboard to your computer. 3 Turn 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...
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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 restart the computer.
... 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 restart the computer.
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... Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ...activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 ...
... Primary control button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The TouchPad and associated control buttons 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 ...activate an item on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. 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 ...
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.... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer... through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. You can use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to...
.... If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer documentation for further instructions. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. See the video device documentation for use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from a computer... through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is then ready for additional configuration steps. You can use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. You can connect a USB-compatible printer to...
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... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details.
... start up the computer from Sleep mode To start it again by opening the display panel. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details.
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... 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. If you receive via external media, email, or... system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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...
... 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. If you receive via external media, email, or... system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 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...
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... window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the full-sized keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously...character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn...
... window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the full-sized keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously...character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Pressing the Fn...
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...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖...
...execute programmed functions when pressed. 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. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖...
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... would using the 10-key keypad on . 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. The keys with... the numbers on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.
... would using the 10-key keypad on . 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. The keys with... the numbers on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series.