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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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... protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting...
... protected from overheating when the power is turned on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to, a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting...
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... characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display 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. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
... characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display 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. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on...
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..., or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor...
..., or by clicking Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor...
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... 71. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and...
... 71. 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 the computer. 3 If your computer be deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on the drive and...
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NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your work " on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery ...
NOTE During the recovery process it is complete, a message displays indicating that the internal storage drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to save your work " on the drive and all information stored in those partitions. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive (Sample Image) Recovery ...
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... screen 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. To resize and...
... screen 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 your computer's internal storage drive or using recovery DVDs/media, if you to specify the size for the C: partition. To resize and...
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...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 work" on page 106). To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on...connected to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all ...
...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 work" on page 106). To recover using the second method, see "Restoring from recovery DVDs/media" on...connected to restart the computer. When the process is strongly recommended that the C: drive has been recovered. 10 Press any information on the keyboard to an external power source via the AC adaptor. You can recover the C: drive without changing the internal storage drive partitions deletes all ...
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... changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work " on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage...
... changing the hard drive partitions. (Sample Image) Recovery of Factory Default Software screen appears. When the process is strongly recommended that all data on the keyboard to begin the recovery. Be sure to save your work " on page 106). 8 Click Next to restart the computer. Also, if your original internal storage...
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... deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all data on your 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... Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
... deleted and rewritten. Note: This option deletes all data on your 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... Enter. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 9 Press any key on the keyboard to restart the computer.
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... the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal...
... the internal storage drive. Checking the internal storage drive operating status After restoring your work to external media (see "Creating recovery DVDs/media" on the keyboard to display its status in the lower portion of the screen. When the process is complete, a message displays, indicating that all data on the internal...
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Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the... originally bundled with your computer. 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 see more information at once TouchPad...) 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 ❖ ...
Using the TouchPad™ NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the... originally bundled with your computer. 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 see more information at once TouchPad...) 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 ❖ ...
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... store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. Using an external keyboard If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may... software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; If you need to use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. Read the documentation that came with your ...
... store. If your printer supports Plug and Play, your printer. Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions. Using an external keyboard If you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your printer. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may... software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may automatically recognize the printer; If you need to use an external keyboard, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer through the USB ports. Read the documentation that came with your ...
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... computer and/or display. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your particular requirements. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer.
... computer and/or display. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of your particular requirements. For information about taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. The computer returns to clean the computer.
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... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE .... ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for L650 Series Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost.
... character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows® keys. (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for L640 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE .... ❖ Do not turn off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is especially important for L650 Series Learning the Basics 97 Using the keyboard ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to a disk may be lost.
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... pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el...regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the L650 Series keyboard Character keys Typing with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this...
... pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the full-sized keyboard. editing keys; Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to emulate a full-size keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l (el...regular and numeric pad Enter keys on the L650 Series keyboard Character keys Typing with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. 98 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L650 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the time, this...
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...specific functions on the computer. 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 ...keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. 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 program you are called...
...specific functions on the computer. 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 ...keys F1 through F12 are using. For more information, see your program documentation. 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 program you are called...
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... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 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 gray numbers and symbols on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. The keys with the numbers on the front of them form the numeric and...
... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. 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 gray numbers and symbols on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 100 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L640 series. The keys with the numbers on the front of them form the numeric and...