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Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal ... or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 86 Adjusting the quality of the external display......87 Using an external keyboard 87 Using a mouse 87
Contents 31 Turning on the power 50 Setting up your software 50 Registering your computer with Toshiba 51 Adding optional external devices 51 Adding memory (optional 52 Installing a memory module 52 Removing a memory module 59 Checking total memory 62 Recovering the Internal ... or projector 86 Directing the display output when you turn on the computer 86 Adjusting the quality of the external display......87 Using an external keyboard 87 Using a mouse 87
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... the computer 100 Moving the computer 101 Using a computer lock 101 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 102 Computing tips 102 Using the keyboard 103 Character keys 104 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 104 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 105 Function keys 105 Special Windows® keys 105 Overlay keys 106 Starting a program...
... the computer 100 Moving the computer 101 Using a computer lock 101 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 102 Computing tips 102 Using the keyboard 103 Character keys 104 Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard 104 Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys 105 Function keys 105 Special Windows® keys 105 Overlay keys 106 Starting a program...
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... operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185 Printer problems... habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 227
36 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 198 Hot Key Cards 198 Using the Hot Key Cards 199 Hot key functions 199 Volume Mute 200 Lock (Instant security 201 Power plan 202 Sleep mode 203 Hibernation mode 204 Output (Display switch 205 Display brightness 206 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............207 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 208 Zoom (Display resolution 209 Keyboard hot key functions 210 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 211 Glossary 212 Index 227
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..." section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46.
..." section in serious injury. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must attach the AC adaptor. Always make sure your computer is connected to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46.
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... on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 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...
... on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. 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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...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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖...
...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 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (...see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖...
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...external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you have created 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. For more information on ...these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 112. Be sure to separately save the files you created are ...
...external media using , and then press the Enter key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that you have created 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. For more information on ...these options, see "Backing up your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your work" on page 112. Be sure to separately save the files you created are ...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. To enable the following features may need to the table below for a close-up view ... buttons Refer to be enabled before they can be used. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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...
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. To enable the following features may need to the table below for a close-up view ... buttons Refer to be enabled before they can be used. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front 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...
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... internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started ...can use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may want to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external...
... internal display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started ...can use a USB-compatible mouse. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Using a mouse You may want to use an external keyboard, you may need to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external...
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... computer in which you were using. You may also wish to keep your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. Never use harsh or caustic chemical...
... computer in which you were using. You may also wish to keep your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Power Plans" on page 146. Never use harsh or caustic chemical...
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...; 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) Keyboard for L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. If you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet...
...; 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) Keyboard for L730/L740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. If you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet...
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... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. and a numeric keypad. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key.... capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to simulate...
... ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. and a numeric keypad. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Most of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key.... capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the keyboard Character keys Typing with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. cursor positioning keys; Using the Fn key, you to simulate...
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... 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. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys The function keys (not... to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 105 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called function...
... 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. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. Function keys The function keys (not... to be confused with icons execute specific functions on the computer. Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 105 (Sample Illustration) Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys The Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys do different things depending on the program you are called function...
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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 L730/L740 series. To disable ... them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric overlay light goes out. The keys with the numbers on . 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front...
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 L730/L740 series. To disable ... them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The numeric overlay light goes out. The keys with the numbers on . 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on their right front...
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110 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. File names ...
110 Learning the Basics Saving your work Saving files 1 Click on the keyboard, except for these characters File names are working with a document that can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. File names ...
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If you want to use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. For more information on your computer's display settings, see "Directing the display output when you want ...
If you want to use the internal speakers, click on the Speakers tab and click Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. For more information on your computer's display settings, see "Directing the display output when you want ...
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... in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power...
... in display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you to change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Keyboard-Allows you to access the wake-on keyboard function ❖ LAN-Allows you to set networking functions ❖ Panel open/Power...
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...computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external... in your bag. However, some external devices cannot be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but ...
...computer is turned off. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will generate heat if they come into contact with their own chargers. ❖ If an external... in your bag. However, some external devices cannot be supplied to the compatible port even when the power of the computer is turned OFF. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but ...
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...Fn + PRTSC key. Press any key. If no password is blank. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of keyboard. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to... is not remapping the keyboard. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You...
...Fn + PRTSC key. Press any key. If no password is blank. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of keyboard. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to... is not remapping the keyboard. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to update your keyboard driver. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. You...