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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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... and including "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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
... and including "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. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50 before you must attach the AC adaptor. Read the "Provide adequate ventilation...
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... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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 and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. 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 and begin using high-precision technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force...
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...) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended...
...) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 87) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer (see "Connecting a printer" on page 50. Getting Started 51 Registering your computer with Toshiba Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended...
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... the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with the computer are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to continue. 6 When ...5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖...
... the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with the computer are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to continue. 6 When ...5 A warning screen appears, stating that you created are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. 3 Turn on your keyboard. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you can: ❖ Recover to out-of-box state (recommended recovery method) ❖...
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... moves on performing each operation. You can be enabled before they 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... be used. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist.
... moves on performing each operation. You can be enabled before they 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... be used. Click the Device Settings tab and then click Settings. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist.
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... you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended ... may need to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to adjust the video...
... you prefer to use a USB-compatible mouse. You can use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended ... may need to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to adjust the video...
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... computer from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 100 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
... computer from Sleep mode To start it again by closing the display panel, you were using. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. 100 Getting Started Customizing your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light...
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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 files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally...
...; 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 files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally...
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... allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the L730/L740 series. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l...10070; The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, ...
... allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to the L730/L740 series. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the page. ❖ The lowercase letter l...10070; The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. editing keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, ...
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...information, see your program documentation. 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 ...pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key 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...
...information, see your program documentation. 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 ...pad ON/OFF. For more information, see "Hot key 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...
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... the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The keys with gray numbers and symbols 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 turn... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series.
... the 10-key keypad on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. The keys with gray numbers and symbols 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 turn... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series.
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... file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. 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 include spaces. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on...
... file names and require file names limited to no more than eight characters. 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 include spaces. Use this is all the letters, numbers, and other characters on...
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... Use of the audio signal, 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. This is due to the lower resolution used to send a High Definition signal to an external...
... Use of the audio signal, 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. This is due to the lower resolution used to send a High Definition signal to an external...
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... to adjust settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. 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...
... to adjust settings for the built-in Sleep mode, press Fn + F5. 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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... Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with metal products, for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB... when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF.
... Sleep and Charge function." ❖ External devices connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that interfaces with metal products, for compatible port. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB... when the power of the computer is a USB port that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. USB bus power (DC 5V) is turned OFF.
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...typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may be related to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Refer to any key. To capture only the active window displayed, press ...Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the software ...
...typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to the keyboard itself. Display Auto Off may be related to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. Refer to any key. To capture only the active window displayed, press ...Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. A keypad overlay may have connected an external keyboard and the operating system displays one or more keyboard error messages. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the software ...