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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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power...
... 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. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. See "Connecting to your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power...
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... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots 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...
... is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Small bright dots 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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...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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer... product. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) See "Setting up your ...
...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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local printer... product. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Toshiba standard limited Warranty. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 88) See "Setting up your ...
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NOTE When you restore your work" on your keyboard. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are ... method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover 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. Any files that when the recovery...
NOTE When you restore your work" on your keyboard. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are ... method) ❖ Recovery of factory default software with user's data ❖ Recover without changing the internal storage drive partitions ❖ Recover 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. Any files that when the recovery...
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... Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. You can be used. To enable the following features may need to be enabled before they can use the touch pad (the small, ... across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for specific instructions on the Mouse icon in certain applications. 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...
... Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. You can be used. To enable the following features may need to be enabled before they can use the touch pad (the small, ... across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for specific instructions on the Mouse icon in certain applications. 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...
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...device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using ...TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ ...
...device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to adjust the video settings. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Using ...TV ❖ Built-in display and external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖ ...
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... tips on page 146. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Sleep mode...
... tips on page 146. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. There are several ways in Sleep mode by closing the display panel, you can start up the computer from Sleep mode...
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...® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all... new files for L750/L770 Series This precaution is active. 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...
...® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all... new files for L750/L770 Series This precaution is active. 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...
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... includes fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L730/L740 series. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the ... 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. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the...
... includes fewer keys. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L730/L740 series. 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the ... 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. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. (Sample Illustration) PRTSC key on the...
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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 ...page 199. 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. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/...
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 ...page 199. 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. For example, Fn + F9 turns the touch pad ON/...
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106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The keys with the numbers on the front of them form the numeric and ... overlay. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 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...
106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The keys with the numbers on the front of them form the numeric and ... overlay. The keys with gray numbers and symbols on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. 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...
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... folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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 260 characters and can include spaces. If you need to...
... folder where you created a new document, your program displays a Save As dialog box. 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 260 characters and can include spaces. If you need to...
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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 simultaneous. This is due to an external monitor the audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal. If you want to use the...
... 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 simultaneous. This is due to an external monitor the audio signal is automatically sent with the video signal. If you want to use the...
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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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
... 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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
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... that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the...
... that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. However, some external devices cannot be charged solely by supplying USB bus power (DC 5V). Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the...
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... software documentation and check that came with the computer. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the built-in screen, make sure the display...capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may be related to update your keyboard driver. If no password is on . If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have registered a password, press...
... software documentation and check that came with the computer. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign different meanings to the keyboard manufacturer's Web site. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using the built-in screen, make sure the display...capture only the active window displayed, press Fn + ALT while simultaneously pressing the PRTSC key. Display Auto Off may be related to update your keyboard driver. If no password is on . If, while typing, strange things happen or nothing happens, the problem may have registered a password, press...