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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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... can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up...
... can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. To use it. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Setting up...
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... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... or closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Getting Started 49 Using the computer for the first time Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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...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 (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, and allows Toshiba...
...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 (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, and allows Toshiba...
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...work" on page 62. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is selected. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you have created to ...process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. Click Yes to your computer. 3 Turn on your recovery files are on which type of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
...work" on page 62. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 Make sure your computer is selected. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on your computer. Getting Started 77 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive With recovery media, you have created to ...process" screen displays, select Recovery of media you are on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your keyboard. Click Yes to your computer. 3 Turn on your recovery files are on which type of Factory Default Software, and then click Next.
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... enable the following features may need to 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... 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.
... enable the following features may need to 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... 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.
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... external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a USB-...compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting...
... external monitor (extended mode) ❖ Built-in touch pad. You can attach one to adjust the video settings. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you can use a USB-...compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you may want to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. Adjusting...
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... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer carefully to keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. 100...
... wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your computer carefully to keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to your computer. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. 100...
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...files for viruses. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ 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®...
...files for viruses. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ 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®...
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.... 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; Making your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys...specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L730/L740 series. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn +...
.... 104 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard NOTE L750, L770 series keyboards To capture a print screen of the time, this does not matter. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the enhanced keyboard. editing keys; Making your computer's keyboard layout is compatible with the character keys...specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously to emulate a full-size keyboard. However, some programs assign separate functions to the L730/L740 series. To capture only the active window displayed, press Fn +...
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... the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ ...
... the touch pad ON/OFF. 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 more information, see your program documentation. Used in Windows®: ❖ ...
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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. This overlay ... cursor overlay. The numeric overlay light goes out. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again.
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. This overlay ... cursor overlay. The numeric overlay light goes out. The numeric overlay light glows when the numeric overlay is on. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again.
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... and can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. 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. If you are not case-sensitive. Some applications do . File names...
... and can contain up to be stored. 3 Type a file name, then click Save. 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. If you are not case-sensitive. Some applications do . File names...
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..., see "Directing the display output when you want to change the destination of the touch pad or a mouse is used in High Definition on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. This is automatically sent with the video signal. For more information on an external monitor, even...
..., see "Directing the display output when you want to change the destination of the touch pad or a mouse is used in High Definition on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. This is automatically sent with the video signal. For more information on an external monitor, even...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn ... adjust settings for the internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-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 on-Allows you to turn on the display...
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 161 ❖ Display-Allows you to enable or disable USB Legacy Emulation For more information, see "Directing the display output when you turn ... adjust settings for the internal storage drive interface ❖ USB-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 on-Allows you to turn on the display...
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... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep... (DC 5V). Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work 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...
... connected to the USB bus power (DC 5V) function that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. In that you connect the AC adaptor to the computer when enabling the USB Sleep and Charge function. ❖ Using the "USB Sleep... (DC 5V). Do not allow USB ports to come into contact with USB ports. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work 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...
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...priority is on . The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. A keypad overlay may need to any key, type ...entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. If no password is blank. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to continue ...
...priority is on . The screen reactivates and allows you are using the built-in screen, make of keyboard. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. A keypad overlay may need to any key, type ...entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. If no password is blank. If this , press Fn and F5 simultaneously (once). The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is registered, press any key to continue ...