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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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... cooling fan that is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup...
... cooling fan that is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Setting up your computer TECHNICAL NOTE: You must complete all setup...
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... technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your computer. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by...
... technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your computer. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by...
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..., All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to the Internet. NOTE To register online, 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) ❖...
..., All Programs, My Toshiba, and then Toshiba Registration. Failure to the Internet. NOTE To register online, 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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... Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are not ...
... Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are not ...
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To enable the following features may need to be enabled before they can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of Toshiba Assist. You can be used. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab 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...
To enable the following features may need to be enabled before they can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of Toshiba Assist. You can be used. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in the Optimize tab 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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... display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to use an external keyboard, you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other external video ...monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in touch pad. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can attach one...
... display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want to use an external keyboard, you prefer to use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other external video ...monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in touch pad. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. You can attach one...
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... battery" on page 146. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to customize your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer...
... battery" on page 146. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. You may also wish to customize your particular requirements. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the computer...
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... not turn off the computer while it 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) Keyboard for viruses. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to...
... not turn off the computer while it 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) Keyboard for viruses. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to...
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...typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; editing keys; Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the ...
...typewriter, except that: ❖ The space bar creates a space character instead of just passing over an area of the enhanced keyboard. Your computer's keyboard includes only one of the specially marked keys allows you can simulate the separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter ...with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to emulate a full-size keyboard. cursor positioning keys; editing keys; Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the numeric pad of the ...
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...turns 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..."Hot key functions" on page 199. For more information, see your program documentation. 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...
...turns 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..."Hot key functions" on page 199. For more information, see your program documentation. 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...
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... keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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. The numeric... the numeric overlay is on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light goes out. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The keys with the numbers on .
... keys with gray numbers and symbols on the front of them form the numeric and cursor overlay. 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. The numeric... the numeric overlay is on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The numeric overlay light goes out. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the L730/L740 series. The keys with the numbers on .
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... to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. Some applications do . 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.
... to display the drop-down menu, and then click Save. Some applications do . 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.
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... properties window ❖ If you turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used in High Definition on your keyboard to simultaneous. For more information on an external monitor, even though your computer must be accessed from the disc.
... properties window ❖ If you turn on the computer" on page 86. ❖ When an HDMI™ cable is used in High Definition on your keyboard to simultaneous. For more information on an external monitor, even though your computer must be accessed from the disc.
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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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
... 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 a user password ❖ SATA-Allows you...
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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. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for compatible port. In that case, if there is a USB port that interfaces with their ... external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may 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 "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the ...
...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. However, some external devices cannot be stopped for compatible port. In that case, if there is a USB port that interfaces with their ... external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may 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 "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the ...
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... simultaneously. To do this does not correct the problem, press If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not remapping the keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their ...solutions: The screen is blank. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the numlock light. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Refer to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the software documentation and check that came with...
... simultaneously. To do this does not correct the problem, press If the numlock light or cursor control overlay light is not remapping the keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are off, make sure the software you are some typical display problems and their ...solutions: The screen is blank. You may be on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the numlock light. The keyboard produces unexpected characters. Refer to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to the software documentation and check that came with...