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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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... steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your...
... steps up to and including "Setting up your software" on page 50 before adding external or internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on your...
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... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while 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 battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening...
... are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while 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 battery power. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Opening...
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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 (see... up your software" on page 88) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your product. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
... "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 (see... up your software" on page 88) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices or memory, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your product. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the...
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..., insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are restored. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of factory default software with user's data" option is turned off. 2...Do one of media you are not restored during this process. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. NOTE When you created are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure to separately save the files you can: ❖...
..., insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are restored. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of factory default software with user's data" option is turned off. 2...Do one of media you are not restored during this process. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. NOTE When you created are using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure to separately save the files you can: ❖...
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... touch pad or move a mouse connected 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 ...or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. You can be used. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on performing each operation. Some of the following features, click on the ...
... touch pad or move a mouse connected 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 ...or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications. You can be used. Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some of Toshiba Assist. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on performing each operation. Some of the following features, click on the ...
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...best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (...Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. You can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you can use an external keyboard, you prefer to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in ...
...best picture quality from your computer. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Using a mouse You may need to adjust the video settings. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (...Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. You can attach one to use a USB-compatible mouse. Using an external keyboard If you can use an external keyboard, you prefer to your television (or other external video device) ❖ External monitor and TV ❖ Built-in ...
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... carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your battery" on page 146. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to suit your computer. See "Utilities" on page 133. The computer returns to keep your operating system documentation or Help...
... carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your battery" on page 146. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Refer to suit your computer. See "Utilities" on page 133. The computer returns to keep your operating system documentation or Help...
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... 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 check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for...
... 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 check and optimize disk space and improve performance. ❖ Scan all new files for...
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... 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖... separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously 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. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate ...
... 1 are not interchangeable. ❖ The uppercase letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, except that: ❖... separate key, as follows: Press Fn and Enter simultaneously 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. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate ...
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...on the computer. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 199. 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... 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 the...
...on the computer. For more information, see "Hot key functions" on page 199. 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... 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 the...
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..., hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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. 106 Learning...
..., hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. The numeric overlay light goes out. 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. 106 Learning...
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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. Some applications do .
... 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. Some applications do .
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If you want to use the Sound properties in High Definition on your keyboard to the lower resolution used to send a High Definition signal to an external monitor the audio signal is due to navigate within the Blu-ray ...
If you want to use the Sound properties in High Definition on your keyboard to the lower resolution used to send a High Definition signal to an external monitor the audio signal is due to navigate within the Blu-ray ...
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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 on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the display you ...
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 on-Allows you to turn on the computer" on the display you ...
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Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to it. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to ... ports to the compatible ports. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will now work for example when carrying the computer...
Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 163 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to it. It is recommended that you connect the AC adaptor to ... ports to the compatible ports. As such, we recommend that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but the "USB Sleep and Charge function" will now work for example when carrying the computer...
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... the keypad overlays are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. Display problems Here are off the numlock light. The keyboard you connected may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto...Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign ...
... the keypad overlays are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen is not remapping the keyboard. Display problems Here are off the numlock light. The keyboard you connected may have activated the instant password feature by pressing Fn and F1 simultaneously. Display Auto...Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to any key. Keyboard problems If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems 179 NOTE L750/L770 series keyboard To capture a print screen of the keys. Refer to the documentation that the program does not assign ...