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32 Contents Using an external keyboard 88 Using a mouse 88 Connecting a printer 88 Setting up a printer 89 Turning off the computer 90 Options for turning off the computer 90 Using the ... 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...
32 Contents Using an external keyboard 88 Using a mouse 88 Connecting a printer 88 Setting up a printer 89 Turning off the computer 90 Options for turning off the computer 90 Using the ... 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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...35 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of ...operating system can help you 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191
...35 USB Sleep and Charge 166 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 168 Power supply mode settings 168 USB Sleep and Music 169 TOSHIBA Button Support 170 TOSHIBA Accessibility 171 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint utility limitations 172 Using the Fingerprint Authentication Utility 172 Fingerprint Logon 173 Care and maintenance of ...operating system can help you 185 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 186 Checking device properties 186 Memory problems 187 Power and the batteries 187 Keyboard problems 189 Display problems 189 Disk or storage drive problems 191
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... in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 209 Optical...Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 219 Zoom (Display resolution 220 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
... in the Windows® operating system 200 If you need further assistance 204 Before you contact Toshiba 204 Contacting Toshiba 205 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 205 Toshiba's worldwide offices 206 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 208 Hot Key Cards 208 Using the Hot Key Cards 209 Hot key functions 209 Optical...Display switch 216 Display brightness 217 Disabling or enabling wireless devices............218 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 219 Zoom (Display resolution 220 Keyboard hot key functions 221 Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors 222 Glossary 223 Index 238
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... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use...
... could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in the "Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort" that needs to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Overheating your computer on the computer. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on a carpet or other soft material can use...
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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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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 88) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 88) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you may want to: ❖ Add more memory (see "Adding memory (optional)" on page 52) ❖ Connect a mouse (see "Using a mouse" on page 88) ❖ Connect an external keyboard (see "Using an external keyboard" on page 88) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using...
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... partitions-If you created are restored. For more information, see "Backing up all data on your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and...
... partitions-If you created are restored. For more information, see "Backing up all data on your keyboard. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. Click Yes to continue. 6 When the Toshiba Recovery Wizard opens and the "Selecting a process" screen displays, select Recovery of Factory Default Software, and...
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... Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... internal storage drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. Using the touch pad NOTE...
... Manage. 4 Click Disk Management. 5 Highlight the internal storage drive in the Volume list to display its status in the lower portion of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or... internal storage drive, you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. Using the touch pad NOTE...
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... printer does not support Plug and Play, you may want to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. the printer is USB-... documentation may not function correctly. If a USB cable was not included with your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you can set ...
... printer does not support Plug and Play, you may want to use an external keyboard, you to install the printer software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to your computer through the USB ports. the printer is USB-... documentation may not function correctly. If a USB cable was not included with your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. To make the connection, you do not install the software as instructed by the printer manufacturer, the printer may require you can set ...
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... using. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to customize your battery...
... using. There are several ways in Sleep mode by opening the display panel. Caring for details. To keep dust and dirt out of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. If you place the computer in which you have turned off the computer, close the display panel to customize your battery...
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... or writing 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 P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to...
... or writing 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 P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for viruses. This precaution is active. Learning the Basics Using the keyboard 103 ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to...
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...letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the entire screen, press the Fn +...the enhanced keyboard. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized 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 simultaneously to the P740 series....
...letter O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size keyboard. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to simulate the Enter key on the numeric pad of the entire screen, press the Fn +...the enhanced keyboard. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized 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 simultaneously to the P740 series....
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...functions on the computer. 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... they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 page 209. Used...
...functions on the computer. 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... they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 page 209. Used...
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...) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the...
...) Numeric and cursor control overlay Using the overlay to type numeric data NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. This overlay lets you enter numeric data or control the cursor as you would using the...
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...®-based application to display the drop-down menu, and 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not...
...®-based application to display the drop-down menu, and 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 contain up to 260 characters and can include spaces. Some applications do not...
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... Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is in use indicator light is located on your keyboard to touch the lens or the area around it . Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual...
... Set Default. ❖ Use the arrow keys on the side of the touch pad or a mouse is in use indicator light is located on your keyboard to touch the lens or the area around it . Your optical disc drive may look like this: Drive in-use indicator light Eject button Manual...
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... computer is off. The Illumination ON/OFF button allows you to mute the sound. The Mute button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. The Play/pause button allows you to increase/decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The drive will not open... Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models.) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. 3D ON/OFF button* Illumination ON/OFF button...
... computer is off. The Illumination ON/OFF button allows you to mute the sound. The Mute button allows you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. The Play/pause button allows you to increase/decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The drive will not open... Basics Using the optical disc drive Media control buttons (Available on certain models.) The media control buttons located on the system control panel above the keyboard let you mute the sound and play audio CDs or DVD movies when the computer is on. 3D ON/OFF button* Illumination ON/OFF button...
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... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
... computer needs this time to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard). When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows® operating system Sleep...
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NOTE Since the system is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-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 ❖ Password-Allows you to set conditions...
NOTE Since the system is turned off. Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-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 ❖ Password-Allows you to set conditions...
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...the computer is turned OFF. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the ...manufacturer or check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but...
...the computer is turned OFF. It is recommended that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. The "USB Wakeup function" will now work for compatible port. As for the specifications of the external devices, please contact the ...manufacturer or check the specifications of the external device connected to the compatible port, USB bus power (DC 5V) supply may always be disabled. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but...