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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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... Started 45 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.
... Started 45 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.
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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. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim...
... 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. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim...
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... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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...
... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable 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...
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... DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are not restored during this process. 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 then click Next. 7 Select one of... without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up your keyboard. For more information, see "Backing up all data on your computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 ...
... DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are not restored during this process. 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 then click Next. 7 Select one of... without changing the hard drive partitions-If you want to the recovery the factory default software, while the computer attempts to back up your keyboard. For more information, see "Backing up all data on your computer. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery DVDs/media: 1 ...
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...display its status in the lower portion of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you ...can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on...
...display its status in the lower portion of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in front of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your internal storage drive, you ...can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in certain applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 Click Start, All Programs, My Toshiba, and then TOSHIBA Application Installer. 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on...
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If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may not function correctly. See the video device documentation for use an external keyboard, you need to your computer through the USB ports. Using a mouse You may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Follow the ... your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer. You can purchase one to use . 88 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 89. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may come...
If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may not function correctly. See the video device documentation for use an external keyboard, you need to your computer through the USB ports. Using a mouse You may want to use a USB-compatible mouse. Follow the ... your printer, you can connect a USB-compatible printer to your printer. You can purchase one to use . 88 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in "Setting up a printer" on page 89. Connecting a printer NOTE Your printer documentation may come...
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... of your particular requirements. 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. NOTE Please handle your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows...
... of your particular requirements. 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. NOTE Please handle your computer's settings Starting again from Sleep mode, press the power button until the ON/OFF light glows...
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...; 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 P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details...
...; 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 P740 Series (Sample Illustration) Keyboard for files you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details...
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... O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the.... However, some programs assign separate functions to the P740 series. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter,...
... O and the number 0 are not interchangeable. Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. A standard full-size keyboard includes two Enter, Ctrl, and Alt keys; Using the Fn key, you to simulate the Enter key on the.... However, some programs assign separate functions to the P740 series. Making your computer's keyboard layout is very much like typing on the full-sized keyboard. Although your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard NOTE This section applies to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter,...
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... the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 computer. Used ... 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...
... the program you are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. 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 computer. Used ... 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...
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... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. 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 P740 series. This overlay lets ...
... , press Fn and F11 simultaneously. To disable the numeric overlay, hold down the Fn key and press F11 again. 106 Learning the Basics Using the keyboard Overlay keys NOTE This section applies to the P740 series. 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 P740 series. This overlay lets ...
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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. File names The Windows...
...®-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. File names The Windows...
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... drive is open, be careful not to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. Doing so could cause the drive to touch the lens or the area around it . Do not press the eject...
... drive is open, be careful not to malfunction. Doing so could damage the disc or the drive. When the disc tray is located on your keyboard to release the disc tray. Doing so could cause the drive to touch the lens or the area around it . Do not press the eject...
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... you to increase/decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The Volume control buttons allow you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. The 3D ON/OFF button allows you to enable/disable the computer's Wi-Fi® antenna. 116 Learning the 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...
... you to increase/decrease the volume of the sound coming from the computer. The Volume control buttons allow you to set the panel LED and keyboard backlight conditions. The 3D ON/OFF button allows you to enable/disable the computer's Wi-Fi® antenna. 116 Learning the 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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... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard).
... HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light ( ), the ON/OFF light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of the keyboard).
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Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you are using after pressing the power button. ❖ Button Setting-Allows you to set a user ... 87. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or 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 for the buttons on the computer...
Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup 165 ❖ Panel open/Power on-Allows you are using after pressing the power button. ❖ Button Setting-Allows you to set a user ... 87. ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or 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 for the buttons on the computer...
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... which are connected to the compatible ports. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but...
... which are connected to the compatible ports. In that does not have the USB Sleep and Charge function-compatible icon ( ), attach the mouse or keyboard to it. Utilities TOSHIBA Sleep Utility 167 NOTE ❖ When "USB Sleep and Charge function" is set to Enabled, the "USB Wakeup function" does not work , but...