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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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... your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor...
... your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer, and memory. Setting up your software" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor...
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... small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
... small bright dots that may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the...
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...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local ...
...Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. 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) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 85) ❖ Connect a local ...
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... Software, and then click Next. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. NOTE When you restore your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select... rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with the computer 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 the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs...
... Software, and then click Next. For more information on these options, see "Backing up your work" on your keyboard. NOTE When you restore your computer. When the initial TOSHIBA screen displays, press the F12 key on page 112. The boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select... rewritten unless the "Recovery of Factory Default Software with the computer 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 the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on DVDs...
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Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some 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 ... pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in certain applications.
Using the touch pad Getting Started 81 Using the touch pad NOTE Some 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 ... pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in the Optimize tab of Toshiba Assist. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the Mouse icon in certain applications.
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...use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖...display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want ...
...use a mouse instead of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your computer. The computer's USB ports support most USB-compatible keyboards. Adjusting the quality of the computer's built-in display and TV (extended mode) ❖ External monitor and TV (extended mode) ❖...display and external monitor when using extended desktop (Sample Image) Display options window 3 Release the Fn key. Getting Started 87 Using an external keyboard ❖ Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) ❖ TV (or other video display device), you may want ...
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... dust and dirt out of your particular requirements. 100 Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details.
... dust and dirt out of your particular requirements. 100 Getting Started Customizing your power usage settings. For more information, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Caring for details.
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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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... with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size 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 ... of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, ...
... with the character keys is compatible with one Enter key. However, some programs assign separate functions to emulate a full-size 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 ... of the entire screen, press the Fn + PRTSC key. cursor positioning keys; Pressing the Fn key simultaneously in combination with a standard full-size keyboard, it includes fewer keys. and a numeric keypad. Using the Fn key, you to the regular and numeric pad Enter keys on a typewriter, ...
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...+ F9 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ ...
...+ F9 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... 12 keys at the top of the keyboard. (Sample Illustration) Function keys F1 through F12 are using. Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Opens the Start menu ❖ ...
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...the numeric and cursor overlay. 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 L730/L740 series. The numeric overlay light goes out. To turn the numeric overlay on . The ...you would using the 10-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The keys with the numbers 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 and cursor overlay. 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 L730/L740 series. The numeric overlay light goes out. To turn the numeric overlay on . The ...you would using the 10-key keypad on their right front are the numeric overlay keys. The keys with the numbers 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.
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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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... turn on the computer" on an external monitor, even though your display setting is automatically sent with the video signal. For more information on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. To view this content, your computer must be accessed from the disc. 114 Learning the Basics...
... turn on the computer" on an external monitor, even though your display setting is automatically sent with the video signal. For more information on your keyboard to navigate within the Blu-ray Disc™ player. To view this content, your computer must be accessed from the disc. 114 Learning the Basics...
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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 when opening the display ...
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 when opening the display ...
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... computer may always be in your bag. In 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 disabled. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is... a USB port that case, if there is turned off. 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...
... computer may always be in your bag. In 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 disabled. Metal paper clips or hair pins/clips will discharge during hibernation or when the computer is... a USB port that case, if there is turned off. 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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... a print screen of the keys. A keypad overlay may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. The keyboard you connected may be related to activate the screen. Press any key. To capture only the...on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to continue working. If you are off, make of keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using a different make sure the software you have connected an external...
... a print screen of the keys. A keypad overlay may be defective or incompatible with the keyboard or to update your keyboard driver. Refer to the software documentation and check that came with the computer. The keyboard you connected may be related to activate the screen. Press any key. To capture only the...on , press Fn + F10 to turn off the cursor control overlay light, or Fn + F11 to continue working. If you are off, make of keyboard. If the problem occurs when both the keypad overlays are using a different make sure the software you have connected an external...