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... track button Volume decrease button Wireless antenna ON/OFF button Mute button Volume increase button * Available on certain models. ** Location may be enabled with a touch screen feature. Underside AC power light/ Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light Battery release lock Battery Module Battery release Memory cover Quick Tour Front...
... track button Volume decrease button Wireless antenna ON/OFF button Mute button Volume increase button * Available on certain models. ** Location may be enabled with a touch screen feature. Underside AC power light/ Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light Battery release lock Battery Module Battery release Memory cover Quick Tour Front...
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... the top edge and select All apps to see more ) Internet connectivity 1. Move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. To go to the Desktop or select the Desktop tile To reveal the charms Search - Select Power then Sleep/Shut down... from the right edge to reveal the charms. Click/touch the Settings charm. E nter the network security key (if applicable). Navigation The Start screen contains tiles that are shortcuts to your apps and programs. Rightclick on the background or swipe up from the bottom edge or swipe down /Restart...
... the top edge and select All apps to see more ) Internet connectivity 1. Move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. To go to the Desktop or select the Desktop tile To reveal the charms Search - Select Power then Sleep/Shut down... from the right edge to reveal the charms. Click/touch the Settings charm. E nter the network security key (if applicable). Navigation The Start screen contains tiles that are shortcuts to your apps and programs. Rightclick on the background or swipe up from the bottom edge or swipe down /Restart...
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...(Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your computer so that you may be required to complete a setup process. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are... trademarks or registered trademarks of these simple solutions. you can access it at support.toshiba.com. For solutions to the most common problems, refer to correct. HINT: To access your Windows 8 Start screen 1. All other useful software double click/ touch the Desktop Assist icon.
...(Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your computer so that you may be required to complete a setup process. The User's Guide opens in the United States and/or other downloads. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are... trademarks or registered trademarks of these simple solutions. you can access it at support.toshiba.com. For solutions to the most common problems, refer to correct. HINT: To access your Windows 8 Start screen 1. All other useful software double click/ touch the Desktop Assist icon.
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...65 Using the keyboard 66 Function keys 67 Special Windows® keys 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Using the optical disc...optical media 74 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging...
...65 Using the keyboard 66 Function keys 67 Special Windows® keys 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Using the optical disc...optical media 74 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging...
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... Maintaining your battery 90 Disposing of used batteries 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....93 Exploring the Start screen 93 Charms 94 Tiles 95 Exploring the desktop 95 Finding your way around the desktop 95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for...password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that are easy to fix 116 Problems when you turn on the computer ...
... Maintaining your battery 90 Disposing of used batteries 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....93 Exploring the Start screen 93 Charms 94 Tiles 95 Exploring the desktop 95 Finding your way around the desktop 95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for...password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that are easy to fix 116 Problems when you turn on the computer ...
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... supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to rest your wrists on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain...
... supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to rest your wrists on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain...
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..., and features used. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not...install the operating system and begin using your computer for the first time. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift ...the computer by the display panel. Follow the on-screen instructions on the palm rest to hold the computer in order to slowly open or close the...
..., and features used. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place one hand on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Do not...install the operating system and begin using your computer for the first time. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift ...the computer by the display panel. Follow the on-screen instructions on the palm rest to hold the computer in order to slowly open or close the...
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... periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration...
... periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration...
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... key, and then click or touch the Shut down option. If you to lose your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Getting Started To Shut down your computer 43 To Shut down your work. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut...
... key, and then click or touch the Shut down option. If you to lose your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Getting Started To Shut down your computer 43 To Shut down your work. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut...
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... touch the Restart option. Be sure to save your work first. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep option (Sample Image) Sleep 3... Restart your computer To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, ...
... touch the Restart option. Be sure to save your work first. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep option (Sample Image) Sleep 3... Restart your computer To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, ...
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...appears, click or touch your selection. The amount of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to your system's recovery files. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box To create recovery media: 1... From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. In ...
...appears, click or touch your selection. The amount of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to your system's recovery files. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box To create recovery media: 1... From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. In ...
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...disc drive. ❖ If you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 49. All information stored on the type of external...files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be erased ... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from recovery media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process.
...disc drive. ❖ If you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 49. All information stored on the type of external...files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be erased ... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from recovery media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process.
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...AC adaptor. Click or touch Yes to restart the computer. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the Windows® Store. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to continue. 6 Follow the on page 71. When the...into the backup folder. All of your data to complete the recovery process. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will not be deleted during the recovery process, however...
...AC adaptor. Click or touch Yes to restart the computer. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the Windows® Store. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to continue. 6 Follow the on page 71. When the...into the backup folder. All of your data to complete the recovery process. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will not be deleted during the recovery process, however...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 71). The PC settings window appears. 51 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your files, and click or touch Get Started.
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 71). The PC settings window appears. 51 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your files, and click or touch Get Started.
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... your PC" window appears. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button to refresh your PC screen You will restart. When the process is complete your system will reboot your pointer to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing... appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your Windows® operating system. The "Refreshing your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will be must connected ...
... your PC" window appears. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button to refresh your PC screen You will restart. When the process is complete your system will reboot your pointer to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing... appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your Windows® operating system. The "Refreshing your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will be must connected ...
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The PC settings window appears. 53 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
The PC settings window appears. 53 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
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The "Do you want to reset your drive?" The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button.
The "Do you want to reset your drive?" The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button.
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...install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on page 115. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. Click or touch the ...Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to display the Start screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or...
...install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on page 115. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. Click or touch the ...Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to display the Start screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or...
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...to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. 56 Getting Started Using the touch pad ...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 item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications, and only on certain models....
...to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. 56 Getting Started Using the touch pad ...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 item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications, and only on certain models....
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...slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in the direction you want to scroll. You may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the screen. Zoom in/out (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then... slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by the next character you type. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll horizontally...
...slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in the direction you want to scroll. You may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the screen. Zoom in/out (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then... slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by the next character you type. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll horizontally...