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...63 Recording optical media 64 Removing a disc with the computer on 65 Removing a disc with the computer off 65 Toshiba's online resources 65 Chapter 3: Computing 66 Toshiba's energy-saver design 66 Power management 66 Charging the RTC battery 67 Power Plans 68 Using the eco power plan 69... Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 70 Exploring the Start screen 70 Charms 71 Tiles 72 Exploring the desktop 72 Finding your way around the desktop 72 ...
...63 Recording optical media 64 Removing a disc with the computer on 65 Removing a disc with the computer off 65 Toshiba's online resources 65 Chapter 3: Computing 66 Toshiba's energy-saver design 66 Power management 66 Charging the RTC battery 67 Power Plans 68 Using the eco power plan 69... Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 70 Exploring the Start screen 70 Charms 71 Tiles 72 Exploring the desktop 72 Finding your way around the desktop 72 ...
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Contents 15 Toshiba remote control 79 Chapter 5: Utilities 80 Desktop Assist 81 Media & Entertainment 82 Tools & Utilities 83 Support & Recovery 84 eco Utility 85 Setting ... 91 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge........92 Power supply mode settings 93 TOSHIBA function key 94 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 Recovery Media Creator 97 Service Station 97... TOSHIBA Application Installer 98 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 99 Problems that are easy to fix ...
Contents 15 Toshiba remote control 79 Chapter 5: Utilities 80 Desktop Assist 81 Media & Entertainment 82 Tools & Utilities 83 Support & Recovery 84 eco Utility 85 Setting ... 91 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge........92 Power supply mode settings 93 TOSHIBA function key 94 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 Recovery Media Creator 97 Service Station 97... TOSHIBA Application Installer 98 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 99 Problems that are easy to fix ...
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... site at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right ...corner of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. Failure to set up your software NOTE The names of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba When you turn ...
... site at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right ...corner of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. Failure to set up your software NOTE The names of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba When you turn ...
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...key, and then click the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) ...Charm. 30 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm...
...key, and then click the Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) ...Charm. 30 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm...
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... saves the current state of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 31 To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. To place your computer in Sleep mode...
... saves the current state of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 31 To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. To place your computer in Sleep mode...
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... computer. Pressing the power button before shutting down Always turn off first. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Getting Started 33 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The computer has two...
... computer. Pressing the power button before shutting down Always turn off first. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Getting Started 33 Adding memory (optional) Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; The computer has two...
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... internal storage drive fails, you can be restored from your recovery media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of space required for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to determine how...
... internal storage drive fails, you can be restored from your recovery media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of space required for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to determine how...
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... up of your data to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data. For more information, see "Backing up . All of the data will be moved to external media before executing the ...recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 60. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the ...
... up of your data to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data. For more information, see "Backing up . All of the data will be moved to external media before executing the ...recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 60. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the ...
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When the process is complete your system will restart. Be sure to save your work " on page 60). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) ...
When the process is complete your system will restart. Be sure to save your work " on page 60). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) ...
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... upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation... process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. Getting Started 49 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option ...
... upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation... process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. Getting Started 49 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option ...
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... disconnected. Refer to your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your power usage settings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your particular requirements. Getting Started 51 Customizing your computer's settings Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in which you can customize...
... disconnected. Refer to your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. Moving the computer Before moving your power usage settings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your particular requirements. Getting Started 51 Customizing your computer's settings Customizing your computer's settings There are several ways in which you can customize...
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...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 54 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize...
...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 54 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize...
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... corner of the screen. To Start an app from or you can enter your search in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen, move the pointer to the appropriate tile and click to open . When the Windows®... feature. Starting an app To Start an app on certain models.) Your computer may be enabled with the available system apps to choose from the Desktop, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click to open . When the Windows charms slide out from the right, click the Start ( ) charm. 58...
... corner of the screen. To Start an app from or you can enter your search in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen, move the pointer to the appropriate tile and click to open . When the Windows®... feature. Starting an app To Start an app on certain models.) Your computer may be enabled with the available system apps to choose from the Desktop, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click to open . When the Windows charms slide out from the right, click the Start ( ) charm. 58...
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... item. 6 Click OK to access settings for internal storage drive power save the plan changes you want to edit. To do this: 1 While on the desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key + X, then click Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for most people and do...
... item. 6 Click OK to access settings for internal storage drive power save the plan changes you want to edit. To do this: 1 While on the desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key + X, then click Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for most people and do...
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...® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm (see "Charms" on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner...
...® key ( ) on your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm (see "Charms" on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner...
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..., find documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to the desktop area. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or application that can be accessed and... launched from the screens displayed by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. Exploring the desktop You can use its location in a window to your system. The ...
..., find documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to the desktop area. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or application that can be accessed and... launched from the screens displayed by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. Exploring the desktop You can use its location in a window to your system. The ...
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...can use it does not go into the Recycle Bin. Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on your configuration. Your desktop may be able to quickly switch between the applications or windows. You may contain other icons depending... on your system desktop, for each icon and how to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel the deletion....
...can use it does not go into the Recycle Bin. Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on your configuration. Your desktop may be able to quickly switch between the applications or windows. You may contain other icons depending... on your system desktop, for each icon and how to either permanently delete the file(s) or cancel the deletion....
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... lower right corner of using headphones. Other types of external stereo speakers. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your hearing. Before putting on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone.
... lower right corner of using headphones. Other types of external stereo speakers. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your hearing. Before putting on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone.
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... the storage area to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the...
... the storage area to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the...
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Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator...
Chapter 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator...