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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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... ( ) Charm and, 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 three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen...
... ( ) Charm and, 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 three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type in the requested information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen...
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30 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or ... holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns 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. Pressing...
30 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or ... holding the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns 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. Pressing...
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... (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. 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.
... (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. 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.
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... both. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down If you turn the computer's power off . Always turn off the computer. If only...
... both. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down If you turn the computer's power off . Always turn off the computer. If only...
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... storage drive from this media. Any files that you create 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 storing your selection. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the...
... storage drive from this media. Any files that you create 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 storing your selection. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the...
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...Follow the on-screen instructions to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data to back up . Please make a complete back up your ...deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Backing up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has...
...Follow the on-screen instructions to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data to back up . Please make a complete back up your ...deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Backing up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has...
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... refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 60). 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. Reset...
... refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 60). 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. Reset...
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Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Search...
Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Search...
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... your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 80. Caring for details. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer. You may also wish to your power usage settings.
... your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 80. Caring for details. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer. You may also wish to your power usage settings.
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... via external media, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do...
... via external media, email, or download from the Internet. ❖ Take frequent breaks to a disk may be lost. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it is reading from or writing to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do...
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To Start an app from the right, click the Start ( ) charm. When the Windows® Charms slide out from the Desktop, move the pointer to the appropriate tile and click to open . Starting an app from or you can enter your pointer over the upper or ..., click the Search ( ) Charm. To Start an app using the Search function, move your search in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on certain models.) Your computer may be enabled with a touch screen feature.
To Start an app from the right, click the Start ( ) charm. When the Windows® Charms slide out from the Desktop, move the pointer to the appropriate tile and click to open . Starting an app from or you can enter your pointer over the upper or ..., click the Search ( ) Charm. To Start an app using the Search function, move your search in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on certain models.) Your computer may be enabled with a touch screen feature.
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... can click the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are satisfactory for most people and 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 your work environment or...
... can click the plus signs to expand each item and to see what settings are satisfactory for most people and 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 your work environment or...
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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 your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and other important information.
...® 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 your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and other important information.
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... system. Typical Start screen tiles are not significant and do not indicate any folder, file, or program by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may ...appear slightly different from the screens displayed by dragging the element's icon from the Start screen. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other computing tasks. 72 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the...
... system. Typical Start screen tiles are not significant and do not indicate any folder, file, or program by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may ...appear slightly different from the screens displayed by dragging the element's icon from the Start screen. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other computing tasks. 72 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the...
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...you place the pointer over the icon for more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® online Help. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for each document or window you to use these files. You can use it does not go into the Recycle...or see "Help file" on page 125. Holds files you open . Taskbar Each time you have deleted. Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on your configuration. You may be able to the Windows® online Help for a few moments and a short ...
...you place the pointer over the icon for more information on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® online Help. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for each document or window you to use these files. You can use it does not go into the Recycle...or see "Help file" on page 125. Holds files you open . Taskbar Each time you have deleted. Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on your configuration. You may be able to the Windows® online Help for a few moments and a short ...
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... Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your hearing. 76 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on headphones...
... Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your hearing. 76 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring audio features Recording sounds You may record sounds using the computer's internal microphone (available on headphones...
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... reader may also support other 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 Start screen, otherwise skip to all types of media. You could expose the storage area to another, use a micro or mini...
... reader may also support other 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 Start screen, otherwise skip to all types of media. You could expose the storage area to another, use a micro or mini...
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... 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...
... 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...