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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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...software setup choices. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. Failure to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. The first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to properly install the operating system and... 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...
...software setup choices. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. Failure to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. The first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to properly install the operating system and... 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...
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If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power button (Sample .... 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting 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.
If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power button (Sample .... 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting 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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The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 31 To place your pointer ...
The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 31 To place your pointer ...
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... off first. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is being accessed, you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
... off first. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is being accessed, you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B.
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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. for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your system's ...
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. for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your system's ...
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...executed all data on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your data to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating... backup folder. Click Yes 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. Please make a complete back up . 44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 Using the arrow keys,...
...executed all data on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your data to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating... backup folder. Click Yes 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. Please make a complete back up . 44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 Using the arrow keys,...
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... system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 60). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work...
... system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 60). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work...
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... and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the... Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers...
... and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the... Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers...
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... spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the screen. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the computer...
... spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the screen. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly dampened cloth. To keep your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the computer...
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... shut down normally, details such as your computer. Using the wireless mouse Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or...
... shut down normally, details such as your computer. Using the wireless mouse Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or...
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... search field. When the Windows charms slide out 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 your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To Start... an app from the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer over...
... search field. When the Windows charms slide out 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 your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To Start... an app from the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer over...
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... eco and Balanced are available for internal storage drive power save the plan changes you want to be edited. 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...
... eco and Balanced are available for internal storage drive power save the plan changes you want to be edited. 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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These Charms perform various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. By clicking on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to ...
These Charms perform various commands, including basics tasks like turning off the power and advanced PC settings. By clicking on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to ...
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... tiles representing all other computing tasks. Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. You can create a new desktop icon for any change in this guide may appear slightly different from... by your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in the functionality of your system. 72 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Tiles Tiles can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its features to start applications, find documents, set up...
... tiles representing all other computing tasks. Finding your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. You can create a new desktop icon for any change in this guide may appear slightly different from... by your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in the functionality of your system. 72 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Tiles Tiles can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from its features to start applications, find documents, set up...
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.... The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be insufficient space available in the background and displays notifications. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on the taskbar for each document or window you place the pointer over the icon for example: Recycle ...Bin - With some applications, a button appears on your system desktop, for a few moments and a short description of any size) from the Recycle Bin. NOTE If you open an application, a button ...
.... The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be insufficient space available in the background and displays notifications. Your desktop may contain other icons depending on the taskbar for each document or window you place the pointer over the icon for example: Recycle ...Bin - With some applications, a button appears on your system desktop, for a few moments and a short description of any size) from the Recycle Bin. NOTE If you open an application, a button ...
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... exposure to loud sound can connect headphones or a pair of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use an external microphone, connect...
... exposure to loud sound can connect headphones or a pair of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use an external microphone, connect...
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... from one media 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...
... from one media 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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... 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...