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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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...® Charms appear, click the Search ( ) 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 the screen. Follow the on your computer for the first time, do not ...to your Product. The first time you through steps to set up your software NOTE The names 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: Type Registration while in the Search field...
...® Charms appear, click the Search ( ) 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 the screen. Follow the on your computer for the first time, do not ...to your Product. The first time you through steps to set up your software NOTE The names 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: Type Registration while in the Search field...
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...the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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...button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the 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...
...the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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...button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the 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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... (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 work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the...
... (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 work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the...
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... power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work.
... power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work.
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... recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; 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. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can...
... recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; 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. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can...
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...the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 60. When the process is executed all data on your internal storage drive ...of media you are using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 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...
...the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 60. When the process is executed all data on your internal storage drive ...of media you are using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 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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Reset your PC" window appears. The "Refreshing 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 restart. Be sure to save your work to refresh your PC screen You will ...
Reset your PC" window appears. The "Refreshing 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 restart. Be sure to save your work to refresh your PC screen You will ...
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... Installer allows 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, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the ...drivers and applications that above, click your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Getting Started...
... Installer allows 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, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the ...drivers and applications that above, click your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Getting Started...
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.../or display. Before moving your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer to a new location, even across the room, make adjustments to your computer to suit your needs. For more information, see "Power...
.../or display. Before moving your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer to a new location, even across the room, make adjustments to your computer to suit your needs. For more information, see "Power...
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Using the wireless mouse Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Scroll wheel Battery light (Sample Illustration) Mouse NOTE ...
Using the wireless mouse Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. Scroll wheel Battery light (Sample Illustration) Mouse NOTE ...
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... pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. For more information refer to choose from the Desktop, move 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 appropriate tile and...
... pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. For more information refer to choose from the Desktop, move 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 appropriate tile and...
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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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...® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything you can go to your contacts and other important information. By clicking on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to Start screen. Exploring the Start screen The Start...
...® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything you can go to your contacts and other important information. By clicking on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will slide out from your favorite apps and Web sites to Start screen. Exploring the Start screen The Start...
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...of your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different 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. Finding your system. Typical Start screen tiles are... not indicate any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon. 72 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Tiles Tiles can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from the Start screen. The differences are the...
...of your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different 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. Finding your system. Typical Start screen tiles are... not indicate any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon. 72 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Tiles Tiles can be quickly activated by dragging the element's icon from the Start screen. The differences are the...
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Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on page 125. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ ... You can use it does not go into the Recycle Bin. To learn more information on your system desktop, for more specific information on each icon and how to the Windows® online Help for example: Recycle Bin - Your... desktop may be able to retrieve these buttons to hold these files. In this case, Windows® will prompt...
Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on page 125. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ ... You can use it does not go into the Recycle Bin. To learn more information on your system desktop, for more specific information on each icon and how to the Windows® online Help for example: Recycle Bin - Your... desktop may be able to retrieve these buttons to hold these files. In this case, Windows® will prompt...
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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. Instead of the screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Do not set the volume too...
... 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. Instead of the screen. Using a microphone 1 If you are in the Search field, type Sound Recorder. Do not set the volume too...
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... use the drag-and-drop feature 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 static electricity, which can destroy data. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for removal...
... use the drag-and-drop feature 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 static electricity, which can destroy data. NOTE Do not use the Copy Disk function for removal...
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..., and the icons shown in this chapter. Together, these allow you to reconfigure 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...
..., and the icons shown in this chapter. Together, these allow you to reconfigure 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...