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...Toshiba's energy-saver design 61 Power management 61 Charging the RTC battery 62 Power Plans 63 Using the eco power plan 64 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 65 Exploring the Start screen 65 Charms 66 Tiles 67 Exploring the desktop 67 Finding your way around the desktop.......... 72 Using the Web Camera 72 Using the Memory card reader 73 Inserting memory media 73 Removing memory media 74 Chapter 5: Utilities 76 Desktop Assist 77 Media & Entertainment 78 Tools & Utilities 79 Support & Recovery 80 eco Utility 81 Password Utility 82 Using a supervisor password 82...
...Toshiba's energy-saver design 61 Power management 61 Charging the RTC battery 62 Power Plans 63 Using the eco power plan 64 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 65 Exploring the Start screen 65 Charms 66 Tiles 67 Exploring the desktop 67 Finding your way around the desktop.......... 72 Using the Web Camera 72 Using the Memory card reader 73 Inserting memory media 73 Removing memory media 74 Chapter 5: Utilities 76 Desktop Assist 77 Media & Entertainment 78 Tools & Utilities 79 Support & Recovery 80 eco Utility 81 Password Utility 82 Using a supervisor password 82...
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... the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to your Product. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 29 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the upper...
... the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to your Product. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba 29 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to the upper...
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Restart option Power (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down ...
Restart option Power (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down ...
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... device" on page 42). After starting your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your computer for the first time you may want to connect any external devices you want to memory so... from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software.
... device" on page 42). After starting your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your computer for the first time you may want to connect any external devices you want to memory so... from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software.
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... need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your pointer to the upper-right corner of DVDs you are in the Desktop, move your system's recovery files to determine the number of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. When...To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on the type of...
... need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for copying your pointer to the upper-right corner of DVDs you are in the Desktop, move your system's recovery files to determine the number of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. When...To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on the type of...
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Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up your ... of the data will be moved 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 to the upper-right corner of your data to save your data. Please make a complete back up your work" on your...
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up your ... of the data will be moved 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 to the upper-right corner of your data to save your data. Please make a complete back up your work" on your...
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.... (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 54). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on the internal storage drive. When the process is complete your PC" window appears.
.... (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 54). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on the internal storage drive. When the process is complete your PC" window appears.
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.... When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your computer. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the... Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready ...
.... When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your computer. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in the... Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready ...
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... display device (Available on certain models), you wish to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for more information. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the television or display device for details. Customizing...
... display device (Available on certain models), you wish to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for more information. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of an HDMI™ cable (not included with the television or display device for details. Customizing...
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... the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure.
... the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you have a separate backup copy. However, if your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure.
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... & hold-Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding the item in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on page 65 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Touch screen Your computer may...
... & hold-Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding the item in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on page 65 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Touch screen Your computer may...
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... move your pointer to open . Pinch-In some apps (such as Maps and Games), you reach the target position. To Start an app from the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen without lifting your finger, move your finger across the surface of the screen or...
... move your pointer to open . Pinch-In some apps (such as Maps and Games), you reach the target position. To Start an app from the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen without lifting your finger, move your finger across the surface of the screen or...
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... Plan or select your own custom plan. 3 Click or touch Create a power plan in the left pane to edit. To do this: 1 While on the desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key + X, then click or touch Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for internal storage...
... Plan or select your own custom plan. 3 Click or touch Create a power plan in the left pane to edit. To do this: 1 While on the desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key + X, then click or touch Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for internal storage...
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... touching the Start charm (see "Charms" on page 66). By clicking on the LCD screen to go to your keyboard or on or touching the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 65 These Windows® charms perform...
... touching the Start charm (see "Charms" on page 66). By clicking on the LCD screen to go to your keyboard or on or touching the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 65 These Windows® charms perform...
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...and do not indicate any change in this guide may appear slightly different from the Start screen. Exploring the desktop You can be accessed and launched from the screens displayed by your system. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows...174; Desktop screen Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 67 Tiles Tiles can use its features to your system. Finding your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in the...
...and do not indicate any change in this guide may appear slightly different from the Start screen. Exploring the desktop You can be accessed and launched from the screens displayed by your system. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows...174; Desktop screen Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 67 Tiles Tiles can use its features to your system. Finding your system. HINT: The illustrated examples in the...
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... you place the pointer over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. For more specific information on your configuration. Your desktop may see various icons displayed on each document or window you open . With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for any ...window the currently active one, click to the Windows® online Help for example: Recycle Bin - 68 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that program appears on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® online Help. You may...
... you place the pointer over an icon, a popup description of the file contents appears. For more specific information on your configuration. Your desktop may see various icons displayed on each document or window you open . With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for any ...window the currently active one, click to the Windows® online Help for example: Recycle Bin - 68 Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that program appears on the Recycle Bin, see Windows® online Help. You may...
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.../Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you are in the Desktop, move your network administrator. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the network, consult your pointer to sound files or audio CDs using...
.../Stop Recording button (Sample Image) Sound Recorder screen 3 Click or touch the Start Recording button. 4 Speak normally into the microphone. 5 When you are in the Desktop, move your network administrator. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the network, consult your pointer to sound files or audio CDs using...
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... click or touch the item you to Remove Hardware. The card pops out slightly. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on or touching the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in use. If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 4; You...
... click or touch the item you to Remove Hardware. The card pops out slightly. Removing memory media 1 If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on or touching the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in use. If the computer has a spring-loaded adapter slot, see step 4; You...
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... utilities designed to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 76 These utilities are described in the sample images...
... utilities designed to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖ TOSHIBA Application Installer 76 These utilities are described in the sample images...
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To access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop Assist, or while in the Desktop screen doubleclick or touch the Desktop Assist, icon. The Desktop Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options: ❖ Media & Entertainment ❖ Tools & Utilities ❖ Support & Recovery Utilities Desktop Assist 77 Desktop Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings.
To access Desktop Assist from the Start screen begin typing Desktop Assist, or while in the Desktop screen doubleclick or touch the Desktop Assist, icon. The Desktop Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options: ❖ Media & Entertainment ❖ Tools & Utilities ❖ Support & Recovery Utilities Desktop Assist 77 Desktop Assist The TOSHIBA Assist provides quick access to computer functions and allows you to customize a range of computer settings.