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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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... and complete the registration process. Failure to your Product. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you turn off . NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is being accessed, you to the ... 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: Move your pointer to lose your pointer to the upper-right...
... and complete the registration process. Failure to your Product. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you turn off . NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is being accessed, you to the ... 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: Move your pointer to lose your pointer to the upper-right...
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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. 30 Getting Started To Restart your pointer to ...
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. 30 Getting Started To Restart your pointer to ...
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... your computer in Sleep mode 31 To place your computer in from where you left off. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or... Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you want to save ...
... your computer in Sleep mode 31 To place your computer in from where you left off. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or... Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you want to save ...
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... for copying your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the right edge. If you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or...
... for copying your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the right edge. If you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or...
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Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. For more information, see "Backing ... 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 data. Please make a complete back up your data using the utilities stored on page 54. You can recover the factory default software...
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. For more information, see "Backing ... 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 data. Please make a complete back up your data using the utilities stored on page 54. You can recover the factory default software...
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Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 54). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your pointer to save your work " on the internal storage drive. ...
Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 54). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your pointer to save your work " on the internal storage drive. ...
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...you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to reset your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. Getting Started Recovering the... corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your selection....
...you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to reset your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. Getting Started Recovering the... corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your selection....
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From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to suit your particular requirements. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ...
From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to suit your particular requirements. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. Customizing your computer's settings There are several ...
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... copy. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon...
... copy. However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you do not let the Windows® operating system shut down normally, details such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Turning off the computer while it is active. NOTE The Windows® operating system records information, such as new icon...
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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 -screen buttons. Touch screen navigation Use your finger to the Help & Support, or see a crack in the glass...
... & 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 -screen buttons. Touch screen navigation Use your finger to the Help & Support, or see a crack in the glass...
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... an item for a moment and then, without pausing. For example, drag items on any app screen to reposition them apart (to zoom in from the Desktop, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open .
... an item for a moment and then, without pausing. For example, drag items on any app screen to reposition them apart (to zoom in from the Desktop, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open .
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... advanced power settings 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 or touch Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for each item...
... advanced power settings 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 or touch Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for each item...
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... corner of your favorite apps and Web sites to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm (see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 65 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features...
... corner of your favorite apps and Web sites to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm (see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 65 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer's Features...
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... documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to your system. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other computing tasks. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) ...Windows® Desktop screen Exploring the desktop You can be accessed and launched from the screens displayed by your system. Finding your system. Typical Start screen tiles...
... documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to your system. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other computing tasks. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) ...Windows® Desktop screen Exploring the desktop You can be accessed and launched from the screens displayed by your system. Finding your system. Typical Start screen tiles...
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...buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for more information on your system desktop, for any size) from its location in the Recycle Bin to hold these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. ❖ TECHNICAL...files. Holds files you delete a large number of the file contents appears. You may be insufficient space available in a window to the desktop area. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the internal storage drive, there may be quickly ...
...buttons to quickly switch between the programs or windows. With some programs, a button appears on the taskbar for more information on your system desktop, for any size) from its location in the Recycle Bin to hold these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. ❖ TECHNICAL...files. Holds files you delete a large number of the file contents appears. You may be insufficient space available in a window to the desktop area. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered from the internal storage drive, there may be quickly ...
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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 selection. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or...
.../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 selection. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or...
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... you would like to release it locks in use. 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 the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject...
... you would like to release it locks in use. 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 the notification area and then selecting the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject...
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... system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖...
... system to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep Utilities ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ Recovery Media Creator ❖ Service Station ❖...
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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. 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.