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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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...NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is required. Product registration can be completed by one 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 ...Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the...
...NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is required. Product registration can be completed by one 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 ...Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the...
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... all open applications, shuts down option. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. 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...
... all open applications, shuts down option. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. 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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Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click or touch the Sleep option. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ... touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started To place your computer in Sleep mode 31 To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from where you left off.
Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click or touch the Sleep option. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends first setting up the software. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ... touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started To place your computer in Sleep mode 31 To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from where you left off.
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... area of the dialog box to USB flash drive(s). In the list that appears, 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 right edge. If you will 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...
... area of the dialog box to USB flash drive(s). In the list that appears, 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 right edge. If you will 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...
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... 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. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click...
... 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. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click...
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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 pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear ...
Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 54). 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear ...
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...Storage Drive 7 Select one of the screen or swipe in the Search field, Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your selection. The "Resetting your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen ...begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your pointer to reinstall the drivers and applications that were ...
...Storage Drive 7 Select one of the screen or swipe in the Search field, Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Desktop, move your selection. The "Resetting your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen ...begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your pointer to reinstall the drivers and applications that were ...
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From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in which you wish to change. Refer to suit your operating ...
From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in which you wish to change. Refer to suit your operating ...
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... page 113. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 48 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is easy to put...
... page 113. ❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off backing up your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. 48 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Back up because it takes time. It is easy to put...
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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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... out from the right, click or touch the Start ( ) charm. The item rotates in the direction you turn your pointer to zoom in from the Desktop, move your finger, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open . The apps screen appears with the available system apps...
... out from the right, click or touch the Start ( ) charm. The item rotates in the direction you turn your pointer to zoom in from the Desktop, move your finger, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open . The apps screen appears with the available system apps...
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... the following steps. 4 Click or touch Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to save time, etc. 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 your work...
... the following steps. 4 Click or touch Change plan settings to choose the plan you want to save time, etc. 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 your work...
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... Help and Support. For detailed information, please refer to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm (see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop tile from the right. By clicking on page 66). Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can also...
... Help and Support. For detailed information, please refer to the Start screen by clicking or touching the Start charm (see "Charms" on or touching the Desktop tile from the right. By clicking on page 66). Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can also...
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...examples in the functionality of your system. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 67 Tiles Tiles can use its features to your system. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded to...appear slightly different from the Start screen. Finding your system. Exploring the desktop You can be accessed and launched from the screens displayed by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, notification area, notifications, and ...
...examples in the functionality of your system. Exploring Your Computer's Features Exploring the desktop 67 Tiles Tiles can use its features to your system. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded to...appear slightly different from the Start screen. Finding your system. Exploring the desktop You can be accessed and launched from the screens displayed by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, notification area, notifications, and ...
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...Bin - To make a program or window the currently active one, click to the desktop area. Your desktop may be recovered from the internal storage drive, there may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon. NOTE If you...will prompt you to hold these buttons to use it does not go into the 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 taskbar. You may be quickly activated by dragging the ...
...Bin - To make a program or window the currently active one, click to the desktop area. Your desktop may be recovered from the internal storage drive, there may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for any folder, file, or program by double-clicking the icon. NOTE If you...will prompt you to hold these buttons to use it does not go into the 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 taskbar. You may be quickly activated by dragging the ...
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... speakers, headphones, or external speakers. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Desktop, move your pointer to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your selection. The Save As dialog box...
... speakers, headphones, or external speakers. You can use an external microphone, connect it to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Desktop, move your pointer to the computer. 2 From the Start screen begin typing Sound Recorder and click or touch your selection. The Save As dialog box...
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... will tell you would like to try again later. 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...
... will tell you would like to try again later. 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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... 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 Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system...
... 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 Together, these allow you to reconfigure your system...
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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. 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. The Desktop Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options: ❖ Media & Entertainment ❖ Tools & Utilities ❖ Support & Recovery
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. 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. The Desktop Assist window appears. (Sample Image) Desktop Assist window The Desktop Assist offers several options: ❖ Media & Entertainment ❖ Tools & Utilities ❖ Support & Recovery