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...tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive... Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
...tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive... Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86
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... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows® Store 104 Setting up for communications 104...
... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows® Store 104 Setting up for communications 104...
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... be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to rest your...
... be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close to rest your...
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... cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by using blinds. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable...
... cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by using blinds. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable...
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... when you must charge the battery. Before using the battery to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the user. Any small bright dots that , the battery... will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to turn on the applications power management settings, and features used. NOTE Battery life and charge time may not...
... when you must charge the battery. Before using the battery to remove any pens or other hand to increase the brightness of the screen technology. This is manufactured using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the user. Any small bright dots that , the battery... will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to turn on the applications power management settings, and features used. NOTE Battery life and charge time may not...
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...set up your Product. Failure to properly install the operating system and begin using your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions on your software. Setting up your computer, the setup guides you through steps to the upper-... information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Search field, type Registration. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the operating...
...set up your Product. Failure to properly install the operating system and begin using your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions on your software. Setting up your computer, the setup guides you through steps to the upper-... information and complete the registration process. 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in the Search field, type Registration. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the operating...
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... the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click... 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 to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If...
... the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click... 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 to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If...
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... Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges ...fully, 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 or touch the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then ...
... Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges ...fully, 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 or touch the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then ...
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... can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in from...the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. If only one or two memory modules. Failure to follow these directions could result ...
... can be hot. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the computer. To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is in from...the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. If only one or two memory modules. Failure to follow these directions could result ...
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... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down on . You can damage the computer...
... of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Pressing the power button before shutting down on . You can damage the computer...
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... external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. If you created; 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery...files on page 78. You will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your work " on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not backed up your ...
... external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. If you created; 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery...files on page 78. You will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your work " on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not backed up your ...
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...executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on the type of external media you want...(s) will be erased during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to complete the copy process. All information stored on your system.... In the list that appears, click or touch your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the...
...executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on the type of external media you want...(s) will be erased during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to complete the copy process. All information stored on your system.... In the list that appears, click or touch your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the...
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... computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the ...to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up of media you are using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to restart the computer. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back ...
... computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the ...to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up of media you are using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to restart the computer. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back ...
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Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click or touch Get Started.
Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click or touch Get Started.
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Reset your pointer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to external media before ... recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or...
Reset your pointer to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to external media before ... recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
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... "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. If you are in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and...
... "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. If you are in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and...
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... Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications, and only on the... screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to ...
... Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications, and only on the... screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to ...
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Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to right-click. 2 Press and release the secondary control button. ...
Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to right-click. 2 Press and release the secondary control button. ...