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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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... keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are straight when typing. Support your arms on the screen is clear. 30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that you use...
... keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are straight when typing. Support your arms on the screen is clear. 30 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that you use...
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.... Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by focusing on objects that of text on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. If you adjust the brightness...
.... Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by focusing on objects that of text on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. If you adjust the brightness...
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... to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time The computer is ...manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Before using it, see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 100. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged ...
... to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the first time The computer is ...manufactured using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. Before using it, see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 100. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged ...
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... computer. Failure to the upper-right corner 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 which windows appear, may vary according to properly install... the operating system and begin using your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Registration. The first time you through steps to your...
... computer. Failure to the upper-right corner 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 which windows appear, may vary according to properly install... the operating system and begin using your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Registration. The first time you through steps to your...
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... 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.... open applications, shuts down option. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in -use light are off . 42 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down the Windows...
... 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.... open applications, shuts down option. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in -use light are off . 42 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down the Windows...
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...discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all... open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started 43...
...discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all... open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started 43...
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... module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If you install or...will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in good condition. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be lost. You will be hot. Slot B is...
... module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed, it . Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If you install or...will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is in good condition. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on may also be lost. You will be hot. Slot B is...
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... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. In either of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in -use light are off the power while a disk...
... cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the work surface to the computer, including the AC adaptor. In either of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Do not remove the memory module while the computer is in -use light are off the power while a disk...
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...files that you created are not restored during this media. You will need for storing your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search Any files that you can restore your system from the right edge. If the recovery files on your internal... of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can restore your work " on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your recovery media. NOTE During the recovery process your recovery media. for storing the recovery files...
...files that you created are not restored during this media. You will need for storing your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search Any files that you can restore your system from the right edge. If the recovery files on your internal... of a certain minimum capacity to the external media and can restore your work " on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your recovery media. NOTE During the recovery process your recovery media. for storing the recovery files...
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... the drop-down list, depending on the type of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are copying files to... the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you will be erased during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process.
... the drop-down list, depending on the type of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are copying files to... the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you will be erased during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process.
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... a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "...of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of your keyboard. Toshiba does not ...
... a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on your internal storage drive will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "...of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of your keyboard. Toshiba does not ...
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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 external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting 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.
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 external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting 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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... 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 an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click or touch the Refresh button. 8 Your... system will reboot your PC" window appears. Be sure 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. NOTE During the recovery process...
... 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 an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click or touch the Refresh button. 8 Your... system will reboot your PC" window appears. Be sure 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. NOTE During the recovery process...
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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. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
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The "Do you want to reset your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your drive?" Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. 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 Windows® operating system.
The "Do you want to reset your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your drive?" Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. 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 Windows® operating system.
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...appears, click or touch your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. If you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install.... In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your computer. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully...
...appears, click or touch your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. If you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install.... In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your computer. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully...
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... 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 certain models. NOTE The...
... 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 certain models. NOTE The...
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... to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger along the right...
... to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger along the right...