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Screen Speakers Power button Help button Keyboard Primary and secondary control buttons System control buttons System indicator lights Previous track button Play/pause button Next track ... AC power light/ Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light Battery release lock Battery Module Battery release Memory cover Quick Tour Front with a touch screen feature.
Screen Speakers Power button Help button Keyboard Primary and secondary control buttons System control buttons System indicator lights Previous track button Play/pause button Next track ... AC power light/ Battery light ON/OFF light Wireless indicator light Battery release lock Battery Module Battery release Memory cover Quick Tour Front with a touch screen feature.
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.... Select your network. Click/ touch Next. Turn off your computer Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge to locate items (apps, photos, music, documents) on your computer Share - Allows you to the internet, and more) ...Internet connectivity 1. Move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. To go to manage your hardware Settings - Allows you to see more. Keyboard shortcuts + D + C Toggles between the Start...
.... Select your network. Click/ touch Next. Turn off your computer Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge to locate items (apps, photos, music, documents) on your computer Share - Allows you to the internet, and more) ...Internet connectivity 1. Move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen to reveal the charms. To go to manage your hardware Settings - Allows you to see more. Keyboard shortcuts + D + C Toggles between the Start...
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...and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is available online at Toshiba's Web site at a later time. GMA501187011 • 04/13 Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Windows 8 Start screen 1. Click... Assist icon 2. Satellite and Satellite Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Most problems are easy to complete a setup process. Visit Toshiba's Support Web site...
...and/or Toshiba Corporation. Wi-Fi is available online at Toshiba's Web site at a later time. GMA501187011 • 04/13 Consult the electronic User's Guide (Internet connection required) Start Screen To access the electronic User's Guide through your Windows 8 Start screen 1. Click... Assist icon 2. Satellite and Satellite Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Most problems are easy to complete a setup process. Visit Toshiba's Support Web site...
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...65 Using the keyboard 66 Function keys 67 Special Windows® keys 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Using the optical disc...optical media 74 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging...
...65 Using the keyboard 66 Function keys 67 Special Windows® keys 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Using the optical disc...optical media 74 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging...
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... Maintaining your battery 90 Disposing of used batteries 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....93 Exploring the Start screen 93 Charms 94 Tiles 95 Exploring the desktop 95 Finding your way around the desktop 95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for...password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that are easy to fix 116 Problems when you turn on the computer ...
... Maintaining your battery 90 Disposing of used batteries 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....93 Exploring the Start screen 93 Charms 94 Tiles 95 Exploring the desktop 95 Finding your way around the desktop 95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for...password 106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that are easy to fix 116 Problems when you turn on the computer ...
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... can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on your screen to rest your forearm area. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain. ❖... wrists on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that are farther away.
... can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on your screen to rest your forearm area. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain. ❖... wrists on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that are farther away.
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Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first screen displayed when you to turn on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel,... begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for the first time 41 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the... to hold the computer in order to slowly open or close the display panel. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place ...
Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first screen displayed when you to turn on your computer. To avoid damaging the display panel,... begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for the first time 41 NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the... to hold the computer in order to slowly open or close the display panel. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place ...
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... Failure to your Product. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon 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: Press the Windows...complete the registration process. NOTE The names of the screen and, in which windows appear, may vary according to display the Start screen. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of windows ...
... Failure to your Product. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon 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: Press the Windows...complete the registration process. NOTE The names of the screen and, in which windows appear, may vary according to display the Start screen. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of windows ...
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... you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Getting Started To Shut down your computer 43 To Shut down your work. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut...
... you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Getting Started To Shut down your computer 43 To Shut down your work. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut...
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... to save your unsaved information will be lost. If you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to display the Start screen. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ... using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. Restart option (Sample Image) Restart 3 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. Sleep option (Sample Image) Sleep 3 Highlight Sleep, and...
... to save your unsaved information will be lost. If you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to display the Start screen. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you ... using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. Restart option (Sample Image) Restart 3 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. Sleep option (Sample Image) Sleep 3 Highlight Sleep, and...
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... the files you created are backed up to your computer. Follow the procedure below to display the Start screen. If you are in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. When you create recovery media, the... not backed up on page 71. for storing your selection. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your system's recovery files. Any files that appears, click or...or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your selection. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image...
... the files you created are backed up to your computer. Follow the procedure below to display the Start screen. If you are in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. When you create recovery media, the... not backed up on page 71. for storing your selection. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your system's recovery files. Any files that appears, click or...or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your selection. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image...
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... are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of creating the recovery media. For information on using... your computer. All information stored 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 complete the copy process.
... are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of creating the recovery media. For information on using... your computer. All information stored 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 complete the copy process.
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... from media or websites will be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to external media before executing this folder during...When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will not be deleted. Click or touch Yes to continue...
... from media or websites will be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to external media before executing this folder during...When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will not be deleted. Click or touch Yes to continue...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your work " on page 71). The PC settings window appears. 51 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your files, and click or touch Get Started.
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your work " on page 71). The PC settings window appears. 51 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your files, and click or touch Get Started.
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...PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 71). Reset 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... your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will restart. Be sure to save your work 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...
...PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 71). Reset 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... your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will restart. Be sure to save your work 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 "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. 53 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. 53 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started.
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screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 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 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system.
screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 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 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system.
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...bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. ...If you to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows...
...bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. ...If you to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows...
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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 pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves 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...
...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 pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves 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...
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... edge of your hand as you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. The on the... screen. Repeat to scroll. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll horizontally Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to automatically select ...
... edge of your hand as you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. The on the... screen. Repeat to scroll. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll horizontally Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to automatically select ...