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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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However, if the notebook is on a work surface that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, ...
However, if the notebook is on a work surface that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, ...
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... to reach, the arm should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖...
... to reach, the arm should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖...
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...technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on your screen display when you must charge the battery. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be completely charged ...TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the palm rest to power the computer. Over a period of the screen technology. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 40 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery ...
...technology. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on your screen display when you must charge the battery. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be completely charged ...TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on the palm rest to power the computer. Over a period of the screen technology. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. 40 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery ...
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... 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...vary according to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you through steps to set up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and ...
... 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...vary according to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you through steps to set up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and ...
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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 or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 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. The...
... 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 or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 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. The...
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...Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. 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. If... you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms ...
...Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. 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. If... you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms ...
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... follow these directions could result in good condition. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the...
... follow these directions could result in good condition. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the...
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... right of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work . Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 7 Remove...
... right of the computer, and then place the computer upside down on the work . Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 7 Remove...
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...( ) charm and, in from this process. NOTE When you can be restored from the right edge. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. If you created are restored. Any files that you are backed up to the...system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you have created to external media using Windows® or another ...
...( ) charm and, in from this process. NOTE When you can be restored from the right edge. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. If you created are restored. Any files that you are backed up to the...system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you have created to external media using Windows® or another ...
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... you will be erased during the process of DVDs you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. In the list that appears, click or touch your external media to another storage device before ... area of the dialog box to complete the copy process. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on -screen prompts to determine the number of creating the recovery media. Getting ...
... you will be erased during the process of DVDs you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. In the list that appears, click or touch your external media to another storage device before ... area of the dialog box to complete the copy process. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on -screen prompts to determine the number of creating the recovery media. Getting ...
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...is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) ... 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 internal storage drive will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up . Getting Started 57 Recovering the ...
...is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) ... 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 internal storage drive will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up . Getting Started 57 Recovering the ...
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58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click or touch Get Started. 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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 78).
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click or touch Get Started. 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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 78).
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...the Next button to refresh your system. 7 Click or touch the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. 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 pointer to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear ...
...the Next button to refresh your system. 7 Click or touch the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. 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 pointer to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work 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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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 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.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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?" 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.
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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?" 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.
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..., 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. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the..., in from the right edge. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the...
..., 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. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the..., in from the right edge. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the...
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... the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 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 certain models...
... the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 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 certain models...
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... to item open/activate. 2 Do one of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger along the right edge of the following: ❖ Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR ❖ Press and release the...
... to item open/activate. 2 Do one of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger along the right edge of the following: ❖ Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR ❖ Press and release the...