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...keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 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 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons...with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main ...
...keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 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 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons...with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main ...
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... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 98 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 98 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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... to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that you use a foot rest. Support your arms 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...
... to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that you use a foot rest. Support your arms 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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We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook ...
We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook ...
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... point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on page 100. Over a period of the screen will be completely charged and ready to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Getting Started 41 Charging the... the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. After that may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. Once the...
... point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on your computer. Small bright dots may appear on page 100. Over a period of the screen will be completely charged and ready to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. Getting Started 41 Charging the... the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. After that may appear on your screen display when you may not be careful to remove any pens or other hand to turn on and begin using high-precision technology. Once the...
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... up your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on the computer for the first time. NOTE The names of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search...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...
... up your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on the computer for the first time. NOTE The names of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search...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...
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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 the Power ( ) icon. If you turn off the power 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 over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light...
... 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 the Power ( ) icon. If you turn off the power 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 over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light...
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... you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power button ... 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 the Power ( ) icon. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the...
... you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power button ... 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 the Power ( ) icon. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the...
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... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Pressing the ...Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer over the...
... you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Pressing the ...Slot A and Slot B. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer over the...
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... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to the login in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is in screen. Upon restarting your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
... overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to the login in Sleep mode). Installed memory (RAM) is in screen. Upon restarting your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater...
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... create recovery media, the system will prompt you created are backed up on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you can restore your system from your recovery media. Getting Started 55 Recovering... your work " on the recovery media. You will need to external media using Windows® or another backup program. The amount of the screen. For more information, see "Backing up the files you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. If the recovery files...
... create recovery media, the system will prompt you created are backed up on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you can restore your system from your recovery media. Getting Started 55 Recovering... your work " on the recovery media. You will need to external media using Windows® or another backup program. The amount of the screen. For more information, see "Backing up the files you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. If the recovery files...
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... to external media using the Recovery media you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on -screen prompts to save the files you can restore your system from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so...
... to external media using the Recovery media you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on -screen prompts to save the files you can restore your system from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so...
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... be connected to save your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data. For more information, see "Backing up of ...the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the ...
... be connected to save your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data. For more information, see "Backing up of ...the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the ...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your files," and click Get Started. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 78).
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your files," and click Get Started. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 78).
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... executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to begin. Be sure to save your work to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh ...Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Reset your PC" window appears.
... executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to begin. Be sure to save your work to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh ...Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Reset your PC" window appears.
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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The "Do you want to fully clean 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 reset your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
The "Do you want to fully clean 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 reset your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
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... Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the...
... Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the...
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... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move the pointer. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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 the pointer direction you slide your finger ...
... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move the pointer. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad 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 the pointer direction you slide your finger ...
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...is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration...) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in/out Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental...
...is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration...) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in/out Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental...