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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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... using the keyboard, it should match the curve of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be flat so that your wrists are connected to the...
... using the keyboard, it should match the curve of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be flat so that your wrists are connected to the...
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... external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
... external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
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... white. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on your screen display when you to power the computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the...now ready for more than a few hours at a time. 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 page 100. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. To charge the battery, leave...
... white. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on your screen display when you to power the computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is charged for the first time, avoid leaving the...now ready for more than a few hours at a time. 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 page 100. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. To charge the battery, leave...
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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...( ) Charm and, in order to your software setup choices. Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. Failure to your Product. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. ...
...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...( ) Charm and, in order to your software setup choices. Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. Failure to your Product. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. ...
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...damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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.... off . Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down 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. If you to lose your work. ...
...damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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.... off . Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down 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. If you to lose your work. ...
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...(Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down ...using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the ...
...(Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down ...using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the ...
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.... Installing a memory module with the computer's power 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 install or remove a memory module while the... you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the correct size that is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the...
.... Installing a memory module with the computer's power 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 install or remove a memory module while the... you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the correct size that is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the...
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... sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed...
... sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed...
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... drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. Any files that you can be restored from this process. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created; Be sure to separately save the files you to insert several blank.... for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media. The amount of the screen.
... drives of a certain minimum capacity to your computer. Any files that you can be restored from this process. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created; Be sure to separately save the files you to insert several blank.... for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media. The amount of the screen.
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Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer must be sure to label each DVD in which order to an ...
Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer must be sure to label each DVD in which order to an ...
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... 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. For more information, see "Backing up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your pointer over ...default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up of media you are using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be deleted and rewritten. 58 Getting Started Recovering...
... 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. For more information, see "Backing up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your pointer over ...default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up of media you are using the utilities stored on -screen instructions to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be deleted and rewritten. 58 Getting Started Recovering...
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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. Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. Getting Started 59 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 save your work " on page 78).
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. Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. Getting Started 59 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 save your work " on page 78).
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... executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to begin. Be sure to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window ...appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work " on the internal storage drive. Reset your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will be must connected to ...
... executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to begin. Be sure to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window ...appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work " on the internal storage drive. Reset your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will be must connected to ...
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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 General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click 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 General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 PC screen 8 Click the Reset button.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 PC screen 8 Click the Reset button.
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...Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection, or if you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and... applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean ...
...Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection, or if you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and... applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean ...
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..., touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow...connected to your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the table below for specific instructions on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at ...
..., touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow...connected to your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the table below for specific instructions on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at ...
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... of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond...taps on the touch pad may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to ...
... of the following: ❖ Try adjusting your hand as you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond...taps on the touch pad may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to ...