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... Canada limits for the general population; Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is minimized. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must ensure that comes with the product. Operation is located or pointed such that it does not...this device must not be co-located or operating in such a manner that the potential for this device. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. L' utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2)...
... Canada limits for the general population; Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is minimized. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must ensure that comes with the product. Operation is located or pointed such that it does not...this device must not be co-located or operating in such a manner that the potential for this device. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding. L' utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2)...
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... Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such marks by Toshiba is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for any other use of HDMI Licensing, LLC. and/or Toshiba Corporation. and any use of Toshiba .../or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. See www.mpegla.com. Intel, Intel Core,...
... Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of such marks by Toshiba is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for any other use of HDMI Licensing, LLC. and/or Toshiba Corporation. and any use of Toshiba .../or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. See www.mpegla.com. Intel, Intel Core,...
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... computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the 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...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 ...
... computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the 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...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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... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
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...Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer...............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 ...
...Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer...............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 ...
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24 Contents Develop good computing habits 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling...
24 Contents Develop good computing habits 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling...
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...information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to end. ❖ Skim through... listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide...
...information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to end. ❖ Skim through... listed or illustrated. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide...
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...(Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by focusing on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ ...Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue...
...(Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by focusing on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ ...Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue...
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..., may vary according to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time. Failure to your Product. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on each screen in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that...
..., may vary according to your software When you turn on the computer for the first time. Failure to your Product. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on each screen in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that...
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...move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or ...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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the ...
...move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or ...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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the ...
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... the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 44 Getting Started To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. The computer closes...
... the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 44 Getting Started To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. The computer closes...
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... while a disk/disc is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right 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; You can install one ... lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 46 Getting Started Adding memory ...
... while a disk/disc is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right 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; You can install one ... lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the computer. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. 46 Getting Started Adding memory ...
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... with any key to return to work. Using your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. If the computer...
... with any key to return to work. Using your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. If the computer...
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...the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted, you can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your system and reinstall Windows®. The following program to make changes to this computer?" Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 57. Reset your ... you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. This is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. If you to restore your system...
...the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted, you can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from your system and reinstall Windows®. The following program to make changes to this computer?" Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 57. Reset your ... you to recover your internal storage drive if necessary. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. This is strongly recommended that you create recovery media. If you to restore your system...
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...From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created are not restored during this media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer...the Desktop, move your computer. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to determine how much space you will prompt...
...From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created are not restored during this media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer...the Desktop, move your computer. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. Follow the procedure below to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Be sure to separately save the files you have created to determine how much space you will prompt...
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... process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. For information on using Windows® or another backup program. Be sure to save the files you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If your...
... process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. For information on using Windows® or another backup program. Be sure to save the files you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If your...
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...) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to an external power source via the AC adaptor. All...
...) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to an external power source via the AC adaptor. All...
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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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...your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing ...up your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "Ready to ...
...your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing ...up your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "Ready to ...
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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. 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.