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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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.... Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that the image on the screen is on a work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of your feet cannot...
.... Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work ❖ Equipment that generates a strong electromagnetic field, such as stereo speakers (other items that the image on the screen is on a work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of your feet cannot...
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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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...) and is manufactured using the battery to power the computer, you may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will be careful to remove any pens or other hand to power the computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains...number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the display panel and be completely charged and ready to slowly open or close the display panel. Continuing to increase the brightness...
...) and is manufactured using the battery to power the computer, you may appear on your computer. This is operated on battery power, the screen will be careful to remove any pens or other hand to power the computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains...number of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on battery power. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the display panel and be completely charged and ready to slowly open or close the display panel. Continuing to increase the brightness...
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...registration can 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: On...When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer ...
...registration can 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: On...When you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn on the computer ...
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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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off . 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. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. ...
... 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off . 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. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. ...
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... 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer over ... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep...
... 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer over ... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep...
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... at step 1; The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in -use a Phillips screwdriver 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, turn... off the power while a disk/disc is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button 46 Getting Started...
... at step 1; The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. NOTE For this model, Slot A is in -use a Phillips screwdriver 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, turn... off the power while a disk/disc is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button 46 Getting Started...
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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.
... 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.
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... media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be restored from this process. Any files that you created are not backed up on your... separately back up the files you created; When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are not restored during this media. NOTE When you create recovery media, only...
... media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be restored from this process. Any files that you created are not backed up on your... separately back up the files you created; When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are not restored during this media. NOTE When you create recovery media, only...
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... drive to insert the discs during this process. Any files that you are restored. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to separately save your work " on page 78. NOTE If you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you restore your system...
... drive to insert the discs during this process. Any files that you are restored. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to separately save your work " on page 78. NOTE If you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you restore your system...
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... internal storage drive will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer must be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( )... the computer. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on -screen instructions to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. ...
... internal storage drive will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer must be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( )... the computer. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on -screen instructions to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. ...
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Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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...internal storage drive. The "Refreshing your PC" window appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your Windows® operating system. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "...Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. 60 Getting Started Recovering ...
...internal storage drive. The "Refreshing your PC" window appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your Windows® operating system. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "...Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. 60 Getting Started Recovering ...
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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. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. 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. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. 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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... move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you want to install.... 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your computer...
... move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you want to install.... 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your computer...
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To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move 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 the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your ...
To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move 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 the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your ...
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... the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in/out Do the following : ❖ Try...adjusting your hand as you type. You may also seem to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For help with the touch pad. For more of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on...
... the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in/out Do the following : ❖ Try...adjusting your hand as you type. You may also seem to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For help with the touch pad. For more of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on...