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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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... keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your forearm area. Support your arms on the...
... keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your forearm area. Support your arms on the...
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... that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. If you adjust the brightness of your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be close to your...
... that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. If you adjust the brightness of your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be close to your...
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... Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using high-precision technology. Continuing to increase the brightness of the screen while on the display panel and be able to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first...battery power. This is manufactured using the battery to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is ...
... Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using high-precision technology. Continuing to increase the brightness of the screen while on the display panel and be able to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Using the computer for the first...battery power. This is manufactured using the battery to slowly open or close the display panel. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your computer. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is ...
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... the registration process. Follow the on the computer for the first time. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. When the Windows...until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the...
... the registration process. Follow the on the computer for the first time. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. When the Windows...until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up your software. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the...
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... you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From ... the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off . The computer closes all open...
... you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From ... the Shift key, and then click the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are off . The computer closes all open...
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... (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your work first. 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,...
... (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your work first. 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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.... NOTE For this model, Slot A 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 install or remove a memory module... while the computer is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Make sure ...
.... NOTE For this model, Slot A 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 install or remove a memory module... while the computer is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Make sure ...
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.... The System window appears. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen.
.... The System window appears. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen.
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...backed up your work " on the recovery media. You will prompt you restore your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need to separately back up the files you created are backed up your .... Any files that you have created to external media using Windows® or another backup program. 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 computer. Also, if your original internal storage...
...backed up your work " on the recovery media. You will prompt you restore your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need to separately back up the files you created are backed up your .... Any files that you have created to external media using Windows® or another backup program. 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 computer. Also, if your original internal storage...
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.... Any files that you will know in which order to complete the copy process. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the discs during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do...
.... Any files that you will know in which order to complete the copy process. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the discs during this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do...
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... when the recovery is executed all data on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be moved to back up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Please make a complete back up your data using , and then press the ..."Backing up . Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on page 78. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data. All of the data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to external media ...
... when the recovery is executed all data on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be moved to back up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Please make a complete back up your data using , and then press the ..."Backing up . Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on page 78. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data. All of the data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to external media ...
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Be sure to save your work " on page 78). Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. 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 your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up.
Be sure to save your work " on page 78). Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. 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 your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up.
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... the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work 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 refresh your system. 7 Click ... system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to begin. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC The recovery process...
... the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work 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 refresh your system. 7 Click ... system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to begin. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC The recovery process...
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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. 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.
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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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To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 63 ...( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the upper or...
To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. Getting Started 63 ...( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the upper or...
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...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 certain models. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area...touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves ...
...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 certain models. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area...touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves ...
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... finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖... it does not respond to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then...
... finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖... it does not respond to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then...