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...device complies with the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of Industry Canada. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that the Industry Canada technical specifications were ... it does not emit RF field in the user documentation that the potential for this device is minimized. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must not be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca...
...device complies with the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of Industry Canada. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that the Industry Canada technical specifications were ... it does not emit RF field in the user documentation that the potential for this device is minimized. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must not be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca...
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...and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Additional information may be obtained from a video provider licensed to any ... and MMC are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 17 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or ...
...and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD Card Association. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Additional information may be obtained from a video provider licensed to any ... and MMC are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. 17 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or ...
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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 he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 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 he Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 153 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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... as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject... to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
... as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to change without notice. Your particular model may not have all subject... to -date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba...
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... you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from...
... you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from...
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Setting up your software. NOTE The names of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your ... From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your software setup choices. NOTE To register...
Setting up your software. NOTE The names of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your ... From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your software setup choices. NOTE To register...
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.... 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 and the drive in-use light are off . ...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 turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your ...
.... 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 and the drive in-use light are off . ...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 turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your ...
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... computer in Sleep mode 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. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Be sure to memory so that, when...
... computer in Sleep mode 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. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Be sure to memory so that, when...
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... to 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 install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before... you 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. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is the top slot. NOTE...
... to 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 install or remove a memory module while the computer is on may damage the computer, the module, or both. Before... you 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. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is the top slot. NOTE...
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... the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. The System window appears. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Checking total memory When...
... the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a hard flat surface. The System window appears. Using your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Checking total memory When...
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54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to a new internal storage drive from your system and reinstall Windows®. otherwise, click Cancel. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted...
54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to a new internal storage drive from your system and reinstall Windows®. otherwise, click Cancel. Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted...
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Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you have created to external media using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are ... more USB flash drives of the screen. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are not restored during this media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( )
Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you have created to external media using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are ... more USB flash drives of the screen. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are not restored during this media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( )
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... this process. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from such media, if necessary. For information on using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE During the recovery process your system from recovery media" on the internal storage drive. For instructions on page 78...
... this process. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from such media, if necessary. For information on using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE During the recovery process your system from recovery media" on the internal storage drive. For instructions on page 78...
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... recovery process your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data. 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 ( ) Charm. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Press and hold the...
... recovery process your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data. 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 ( ) Charm. 58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Press and hold the...
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Be sure to save 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. 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.
Be sure to save 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. 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.
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... stored on page 78). 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your Windows® operating system. 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 pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Ready to refresh your PC...
... stored on page 78). 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your Windows® operating system. 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 pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Ready to refresh your PC...
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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.