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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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... be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you use a foot rest. If your work environment and tips for setting up your feet cannot reach the floor, use...
... be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you use a foot rest. If your work environment and tips for setting up your feet cannot reach the floor, use...
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...) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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...
...) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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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.... NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on page 100. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the...technology. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. After that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the...
.... NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on page 100. Over a period of time, and depending on the display panel and be able to increase the brightness of the...technology. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. After that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the...
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... 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... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process.
... 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... power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process.
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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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . If you turn off the... ( ) Charm. 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage ...
... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . If you turn off the... ( ) Charm. 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage ...
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... down 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 option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep ... you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 44 Getting Started To place your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In ...
... down 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 option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep ... you left off. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 44 Getting Started To place your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In ...
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... computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Before you may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you turn off . Installing a memory module with the computer's... installed, it must be lost. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can install one memory module is being accessed, you install or...
... computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Before you may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you turn off . Installing a memory module with the computer's... installed, it must be lost. If the computer is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can install one memory module is being accessed, you install or...
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Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and ...
Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to work. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and ...
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... click the Search ( ) Any files that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. You will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 78. For...internal storage drive fails, 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 are not backed up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are...
... click the Search ( ) Any files that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. You will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 78. For...internal storage drive fails, 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 are not backed up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are...
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.... ❖ If your recovery files are restored. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system to...
.... ❖ If your recovery files are restored. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system to...
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...power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to external media before ...executing the recovery. All of the data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of media you are ...
...power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to external media before ...executing the recovery. All of the data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of media you are ...
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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 . 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 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 . 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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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 PC screen You will be must connected to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your PC" window... 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. 60 Getting Started Recovering the ...
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 PC screen You will be must connected to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your PC" window... 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. 60 Getting Started Recovering the ...
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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. 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.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset 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. The "Resetting your PC" window appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset 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. The "Resetting your PC" window appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
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...originally bundled with your computer. 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. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm ... "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. 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...
...originally bundled with your computer. 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. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm ... "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. 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...
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... you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your finger several times across the touch pad in for a close-up view... 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 the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to ...
... you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your finger several times across the touch pad in for a close-up view... 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 the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to ...
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... by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to random locations on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one ...or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are typing, the on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 66 ...
... by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to random locations on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one ...or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are typing, the on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. 66 ...