User Guide
Page 21
...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 ...
User Guide
Page 22
... 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...
User Guide
Page 31
... comfortably throughout the day. The forearms can get close to rest your elbow height you use a foot rest. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your wrists on the notebook. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat so...
... comfortably throughout the day. The forearms can get close to rest your elbow height you use a foot rest. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your wrists on the notebook. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat so...
User Guide
Page 32
... 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 the desk surface or the chair arm supports. If you adjust the brightness of your...
... 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 the desk surface or the chair arm supports. If you adjust the brightness of your...
User Guide
Page 41
...force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 100. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is charged for more than a few hours at a time. ... characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the...
...force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 100. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is charged for more than a few hours at a time. ... characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the...
User Guide
Page 42
... software. The first time you turn on the computer for the first time. Failure to your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. Registering your software setup choices. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration... 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...
... software. The first time you turn on the computer for the first time. Failure to your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. Registering your software setup choices. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration... 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...
User Guide
Page 43
...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 your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop... screen, move your work. 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. Getting Started ...
...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 your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop... screen, move your work. 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. Getting Started ...
User Guide
Page 44
... click the Sleep option. 44 Getting Started To place your 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. Be sure to memory so that, when...continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, 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 unsaved information will be lost. The computer closes...
... click the Sleep option. 44 Getting Started To place your 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. Be sure to memory so that, when...continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, 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 unsaved information will be lost. The computer closes...
User Guide
Page 46
.... Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If the computer 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... the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to lose 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 Power button Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If the computer 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... the bottom slot. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm.
User Guide
Page 53
... surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in screen. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Upon restarting your...
... surface. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in screen. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in Sleep mode). Upon restarting your...
User Guide
Page 55
... your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of space required for storing your system's recovery files. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you can be restored from your recovery media. Also, if your... to determine how much space you restore your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The amount of the screen.
... your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of space required for storing your system's recovery files. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you can be restored from your recovery media. Also, if your... to determine how much space you restore your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The amount of the screen.
User Guide
Page 57
... you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on -screen prompts to insert the discs during this process. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive...
... you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on -screen prompts to insert the discs during this process. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive...
User Guide
Page 58
...your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your internal storage drive will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer must be moved to complete the recovery process. ... pressing the power button. You can recover the factory default software (refresh 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 an external power...
...your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your internal storage drive will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer must be moved to complete the recovery process. ... pressing the power button. You can recover the factory default software (refresh 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 an external power...
User Guide
Page 59
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 external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting 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. 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 . Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting 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.
User Guide
Page 60
... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system. NOTE During the recovery... to refresh your work to save your work " on the internal storage drive. Reset your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up ...
... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system. NOTE During the recovery... to refresh your work to save your work " on the internal storage drive. Reset your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up ...
User Guide
Page 61
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. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
User Guide
Page 62
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.
User Guide
Page 63
... Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to complete the installation process...
... Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to complete the installation process...
User Guide
Page 64
...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 pointer direction you slide your finger... only supported in certain applications, and only on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger across 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 the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your finger... only supported in certain applications, and only on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger across the touch pad...
User Guide
Page 66
... is less responsive to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch... Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of your typing technique to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖...
... is less responsive to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch... Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of your typing technique to random locations on the screen. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖...