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
... your elbow level. The forearms can get close to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be evenly supported by the seat. If your...
... your elbow level. The forearms can get close to relax. ❖ When using the keyboard, it should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be evenly supported by the seat. If your...
User Guide
Page 32
.... We recommend that are farther away. 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 elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook display...
.... We recommend that are farther away. 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 elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook display...
User Guide
Page 41
... for the first time The computer is charged for you must charge the battery. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will be completely charged and ready to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. ... to power the computer. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to increase the brightness of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on...
... for the first time The computer is charged for you must charge the battery. Do not press or push on battery power, the screen will be completely charged and ready to slowly open or close the display panel. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. ... to power the computer. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to increase the brightness of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on...
User Guide
Page 42
...your computer for the first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in order to your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. In the list that appears, click 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: ...
...your computer for the first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in order to your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. In the list that appears, click 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: ...
User Guide
Page 43
... 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. 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts...
... 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. 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts...
User Guide
Page 44
... will be lost. 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. The computer closes all open... applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. Sleep mode saves...
... will be lost. 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. The computer closes all open... applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. Sleep mode saves...
User Guide
Page 46
... two memory modules. If the computer is on 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. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button NOTE For this model...to be installed, it must be lost. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip 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 ...
... two memory modules. If the computer is on 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. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button NOTE For this model...to be installed, it must be lost. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip 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 ...
User Guide
Page 53
... the module is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is in screen. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
... the module is displayed below the System heading. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is in screen. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
User Guide
Page 55
... media. Follow the procedure below 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 create recovery media. Any files that you are not restored during this ...see "Backing up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not backed up your work " on page 78. The amount of the screen. For more information, see "Backing up to your work " on page 78. If the recovery files on the recovery media. NOTE During the...
... media. Follow the procedure below 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 create recovery media. Any files that you are not restored during this ...see "Backing up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not backed up your work " on page 78. The amount of the screen. For more information, see "Backing up to your work " on page 78. If the recovery files on the recovery media. NOTE During the...
User Guide
Page 57
... the Recovery media you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media using Windows® or another backup program.
... the Recovery media you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media using Windows® or another backup program.
User Guide
Page 58
... will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on your data to back up . You can recover the factory default software (refresh your computer's internal storage drive:... TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be connected to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to an external power...
... will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on your data to back up . You can recover the factory default software (refresh your computer's internal storage drive:... TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be connected to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating 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. 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.
User Guide
Page 60
... page 78). Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. 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 work 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 Internal Storage ...
... page 78). Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. 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 work 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 Internal Storage ...
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
The "Resetting 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 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 Windows® operating system.
The "Resetting 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 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 Windows® operating system.
User Guide
Page 63
...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. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click...) 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...
...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. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click...) 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...
User Guide
Page 64
... 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 when you want to move the pointer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on... Pointer moves to the table below for specific instructions on certain models. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse...
... 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 when you want to move the pointer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on... Pointer moves to the table below for specific instructions on certain models. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse...
User Guide
Page 66
...responsive to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. For more of your typing technique to accidental light taps and lighter ...does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements....
...responsive to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. For more of your typing technique to accidental light taps and lighter ...does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements....