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... 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 69 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 70 Backing up your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 71 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 72 Toshiba's energy-saver design 72 Running the computer on battery power 72 Battery Notice 73 Power management 74 Charging batteries...
... 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 69 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 70 Backing up your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 71 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 72 Toshiba's energy-saver design 72 Running the computer on battery power 72 Battery Notice 73 Power management 74 Charging batteries...
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22 Contents Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 89 Exploring the Start screen 89 Charms 90 Tiles 91 Exploring the desktop 91 Finding your way around the desktop 91 Windows® Store 93 Setting up for communications 94 ... and Charge 109 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 111 Power supply mode settings 111 Function Key 112 Recovery Media Creator 113 Service Station 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 114 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 115 Problems that are easy to fix 115 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 116 The...
22 Contents Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 89 Exploring the Start screen 89 Charms 90 Tiles 91 Exploring the desktop 91 Finding your way around the desktop 91 Windows® Store 93 Setting up for communications 94 ... and Charge 109 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge 111 Power supply mode settings 111 Function Key 112 Recovery Media Creator 113 Service Station 113 TOSHIBA Application Installer 114 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 115 Problems that are easy to fix 115 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 116 The...
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... eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of text on your screen to rest your wrists on the notebook. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture Glare on the notebook... the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be supported by using blinds. The forearms can be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes...
... eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of text on your screen to rest your wrists on the notebook. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture Glare on the notebook... the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be supported by using blinds. The forearms can be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes...
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To avoid damaging the display panel, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order ... the display panel. Setting up your computer for you turn it on the applications power management settings, and features used. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for the first time. Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first...
To avoid damaging the display panel, do not turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order ... the display panel. Setting up your computer for you turn it on the applications power management settings, and features used. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for the first time. Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first...
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...your computer, the setup guides you through steps to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner 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, the setup guides you through steps to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner 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: ...
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... restarts the operating system. 42 Getting Started To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. To Restart your computer 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the...
... restarts the operating system. 42 Getting Started To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. To Restart your computer 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the...
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... Sleep option. See "Setting up your software" on page 59) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 2 Click or... "Using external display devices" on page 40. Getting Started To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen.
... Sleep option. See "Setting up your software" on page 59) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 2 Click or... "Using external display devices" on page 40. Getting Started To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen.
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...right corner of the screen and, in order for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. If you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of space required for the DVD option to display in the dialog box. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ...dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc drive must be connected to your selection. In...
...right corner of the screen and, in order for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. If you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of space required for the DVD option to display in the dialog box. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator ...dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc drive must be connected to your selection. In...
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... list, depending on the type of external media you are copying the recovery files to your computer. Be sure to save the information stored on -screen prompts to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive... drive. ❖ If you will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ ...
... list, depending on the type of external media you are copying the recovery files to your computer. Be sure to save the information stored on -screen prompts to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive... drive. ❖ If you will know in which order to insert the discs during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ ...
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... process. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up your work" on -screen instructions to keep your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to complete the recovery process. Your PC settings and any Desktop...Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your data and apps you installed from media or websites will be deleted. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to continue. 6 Follow the on page 71. NOTE During the ...
... process. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will attempt to back up your work" on -screen instructions to keep your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to complete the recovery process. Your PC settings and any Desktop...Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your data and apps you installed from media or websites will be deleted. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish to continue. 6 Follow the on page 71. NOTE During the ...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to save your files, and click or touch Get Started. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 71). Be sure 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 work to save your files, and click or touch Get Started. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 71). Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
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Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 7 Click or touch the Next button to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. When the process is complete your ... be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 7 Click or touch the Next button to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. When the process is complete your ... be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch 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 or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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The "Do you want to reset your drive?" The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 7 Click or touch the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 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 fully clean your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button.
The "Do you want to reset your drive?" The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 7 Click or touch the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 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 fully clean your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button.
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NOTE You must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to reinstall applications. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may ... want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on page 114. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. If you to display the Start...
NOTE You must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to reinstall applications. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may ... want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on page 114. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. If you to display the Start...
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... 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 certain applications, and only on performing each operation. You... a mouse connected to the table below for specific instructions on certain models. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer.
... 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 certain applications, and only on performing each operation. You... a mouse connected to the table below for specific instructions on certain models. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your computer.
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...Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on the screen. 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 itself" to random locations on the... apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on -screen pointer may seem to scroll. Getting Started Using the touch pad 57 To: Scroll horizontally Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as...
...Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on the screen. 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 itself" to random locations on the... apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on -screen pointer may seem to scroll. Getting Started Using the touch pad 57 To: Scroll horizontally Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your hand as...
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... change . NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Directing...
... change . NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window Briefly pause each time you want takes effect. 60 Getting Started Using external display devices Directing...
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... you may also wish to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. For more information, see "Taking care of the screen or swipe in which you can choose. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer's settings 61 NOTE The ( ) + P keys.... Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from the right edge. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your needs. Getting Started Customizing your computer. Press ENTER to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your television...
... you may also wish to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. For more information, see "Taking care of the screen or swipe in which you can choose. See "Utilities" on cleaning and moving your computer's settings 61 NOTE The ( ) + P keys.... Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from the right edge. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your needs. Getting Started Customizing your computer. Press ENTER to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your television...
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...the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions... on the computer. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 89 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows®...
...the Basics Using the keyboard (Sample Illustration) Keyboard Function keys The function keys (not to Help & Support, or see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the Start screen. For example, F5 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information refer to be confused with icons execute specific functions... on the computer. For more information, see "Exploring the Start screen" on page 89 ❖ Application key-Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button Used in Windows®: ❖ Windows®...