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...66 Using the keyboard 67 Function keys 68 Special Windows® keys 69 Touch screen 69 Touch screen navigation 69 Mouse properties 70 Starting an app 71 Starting an app from the Start screen 71 Saving your work 72 Backing up your work 72 Using the optical disc...optical media 77 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 78 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 78 Toshiba's online resources 78 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 79 Toshiba's energy-saver design 79 Running the computer on battery power 79 Battery Notice 80 Power management 81 Charging batteries 81 Charging...
...66 Using the keyboard 67 Function keys 68 Special Windows® keys 69 Touch screen 69 Touch screen navigation 69 Mouse properties 70 Starting an app 71 Starting an app from the Start screen 71 Saving your work 72 Backing up your work 72 Using the optical disc...optical media 77 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 78 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 78 Toshiba's online resources 78 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 79 Toshiba's energy-saver design 79 Running the computer on battery power 79 Battery Notice 80 Power management 81 Charging batteries 81 Charging...
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... 92 Safety precautions 92 Maintaining your battery 93 Disposing of used batteries 93 Traveling tips 94 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....96 Exploring the Start screen 96 Charms 97 Tiles 98 Exploring the desktop 98 Finding your way around the desktop 98 Windows® Store 100 Setting up for communications 101...
... 92 Safety precautions 92 Maintaining your battery 93 Disposing of used batteries 93 Traveling tips 94 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....96 Exploring the Start screen 96 Charms 97 Tiles 98 Exploring the desktop 98 Finding your way around the desktop 98 Windows® Store 100 Setting up for communications 101...
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... can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should 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 forearm area... 33 ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that of text on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device...
... can be supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should 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 forearm area... 33 ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that of text on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device...
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... life and charge time may vary according to turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest... force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on and begin using your software setup choices. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn on the computer for the first time. Do not press or push on the applications power management settings, and...
... life and charge time may vary according to turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the palm rest... force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on and begin using your software setup choices. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn on the computer for the first time. Do not press or push on the applications power management settings, and...
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.... 3 From the Desktop: Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. Product registration ...can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Search field, type Registration. Pressing the power button before shutting down your software. ...
.... 3 From the Desktop: Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. Product registration ...can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Search field, type Registration. Pressing the power button before shutting down your software. ...
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...the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. 44 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE ...
...the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. 44 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE ...
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... can continue working from where you left off. See "Setting up your software" on page 61) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully..., your computer in Sleep mode 45 To place your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen. If you may want to display the Start...
... can continue working from where you left off. See "Setting up your software" on page 61) Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software. After starting your computer for the first time you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully..., your computer in Sleep mode 45 To place your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen. If you may want to display the Start...
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...type Recovery Media Creator. In the list that appears, click or touch your selection. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When you create recovery media...from the drop-down list, depending on the type of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc...
...type Recovery Media Creator. In the list that appears, click or touch your selection. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When you create recovery media...from the drop-down list, depending on the type of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to your computer. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc...
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...Recovery media you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click or touch ...the Create button in which order to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery media. For information on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 49 3 Check the "Information" area of the dialog box to...
...Recovery media you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click or touch ...the Create button in which order to insert the discs during the process of creating the recovery media. For information on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 49 3 Check the "Information" area of the dialog box to...
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Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish 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. NOTE During the recovery ... folder during the Refresh process. When the process is executed all data on page 72. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will not be deleted. Please make a back up your work...
Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch Finish 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. NOTE During the recovery ... folder during the Refresh process. When the process is executed all data on page 72. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will not be deleted. Please make a back up your work...
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Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 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 to save your work " on page 72). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files, and click or touch Get Started. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 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 to save your work " on page 72). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files, 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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... media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up 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 an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...to refresh your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will reboot your computer be prompted 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. NOTE During the recovery process...
... media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up 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 an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...to refresh your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will reboot your computer be prompted 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. NOTE During the recovery process...
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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. 54 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. 54 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
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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. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 7 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
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. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 7 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
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...and applications that appears, click or touch your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications. NOTE You must have an Internet connection to complete the...2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you to display the Start screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ...
...and applications that appears, click or touch your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications. NOTE You must have an Internet connection to complete the...2 Click or touch Next. 3 Click or touch the item you to display the Start screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to ... 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 certain applications, and only on certain models.
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to ... 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 certain applications, and only on certain models.
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... 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 move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the... screen. The on-screen pointer may be replaced by the next character you type. You may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons...
... 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 move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen, and potentially the item or text may select an item or text on the... screen. The on-screen pointer may be replaced by the next character you type. You may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons...
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... the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to your computer if you first need a larger screen. This cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you need to... use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate
... the appropriate device attached and turned on. NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is to your computer if you first need a larger screen. This cycles through the settings in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you need to... use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate
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Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a selection. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Press ENTER to adjust the video settings. NOTE You may need to activate a selection. Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only 63 (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection.
Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a selection. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Press ENTER to adjust the video settings. NOTE You may need to activate a selection. Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only 63 (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection.
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...or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to change. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the screen or swipe in which you can customize your computer to suit your needs. Refer to customize your power usage settings. Never spray cleaner .... To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to clean the computer. There are several ways in from the right edge. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to...
...or damaging the surface. NOTE Please handle your computer carefully to change. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the screen or swipe in which you can customize your computer to suit your needs. Refer to customize your power usage settings. Never spray cleaner .... To keep your computer clean, gently wipe the display panel and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to clean the computer. There are several ways in from the right edge. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to...