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... this device. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that comes with this device is subject to licensing. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must accept any other transmitter that may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. The RF device...must not be used for human contact during normal operation is subject to provide maximum shielding. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to the following radio frequency and safety standards. Operation is minimized. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with any interference...
... this device. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that comes with this device is subject to licensing. Regulatory Information The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card must accept any other transmitter that may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. The RF device...must not be used for human contact during normal operation is subject to provide maximum shielding. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to the following radio frequency and safety standards. Operation is minimized. Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with any interference...
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All other countries. 17 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or ...Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Additional information may be implied for the personal and non-...
All other countries. 17 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Bluetooth word mark and logos are trademarks or ...Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Additional information may be implied for the personal and non-...
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... computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the 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...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 ...
... computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the 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...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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... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
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...Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer...............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 ...
...Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer...............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 ...
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24 Contents Develop good computing habits 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling...
24 Contents Develop good computing habits 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling...
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...ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to -date product information about the features and specifications on your...options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to perform tasks in Windows 8. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
...ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Your particular model may not have all subject to -date product information about the features and specifications on your...options availability are designed for a product Series. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to perform tasks in Windows 8. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
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... by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach...to your eyes. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to avoid a reach. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to work ❖ Avoid glare...
... by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach...to your eyes. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to avoid a reach. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to work ❖ Avoid glare...
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...NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. When .... 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in order to complete Product Registration will not diminish your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on -screen instructions. Failure to properly install the operating ...
...NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software setup choices. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. When .... 2 From the Start screen: Type Registration while in order to complete Product Registration will not diminish your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on -screen instructions. Failure to properly install the operating ...
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... screen, move 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 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper ...
... screen, move 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 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper ...
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... power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the...
... power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the...
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... the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.... 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. If the computer is the bottom slot...
... the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE For this model, Slot A is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive.... 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is the top slot. If the computer is the bottom slot...
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... this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents...
... this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents...
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otherwise, click Cancel. This option allows you to restore your system and reinstall Windows®. Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 57. Reset your PC See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from doing things ... strongly recommended that you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. If you create recovery media. The following program to make changes to this computer?"
otherwise, click Cancel. This option allows you to restore your system and reinstall Windows®. Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 57. Reset your PC See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from doing things ... strongly recommended that you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. If you create recovery media. The following program to make changes to this computer?"
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...files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to separately back up your work " on page 78. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are deleted, you can restore your ...system to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Any files that you created are not backed up your work " on page 78. When you create recovery...
...files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to separately back up your work " on page 78. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are deleted, you can restore your ...system to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Any files that you created are not backed up your work " on page 78. When you create recovery...
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... the recovery (see "Backing up your computer. Be sure to complete the copy process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media" on using Windows® or another backup program. For information on page 57. If you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. Be sure to...
... the recovery (see "Backing up your computer. Be sure to complete the copy process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media" on using Windows® or another backup program. For information on page 57. If you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. Be sure to...
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...the data will be moved to restart the computer. When the process is executed all data on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE... and rewritten. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your data. Please make a complete back up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data to save your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to external media...
...the data will be moved to restart the computer. When the process is executed all data on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can recover the factory default software (refresh your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE... and rewritten. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your data. Please make a complete back up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data to save your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to external media...
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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.
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...to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up 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 save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ...1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on the internal storage drive. The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
...to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up 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 save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. ...1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on the internal storage drive. The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
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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 General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click 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 General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.