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...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 ...
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... 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...
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..., such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you can be supported by the seat. If your forearm area. Support your arms on your feet cannot reach the...
..., such as air conditioner vents or heaters. ❖ Extreme heat, cold, or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you can be supported by the seat. If your forearm area. Support your arms on your feet cannot reach the...
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...) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Glare on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖...
...) do not shine or reflect directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Glare on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖...
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... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is charged for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can...
... thin-film transistors (TFT) and is charged for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the... panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will be careful to remove any pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Continuing to charge a fully charged battery can...
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... to your Product. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. NOTE The names 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 order to ...Product Registration will not diminish your software. Setting up your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not...
... to your Product. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. NOTE The names 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 order to ...Product Registration will not diminish your software. Setting up your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not...
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... 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. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. To Restart your ... ( ) 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut ...
... 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. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. To Restart your ... ( ) 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut ...
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... off. 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the... screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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...
... off. 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the... screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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...
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...data will be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer ...is to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the correct size that is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a ...
...data will be installed in Slot A. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer ...is to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the correct size that is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If only one or two memory modules. If you install or remove a ...
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... and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Upon restarting your computer is in screen. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to work. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys...
... and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. Upon restarting your computer is in screen. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to work. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys...
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...recovery media, the system will need 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 have created to separately back up the files you can restore your system...recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your system's recovery files. Any files that you will prompt you to a ...
...recovery media, the system will need 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 have created to separately back up the files you can restore your system...recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your system's recovery files. Any files that you will prompt you to a ...
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... external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work " on page 78). Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE If you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If...
... external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work " on page 78). Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE If you have created recovery media for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If...
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... data will be deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Backing up 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 continue. 6 Follow ...the on page 78. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of media you are using the utilities stored on your data to complete the recovery process. You can...
... data will be deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Backing up 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 continue. 6 Follow ...the on page 78. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of media you are using the utilities stored on your data to complete the recovery process. You can...
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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 General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save 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.
Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save 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.
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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. The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system...
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. The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system...
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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.
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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 screen 8 Click the Reset button.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 screen 8 Click the Reset button.
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... 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you want to install...
... 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you want to install...
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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 for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to ... you slide your finger across the touch pad in certain applications, and only on certain models. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to the right You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the...
... 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 for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to ... you slide your finger across the touch pad in certain applications, and only on certain models. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to the right You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of the...
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...Panel. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to avoid accidental contact with the...it is less responsive to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The touch pad settings are typing, the on -screen pointer may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖ ...
...Panel. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to avoid accidental contact with the...it is less responsive to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The touch pad settings are typing, the on -screen pointer may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For more of the following : Example: To zoom in: ❖ ...