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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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.... ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the floor and the bottom of your feet should be flat on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
.... ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the floor and the bottom of your feet should be flat on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
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... and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook...
... and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook...
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.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Once the battery is operated on battery power. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery ...display panel, place one hand on page 100. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. Small bright dots may appear on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the ...
.... Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Once the battery is operated on battery power. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery ...display panel, place one hand on page 100. Over a period of time, and depending on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. Small bright dots may appear on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the ...
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...to your computer. 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 the Search field, type Registration. In the... Registration and complete the registration process. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. 42 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 ...
...to your computer. 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 the Search field, type Registration. In the... Registration and complete the registration process. The first time you turn on -screen instructions. 42 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 ...
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... cause you to lose your work. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the power while a disk/disc... is being accessed, you turn 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive...
... cause you to lose your work. If you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off the power while a disk/disc... is being accessed, you turn 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive...
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... button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. 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. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. 44 Getting Started To place your ...
... button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. 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. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. 44 Getting Started To place your ...
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...'s power on , begin at step 1; 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot... module, or both. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to lose 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 option Power button If you turn...
...'s power on , begin at step 1; 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot... module, or both. Slot B is the bottom slot. If the computer is to lose 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 option Power button If you turn...
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... underside of the computer. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. The System window appears. Using your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you...
... underside of the computer. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. The System window appears. Using your computer on page 45), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. Checking total memory When you...
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... the files you can restore your system to external media using Windows® or another backup program. For more USB flash drives of the screen. If the recovery files on the recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; NOTE During the recovery process...recovery process your computer must be connected to separately back up your work " on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created are in the Desktop, move your system, only the operating system ...
... the files you can restore your system to external media using Windows® or another backup program. For more USB flash drives of the screen. If the recovery files on the recovery media. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created; NOTE During the recovery process...recovery process your computer must be connected to separately back up your work " on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created are in the Desktop, move your system, only the operating system ...
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... recovery media. Be sure to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on page 55. Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information...
... recovery media. Be sure to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on page 55. Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information...
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Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your pointer over the upper or ... media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on page 78. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your...the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Please make a complete back up your data. All of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on your internal...
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your pointer over the upper or ... media before executing the recovery. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work" on page 78. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your...the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Please make a complete back up your data. All of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on your internal...
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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. 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.
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... The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will... be must connected to save your work " on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to refresh your PC...
... The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will... be must connected to save your work " on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to refresh your PC...
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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
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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. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows® operating system.
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. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows® operating system.
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Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Search field (Sample...applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search...
Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. Search field (Sample...applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search...
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... 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...) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to...
... 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...) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to...
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...your hand as you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of ...to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch ... may be replaced by computer model. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user...
...your hand as you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of ...to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch ... may be replaced by computer model. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user...