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... from MPEG LA, LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. See www.mpegla.com. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©...Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wi-Fi is licensed under license. 18 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners....
... from MPEG LA, LLC. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. See www.mpegla.com. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©...Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Wi-Fi is licensed under license. 18 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners....
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... 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Backlit keyboard 80 Touch screen 81 Touch screen navigation 81 Mouse properties 82 Starting an app 82 Starting an app...optical media 87 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 88 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 89 Toshiba's online resources 89 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 90 Toshiba's energy-saver design 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice 91 Power management 92 Charging batteries 92 ...
... 75 Using a computer lock 75 Chapter 3: Learning the Basics 77 Computing tips 77 Using the keyboard 79 Function keys 80 Special Windows® keys 80 Backlit keyboard 80 Touch screen 81 Touch screen navigation 81 Mouse properties 82 Starting an app 82 Starting an app...optical media 87 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 88 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 89 Toshiba's online resources 89 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 90 Toshiba's energy-saver design 90 Running the computer on battery power 90 Battery Notice 91 Power management 92 Charging batteries 92 ...
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... 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 107 Exploring the Start screen 107 Charms 108 Tiles 109 Exploring the desktop 109 Finding your way around the desktop ......... 109 Windows® Store 111 Setting up for communications 112 Connecting your computer to a network ..... 113 Exploring audio features 113 Recording sounds 113 Using external speakers or...
... 5: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 107 Exploring the Start screen 107 Charms 108 Tiles 109 Exploring the desktop 109 Finding your way around the desktop ......... 109 Windows® Store 111 Setting up for communications 112 Connecting your computer to a network ..... 113 Exploring audio features 113 Recording sounds 113 Using external speakers or...
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...133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer... ........ 140 The Windows® operating system is not working 142 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 143 Internet problems 145 The Windows® operating system can help you 146 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 146 ...
...133 Power supply mode settings 133 Sleep and Music 134 HDD Protection Utility 135 Function Key 136 Recovery Media Creator 137 Service Station 137 TOSHIBA Application Installer 138 Chapter 7: If Something Goes Wrong 139 Problems that are easy to fix 139 Problems when you turn on the computer... ........ 140 The Windows® operating system is not working 142 Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 143 Internet problems 145 The Windows® operating system can help you 146 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 146 ...
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... operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch...
... operating problems 159 Develop good computing habits 160 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system ........ 161 If you need further assistance 166 Contacting Toshiba 167 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 167 Toshiba's worldwide offices 167 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 169 Functions 169 Help file 170 Display brightness 170 Output (Display switch...
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.... For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the ...
.... For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various... computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. 28 Introduction This guide NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the ...
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...keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the ... notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your wrists on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your forearm area. We recommend ...
...keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the ... notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your wrists on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your forearm area. We recommend ...
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... and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on page 107. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 43 Using the...
... and begin using high-precision technology. Do not press or push on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on page 107. Getting Started Using the computer for the first time 43 Using the...
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... NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to your Product. Follow the onscreen instructions. Product registration can be completed by one of windows displayed, and the order in from the right edge. The first time ...you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. NOTE The...
... NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to your Product. Follow the onscreen instructions. Product registration can be completed by one of windows displayed, and the order in from the right edge. The first time ...you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. 44 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. NOTE The...
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... the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in from... the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift...
... the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in from... the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift...
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... all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Sleep option (Sample Image) Sleep Power To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 46 Getting Started To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click...
... all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Sleep option (Sample Image) Sleep Power To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 46 Getting Started To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click...
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... lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module...
... lost. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. NOTE For this procedure. Slot B is in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module...
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... be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off . 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
... be lost. You can damage the computer and the memory module. Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 49 Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could hang up the next time you turn off . 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor...
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... or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
... or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer.
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... remove all data from recovery media" on page 59. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. See "Restoring from your system and reinstall Windows®. See "Creating recovery media" Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 63.
... remove all data from recovery media" on page 59. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. See "Restoring from your system and reinstall Windows®. See "Creating recovery media" Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on page 63.
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... are backed up on page 59. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you restore your computer must be connected to external media using Windows® or another backup program.
... are backed up on page 59. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you restore your computer must be connected to external media using Windows® or another backup program.
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... displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the right edge. If you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. When the Windows® charms appear click...
... displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the right edge. If you are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. When the Windows® charms appear click...
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... internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 84. When the process is turned off. 2 Do one of media...
... internal storage drive from recovery media: 1 Make sure your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are using Windows® or another backup program. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 84. When the process is turned off. 2 Do one of media...
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For more information, see "Backing up of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. All of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the ... work" on page 84. NOTE During the recovery process your data. Please make a complete back up your data to external media before executing the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers...
For more information, see "Backing up of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. All of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the ... work" on page 84. NOTE During the recovery process your data. Please make a complete back up your data to external media before executing the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data backup. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 61 Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 84). 62 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 "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.
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 84). 62 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 "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.