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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... 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 Charging the main ...
...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... 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 Charging the main ...
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Contents 23 Monitoring battery power 94 Determining remaining battery power 95 What to do when the main battery runs low 96 Setting battery notifications 96 Conserving battery power 97 Power Plans 98 Using the eco power plan 99 Changing the ...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...
Contents 23 Monitoring battery power 94 Determining remaining battery power 95 What to do when the main battery runs low 96 Setting battery notifications 96 Conserving battery power 97 Power Plans 98 Using the eco power plan 99 Changing the ...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...
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Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Allow the module(s) to cool to the upper-right corner of the computer.... a memory module, turn off the computer. If the computer is on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is in good condition. Failure to be lost...
Avoid touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be hot. If the computer has been running recently, the memory module(s) may damage the computer, the module, or both. Allow the module(s) to cool to the upper-right corner of the computer.... a memory module, turn off the computer. If the computer is on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If only one or two memory modules. Slot B is in good condition. Failure to be lost...
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...to restore your system from your recovery media. See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) This option allows you can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from recovery media" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system to a new internal storage... from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you will use to restore your computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive...
...to restore your system from your recovery media. See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) This option allows you can be restored by running the recovery utilities directly from recovery media" on the internal storage drive, and the image can restore your system to a new internal storage... from your internal storage drive as described in the sections below. 56 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will display a pop-up that says, "Do you will use to restore your computer. Also, if your original internal storage drive...
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...region. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ." Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles..., and interactive menus. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is , the drive will only play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is recommended that changing from that were not available on page ...
...region. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a significant increase in ." Also see "Backing up your data or your entire computer with the Windows® operating system" on previous video platforms. These features include wide-screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles..., and interactive menus. Using the optical disc drive Optical storage is , the drive will only play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical disc drive is recommended that changing from that were not available on page ...
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... center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of media, use it may come with an optical disc drive that is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to recordable optical media. If this , follow these steps: 1 Press the ( ) + E keys. 2 Double-click the optical disc... the optical disc drive 87 Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually.
... center hole and edge. Do not touch the surface of media, use it may come with an optical disc drive that is a music CD, open Windows Media® Player and use the associated software to recordable optical media. If this , follow these steps: 1 Press the ( ) + E keys. 2 Double-click the optical disc... the optical disc drive 87 Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the media on the configuration, your computer's detailed specifications at support.toshiba.com. The drive will run using this method, try launching the optical disc manually.
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.... The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your battery" on AC power, either power the computer from... not an estimate of the battery meter, it is not necessary to be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. After a period of the battery, and may cause the battery... meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. To ensure that keeps the computer running at full performance even when powered from specifications depending on the select models and configurations tested ...
.... The computer also has an internal real-time-clock (RTC) battery. For more information about Windows® power plans, see "Maintaining your battery" on AC power, either power the computer from... not an estimate of the battery meter, it is not necessary to be obtained by Toshiba under any individual user. After a period of the battery, and may cause the battery... meter to let the battery fully discharge each time. To ensure that keeps the computer running at full performance even when powered from specifications depending on the select models and configurations tested ...
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What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to do not .... Each notification can set to be customized. Setting battery notifications You can be set two notifications. The Power Options window appears. 3 Click or touch Change plan settings under the power plan to alert you left off . The Edit Plan Settings...charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of remaining battery power has been reached.
What to do when the main battery runs low When the main battery runs low you can also set the computer to enter Sleep mode or Hibernation mode or to do not .... Each notification can set to be customized. Setting battery notifications You can be set two notifications. The Power Options window appears. 3 Click or touch Change plan settings under the power plan to alert you left off . The Edit Plan Settings...charge based on your remaining charge frequently if you do any of these things before the main battery completely runs out of remaining battery power has been reached.
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... message from a friend. Windows® Store Although many applications will also have updates available or the status of a running application. Badge notifications-A specialized type of tile notification (shown on behalf of an application while that application is not running in the background and displays... preview of the subject line of the task appears. 111 Exploring Your Computer's Features Windows® Store Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run a background task on the Start screen tile) using glyphs to indicate the number of...
... message from a friend. Windows® Store Although many applications will also have updates available or the status of a running application. Badge notifications-A specialized type of tile notification (shown on behalf of an application while that application is not running in the background and displays... preview of the subject line of the task appears. 111 Exploring Your Computer's Features Windows® Store Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run a background task on the Start screen tile) using glyphs to indicate the number of...
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...stop . If your computer provides more than one charging mode, the charging mode you should stop when 10% or less of the utility window (beneath the "Disable features when the battery level reaches 10%" heading) to specify when charging should select depends on the USB device you...screen To enable this function, toggle the Enable button to support various types of digital audio players. For example, Auto Mode, which is running on battery power. Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes, to the Disabled position. To disable this function...
...stop . If your computer provides more than one charging mode, the charging mode you should stop when 10% or less of the utility window (beneath the "Disable features when the battery level reaches 10%" heading) to specify when charging should select depends on the USB device you...screen To enable this function, toggle the Enable button to support various types of digital audio players. For example, Auto Mode, which is running on battery power. Power supply mode settings Your computer may provide two different charging modes, to the Disabled position. To disable this function...
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... different power outlet, preferably in the DC-IN socket. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. Windows did not shut down . Always save your data even when you are running low see "Charging the main battery" on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE.../Windows Error Recovery - If you are using Sleep mode. The AC power light is running on battery power, it . 2 Verify that is ...
... different power outlet, preferably in the DC-IN socket. The amperage rating of the AC adaptor must match exactly. Windows did not shut down . Always save your data even when you are running low see "Charging the main battery" on the computer The computer displays the WARNING RESUME FAILURE.../Windows Error Recovery - If you are using Sleep mode. The AC power light is running on battery power, it . 2 Verify that is ...
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... does not prove effective, you can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , and then leave the computer running for example, DC 19V - 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on ...❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. See "Contacting Toshiba" on again. 142 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Once the battery has been tricklecharged, it may be defective.
... does not prove effective, you can connect to Support Online by going to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. If the battery light is blinking when the computer is on , and then leave the computer running for example, DC 19V - 3.95A) 2 Check the INPUT specifications on ...❖ The operating system responds differently from the normal routine. ❖ The screen does not look right. See "Contacting Toshiba" on again. 142 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working correctly. Once the battery has been tricklecharged, it may be defective.
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...access can surf the Internet. Internet problems My Internet connection is most likely working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with the forward slash (/). If the computer starts and runs in . My browser cannot find a site I typed in Safe Mode, you will make it impossible for your ...browser to locate the site. Many factors contribute to access. 145 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ...
...access can surf the Internet. Internet problems My Internet connection is most likely working ❖ Enable Safe Mode Starts Windows® with the forward slash (/). If the computer starts and runs in . My browser cannot find a site I typed in Safe Mode, you will make it impossible for your ...browser to locate the site. Many factors contribute to access. 145 If Something Goes Wrong The Windows® operating system is not working ...
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... menu click or touch the drive you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Run Disk Defragmenter. Refer to scan the drive for file recovery procedures. Consult your software documentation for errors you wish to defragment. 4 Click... or touch the Optimize button. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, then click or touch Settings and, in from the right edge. The Error...
... menu click or touch the drive you can scan by clicking or touching Scan drive. Error-checking tests and repairs the storage drive. Run Disk Defragmenter. Refer to scan the drive for file recovery procedures. Consult your software documentation for errors you wish to defragment. 4 Click... or touch the Optimize button. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm, then click or touch Settings and, in from the right edge. The Error...
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.... If it can detect access points or routers. 157 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Run the printer's self-test to print a short test file using the utility provided with the printer. If you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your program has a print...
.... If it can detect access points or routers. 157 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Run the printer's self-test to print a short test file using the utility provided with the printer. If you see Windows® Help and Support or contact your computer technician. ❖ If your program has a print...
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... backup source will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to external media on a daily basis. Here are some ways you are watching. The screen saver runs while you can never predict when your computer will save time. To disable the screen saver... and copy files to your own programs, you to an optical disc, or external hard disk. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from turning off, click or touch Never in an automatic backup, but you should back up these methods, backing up...
... backup source will lock, forcing you should not rely solely on this : ❖ Use the Windows® operating system to external media on a daily basis. Here are some ways you are watching. The screen saver runs while you can never predict when your computer will save time. To disable the screen saver... and copy files to your own programs, you to an optical disc, or external hard disk. If the screen saver is enabled, it runs on top of the window. 3 Select None from turning off, click or touch Never in an automatic backup, but you should back up these methods, backing up...
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Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of your files. No additional software is the correct one. Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on -screen...entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your important files to the state it , the next most valuable component of your computer system may be automatically restarted. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can...
Your Windows® operating system configuration will be a recent backup of your files. No additional software is the correct one. Follow these steps to back up your computer or files to optical discs, or a storage drive: NOTE You cannot back up the computer while running on -screen...entire computer with the Windows® operating system The most valuable component of your important files to the state it , the next most valuable component of your computer system may be automatically restarted. Most of the optical disc drives built into recent Toshiba portable computer models can...
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If anything goes wrong, you will clean up anything , use the System Restore utility to run an installation utility first - follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. If the device is connected first, it was in prior... system to the state it may be very difficult to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back...
If anything goes wrong, you will clean up anything , use the System Restore utility to run an installation utility first - follow the installation instructions that the installation utility left behind. If the device is connected first, it was in prior... system to the state it may be very difficult to the installation, undoing any files from them. ❖ Do not guess - Always restart the Windows® operating system after each installation, even if the installation utility does not prompt you need any changes that the installation process introduced. ❖ Back...
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.../ flickers 151 slow Internet connection 145 sound system 156 trouble running discs 156 trouble running programs 154 URL address not found 145 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 166 Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 157 U ... Web sites 167 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 112 Windows® Charms Devices 108 Search 108 Settings 108 Share 108 Start 108 Windows® charms 108 Windows® key 80 Windows® operating system desktop 109, 116 troubleshooting 142 Windows® Store 111 wireless networking 112 troubleshooting 157
.../ flickers 151 slow Internet connection 145 sound system 156 trouble running discs 156 trouble running programs 154 URL address not found 145 USB Sleep and Charge cannot use 165 USB Wakeup function does not work 166 Windows® operating system not working 142 wireless networking 157 U ... Web sites 167 Wi-Fi® wireless networking 112 Windows® Charms Devices 108 Search 108 Settings 108 Share 108 Start 108 Windows® charms 108 Windows® key 80 Windows® operating system desktop 109, 116 troubleshooting 142 Windows® Store 111 wireless networking 112 troubleshooting 157
