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...tips 77 Using the keyboard 78 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 80 Mouse properties 80 Touch Screen 81 Starting an app 81 Starting an app from the Start screen 81 Saving your work 82 Backing up your work 82 Using the optical disc drive 82 Optical disc ...media 85 Recording optical media 85 Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 86 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Charging the main battery...
...tips 77 Using the keyboard 78 Function keys 79 Special Windows® keys 80 Mouse properties 80 Touch Screen 81 Starting an app 81 Starting an app from the Start screen 81 Saving your work 82 Backing up your work 82 Using the optical disc drive 82 Optical disc ...media 85 Recording optical media 85 Removing a disc with the computer on 86 Removing a disc with the computer off 86 Toshiba's online resources 87 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 88 Toshiba's energy-saver design 88 Running the computer on battery power 88 Battery Notice 89 Power management 90 Charging the main battery...
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... 100 Safety precautions 100 Maintaining your battery 101 Disposing of used batteries 101 Traveling tips 102 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 103 Exploring the Start screen 103 Charms 104 Tiles 105 Exploring the desktop 105 Finding your way around the desktop 105 Windows® Store 107 Setting up for communications 107...
... 100 Safety precautions 100 Maintaining your battery 101 Disposing of used batteries 101 Traveling tips 102 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 103 Exploring the Start screen 103 Charms 104 Tiles 105 Exploring the desktop 105 Finding your way around the desktop 105 Windows® Store 107 Setting up for communications 107...
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... your wrists on the notebook. The forearms can get close to your elbow level. If your forearm area. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you use a foot rest. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing...
... your wrists on the notebook. The forearms can get close to your elbow level. If your forearm area. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you use a foot rest. Support your arms on the floor and the bottom of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing...
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... prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
... prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
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...closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you to turn on... for the first time The computer is operated on your computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the...
...closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you to turn on... for the first time The computer is operated on your computer. NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Do not press or push on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and use the other objects from the...
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... computer. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions on the computer for the first time. Setting up your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. The first time you turn on your computer,...Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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.
... computer. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions on the computer for the first time. Setting up your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is required. The first time you turn on your computer,...Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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.
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... the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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.... 46 Getting Started 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's ...
... the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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.... 46 Getting Started 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's ...
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... option. If you left off. 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 (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. To place your computer in ...Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down ...
... option. If you left off. 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 (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. To place your computer in ...Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power down ...
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... use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is being ...accessed, you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B is in good condition. Pressing the power button before shutting down If you turn off the computer. If only one or...
... use light are off the power while a disk/disc is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you install or remove a memory module while the computer is being ...accessed, you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B is in good condition. Pressing the power button before shutting down If you turn off the computer. If only one or...
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... adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is in screen. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to the login in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer, touch any key to return to a power outlet (even if your...
... adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is in screen. Installed memory (RAM) is connected to the login in Sleep mode). Overheating your computer, touch any key to return to a power outlet (even if your...
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... Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on... optical disc drive. ❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the screen. In the list that appears, click your computer. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery media: 1 From the ..., move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your selection.
... Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the drop-down list, depending on... optical disc drive. ❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the screen. In the list that appears, click your computer. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery media: 1 From the ..., move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your selection.
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..." on page 60. For information on using Windows® or another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored...system, you have created with the computer are not restored during this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 58. Be sure to save the information stored on your work to external ...
..." on page 60. For information on using Windows® or another storage device before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to a new internal storage drive from such media, if necessary. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored...system, you have created with the computer are not restored during this procedure, or use blank media. 5 Click the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 58. Be sure to save the information stored on your work to external ...
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...; If your recovery files are using, and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up . NOTE...
...; If your recovery files are using, and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up . NOTE...
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All of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. 62 Getting Started ... drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the data...folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your files," and click Get Started.
All of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. 62 Getting Started ... drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the data...folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your files," and click Get Started.
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Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 82). 6 Click the Next button to begin. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. Be sure to save your work to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 82). 6 Click the Next button to begin. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. Be sure to save your work to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
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..." on the internal storage drive. Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your Windows® operating system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (...page 82). 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Your system will reboot your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. When the process is complete your system...
..." on the internal storage drive. Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your Windows® operating system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (...page 82). 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Your system will reboot your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. When the process is complete your system...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your drive" screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 Scroll down to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Do you want to fully clean your PC screen 6 Click the Next button.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your drive" screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 65 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 Scroll down to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Do you want to fully clean your PC screen 6 Click the Next button.
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...option may take several hours. In the list that were originally bundled with your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to reset your computer. 66... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the...
...option may take several hours. In the list that were originally bundled with your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to reset your computer. 66... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the...
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...-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on -screen prompts 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
...-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on -screen prompts 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
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... Press and release the primary (left-hand) control button (Sample Illustration) Tap once to select To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer... button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the...
... Press and release the primary (left-hand) control button (Sample Illustration) Tap once to select To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer... button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the...