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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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... relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists are straight when typing. Support your arms on the screen is above your elbow level. However, if the notebook is on the notebook. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height...
... relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your wrists are straight when typing. Support your arms on the screen is above your elbow level. However, if the notebook is on the notebook. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height...
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... reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that 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...
... reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by using blinds. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that 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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...small bright dots that , the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the ...computer turned off until the battery light glows white. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 103...
...small bright dots that , the battery will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for the ...computer turned off until the battery light glows white. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 103...
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... 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. In the list that ... first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on each screen in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power ...
... 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. In the list that ... first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. The first time you turn on each screen in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power ...
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... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down ... 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 . 46 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or...
... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down ... 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 . 46 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or...
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... continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, 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. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep...to save your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started 47 To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or...
... continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, 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. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep...to save your unsaved information will be lost. Getting Started 47 To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or...
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... turn off the computer. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the power while a disk/disc...Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step...
... turn off the computer. If only one or two memory modules. You can install one memory module is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the power while a disk/disc...Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step...
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..., touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including...
..., touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor near a heat source, such as an electric blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including...
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..., in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are in the Search... field, type Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD ...
..., in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are in the Search... field, type Recovery Media Creator. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD ...
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...restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work " on page 82). ... 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 82. NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be erased ...
...restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your work " on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work " on page 82). ... 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 82. NOTE If you are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be erased ...
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... and attempts to save your data to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Please make a complete back up . NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be deleted and rewritten...❖ 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 of media you are on your internal storage drive will be...
... and attempts to save your data to external media before executing the recovery. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on -screen instructions to complete the recovery process. Please make a complete back up . NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be deleted and rewritten...❖ 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 of media you are on your internal storage drive will be...
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...® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. 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 will be... moved to this 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. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the factory default software (refresh ...
...® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. 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 will be... moved to this 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. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover the factory default software (refresh ...
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Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 82). 6 Click the Next button to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to begin.
Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 82). 6 Click the Next button to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to begin.
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...The recovery process deletes information stored on page 82). Reset your PC" window appears. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up 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. NOTE During the recovery process your computer ...
...The recovery process deletes information stored on page 82). Reset your PC" window appears. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up 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. NOTE During the recovery process your computer ...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 6 Click the Next button. The "Do you want to fully clean 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 "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 6 Click the Next button. The "Do you want to fully clean 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
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...the upper or lower right corner of the screen. NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. The "Resetting your Windows®... Drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if...
...the upper or lower right corner of the screen. NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. The "Resetting your Windows®... Drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if...
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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 Getting Started 67 Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing... (the small, touch-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 complete the installation process.
... 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 Getting Started 67 Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing... (the small, touch-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 complete the installation process.
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... buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your computer. To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the touch pad once OR ❖ Press and release the primary (left-hand) control button (Sample... Started Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer.
... buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your computer. To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the touch pad once OR ❖ Press and release the primary (left-hand) control button (Sample... Started Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer.