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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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... computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. Support your arms 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...
... computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of clutter so that your legs and feet are straight when typing. Support your arms 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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... eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Glare on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes.
... eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Glare on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes.
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... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be able to remove any pens or other hand to power the computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place... the applications power management settings, and features used. After that may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is now ready for you to power the computer, you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. NOTE Battery...
... intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Using the computer for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be able to remove any pens or other hand to power the computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel, place... the applications power management settings, and features used. After that may vary depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. This is now ready for you to power the computer, you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. NOTE Battery...
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...register online, an Internet connection is required. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the ... the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Failure to your Product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable...
...register online, an Internet connection is required. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Setting up your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the ... the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Failure to your Product. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable...
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...then click the Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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... 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down the operating system, and then turns off...
...then click the Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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... 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down the operating system, and then turns off...
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...the Settings ( ) Charm. Getting Started 47 To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If you left off. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the ... 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. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power (Sample Image) ...
...the Settings ( ) Charm. Getting Started 47 To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If you left off. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the ... 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. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power (Sample Image) ...
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... be lost. You can install one memory module is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If 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. Slot B is the top slot. ... two memory modules. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (...
... be lost. You can install one memory module is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If 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. Slot B is the top slot. ... two memory modules. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. Getting Started 49 Adding memory (...
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... heading. The System window appears. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add...
... heading. The System window appears. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Checking total memory When you add...
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... Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from...optical disc drive. ❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator...click your selection. 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 Desktop, move your ...
... Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from...optical disc drive. ❖ If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Search field, type Recovery Media Creator...click your selection. 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 Desktop, move your ...
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... external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your external media to another...
... external power source via the AC adaptor. Be sure to save your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the copy process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your external media to another...
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... source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your internal storage drive will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your computer. 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. Please make... recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ 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 complete the recovery process. Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on...
... source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your internal storage drive will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your computer. 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. Please make... recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ 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 complete the recovery process. Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on...
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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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The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to begin. 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 to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work " on page 82). 6 Click the Next button to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button.
The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to begin. 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 to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Be sure to save your work " on page 82). 6 Click the Next button to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button.
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Be sure to save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 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. 3 Click Change PC Settings. Reset your PC The recovery... external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on the internal storage drive. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. When the process is complete your PC" window appears.
Be sure to save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 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. 3 Click Change PC Settings. Reset your PC The recovery... external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on the internal storage drive. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. When the process is complete your PC" window appears.
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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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When the process is complete your system will reboot your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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 selection. The "Resetting your computer. Installing drivers and applications...
When the process is complete your system will reboot your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 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 selection. The "Resetting your computer. Installing drivers and applications...
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...in front 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 You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-...sensitive area in certain applications, and only on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 67 Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next....
...in front 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 You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-...sensitive area in certain applications, and only on -screen prompts to complete the installation process. Getting Started 67 Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next....
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...Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad ON/OFF...Primary control 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 slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 ...
...Using the touch pad ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad ON/OFF...Primary control 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 slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 ...