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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 you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you can be flat on your elbow level. The keyboard should be supported by the seat. Keeping yourself comfortable This...
... computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you can be flat on your elbow level. The keyboard should be supported by the seat. Keeping yourself comfortable This...
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... your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Glare on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device...
... your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Glare on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device...
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...dots may vary depending on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" ...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT...
...dots may vary depending on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" ...on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT...
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... by one 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 Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From... Search field, type Registration. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to ...
... by one 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 Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From... Search field, type Registration. Getting Started 45 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to ...
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... you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 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 ...
... you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 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 ...
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... your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in Sleep mode 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. The computer closes all open applications, and ... from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Getting Started 47 To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the...
... your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in Sleep mode 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. The computer closes all open applications, and ... from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Getting Started 47 To place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the...
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... is in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip 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 1; NOTE For this model... down Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the...
... is in Slot A. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip 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 1; NOTE For this model... down Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in good condition. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If the computer is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the...
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... protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
... protected from overheating when the power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate...
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...computer. In the list that appears, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of ...; If you are in the Desktop, move 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 copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of...
...computer. In the list that appears, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of ...; If you are in the Desktop, move 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 copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of...
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NOTE If you 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 the internal storage drive. Any files that you created are copying the recovery files to ...If you will be connected to complete the copy process. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Restoring from recovery media" on your work " on page 82. Be sure to save the...
NOTE If you 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 the internal storage drive. Any files that you created are copying the recovery files to ...If you will be connected to complete the copy process. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media The recovery process deletes information stored on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Restoring from recovery media" on your work " on page 82. Be sure to save the...
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...'s data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to complete the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 82. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To recover your ... 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 when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to an external power...
...'s data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to complete the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 82. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive To recover your ... 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 when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to an external power...
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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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The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. Be sure to save your work " on page 82). 6 Click the Next button 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 .
The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. Be sure to save your work " on page 82). 6 Click the Next button 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 .
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... 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. The... PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work...
... 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. The... PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work...
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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 The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 6 Click the Next button.
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... "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. NOTE Selecting the "... appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move 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 pointer over the...
... "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. NOTE Selecting the "... appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move 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 pointer over the...
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... operations described in this section are only supported 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 -screen prompts to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the...
... operations described in this section are only supported 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 -screen prompts to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on the...
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... Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the touch pad once OR ❖ Press and... to your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you want to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad ON/OFF indicatorlight...
... Select an item 1 Move the pointer to the item you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. To: Do the following : ❖ Tap the touch pad once OR ❖ Press and... to your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to select. 2 Do one of the following : Example: Move the on the screen when you want to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad ON/OFF indicatorlight...