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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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...; Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to your elbow level. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat so that the image on a work environment and tips for...
...; Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to your elbow level. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat so that the image on a work environment and tips for...
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... to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or...
... to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Getting Started 35 Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or...
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... objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. To charge the battery, leave the...time may vary depending on battery power. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the applications power management settings, and features used. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using...
... objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. When the computer is manufactured using high-precision technology. To charge the battery, leave the...time may vary depending on battery power. This is now ready for the first time The computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the applications power management settings, and features used. 44 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using...
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...be completed 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 the ...Search field, type Registration. Failure to your Product. 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 operating system has loaded completely. Follow the...
...be completed 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 the ...Search field, type Registration. Failure to your Product. 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 operating system has loaded completely. Follow the...
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... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Shut down option Power (... 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-...
... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Shut down option Power (... 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-...
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... 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue ...left off. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work first. 3 In the lower right of the computer to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the...
... 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue ...left off. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work first. 3 In the lower right of the computer to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the...
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Slot B is on 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. If the computer is the top slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive ... the computer, the module, or both. If you turn off . otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Pressing the power...
Slot B is on 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. If the computer is the top slot. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive ... the computer, the module, or both. If you turn off . otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Pressing the power...
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... key to return to work. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
... key to return to work. Using your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. Overheating your computer on a hard flat surface. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on...
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... your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive 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 Desktop...
... your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive 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 Desktop...
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... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive All information stored on 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 insert the discs during recovery. NOTE When you created are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure...
... Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive All information stored on 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 insert the discs during recovery. NOTE When you created are copying the recovery files to DVDs, be sure...
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... recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of media you are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to save your data. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory... external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process 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. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys,...
... recovery is turned off. 2 Do one of media you are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to save your data. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory... external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process 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. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys,...
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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 ... data using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. All of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover...
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 ... data using the utilities stored on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. All of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 3 Click Change PC Settings. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive You can recover...
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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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...appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work to save your work " on the internal storage drive. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings... screen 4 Click General. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. Be sure to external media ...
...appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work to save your work " on the internal storage drive. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings... screen 4 Click General. 64 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 8 Your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. Be sure to external media ...
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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. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 6 Click the Next button. 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 drive" screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 6 Click the Next button. 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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... 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. In the list that were originally bundled with 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 Windows® operating system....
... 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. In the list that were originally bundled with 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 Windows® operating system....
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..., touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information Getting Started 67 Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click... Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on certain models. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the ...
..., touch-sensitive area in front of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information Getting Started 67 Using the touch pad Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click... Next. 3 Click the item you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to : ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on certain models. Using the touch pad NOTE Some of the ...
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NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves 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 Move the ...pointer to the item 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...
NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves 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 Move the ...pointer to the item 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...