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...keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons...with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Charging the main ...
...keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons...with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 82 Removing a disc with the computer off 82 Toshiba's online resources 83 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 84 Toshiba's energy-saver design 84 Running the computer on battery power 84 Battery Notice 85 Power management 86 Charging the main ...
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... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 98 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows® Store 104 Setting up for communications 104...
... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 98 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 100 Exploring the Start screen 100 Charms 101 Tiles 102 Exploring the desktop 102 Finding your way around the desktop 102 Windows® Store 104 Setting up for communications 104...
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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 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 you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be tilted so that the image 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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32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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 cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain ...
32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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 cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain ...
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...high-precision technology. Once the battery is charged for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel..., and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Continuing to power the computer, you to increase the brightness of the screen will be completely charged and ready to slowly open or close the display...
...high-precision technology. Once the battery is charged for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer by the display panel..., and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Continuing to power the computer, you to increase the brightness of the screen will be completely charged and ready to slowly open or close the display...
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...that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer. NOTE...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...
...that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer. NOTE...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...
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...option. Getting Started 43 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 click the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in... a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image)...
...option. Getting Started 43 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 click the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in... a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image)...
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... button (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. 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. If you left off. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where ...
... button (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. 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. If you left off. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where ...
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... be installed, it must be lost. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B 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. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could... be installed in good condition. 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. If you turn off . If ...
... be installed, it must be lost. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B 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. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could... be installed in good condition. 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. If you turn off . If ...
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... material can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Upon restarting your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near...
... material can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Upon restarting your computer, touch any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor near...
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...your original internal storage drive fails, you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the Windows® ... save the files you will need to separately back up the files you created are restored. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers ...
...your original internal storage drive fails, you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. When the Windows® ... save the files you will need to separately back up the files you created are restored. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers ...
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... you will know in which order to insert the discs during this process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Any files that you are on the internal storage drive. For more information, see "Creating...
... you will know in which order to insert the discs during this process. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Any files that you are on the internal storage drive. For more information, see "Creating...
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... be deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will... complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on -screen instructions to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 58...
... be deleted and rewritten. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will... complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on -screen instructions to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 58...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started.
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started.
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...refresh your Windows® operating system. Reset your work to begin. The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an ...external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
...refresh your Windows® operating system. Reset your work to begin. The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an ...external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Do you want to fully clean your drive" screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Do you want to fully clean your drive" screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
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...your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. When the Windows® Charms appear click the ...option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your ...
...your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. When the Windows® Charms appear click the ...option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your ...
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...operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger across the ... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your computer. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of ...
...operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger across the ... the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your computer. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad NOTE Some of ...
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For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may select an item or text on page 67. ❖ Adjust the... may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it...
For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may select an item or text on page 67. ❖ Adjust the... may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it...