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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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... front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that the image on the screen is clear. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for setting up your feet should be supported by the seat. The forearms can get close...
... front of you. ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that the image on the screen is clear. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for setting up your feet should be supported by the seat. The forearms can get close...
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We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using ...
We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using ...
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... Your Computer's Features" on page 100. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the...high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you to turn ...
... Your Computer's Features" on page 100. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will be completely charged and ready to power the computer. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the...high-precision technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you to turn ...
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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...setup choices. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. NOTE The names of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you periodic updates, announcements, and special ...
... 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...setup choices. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. NOTE The names of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you periodic updates, announcements, and special ...
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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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down...work. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's...
... 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down...work. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's...
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...current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your unsaved information will be lost. If you left off. Be sure to memory so ...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. 44 Getting Started To... place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then...
...current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your unsaved information will be lost. If you left off. Be sure to memory so ...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. 44 Getting Started To... place your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then...
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... remove a memory module while the computer 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws,... will be installed in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If only one or two memory modules. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; Pressing the power...
... remove a memory module while the computer 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws,... will be installed in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 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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... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Using your computer on or when...
... memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Using your computer on or when...
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... you create recovery media, the system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. NOTE During the... or another backup program. for more information, see "Backing up your work " on the recovery media. 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 system's recovery files. If the recovery files...
... you create recovery media, the system will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. NOTE During the... or another backup program. for more information, see "Backing up your work " on the recovery media. 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 system's recovery files. If the recovery files...
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.... ❖ If your recovery media. NOTE When you created are not restored during recovery. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the discs during this process. Any files that you have created with the computer are on the internal storage drive. For instructions...
.... ❖ If your recovery media. NOTE When you created are not restored during recovery. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to insert the discs during this process. Any files that you have created with the computer are on the internal storage drive. For instructions...
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... option, depending on which type of media you are using the utilities stored on page 78. Click Yes to complete the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data to back up your work" on your pointer over the upper or lower right ... default state and attempts to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be moved to save your computer must be deleted and rewritten. Please make...
... option, depending on which type of media you are using the utilities stored on page 78. Click Yes to complete the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data to back up your work" on your pointer over the upper or lower right ... default state and attempts to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be moved to save your computer must be deleted and rewritten. Please make...
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Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. 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 "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78).
Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. 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 "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78).
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... (see "Backing up 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. Be sure to save your work " on the internal... to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your PC" window appears.
... (see "Backing up 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. Be sure to save your work " on the internal... to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. The "Refreshing your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your PC" window appears.
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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. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 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 Windows® operating system. The "Resetting your PC" window appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 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 Windows® operating system. The "Resetting your PC" window appears. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
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...you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your pointer over the upper or lower ...right corner of the screen. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Getting Started 63...
...you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your pointer over the upper or lower ...right corner of the screen. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Getting Started 63...
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To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your finger across ...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 ❖ Zoom in for a close-up ...pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen when you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer.
To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your finger across ...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 ❖ Zoom in for a close-up ...pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen when you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer.
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..." to random locations on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling... the touch pad" on -screen pointer may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. For more of the following : Example...
..." to random locations on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling... the touch pad" on -screen pointer may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. For more of the following : Example...