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...63 Recording optical media 64 Removing a disc with the computer on 65 Removing a disc with the computer off 65 Toshiba's online resources 65 Chapter 3: Computing 66 Toshiba's energy-saver design 66 Power management 66 Charging the RTC battery 67 Power Plans 68 Using the eco power plan 69... Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 70 Exploring the Start screen 70 Charms 71 Tiles 72 Exploring the desktop 72 Finding your way around the desktop 72 ...
...63 Recording optical media 64 Removing a disc with the computer on 65 Removing a disc with the computer off 65 Toshiba's online resources 65 Chapter 3: Computing 66 Toshiba's energy-saver design 66 Power management 66 Charging the RTC battery 67 Power Plans 68 Using the eco power plan 69... Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 70 Exploring the Start screen 70 Charms 71 Tiles 72 Exploring the desktop 72 Finding your way around the desktop 72 ...
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Contents 15 Toshiba remote control 79 Chapter 5: Utilities 80 Desktop Assist 81 Media & Entertainment 82 Tools & Utilities 83 Support & Recovery 84 eco Utility 85 Setting ... 91 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge........92 Power supply mode settings 93 TOSHIBA function key 94 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 Recovery Media Creator 97 Service Station 97... TOSHIBA Application Installer 98 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 99 Problems that are easy to fix ...
Contents 15 Toshiba remote control 79 Chapter 5: Utilities 80 Desktop Assist 81 Media & Entertainment 82 Tools & Utilities 83 Support & Recovery 84 eco Utility 85 Setting ... 91 Enabling/Disabling USB Sleep and Charge........92 Power supply mode settings 93 TOSHIBA function key 94 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 95 PC Health Monitor 96 Recovery Media Creator 97 Service Station 97... TOSHIBA Application Installer 98 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 99 Problems that are easy to fix ...
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... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on-screen instructions on your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. When the Windows® Charms ... in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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...
... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Follow the on-screen instructions on your software. Registering your computer with Toshiba When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. When the Windows® Charms ... in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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...
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If you turn off the power while 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.... down the operating system, and then turns off . 30 Getting Started 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm....
If you turn off the power while 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.... down the operating system, and then turns off . 30 Getting Started 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm....
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.... The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Getting Started 31 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep...
.... The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Getting Started 31 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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep...
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.... 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down You can install one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to lose...
.... 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down You can install one memory module is the top slot. Slot B is to lose...
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... below to the external media and can be restored from this media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of a certain minimum capacity to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information...
... below to the external media and can be restored from this media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of a certain minimum capacity to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information...
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... into the backup folder. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Please make a ...attempt to back up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and...
... into the backup folder. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Please make a ...attempt to back up your work" on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your data. For more information, see "Backing up your data using , and...
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Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 60). 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 "...
Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 60). 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 "...
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.... When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that...
.... When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type... Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that...
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... to change. Before moving your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 80. Moving the computer Before moving your needs. Refer...
... to change. Before moving your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer to clean the computer. For more information, see "Power Plans" on page 80. Moving the computer Before moving your needs. Refer...
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... to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the wireless mouse Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. 54 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Use...
... to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain. ❖ Do not turn off the computer while it is active. The wireless receiver comes installed on your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. Using the wireless mouse Your computer comes with a wireless mouse. 54 Learning the Basics Using the wireless mouse ❖ Use...
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... enabled with the available system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Starting an... app from the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer over...
... enabled with the available system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in Windows®: ❖ Windows® key-Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Starting an... app from the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer over...
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... plans eco and Balanced are available for each item and to see what settings are satisfactory for most people and do this: 1 While on the desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key + X, then click Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for internal storage drive power...
... plans eco and Balanced are available for each item and to see what settings are satisfactory for most people and do this: 1 While on the desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key + X, then click Power Options. (Sample Image) Windows® Power Options window 2 Select an appropriate plan for internal storage drive power...
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... some of the special features of Charms will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 70 By clicking on the Desktop tile from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the...
... some of the special features of Charms will find the Windows® settings and features you are most familiar with. 70 By clicking on the Desktop tile from your favorite apps and Web sites to your keyboard or on the LCD screen to go to the Start screen by clicking the...
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...icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. Finding your system. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or application that can be accessed and launched from its features to start applications, find ...documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to the desktop area. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other computing tasks. You can create a new...
...icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. Finding your system. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or application that can be accessed and launched from its features to start applications, find ...documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to the desktop area. The differences are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other computing tasks. You can create a new...
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...delete a large number of tasks or applications that application appears on the taskbar. Holds files you open . Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for each icon and how to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE...an external media or flash media, it , or see "Help file" on page 125. Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on your configuration. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be insufficient space ...
...delete a large number of tasks or applications that application appears on the taskbar. Holds files you open . Your desktop may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for each icon and how to retrieve these files until you empty the Recycle Bin. ❖ TECHNICAL NOTE...an external media or flash media, it , or see "Help file" on page 125. Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may see various icons displayed on your configuration. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be insufficient space ...
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... NOTE: When using headphones. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button.
... NOTE: When using headphones. Continuous exposure to listen, turn the volume down. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection, or if you have finished recording, click the Stop Recording button.
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... screen, otherwise skip to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the...
... screen, otherwise skip to all types of supported media devices. 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are not currently on the Desktop, choose the Desktop tile on the Show hidden icons button ( ), if necessary, in place. (Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the...
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... 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator...
... 5 Utilities Your computer includes several utilities designed to help you to best meet your system. ❖ Desktop Assist ❖ eco Utility® ❖ Supervisor password ❖ User password ❖ System Settings ❖ Sleep and Charge ❖ TOSHIBA function key ❖ PC Diagnostic Tool Utility ❖ PC Health Monitor ❖ Recovery Media Creator...