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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 screen. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. Getting Started 29 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you through steps to properly... 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 Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or ...
... the screen. In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. Getting Started 29 Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you through steps to properly... 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 Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or ...
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... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting 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. 30... the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you turn off . The computer closes all open applications, shuts 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.
... the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting 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. 30... the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you turn off . The computer closes all open applications, shuts 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.
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... 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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. Be...
... 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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. Be...
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... in Slot A. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Before...
... in Slot A. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Before...
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... system will prompt you will need for storing your system's recovery files. 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 your selection. Getting Started 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
... system will prompt you will need for storing your system's recovery files. 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 your selection. Getting Started 41 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms ... of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data to complete the recovery process. Please make a complete back up . 44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 Using the arrow...
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms ... of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your data to complete the recovery process. Please make a complete back up . 44 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 4 Using the arrow...
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... to save your work " on the internal storage drive. 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. When...
... to save your work " on the internal storage drive. 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. When...
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...Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 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...Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 49 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE...
...Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. 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...Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 49 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE...
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..., including cleaning fluid, out of the screen. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to change. See "Utilities" on page 68. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer to a new location, even across the room, make adjustments to your computer to suit your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly...
..., including cleaning fluid, out of the screen. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to change. See "Utilities" on page 68. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer to a new location, even across the room, make adjustments to your computer to suit your computer clean, gently wipe with a lightly...
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...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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...
...® operating system records information, such as new icon positions may damage the disk, the drive, or both. 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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... one key and one button that have special functions in the search field. To Start an app from the Desktop, move 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 appropriate tile and...
... one key and one button that have special functions in the search field. To Start an app from the Desktop, move 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 appropriate tile and...
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... can click the plus signs to expand 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 your work environment or...
... can click the plus signs to expand 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 your work environment or...
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.... 70 You can go to your computer. For detailed information, please refer to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm (see "Charms" on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your keyboard or on your screen, a list of...
.... 70 You can go to your computer. For detailed information, please refer to the Start screen by clicking the Start charm (see "Charms" on the Desktop tile from the Start screen, you move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of your keyboard or on your screen, a list of...
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... applications, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to the desktop area. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or application that can use its location in... any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from the screens displayed by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. You can be quickly activated by...
... applications, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other applications downloaded to the desktop area. Icons Notifications Taskbar Notification area (Sample Image) Windows® Desktop screen Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or application that can use its location in... any folder, file, or program by dragging the element's icon from the screens displayed by your way around the desktop Your computer's desktop includes several standard features: icons, taskbar, Notification area, notifications, and background pattern. You can be quickly activated by...
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Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for each document or window you have deleted. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be able to retrieve these files ...- Refer to quickly switch between the applications or windows. To make an application or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button. Your desktop may see Windows® online Help. With some applications, a button appears on page 125. You can use it does not go into the Recycle ...
Exploring Your Computer's Features 73 Exploring the desktop You may contain other icons depending on your system desktop, for each document or window you have deleted. The file is permanently deleted. ❖ Permanently deleted files cannot be able to retrieve these files ...- Refer to quickly switch between the applications or windows. To make an application or window the currently active one, click the associated taskbar button. Your desktop may see Windows® online Help. With some applications, a button appears on page 125. You can use it does not go into the Recycle ...
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... 1 If you want to use speakers that require an external power source. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your hearing. Before putting on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. The Save As dialog box appears. 6 To save the file...
... 1 If you want to use speakers that require an external power source. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) charm and, in the Desktop, move your hearing. Before putting on certain models) or by connecting an optional external microphone. The Save As dialog box appears. 6 To save the file...
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The Memory card reader may also support other types of media. Removing memory media 1 If you 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 metal ...
The Memory card reader may also support other types of media. Removing memory media 1 If you 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 metal ...
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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...