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... antenna) that the antenna is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of this device. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located or operating in such a manner that the potential for this transmitter must ensure that is ... d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. Canada - 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is minimized. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding.
... antenna) that the antenna is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of this device. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located or operating in such a manner that the potential for this transmitter must ensure that is ... d'emission) est installe a l'exterieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. Canada - 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is minimized. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to provide maximum shielding.
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... LLC. and any other brand and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Wi-Fi is licensed under ...the BD Association. 16 Trademarks Qosmio and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
... LLC. and any other brand and product names are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. MultiMediaCard and MMC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation...Intel Core, Celeron, Centrino and Pentium are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. Wi-Fi is licensed under ...the BD Association. 16 Trademarks Qosmio and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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...the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 74 Backlit keyboard 75 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 76 Saving your work...81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 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 ...
...the computer 70 Using a computer lock 70 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 72 Computing tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 74 Backlit keyboard 75 Mouse properties 75 Starting an app 75 Starting an app from the Start screen 76 Saving your work...81 Recording optical media 81 Removing a disc with the computer on 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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... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 105 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 105 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
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...Protection Utility 124 Function Key 125 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 126 PC Health Monitor 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on ...the computer............131 Windows® operating system is not working .........133 Using Startup options to fix problems 134 Internet problems 136 Windows® operating system can help you ......137 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...
...Protection Utility 124 Function Key 125 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 126 PC Health Monitor 127 Recovery Media Creator 128 Service Station 128 TOSHIBA Application Installer 129 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 130 Problems that are easy to fix 130 Problems when you turn on ...the computer............131 Windows® operating system is not working .........133 Using Startup options to fix problems 134 Internet problems 136 Windows® operating system can help you ......137 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...
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...; operating problems 151 Develop good computing habits 152 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output (Display switch...
...; operating problems 151 Develop good computing habits 152 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 153 If you need further assistance 157 Contacting Toshiba 158 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 158 Toshiba's worldwide offices 159 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 160 Functions 160 Help file 161 Display brightness 161 Output (Display switch...
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...the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. This guide This guide ...component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform...
...the features and specifications on your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. This guide This guide ...component/options availability are designed for a product Series. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform...
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...; When using blinds. Glare on objects that of a TV device. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light...
...; When using blinds. Glare on objects that of a TV device. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light...
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... until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on -screen instructions. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in which windows appear, may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish...
... until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on -screen instructions. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in which windows appear, may vary according to complete Product Registration will not diminish...
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...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. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive... 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 your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop ...
...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. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive... 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 your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop ...
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... 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.
... 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.
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...to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn ... one memory module 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power The computer ...
...to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module, turn ... one memory module 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. Slot B is the bottom slot. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power The computer ...
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... a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears.
... a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. The System window appears.
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Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to prevent programs or people from your system and reinstall Windows®. This option allows you create recovery media. See "Creating recovery media" on page 54 and "Restoring from your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring...
Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to prevent programs or people from your system and reinstall Windows®. This option allows you create recovery media. See "Creating recovery media" on page 54 and "Restoring from your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring...
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...typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to your ...certain minimum capacity to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. The amount of the screen. Be sure to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Any files that you created; Any files that you have created to separately save the files you create...
...typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you can restore your system from your recovery media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to your ...certain minimum capacity to a new internal storage drive from your recovery media. The amount of the screen. Be sure to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Any files that you created; Any files that you have created to separately save the files you create...
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..., only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 54. For information on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure to external media using the Recovery media you restore your work" on page 77). Be sure to...
..., only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 54. For information on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Be sure to external media using the Recovery media you restore your work" on page 77). Be sure to...
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... the on your data to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to external media before executing the recovery. Please make a complete...displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. For more information, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data...
... the on your data to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to external media before executing the recovery. Please make a complete...displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. For more information, see "Backing up your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data...
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58 Getting Started 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 77). 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 . 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.
58 Getting Started 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 77). 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 . 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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Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Refreshing your system will be must connected to begin. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your ... button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 Move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC The recovery process...
Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Refreshing your system will be must connected to begin. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to refresh your ... button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 Move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC The recovery process...
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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. 60 Getting Started 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. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.