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... fonctionnement. Canada - 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of Industry Canada. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to the licensed service, this device. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the potential for this transmitter... a manner that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to provide maximum shielding. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb...
... fonctionnement. Canada - 6 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of Industry Canada. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to the licensed service, this device. The term "IC" before the equipment certification number only signifies that the potential for this transmitter... a manner that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met. To prevent radio interference to provide maximum shielding. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be operated indoors and away from Health Canada's Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb...
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... other countries. All other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are owned by a consumer engaged in a single article. MultiMediaCard and MMC are those of their respective companies.... Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 16 Trademarks Qosmio and eco ...
... other countries. All other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are registered trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are owned by a consumer engaged in a single article. MultiMediaCard and MMC are those of their respective companies.... Secure Digital and SD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 16 Trademarks Qosmio and eco ...
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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... optical media 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
...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... optical media 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
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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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...publication to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end...about the features and specifications on your computer, or to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 26 ...
...publication to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end...about the features and specifications on your computer, or to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed to find specific information. 26 ...
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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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing ...comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work ❖...
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. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing ...comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Getting Started 31 Selecting a place to work ❖...
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... your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on the computer for the first time. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type in... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search (...
... your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on the computer for the first time. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com: Type in... registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your Product. The first time you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Search (...
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...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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Pressing the power button before shutting ...down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off . Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift...
...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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Pressing the power button before shutting ...down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off . Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift...
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... power down using the Sleep 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the...
... power down using the Sleep 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the...
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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, turn off the power while a disk/disc 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module while the...
... 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, turn off the power while a disk/disc 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. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. If you install or remove a memory module while the...
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... Sleep mode). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. The System window appears.
... Sleep mode). 52 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. The System window appears.
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...utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted, you were trying to remove all data from your system and reinstall Windows®. Reset your PC See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 56. It... unsure, cancel and try again. See "Reset your recovery media. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to refresh your system without your permission. A recovery image of your computer is a security feature to this computer?" otherwise,...
...utilities to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted, you were trying to remove all data from your system and reinstall Windows®. Reset your PC See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from recovery media" on page 56. It... unsure, cancel and try again. See "Reset your recovery media. Getting Started 53 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE From time to time, Windows® will use to refresh your system without your permission. A recovery image of your computer is a security feature to this computer?" otherwise,...
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...be restored from your system's recovery files. If the recovery files on your work " on page 77. The amount of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Any files that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped... the system will prompt you will need for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your system to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you to an external power source via the ...
...be restored from your system's recovery files. If the recovery files on your work " on page 77. The amount of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Any files that you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped... the system will prompt you will need for more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to your system to external media using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you to an external power source via the ...
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... drive. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on page 77). For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be sure to label each DVD in which order to external...
... drive. For instructions on creating recovery media, see "Backing up your work" on page 77). For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media" on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be sure to label each DVD in which order to external...
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... of your computer must be copied into the backup folder. NOTE During the recovery process your data to back up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending... be connected to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on page 77. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your data.
... of your computer must be copied into the backup folder. NOTE During the recovery process your data to back up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending... be connected to restart the computer. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on page 77. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your data.
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58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save 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 . The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 77).
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save 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 . The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 77).
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...operating system. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up ...prompted 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 screen...
...operating system. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up ...prompted 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 screen...
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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 60 Getting Started 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 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.