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...to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of Health Canada limits for the general population; Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used for human contact during normal operation is located or pointed such that the antenna is...any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to licensing. The antenna(s) used in such a manner that the potential for this transmitter must ensure that it does not emit ...
...to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation of Health Canada limits for the general population; Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used for human contact during normal operation is located or pointed such that the antenna is...any interference, including interference that is installed outdoors is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to licensing. The antenna(s) used in such a manner that the potential for this transmitter must ensure that it does not emit ...
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...activity or was encoded by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 16 Trademarks Qosmio and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other use of such marks by Toshiba is included with the above standards ("Video Standards") and/or (... trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
...activity or was encoded by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 16 Trademarks Qosmio and eco Utility are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. and/or Toshiba Corporation. All other use of such marks by Toshiba is included with the above standards ("Video Standards") and/or (... trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
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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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... your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. For the most up-to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer...
... your computer, or to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of contents and the index to perform tasks in Windows 8. For the most up-to change without notice. This guide This guide introduces the computer...
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Glare on objects that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. We recommend that are farther away. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (...Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The...
Glare on objects that you have a brightness approaching that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. We recommend that are farther away. Using the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (...Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The...
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... Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your software setup choices. ... registration is required. The first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer, the setup guides you through steps ...
... Desktop: On the Desktop, move the pointer over the upper or lower right corner of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your software setup choices. ... registration is required. The first time you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer, the setup guides you through steps ...
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Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 ...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. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding ... 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 the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 ...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. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding ... 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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... 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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If only one or two memory modules. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power ... 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. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin...
If only one or two memory modules. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may damage the computer, the module, or both. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the power ... 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. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin...
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... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
... adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. 7 Reconnect the cables. 8 Restart the computer. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any object. ❖ Never place your computer or AC adaptor...
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... to allow you want to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted, you to restore your system from your system and reinstall Windows®. See "Creating recovery media" on page 54 and "Restoring from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page 56. Getting Started 53 Recovering the...
... to allow you want to allow the following internal storage drive recovery options are deleted, you to restore your system from your system and reinstall Windows®. See "Creating recovery media" on page 54 and "Restoring from recovery media See "Creating recovery media" on page 56. Getting Started 53 Recovering the...
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... to separately back up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are restored. Any files that you create recovery media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to external media using... Windows® Backup or another backup program. If the recovery files on the recovery media. Any files that you created are not backed up the...
... to separately back up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are restored. Any files that you create recovery media. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you can restore your system to external media using... Windows® Backup or another backup program. If the recovery files on the recovery media. Any files that you created are not backed up the...
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... that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system to...
... that you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on using Windows® Backup or another backup program. Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system to...
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... your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to complete the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure... the process is executed all data on -screen instructions to save your data using the utilities stored on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm.
... your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to complete the recovery process. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure... the process is executed all data on -screen instructions to save your data using the utilities stored on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm.
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. 58 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 save your work " on page 77).
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. 58 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 save your work " on page 77).
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...59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC" window appears. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC The recovery process deletes information stored...Your system will reboot your system will restart. The "Refreshing your work" on the internal storage drive. When the process is complete your Windows® operating system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 Move the...
...59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC" window appears. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC The recovery process deletes information stored...Your system will reboot your system will restart. The "Refreshing your work" on the internal storage drive. When the process is complete your Windows® operating system. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 Move the...
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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. 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.