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18 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license. All Rights Reserved. MultiMediaCard and ... Symbol together are either registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in compliance with this product. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks and DTS Premium Voice Pro is a trademark of their respective owners. U.S. and any use ...
18 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Other trademarks and trade names are those of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Manufactured under license. All Rights Reserved. MultiMediaCard and ... Symbol together are either registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in compliance with this product. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks and DTS Premium Voice Pro is a trademark of their respective owners. U.S. and any use ...
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... Using a computer lock 64 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 65 Computing tips 65 Using the keyboard 66 Function keys 67 Special Windows® keys 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the... optical media 74 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging...
... Using a computer lock 64 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 65 Computing tips 65 Using the keyboard 66 Function keys 67 Special Windows® keys 68 Touch screen 68 Touch screen navigation 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the... optical media 74 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76 Toshiba's online resources 76 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 77 Toshiba's energy-saver design 77 Running the computer on battery power 77 Battery Notice 78 Power management 79 Charging batteries 79 Charging...
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...Computer's Features ....93 Exploring the Start screen 93 Charms 94 Tiles 95 Exploring the desktop 95 Finding your way around the desktop 95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for communications 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 ...106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that are easy to fix 116 Problems when you turn on the computer...
...Computer's Features ....93 Exploring the Start screen 93 Charms 94 Tiles 95 Exploring the desktop 95 Finding your way around the desktop 95 Windows® Store 97 Setting up for communications 98 Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99 Exploring audio features 99 Recording sounds 99 ...106 Using a user password 108 Deleting a user password 110 System Settings 111 Function Key 113 Recovery Media Creator 114 Service Station 114 TOSHIBA Application Installer 115 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 116 Problems that are easy to fix 116 Problems when you turn on the computer...
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24 Contents Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 120 Internet problems 122 The Windows® operating system can help you 123 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries ...134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display...
24 Contents Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 120 Internet problems 122 The Windows® operating system can help you 123 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 123 Checking device properties 123 Power and the batteries ...134 Develop good computing habits 135 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 136 If you need further assistance 140 Contacting Toshiba 141 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 141 Toshiba's worldwide offices 141 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 143 Functions 143 Help file 144 Display brightness 144 Output (Display...
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... features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or...and the index to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Your particular model may not have all ...
... features as well as some basic procedures needed to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. Introduction This guide 27 NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are all the features and specifications listed or...and the index to change without notice. While Toshiba has made every effort at support.toshiba.com. For the most up-to-date product information about the features and specifications on your computer, or to perform tasks in Windows 8.1. Your particular model may not have all ...
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Support your arms on your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds. Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that...should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your forearm area. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to...
Support your arms on your eyes. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using blinds. Glare on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that...should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your forearm area. We recommend that you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to...
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...the screen and, in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the... Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your Product. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration...
...the screen and, in the Start screen, locate and complete the registration process. 3 From the Desktop: Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Setting up your software. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the... Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your Product. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration...
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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. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the ... 43 To Shut down your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut down, (instead of the screen. Make...
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. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the ... 43 To Shut down your work. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut down, (instead of the screen. Make...
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... or touch the Sleep option. If you left off. To place your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Restart option (Sample Image) Restart 3 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. 44 Getting ... you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen...
... or touch the Sleep option. If you left off. To place your unsaved information will be lost. Be sure to save your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Restart option (Sample Image) Restart 3 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. 44 Getting ... you can continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen...
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...Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to remove all data from your system and reinstall Windows®. Restoring from recovery media This option allows you to refresh your software" on page 50. Refresh your data. ...necessary. See "Refresh your computer. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your system (with enough memory to recover your computer for the first time you will not be responsible for any...
...Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Your computer includes recovery utilities to allow you to remove all data from your system and reinstall Windows®. Restoring from recovery media This option allows you to refresh your software" on page 50. Refresh your data. ...necessary. See "Refresh your computer. Getting Started Adding optional external devices 45 Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your system (with enough memory to recover your computer for the first time you will not be responsible for any...
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... recommended that you have created to external media using your recovery media. Be sure to separately save the files you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. If the recovery files on page 71. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media. 46...
... recommended that you have created to external media using your recovery media. Be sure to separately save the files you create recovery media before using Windows® or another backup program. If the recovery files on page 71. Also, if your original internal storage drive fails, you create recovery media. 46...
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...or more information, see "Backing up your selection. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box You will need to separately back up the files you are in the Search field... shipped with the computer are backed up to display the Start screen. The amount of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the external media and can be restored from this media. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 NOTE...
...or more information, see "Backing up your selection. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box You will need to separately back up the files you are in the Search field... shipped with the computer are backed up to display the Start screen. The amount of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to the external media and can be restored from this media. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 47 NOTE...
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... recovery (see "Backing up your work " on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE When you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys...
... recovery (see "Backing up your work " on DVDs, insert the first recovery DVD into your optical disc drive. ❖ If your recovery files are using Windows® or another backup program. NOTE When you can restore your system from such media, if necessary. The Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys...
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... PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to keep your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or ...right corner of your data to complete the recovery process. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. For more information, see "Backing up your data using the utilities stored on...
... PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your Windows® installation to an earlier state while attempting to keep your computer must be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or ...right corner of your data to complete the recovery process. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. For more information, see "Backing up your data using the utilities stored on...
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Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files, and click or touch Get Started. The PC settings window appears. 51 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 71).
Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files, and click or touch Get Started. The PC settings window appears. 51 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 71).
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... During the recovery process your computer be prompted to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button to refresh... 71). Be sure to save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. Reset your work" on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin.
... During the recovery process your computer be prompted to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button to refresh... 71). Be sure to save your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. Reset your work" on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin.
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. 53 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen The PC settings window appears. 53 (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your Windows® operating system. The "Resetting your drive?" 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button.
screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 Select one of the following options: ❖ Just remove my files ❖ Fully clean the drive The "Ready to reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to fully clean your PC" window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your Windows® operating system. The "Resetting your drive?" 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button.
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... Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to reinstall applications. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts .... 3 Click or touch the item you to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 115. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. If you are in the Search field...
... Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to reinstall applications. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts .... 3 Click or touch the item you to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 115. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. If you are in the Search field...
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... model. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). For more information, please visit support...
... model. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 59. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. Connecting an external device NOTE Depending on the external device (if applicable). For more information, please visit support...