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...tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive... Playing 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
...tips 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 Mouse properties 76 Starting an app 77 Starting an app from the Start screen 77 Saving your work 78 Backing up your work 78 Using the optical disc drive... Playing 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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... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 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...
... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 97 Disposing of used batteries 98 Traveling tips 99 Chapter 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...
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... chair height: your feet should be flat on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
... chair height: your feet should be flat on the floor and the bottom of your thighs should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
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...) should be close to your eyes. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that are farther away. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports.
...) should be close to your eyes. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that are farther away. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports.
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... it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the user. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to..., and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your screen display when you must charge the battery. Small bright dots may appear on page 100. Using the computer for the first time The computer...
... it beyond the point where it moves easily and never lift the computer by the user. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you to slowly open or close the display panel. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to..., and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on your screen display when you must charge the battery. Small bright dots may appear on page 100. Using the computer for the first time The computer...
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...software setup choices. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is required. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up ...be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web 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 ...
...software setup choices. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is required. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Setting up ...be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web 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 ...
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... down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light... are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you 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 ... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. If you turn off . 42 Getting Started To Shut down ...
... down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light... are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you 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 ... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. If you turn off . 42 Getting Started To Shut down ...
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...and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and... restarts the operating system. Be sure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in from the right edge...
...and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and... restarts the operating system. Be sure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in from the right edge...
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You can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The surrounding area may be hot. ... these directions could result in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Getting Started 45 Adding...
You can be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The surrounding area may be hot. ... these directions could result in good condition. The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to room temperature before they have cooled. If you install or remove a memory module, turn off the computer. Getting Started 45 Adding...
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... your work surface to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the work . Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on . The computer closes...
... your work surface to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the work . Do not try to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. In either of the above cases, the Sleep configuration will be saved. 6 Place a soft cloth on . The computer closes...
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... your computer. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. If the recovery files on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not restored during this media. When the Windows... the files you can restore your system from your recovery media. If you to your system's recovery files. For more USB flash drives of the screen or swipe in the Search
... your computer. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. If the recovery files on page 78. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your internal storage drive become corrupted or are not restored during this media. When the Windows... the files you can restore your system from your recovery media. If you to your system's recovery files. For more USB flash drives of the screen or swipe in the Search
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... the drop-down list, depending on the type of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space... "Information" area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you are copying files to complete the copy process. All information stored on -screen prompts to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. In the list that appears, click or touch your system's ...
... the drop-down list, depending on the type of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space... "Information" area of the dialog box to determine the number of DVDs you are copying files to complete the copy process. All information stored on -screen prompts to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. In the list that appears, click or touch your system's ...
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... is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on -screen instructions to the upper-right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on your keyboard. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 78. NOTE During the ...recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to complete the recovery process. The ...
... is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on -screen instructions to the upper-right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on your keyboard. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on page 78. NOTE During the ...recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to complete the recovery process. The ...
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58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78). Be sure 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 or touch Get Started.
58 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work to save your work " on page 78). Be sure 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 or touch Get Started.
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...your PC" window appears. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button 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. The "Refreshing your PC...system. 7 Click or touch the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your pointer to begin. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
...your PC" window appears. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button 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. The "Refreshing your PC...system. 7 Click or touch the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your pointer to begin. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
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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 or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. 60 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. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. 60 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 7 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 Windows® operating system. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your drive?" The "Do you want to reset your PC" window appears. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button.
screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 7 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 Windows® operating system. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your drive?" The "Do you want to reset your PC" window appears. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button.
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... Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in from ...to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. 62 Getting Started Recovering ...
... Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm and, in from ...to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. 62 Getting Started Recovering ...
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...*Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63...NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications, and only on certain ...
...*Available on certain models (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63...NOTE Some of the keyboard) and the adjacent control buttons to: ❖ Move the pointer on the screen ❖ Select an item on the screen ❖ Open or activate an item on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in certain applications, and only on certain ...
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This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times across ...
This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times across ...