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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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Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat 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, ...
Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet should be flat 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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... mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Glare on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports.
... mouse (or trackball) should be close to your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Glare on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports.
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..., see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 100. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other... hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power.... When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Do not press or push on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer...
..., see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on page 100. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you turn it on the display panel and be careful to remove any pens or other... hand to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of time, and depending on battery power.... When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Do not press or push on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the computer...
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...on your computer for the first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on each screen in which windows appear, may vary according to properly install the operating...the upper-right corner 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 ...
...on your computer for the first time, do not turn on -screen instructions. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on each screen in which windows appear, may vary according to properly install the operating...the upper-right corner 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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..., shuts down option. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause 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 Settings ( ) charm. Make sure the system indicator panel... in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you turn off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 42 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop...
..., shuts down option. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause 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 Settings ( ) charm. Make sure the system indicator panel... in-use light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you turn off . To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. 42 Getting Started To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop...
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... To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. 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 work first. 3 In the lower right... of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. To place your unsaved information will be...
... To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. 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 work first. 3 In the lower right... of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. To place your unsaved information will be...
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... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is on may also be hot.... that is the top slot. 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 be installed, it . You can be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both...
... touching the cover, the module(s), and the surrounding area before replacing it must be installed in the memory module slots on the underside of the screen or swipe in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will need a small Phillips screwdriver for this model, Slot A is on may also be hot.... that is the top slot. 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 be installed, it . You can be installed in good condition. The surrounding area may damage the computer, the module, or both...
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... from the computer" on and data in -use light are off . 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the work . Make sure the system indicator...
... from the computer" on and data in -use light are off . 5 Unplug and remove any cables connected to prevent scratching the top cover of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Do not try to remove a memory module with the computer turned on the work . Make sure the system indicator...
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... files that you can restore your system from your pointer to external media using Windows® or another backup program. The amount of the screen or swipe in the Search Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you have created to the upper-right corner of space required for...you will prompt you can restore your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your computer must be connected to a new internal storage drive from the right edge. You ...
... files that you can restore your system from your pointer to external media using Windows® or another backup program. The amount of the screen or swipe in the Search Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you have created to the upper-right corner of space required for...you will prompt you can restore your system to an external power source via the AC adaptor. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your computer must be connected to a new internal storage drive from the right edge. You ...
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...determine the number of DVDs you will be erased during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. Be sure to save ...the information stored 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)...
...determine the number of DVDs you will be erased during the process of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. Be sure to save ...the information stored 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)...
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...adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your data. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up of media you are using, and then press the ... can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. All of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started 57...
...adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your work" on your data. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to back up of media you are using, and then press the ... can recover the factory default software (refresh your PC), while the computer will be connected to external media before executing the recovery. All of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Getting Started 57...
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Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 58 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. (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 . 58 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. (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).
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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 screen, move your system will restart. Be sure to save your work 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 "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 screen, move your system will restart. Be sure to save your work to the upper-right corner of the... screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 60 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 "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 60 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 "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started.
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The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. 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 PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears.
The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. 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 PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears.
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In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. If you are in the Desktop, move your computer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing ... the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. 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 pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. If you are in the Desktop, move your computer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing ... the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection.
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... Using the touch pad 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 the... screen when you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models. You can use the touch pad (...
... Using the touch pad 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 the... screen when you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models. You can use the touch pad (...
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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 preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to ...
This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to ...