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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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However, if the notebook is on a work surface that is clear. Support your arms on your wrists 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, ...
However, if the notebook is on a work surface that is clear. Support your arms on your wrists 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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Glare on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. ...
Glare on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. ...
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... not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. 40 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery may... battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on your...
... not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Small bright dots may appear on your computer. 40 Getting Started Charging the main battery Charging the main battery NOTE The computer battery may... battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Do not press or push on your...
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...on your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your computer. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your software. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration and complete... can 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 Desktop: ...
...on your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your computer. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your software. In the list that appears, click or touch Registration and complete... can 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 Desktop: ...
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... the Windows® operating system could cause 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 . The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. 42 Getting Started To Shut down... your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer 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 Windows® operating system could cause 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 . The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. 42 Getting Started To Shut down... your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer 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...
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... 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. Restart option Power (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. Be sure to ...the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows®...
... 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. Restart option Power (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. Be sure to ...the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your unsaved information will be lost. To place your computer in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows®...
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...in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be lost. If you install...before they have cooled. You will be installed in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe in Slot A. NOTE For this procedure. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation ...
...in the memory module slots on may damage the computer, the module, or both. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to be installed, it . The computer has two memory slots-Slot A and Slot B. You can be lost. If you install...before they have cooled. You will be installed in good condition. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on the underside of the screen or swipe in Slot A. NOTE For this procedure. Allow the module(s) to cool to follow these directions could result in Sleep or Hibernation ...
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... in memory will not be lost. If 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. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click...
... in memory will not be lost. If 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. Shut down option Power (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click...
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..., applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search You will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of space...external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your recovery media. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your system's recovery files. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During...
..., applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in the Search You will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of space...external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information, see "Backing up your recovery media. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your system's recovery files. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During...
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...10070; If you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to complete the copy process. In the list that appears, click or ... 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 the type of external media you ...drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the...
...10070; If you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to complete the copy process. In the list that appears, click or ... 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 the type of external media you ...drive, connect a USB flash drive of creating the recovery media. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box 2 Select DVD or USB Flash from the...
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... to the upper-right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on your PC), while the computer will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data. For more information, see "Backing up . You can recover the factory default software (...data will be copied into the backup folder. NOTE During the recovery process your keyboard. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal ...
... to the upper-right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on your PC), while the computer will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data. For more information, see "Backing up . You can recover the factory default software (...data will be copied into the backup folder. NOTE During the recovery process your keyboard. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal ...
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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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to save your work " on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click or touch Get Started. 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 PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Refresh your PC without affecting your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to save your work " on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click or touch Get Started. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
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... restart. Be sure to save your work to begin. NOTE 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. The "Refreshing your Windows®... media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on the internal storage drive. 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...
... restart. Be sure to save your work to begin. NOTE 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. The "Refreshing your Windows®... media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on the internal storage drive. 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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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. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
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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 PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
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. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
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...touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. ...the Desktop, move your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or ...
...touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 124. ...the Desktop, move your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or ...
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... are only supported in for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom...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 certain models....
... are only supported in for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom...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 certain models....
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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 along the right ...
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 along the right ...