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...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 Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Using the optical disc...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...
...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 Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Using the optical disc...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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... Maintaining your battery 90 Disposing of used batteries 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 4: Exploring Your 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...password 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 ...
... Maintaining your battery 90 Disposing of used batteries 90 Traveling tips 91 Chapter 4: Exploring Your 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...password 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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... supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to rest your wrists on the notebook. Support your arms on your forearm area. Glare on the notebook...
... supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to rest your wrists on the notebook. Support your arms on your forearm area. Glare on the notebook...
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Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the ... the display panel, place one hand on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first screen displayed when you to turn on the palm rest to hold the computer in order to slowly open or close the display ...the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Follow the on...
Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn it on and begin using it moves easily and never lift the ... the display panel, place one hand on your computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first screen displayed when you to turn on the palm rest to hold the computer in order to slowly open or close the display ...the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel. Follow the on...
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...offers applicable to your Product. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon 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: Press the Windows...174; ( ) key to display the Start screen. 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 the Search field,...
...offers applicable to your Product. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon 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: Press the Windows...174; ( ) key to display the Start screen. 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 the Search field,...
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...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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and... the drive in-use light are off . Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut down, (instead of the screen. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or...
...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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off . Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and... the drive in-use light are off . Shut down option (Sample Image) Shut down NOTE To perform a Hybrid shut down, (instead of the screen. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or...
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...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. If you left off. Be sure to save your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the... Start screen. 44 Getting Started To Restart your computer To Restart your work first. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon ...
...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. If you left off. Be sure to save your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the... Start screen. 44 Getting Started To Restart your computer To Restart your work first. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon ...
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... Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. Any files that appears, click or touch your selection. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your computer. In the list that you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or... Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you created are not backed up to display the Start screen. If you created; for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your work" on...
... Search field, type Recovery Media Creator. Any files that appears, click or touch your selection. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your computer. In the list that you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or... Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you created are not backed up to display the Start screen. If you created; for more USB flash drives of space required for storing your work" on...
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... 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-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage ... computer. NOTE If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are copying files...
... 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-screen prompts to complete the copy process. Be sure to save the information stored on your external media to another storage ... computer. NOTE If you are copying files to a USB flash drive, connect a USB flash drive of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you are copying files...
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Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or ...websites will be moved to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on -screen instructions to this process. Please make a back up your data using the utilities stored on your computer's internal ...® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will be deleted. Refresh your PC (...
Toshiba does not guarantee that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or ...websites will be moved to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your work" on -screen instructions to this process. Please make a back up your data using the utilities stored on your computer's internal ...® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that your data will be deleted. Refresh your PC (...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to save 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 " 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 work to save 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 " 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.
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...click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your Windows® operating system. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your computer ...Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button to refresh your PC" window appears. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will restart. The "Refreshing your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will be must ...
...click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your Windows® operating system. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your computer ...Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button to refresh your PC" window appears. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will restart. The "Refreshing your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your system will be must ...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 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.
The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. 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.
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The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 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. 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 screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7 Click or touch the Next button.
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... install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on page 115. NOTE You must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to reinstall applications. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours...
... install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on page 115. NOTE You must have an Internet connection to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on -screen prompts to reinstall applications. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours...
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... 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 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 specific instructions on certain models.
... 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 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 specific instructions on certain models.
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... accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by the next character you type. The on... to scroll a longer distance. Zoom in/out (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll...
... accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may seem to move or jump around "by the next character you type. The on... to scroll a longer distance. Zoom in/out (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖ Place two fingers close together on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. 58 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Scroll...
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... in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have... ( ) + P keys repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. The quickest way to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend Getting Started Using external display devices 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor...
... in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the appropriate device attached and turned on the computer Once you have... ( ) + P keys repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. The quickest way to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend Getting Started Using external display devices 61 Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor...
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... ways in which you may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to adjust the video settings. Customizing your computer's settings ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection...
... ways in which you may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to adjust the video settings. Customizing your computer's settings ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to activate a selection...
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...or damaging the surface. See "Utilities" on page 89. There are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer 63 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to change. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Then choose a category you can choose. Caring for your...disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you wish to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Moving the ...
...or damaging the surface. See "Utilities" on page 89. There are disconnected. Getting Started Caring for your computer 63 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to change. Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer and/or display. Then choose a category you can choose. Caring for your...disc drive indicator lights stop glowing) and all external peripheral cables are additional custom settings you wish to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel or by the back. Moving the ...