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...keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 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 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons...with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main ...
...keyboard 74 Function keys 75 Special Windows® keys 76 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 78 Optical disc drive components 79 Media control buttons...with the computer on 81 Playing optical media 81 Recording optical media 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 Charging the main ...
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... 97 Safety precautions 97 Maintaining your battery 98 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 98 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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... that are straight when typing. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your forearm area. Support your arms on your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat on the notebook...
... that are straight when typing. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. However, if the notebook is on the screen is above your forearm area. Support your arms on your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be flat on the notebook...
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... directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to your eyes. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that are farther away. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce...
... directly into your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be next to the keyboard to avoid a reach. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to your eyes. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that are farther away. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce...
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...is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Continuing to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 41 ..., place one hand on and begin using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that may appear on your...
...is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Continuing to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 41 ..., place one hand on and begin using high-precision technology. Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will dim and you to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. After that may appear on your...
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... and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to your Product. Follow the on each screen in the Search field, type Registration. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly...you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not...
... and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to your Product. Follow the on each screen in the Search field, type Registration. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly...you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to complete Product Registration will not...
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... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down... 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 the Power ( ) icon. If you turn off . Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start ...
... the Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down... 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 the Power ( ) icon. If you turn off . Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down your computer 1 From the Start ...
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... continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your unsaved information will be lost. 44 Getting Started ...To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop...
... continue working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your unsaved information will be lost. 44 Getting Started ...To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop...
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...Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer over the ... button before shutting down option Power button If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you turn off . NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must ...
...Slot A and Slot B. You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be installed in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to lose your pointer over the ... button before shutting down option Power button If you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you turn off . NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must ...
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... heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in screen. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket...
... heading. If the computer does not recognize the memory configuration, turn off the computer and remove the memory module slot cover (complete steps 1-10 in screen. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket...
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NOTE During the recovery process your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Any files that you created are not restored during this media. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to your system, only the operating system files, ...applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you restore your computer. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created are not backed up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or...
NOTE During the recovery process your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Any files that you created are not restored during this media. The amount of a certain minimum capacity to your system, only the operating system files, ...applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are deleted, you restore your computer. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you created are not backed up on your internal storage drive become corrupted or...
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... When you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Be sure to separately save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your recovery...
... When you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. Be sure to separately save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your recovery...
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... your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your computer must be copied into the backup folder. You can recover the factory default software ...information, see "Backing up . NOTE During the recovery process your work" on your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to back up of your...
... your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your computer must be copied into the backup folder. You can recover the factory default software ...information, see "Backing up . NOTE During the recovery process your work" on your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to back up of your...
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Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down 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 Get Started.
Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down 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 Get Started.
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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 refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. Be sure to ... process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click...
The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. Be sure to ... process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click...
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Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
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The "Do you want to fully clean 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 reset your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
The "Do you want to fully clean 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 reset your PC" window appears. The "Resetting your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
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... above, click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with ...your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications...
... above, click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. In the list that were originally bundled with ...your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications...
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...associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad in certain applications, and only... on the screen when you want to the right To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually ...
...associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad in certain applications, and only... on the screen when you want to the right To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually ...
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...it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an ...text may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with... Panel. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com.
...it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an ...text may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. The on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with... Panel. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com.