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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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... to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to your elbow level. The keyboard should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your forearm area. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the...
... to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to your elbow level. The keyboard should be tilted so that the image on the screen is above your forearm area. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your shoulders to relax. ❖ When using the...
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... in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. If...
... in the forearm area by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. If...
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...palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. This is operated on battery power, the screen will be careful to power the computer. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using high-precision technology.... Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time...
...palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. This is operated on battery power, the screen will be careful to power the computer. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using high-precision technology.... Small bright dots may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for the first time...
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... process. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you turn on -screen instructions. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. Product registration 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...
... process. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you turn on -screen instructions. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is required. Product registration 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...
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...Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down the operating system, ... turns off. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. If you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down...
...Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down the operating system, ... turns off. Pressing the power button before shutting down option. If you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down...
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... (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. Sleep mode saves the... the Power ( ) icon. 44 Getting Started To place your computer in Sleep mode 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. If you left off. Be sure to...
... (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. Sleep mode saves the... the Power ( ) icon. 44 Getting Started To place your computer in Sleep mode 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. If you left off. Be sure to...
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If only one or two memory modules. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be... installed in good condition. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's ...
If only one or two memory modules. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. You can install one memory module is to be installed, it must be... installed in good condition. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's ...
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Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed ...
Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed ...
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...created are not backed up your work " on the recovery media. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. The amount of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see...or lower right corner of space required for more information, see "Backing up the files you created; To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you have created to separately save the files you are in the Desktop, move...
...created are not backed up your work " on the recovery media. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. The amount of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see...or lower right corner of space required for more information, see "Backing up the files you created; To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you have created to separately save the files you are in the Desktop, move...
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... system, you have created to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from your system to a new internal storage drive from recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your computer. Any files that you are on page 78...
... system, you have created to external media before executing the recovery (see "Restoring from your system to a new internal storage drive from recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE During the recovery process your computer. Any files that you are on page 78...
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...will be moved to save your PC), while the computer will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to external media ...structure will be copied into the backup folder. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will attempt to complete the recovery process. You can recover the factory ...
...will be moved to save your PC), while the computer will be deleted and rewritten. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your data using , and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to external media ...structure will be copied into the backup folder. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will attempt to complete the recovery process. You can recover the factory ...
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Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). 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.
Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). 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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Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be ... The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will restart. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the...
Reset your work to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be ... The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will restart. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the...
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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 Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset 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 Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset 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 Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
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...) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the... on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your computer. Getting Started 63...
...) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the... on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your computer. Getting Started 63...
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... 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 when you want to your finger several times across the touch pad or move a mouse connected ...are only supported in certain applications, and only on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the table below for a close...
... 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 when you want to your finger several times across the touch pad or move a mouse connected ...are only supported in certain applications, and only on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the table below for a close...
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... select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch.... ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on page 67. ❖...
... select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch.... ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on the screen. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on page 67. ❖...