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...the following radio frequency and safety standards. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to be co-located with any interference, including interference that it does not emit RF field in excess of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is located or pointed such that may not... cause interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for this device is subject to licensing. To prevent...
...the following radio frequency and safety standards. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from windows to be co-located with any interference, including interference that it does not emit RF field in excess of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is located or pointed such that may not... cause interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for this device is subject to licensing. To prevent...
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...for the personal and non-commercial use . Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio ...consumer to any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/... to (i) encode video in compliance with this product in a single article. 17 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in...
...for the personal and non-commercial use . Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Toshiba is under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio ...consumer to any use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, and Windows Media are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/... to (i) encode video in compliance with this product in a single article. 17 Trademarks Satellite, Satellite Pro, and eco Utility are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in...
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... computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the 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...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 ...
... computer 71 Using a computer lock 71 Chapter 2: Learning the Basics 73 Computing tips 73 Using the 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...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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... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
... 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 Connecting your computer to a network .........105 Exploring audio features 106 Recording sounds 106 Using external speakers or...
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...Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer...............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 ...
...Power supply mode settings 122 Function Key 123 PC Diagnostic Tool Utility 124 PC Health Monitor 125 Recovery Media Creator 126 Service Station 126 TOSHIBA Application Installer 127 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 128 Problems that are easy to fix 128 Problems when you turn on the computer...............129 The Windows® operating system is not working 131 Using Startup options to fix problems 132 Internet problems 134 The Windows® operating system can help you 135 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 135 ...
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24 Contents Develop good computing habits 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling...
24 Contents Develop good computing habits 148 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 149 If you need further assistance 154 Contacting Toshiba 154 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 154 Toshiba's worldwide offices 155 Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys 156 Functions 156 Help file 157 Display brightness 157 Output (Display switch 158 Disabling...
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...of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...your computer, or to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. Your ... are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to perform tasks in Windows 8.
...of contents and the index to stay current with the various computer software or hardware options, visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. This guide This guide introduces the computer's features as well as some basic procedures needed...your computer, or to find specific information. For more detailed information about your particular model, please visit Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to change without notice. Your ... are designed for a product Series. For the most up-to perform tasks in Windows 8.
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... your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should... to the keyboard to avoid a reach. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away.
... your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should... to the keyboard to avoid a reach. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes periodically by focusing on objects that are farther away.
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...setup choices. Setting up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that appears, click Registration...on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
...setup choices. Setting up your software. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. NOTE The names of windows displayed, and the order in the Search field, type Registration. In the list that appears, click Registration...on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded...
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.... 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. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down 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. Pressing the power button before shutting down the...
.... 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. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To Shut down 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. Pressing the power button before shutting down the...
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... closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power...
... closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power...
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... damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the...
... damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you install or remove a memory module while the computer is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the...
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... to return to work. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Upon restarting your computer...
... to return to work. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. The System window appears. Overheating your computer on a carpet or other soft material can check that the module is displayed below the System heading. Upon restarting your computer...
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...Reset your PC See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from your recovery media. See "Reset your system and reinstall Windows®. This option allows you to restore your system from your PC" on page 57. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ...From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are ...
...Reset your PC See "Refresh your PC (with user's data) See "Restoring from your recovery media. See "Reset your system and reinstall Windows®. This option allows you to restore your system from your PC" on page 57. 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ...From time to time, Windows® will use to restore your computer. Refresh your PC (with user's data)" on your internal storage drive become corrupted or are ...
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...upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you created; When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Any files that you created are not backed up to the external media and can restore ...your system to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are not restored during this media. The amount of...
...upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the procedure below to determine how much space you will prompt you created; When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Any files that you created are not backed up to the external media and can restore ...your system to external media using Windows® or another backup program. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are not restored during this media. The amount of...
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... be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your work to separately save your work " on using Windows® or another backup program. For information on page 78.
... be sure to label each DVD in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your work to separately save your work " on using Windows® or another backup program. For information on page 78.
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... process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer must be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to back up your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data... Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm.
... process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer must be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to back up your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data... Boot menu displays. 4 Using the arrow keys, select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm.
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click Get Started. 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 . 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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 78).
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click Get Started. 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 . 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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work" on page 78).
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...work" on the internal storage drive. The "Refreshing your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). Reset your PC" window appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the... your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
...work" on the internal storage drive. The "Refreshing your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). Reset your PC" window appears. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the... your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will be prompted to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage...
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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. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
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. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen