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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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... change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your notebook and other than speakers that the image on the screen is clear. Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh. ❖ The space under your desk should be close enough to relax. ❖...
... change such as the keyboard and comfortably support your arms, allowing your shoulders to your notebook and other than speakers that the image on the screen is clear. Avoid pressure points behind the knee or under the thigh. ❖ The space under your desk should be close enough to relax. ❖...
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... a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that you have to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and...
... a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that you have to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and...
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... computer, you to power the computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for you must charge the battery. When the computer is now ready for ...charged and ready to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on ...
... computer, you to power the computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on and begin using high-precision technology. Using the computer for you must charge the battery. When the computer is now ready for ...charged and ready to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it , see "Exploring Your Computer's Features" on ...
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... 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 turn on your computer, the setup guides you periodic updates, announcements, and special...complete Product Registration will not diminish your Product. NOTE The names of the screen. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to properly install the operating system and begin ...
... 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 turn on your computer, the setup guides you periodic updates, announcements, and special...complete Product Registration will not diminish your Product. NOTE The names of the screen. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you through steps to properly install the operating system and begin ...
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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 the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the... drive light and the drive in-use light are 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. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To...
... 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and then click the... drive light and the drive in-use light are 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. Getting Started 43 To Shut down your computer To...
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The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power... 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. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 ...
The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from where you power... 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. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 ...
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... computer is to be installed, it must be lost. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause ... off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws,...
... computer is to be installed, it must be lost. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Slot B is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause ... off the power while a disk/disc is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws,...
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... work. 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. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System.
... work. 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. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System.
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...recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you created; When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Be .... NOTE When you are not restored during this media. for storing your system's recovery files. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally...
...recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you created; When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Be .... NOTE When you are not restored during this media. for storing your system's recovery files. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally...
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... discs during this process. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 55. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to your work " on page 78). Any files that you are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to complete the copy...
... discs during this process. For more information, see "Creating recovery media" on page 55. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to your work " on page 78). Any files that you are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to complete the copy...
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..., select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of your data to external media before executing the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your internal storage drive will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up... 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 complete the recovery process...
..., select the DVD option or the USB Flash option, depending on which type of your data to external media before executing the recovery. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up your internal storage drive will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up... 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 complete the recovery process...
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Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click Get Started. Be sure to save 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 your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up.
Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files," and click Get Started. Be sure to save 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 your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up.
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... Drive 6 Click the Next button 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. NOTE During the recovery process your work to ...up your computer be must connected to begin. Be sure to save 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 reboot your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart.
... Drive 6 Click the Next button 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. NOTE During the recovery process your work to ...up your computer be must connected to begin. Be sure to save 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 reboot your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart.
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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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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click 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 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 screen 8 Click the Reset button.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click 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 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 screen 8 Click the Reset button.
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...Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click 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 to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are ...
...Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click 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 to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are ...
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...longer distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the...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 for a close-up view ❖ ...
...longer distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad or move the pointer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move a mouse connected to your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the...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 for a close-up view ❖ ...
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For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. You may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, ... type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to avoid accidental contact with the heel of your typing technique to automatically select text, click...
For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen. You may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, ... type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. The on the screen, and potentially the item or text may also seem to avoid accidental contact with the heel of your typing technique to automatically select text, click...