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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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... and tips for setting up your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should be flat on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
... and tips for setting up your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should be flat on the screen is above your elbow height you may need to slope the notebook to keep your wrists straight. ❖ Work with relaxed shoulders. ❖ When typing...
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... the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖...
... the notebook with an external keyboard, mouse or monitor (Sample Illustration) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by using a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖...
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...contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. After that may not be completely charged and ready to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for more than a few hours at ...NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be able to power the computer. Continuing to turn on battery power. To charge the...
...contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing technology. After that may not be completely charged and ready to increase the brightness of the screen while on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is now ready for more than a few hours at ...NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that , the battery will be able to power the computer. Continuing to turn on battery power. To charge the...
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... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to your computer. Setting up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to send you...
... the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Product registration can be completed by one of the screen. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to your computer. Setting up your software When you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to send you...
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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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is... ( ) 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage...
... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is... ( ) 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage...
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...button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. 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 mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer ...over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If you left off. 44 Getting Started To place your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep option Power button (...
...button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. 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 mode saves the current state of the computer to save your pointer ...over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. If you left off. 44 Getting Started To place your unsaved information will be lost. Sleep option Power button (...
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... light are off the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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... 1; You can install one memory module is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
... light are off the computer. Slot B is the bottom slot. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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... 1; You can install one memory module is on may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. If you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
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... the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login...
... the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. The System window appears. Installed memory (RAM) is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login...
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...work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you created are not restored during this media. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you can restore your system from your recovery media. If the recovery files... applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Any files that you create recovery media. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal...
...work " on the recovery media. NOTE When you created are not restored during this media. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you can restore your system from your recovery media. If the recovery files... applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Any files that you create recovery media. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal...
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... drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 55. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media using Windows® or another backup program.
... drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on page 55. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media using Windows® or another backup program.
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...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. Click Yes to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 1 From the ...Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on your data to external media...
...Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. Click Yes to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 1 From the ...Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on your data to external media...
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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 . Be sure to save your files," and click Get Started. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up 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 . Be sure to save your files," and click Get Started. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up 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.
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...prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. 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 be must connected to refresh your system. 7 Click...
...prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears. 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 be must connected to refresh your system. 7 Click...
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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. 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.
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The "Resetting 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 PC" window appears. 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 "Resetting 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 PC" window appears. 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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...To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click ...Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click...
...To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click ...Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click...
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...are only supported in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once... button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad or move...
...are only supported in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once... button Secondary control button (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad or move...
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... is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond ...on the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: ...
... is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. You may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond ...on the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: ...