User Guide
Page 21
...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 ...
User Guide
Page 22
... 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...
User Guide
Page 31
... be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image 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...
... be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface. ❖ The notebook display should be tilted so that the image 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...
User Guide
Page 32
... and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that are farther away. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the...
... and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device. We recommend that you have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that are farther away. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the...
User Guide
Page 41
...be able to turn on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the palm rest to remove any pens ... Small bright dots may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. After that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is charged for more than a few hours at a ...
...be able to turn on your computer. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on the palm rest to remove any pens ... Small bright dots may appear on and begin using high-precision technology. After that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. This is charged for more than a few hours at a ...
User Guide
Page 42
...for the first time, do not turn on your computer for the first time. 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 completely. Follow the on...pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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 Search field, type Registration. 42 Getting Started Registering...
...for the first time, do not turn on your computer for the first time. 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 completely. Follow the on...pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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 Search field, type Registration. 42 Getting Started Registering...
User Guide
Page 43
...disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. 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,... . 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 ...
...disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your work. 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,... . 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 ...
User Guide
Page 44
... from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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 computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your unsaved information will be lost. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. The ...
... from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your pointer over the upper or lower right corner 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 computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your unsaved information will be lost. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. The ...
User Guide
Page 46
...memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the ...Slot A is to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the correct size that is 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 the bottom slot. Installing a...
...memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the ...Slot A is to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the correct size that is 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 the bottom slot. Installing a...
User Guide
Page 53
... you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in screen. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
... you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer is in screen. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at least one memory module installed for the computer to...
User Guide
Page 55
...created are restored. for more information, see "Backing up your work " on the recovery media. For more USB flash drives of the screen. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner... another backup program. You will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are not restored during this media. Also, if your original internal storage...
...created are restored. for more information, see "Backing up your work " on the recovery media. For more USB flash drives of the screen. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are in the Desktop, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner... another backup program. You will need for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are not restored during this media. Also, if your original internal storage...
User Guide
Page 57
... storage drive fails, you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. For example, if your recovery media. Restoring from recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE When you created are restored.
... storage drive fails, you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. For example, if your recovery media. Restoring from recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE When you created are restored.
User Guide
Page 58
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of 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 computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL ...Click Finish to complete the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on -screen instructions to restart the computer. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default ...
Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of 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 computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL ...Click Finish to complete the recovery process. When the process is complete, a message displays indicating that when the recovery is executed all data on -screen instructions to restart the computer. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default ...
User Guide
Page 59
Be sure to save your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh 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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back 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 files," and click Get Started. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh 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 PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings.
User Guide
Page 60
... the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. When the process is complete your system will restart. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal... page 78). NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears.
... the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your Windows® operating system. The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. When the process is complete your system will restart. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal... page 78). NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your PC" window appears.
User Guide
Page 61
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.
User Guide
Page 62
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. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. The "Resetting 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 Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
User Guide
Page 63
... Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. ...To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your computer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection, or if you want to install...
... Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. ...To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your computer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection, or if you want to install...
User Guide
Page 64
... the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right 64 Getting Started Using the touch... 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 ❖ Zoom...
... the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your computer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right 64 Getting Started Using the touch... 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 ❖ Zoom...
User Guide
Page 66
... help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ... Zooming in /out Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to random locations on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad,... other user interface elements. You may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. The on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To ...
... help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ... Zooming in /out Do the following : ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to random locations on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad,... other user interface elements. You may also seem to touch or button presses while you type. The on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. 66 Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Zoom in To ...