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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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... sources of you use a foot rest. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet 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...
... sources of you use a foot rest. Computer user comfort recommendations Good Working Posture ❖ Adjust your chair height: your feet 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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... to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your eyes. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
... to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your eyes. Glare on objects that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
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...other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging ... dots may appear on your computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage ...
...other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging ... dots may appear on your computer. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen will dim and you turn it on and begin using high-precision technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage ...
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... 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 Desktop: ...diminish your computer. NOTE The names of the screen. Failure to properly install the operating system and begin using your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again...
... 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 Desktop: ...diminish your computer. NOTE The names of the screen. Failure to properly install the operating system and begin using your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is the first screen displayed when you turn off the power again...
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... work. 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 ... 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 ...
... work. 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 ... 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 ...
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..., and then click the Sleep option. If you left off. 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 computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of... the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the...
..., and then click the Sleep option. If you left off. 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 computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of... the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the...
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... button before shutting down option Power button 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's... 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 click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the computer. ...
... button before shutting down option Power button 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. 46 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's... 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 click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the computer. ...
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... check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is in screen. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on...
... check that the computer has recognized the change. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is in screen. Getting Started 53 Adding memory (optional) Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have at the underside of the computer. Using your computer on...
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... are not restored during this media. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are restored. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you have created to separately back up on your internal storage...® or another backup program. Any files that you can restore your system from your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
... are not restored during this media. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are restored. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you have created to separately back up on your internal storage...® or another backup program. Any files that you can restore your system from your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
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... order to insert the discs during this process. If you are not restored during recovery. NOTE If you have created with the computer are on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 57. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
... order to insert the discs during this process. If you are not restored during recovery. NOTE If you have created with the computer are on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. For more information, see "Backing up your work " on page 57. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive...
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...Internal Storage Drive 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. 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 complete the recovery...NOTE During the recovery process your data. All of the data will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" ...
...Internal Storage Drive 3 Press and hold the F12 key immediately after pressing the power button. 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 complete the recovery...NOTE During the recovery process your data. All of the data will be copied into the backup folder. Please make a complete back up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Refresh your PC (with user's data) Using "Refresh your PC" ...
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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 . Getting Started 59 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click Change PC Settings. 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).
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 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).
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...process is complete your system will restart. Reset your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to save your work " on the internal storage drive. Be sure to an external power ...source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The ...
...process is complete your system will restart. Reset your Windows® operating system. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to save your work " on the internal storage drive. Be sure to an external power ...source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The ...
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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 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.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next 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. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC screen 8 Click the Reset button. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next 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. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
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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 want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your selection. Search field (Sample ...In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search...
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 selection. Search field (Sample ...In the list that were originally bundled with your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to complete the installation process. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search...
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...and only on performing each operation. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for specific instructions on certain models. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the ...across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary ...
...and only on performing each operation. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen ❖ Scroll through a document or information ❖ Zoom in for specific instructions on certain models. 64 Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the ...across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you want to the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary ...
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...the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. You may also seem to automatically select text... it does not respond to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For more of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of...
...the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad. You may also seem to automatically select text... it does not respond to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. For more of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of...