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...66 Using the keyboard 67 Function keys 68 Special Windows® keys 69 Touch screen 69 Touch screen navigation 69 Mouse properties 70 Starting an app 71 Starting an app from the Start screen 71 Saving your work 72 Backing up your work 72 Using the optical disc...optical media 77 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 78 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 78 Toshiba's online resources 78 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 79 Toshiba's energy-saver design 79 Running the computer on battery power 79 Battery Notice 80 Power management 81 Charging batteries 81 Charging...
...66 Using the keyboard 67 Function keys 68 Special Windows® keys 69 Touch screen 69 Touch screen navigation 69 Mouse properties 70 Starting an app 71 Starting an app from the Start screen 71 Saving your work 72 Backing up your work 72 Using the optical disc...optical media 77 Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 78 Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 78 Toshiba's online resources 78 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 79 Toshiba's energy-saver design 79 Running the computer on battery power 79 Battery Notice 80 Power management 81 Charging batteries 81 Charging...
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... 92 Safety precautions 92 Maintaining your battery 93 Disposing of used batteries 93 Traveling tips 94 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....96 Exploring the Start screen 96 Charms 97 Tiles 98 Exploring the desktop 98 Finding your way around the desktop 98 Windows® Store 100 Setting up for communications 101...
... 92 Safety precautions 92 Maintaining your battery 93 Disposing of used batteries 93 Traveling tips 94 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features ....96 Exploring the Start screen 96 Charms 97 Tiles 98 Exploring the desktop 98 Finding your way around the desktop 98 Windows® Store 100 Setting up for communications 101...
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Support your arms on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. The ... wrists on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device...
Support your arms on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources (lamps or windows) do not shine or reflect directly into your eyes. The ... wrists on the notebook display may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to prevent possible eye strain. ❖ Keep your head level, facing forward and balanced over your torso. ❖ Adjust the font size of a TV device...
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Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first screen displayed when you turn on the applications power management settings, and features used. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or ... pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer for the first time. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer. To avoid...
Using the computer for the first time The computer is the first screen displayed when you turn on the applications power management settings, and features used. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Do not press or ... pens or other hand to slowly open or close the display panel. Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer for the first time. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn on each screen in order to properly install the operating system and begin using your computer. To avoid...
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... time you turn off . Click or touch the Search ( ) icon 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: Press the Windows®...to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in -use light are off the power while ...
... time you turn off . Click or touch the Search ( ) icon 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: Press the Windows®...to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Product registration can be completed by one of three methods: 1 From the Toshiba Web site at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in -use light are off the power while ...
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... down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 Getting Started To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start...
... down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen. 44 Getting Started To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start...
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Be sure to display the Start screen. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 61) After starting your computer for the first time you may want to memory so that, when you ... device" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 42. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen.
Be sure to display the Start screen. Adding optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your software" on page 61) After starting your computer for the first time you may want to memory so that, when you ... device" on page 60) ❖ Connect an external monitor (see "Using external display devices" on page 42. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen.
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... by computer model. In the list that appears, click or touch your system's recovery files. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc drive must be connected to display ...the Start screen. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When you create recovery media, the system will...
... by computer model. In the list that appears, click or touch your system's recovery files. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc drive must be connected to display ...the Start screen. 48 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When you create recovery media, the system will...
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... in which order to insert the discs during the process of 3," etc.), so that you will be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from... recovery media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 50. NOTE If you ...
... in which order to insert the discs during the process of 3," etc.), so that you will be sure to label each DVD in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to your computer. For information on using the Recovery media you have created with the preceding steps, see "Restoring from... recovery media" on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. All information stored on your DVDs or USB flash drive(s) will know in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on page 50. NOTE If you ...
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... to back up of your data to continue. 6 Follow the on page 72. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 5 A warning screen appears, stating that your data will not be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start... your pointer to the upper-right corner of the data will be moved to this process. All of the screen or swipe in from the Windows® Store. Toshiba does not guarantee that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click ...
... to back up of your data to continue. 6 Follow the on page 72. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 51 5 A warning screen appears, stating that your data will not be deleted during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be retained. 1 From the Start... your pointer to the upper-right corner of the data will be moved to this process. All of the screen or swipe in from the Windows® Store. Toshiba does not guarantee that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click ...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files, and click or touch Get Started. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to save your work " on page 72). 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your files, and click or touch Get Started. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Refresh your PC without affecting your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to save your work " on page 72). 52 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
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...external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to begin. Reset your computer be prompted to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. NOTE During the... recovery process your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 72). The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
...external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work to begin. Reset your computer be prompted to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. NOTE During the... recovery process your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 72). The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From the Start or Desktop...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch Update and recovery. 5 Click or touch Recovery. 6 Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 54 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 7 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 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 fully clean your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 55 7 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8 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 fully clean your PC screen 9 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?"
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... Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. If you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or...the on page 121. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to...
... Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may take several hours. If you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that were originally bundled with your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click or...the on page 121. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to...
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... the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Getting Started Using the touch pad 57 ...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 certain applications, and only on certain models...
... the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. Getting Started Using the touch pad 57 ...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 certain applications, and only on certain models...
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... may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the screen, and potentially the item or text may seem to move or jump around "by the next character... Repeat to scroll. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen. You may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Getting Started Using the... together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad.
... may be replaced by itself" to random locations on the screen, and potentially the item or text may seem to move or jump around "by the next character... Repeat to scroll. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen. You may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. Getting Started Using the... together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming out Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the touch pad.
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Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate Directing the display output when you turn on . NOTE You can choose to change the display settings by pressing the ... in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 62 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector ...
Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. The quickest way to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate Directing the display output when you turn on . NOTE You can choose to change the display settings by pressing the ... in the following order (the last two options are only available with the monitor to see if you first need a larger screen. 62 Getting Started Using external display devices Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector ...
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Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only 63 (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a selection. NOTE You may need to activate a selection.
Getting Started Using external display devices ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only 63 (Sample Image) Display options window NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through the options without activating a selection. Press ENTER to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may also use the F4 key, and then press ENTER to activate a selection. NOTE You may need to activate a selection.
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... to change. Then choose a category you wish to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the screen or swipe in which you can choose. See "Utilities" on page 87. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. Refer to... avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Caring for details. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer carefully to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 92....
... to change. Then choose a category you wish to clean the computer. Cleaning the computer Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the screen or swipe in which you can choose. See "Utilities" on page 87. You may also wish to suit your particular requirements. Refer to... avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Caring for details. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your computer carefully to your operating system documentation or Help and Support for your computer This section gives tips on page 92....