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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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... using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of your thighs 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...
... using the keyboard, it should be centered in temperature or humidity and sources of your thighs 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...
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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 make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes periodically by focusing on the notebook display may be more comfortable to dock the notebook and use...
... 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 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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... the computer for the first time The computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. After that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using the battery to power the computer, you to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology...objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ...
... the computer for the first time The computer is charged for more than a few hours at a time. After that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on and begin using the battery to power the computer, you to increase the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology...objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it ...
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...your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your software. 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. Failure to ... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on each screen in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer for the first time, do ...
...your computer, the setup guides you through steps to set up your software. 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. Failure to ... send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on each screen in which windows appear, may vary according to your computer for the first time, do ...
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... light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight ... The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. 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. Pressing the power button before shutting...
... light are off the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight ... The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. 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. Pressing the power button before shutting...
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...working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your unsaved information will be lost. The computer...) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. 44 Getting Started To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then ...
...working from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your unsaved information will be lost. The computer...) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. 44 Getting Started To place your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then ...
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... screwdriver of the correct size that 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. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this ...the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. You can install one...
... screwdriver of the correct size that 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. Installing a memory module with the computer's power on , begin at step 1; NOTE For this ...the power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you install or remove a memory module while the computer is to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be installed in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be lost. You can install one...
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... material can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login 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...
... material can check that the module is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to the login 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...
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...deleted, you create recovery media, the system will need to separately back up your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When you can restore your system from your system's recovery files. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or... shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your work " on the recovery media. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you can be restored from this process. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended...
...deleted, you create recovery media, the system will need to separately back up your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. When you can restore your system from your system's recovery files. If the recovery files on your internal storage drive become corrupted or... shipped with the computer are in the Desktop, move your work " on the recovery media. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you can be restored from this process. Creating recovery media It is strongly recommended...
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... When you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work " on page 78. Be sure to separately save your work to complete...
... When you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work " on page 78. Be sure to separately save your work to complete...
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...back up your work" on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Please make a complete back up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow ...the on 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 external media before executing...
...back up your work" on your internal storage drive will be deleted and rewritten. Please make a complete back up . Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Click Yes to continue. 6 Follow ...the on 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 external media before executing...
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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 work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started.
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 work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work" on page 78). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started.
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... 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your system will restart. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to begin. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to save your work " on...Next button 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. When the ...
... 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your system will restart. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to begin. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to save your work " on...Next button 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. When the ...
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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 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. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button.
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... allows you to complete the installation process. 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. Getting Started 63 Recovering...
... allows you to complete the installation process. 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. Getting Started 63 Recovering...
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...and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right To move the pointer a longer... distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad in certain applications, and only on the screen when you want to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to move the pointer. You can use the touch ...
...and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right To move the pointer a longer... distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad in certain applications, and only on the screen when you want to your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to move the pointer. You can use the touch ...
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...as you type. The on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to random locations on the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in /out Do the following ...: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure.
...as you type. The on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to random locations on the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in /out Do the following ...: ❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure.