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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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..., or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. Support your arms on the screen is above your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should match the curve of your back and...
..., or humidity. ❖ Liquids and corrosive chemicals. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. Support your arms on the screen is above your feet cannot reach the floor, use frequently. ❖ Adjust the chair back rest: it should match the curve of your back and...
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...) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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. ❖...
...) Correct posture ❖ When using blinds. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so 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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..., and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you to power the computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily... computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be able to remove any pens or other hand to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Getting Started 41 Charging the...
..., and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the TFT manufacturing technology. When the computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you to power the computer. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it moves easily... computer plugged into an AC power source with the computer turned off for you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be able to remove any pens or other hand to charge a fully charged battery can damage the battery. Getting Started 41 Charging the...
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... In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the setup ... 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: ...
... In the list that appears, click Registration and complete the registration process. 42 Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn on your computer, the setup ... 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: ...
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... off. 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 down ...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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-...
... off. 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 down ...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. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-...
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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 screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the ... the operating system. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. To place your work...
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 screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the ... the operating system. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Restart option Power button (Sample Image) Restart 4 Highlight Restart, and then click the Restart option. To place your work...
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...disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the correct size that is the top slot. Slot B is in -use a Phillips screwdriver 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, ... memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you may damage the computer, the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive...
...disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the correct size that is the top slot. Slot B is in -use a Phillips screwdriver 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, ... memory (optional) To avoid damaging the computer's screws, use light are off the computer. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If you may damage the computer, the module, or both. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive...
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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. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located...
... 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. In this : Press the ( ) + X keys, and then click System. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can block the vents located...
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... recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are not backed up your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the procedure below to your computer. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. When you create recovery media, the ...for more information, see "Backing up the files 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 are deleted, you will need for storing your system's recovery files. ...
... recovery media It is strongly recommended that you created are not backed up your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. Follow the procedure below to your computer. for storing the recovery files varies by computer model. When you create recovery media, the ...for more information, see "Backing up the files 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 are deleted, you will need for storing your system's recovery files. ...
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... via the AC adaptor. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your work " on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. NOTE If you can restore your system to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer...
... via the AC adaptor. For example, if your original internal storage drive fails, you created are restored. Be sure to separately save your work " on -screen prompts to complete the copy process. NOTE If you can restore your system to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your computer...
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...computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up 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 ... all data on your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. For more information, see "Backing up of the data will be...
...computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up 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 ... all data on your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of media you are using the utilities stored on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. For more information, see "Backing up of the data will be...
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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 . 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. Be sure to save your files," and click Get Started.
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 . 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. Be sure to save your files," and click Get Started.
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... the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC" window appears. 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... 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). NOTE During the ...
... the Next button to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your PC" window appears. 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... 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). NOTE During 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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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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...applications that above, click your selection, or if 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. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may ..., move your computer. 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 are in the Search field, type...
...applications that above, click your selection, or if 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. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE Selecting the "Fully clean the drive" option may ..., move your computer. 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 are in the Search field, type...
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... 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 pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected ...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 ...
... 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 pointer direction you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected ...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 ...
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... touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. You may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad ... touch pad, so that it is less responsive 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 page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to accidental light...
... touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart on -screen pointer may seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. You may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad ... touch pad, so that it is less responsive 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 page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of your typing technique to accidental light...