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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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... should be tilted so that the image on a work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. However, if the notebook is 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...
... should be tilted so that the image on a work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. However, if the notebook is 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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... fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by using blinds. Glare on your screen to avoid a reach. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the...
... fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by using blinds. Glare on your screen to avoid a reach. Place the notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by the desk surface or the...
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...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on page 100. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you turn it ... pens or other hand to power the computer. After that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your screen display when you must charge the battery. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Continuing to increase...
...from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on page 100. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen technology. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using the battery to power the computer, you turn it ... pens or other hand to power the computer. After that may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on your screen display when you must charge the battery. Do not press or push on and begin using high-precision technology. Continuing to increase...
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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...Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in order to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on each screen in the Search field, type Registration. The first time you turn on your computer, the ...
...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...Charms appear, click the Search ( ) Charm and, in order to your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Follow the on-screen instructions on -screen instructions. Follow the on each screen in the Search field, type Registration. The first time you turn on your computer, the ...
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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. Shut down option Power button (Sample ... Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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. Shut down option Power button (Sample ... Shut down the operating system, and then turns off. To Restart your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in...
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To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart ...Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep option Power ... to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system.
To place your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Be sure to memory so that, when you restart ...Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Sleep option Power ... to save your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the operating system.
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...computer's screws, use a Phillips screwdriver of the correct size that is in -use light are off. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the... remove a memory module while the computer 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. If the computer is in Slot A. Pressing the power button before shutting down option ...
...computer's screws, use a Phillips screwdriver of the correct size that is in -use light are off. Before you to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. If only one or two memory modules. otherwise, skip to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the... remove a memory module while the computer 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. If the computer is in Slot A. Pressing the power button before shutting down option ...
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.... The System window appears. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is...
.... The System window appears. Upon restarting your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in screen. TECHNICAL NOTE: You must have adequate ventilation and are protected from overheating when the power is turned on a hard flat surface. Installed memory (RAM) is...
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... or lower right corner of space required 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 will need to a new internal storage drive from this process. For ... blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The amount of the screen. You will prompt you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Also,...
... or lower right corner of space required 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 will need to a new internal storage drive from this process. For ... blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up to an external power source via the AC adaptor. The amount of the screen. You will prompt you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Also,...
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... example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on page 78. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For information on using Windows® or another backup program. For instructions on creating recovery...
... example, "1 of 3," "2 of the following: ❖ If your recovery files are on page 78. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For information on using Windows® or another backup program. For instructions on creating recovery...
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...Backing 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" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your data to back up . 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 ...
...Backing 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" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to save your data to back up . 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 ...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. Be sure to save 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.
The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your work to "Refresh your PC without affecting your files," and click Get Started. Be sure to save 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.
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...work to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your Windows® operating system. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). NOTE... the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 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.
...work to refresh your system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will restart. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will reboot your Windows® operating system. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). NOTE... the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 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.
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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. 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 PC screen 8 Click the Reset button.
The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 PC screen 8 Click the Reset button.
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... applications that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and...
... applications that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and...
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... your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger several times across the touch pad in certain applications, and only on certain models. 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 out to see...
... your finger across the touch pad or move the pointer. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger several times across the touch pad in certain applications, and only on certain models. 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 out to see...
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... of your typing technique to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not ...respond to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to automatically select text...
... of your typing technique to touch or button presses while you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not ...respond to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to automatically select text...