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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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... notebook is on the notebook. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. The keyboard should be flat on the screen is clear. The forearms can get close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid...
... notebook is on the notebook. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day. The keyboard should be flat on the screen is clear. The forearms can get close enough to your notebook and other than speakers that are connected to the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid...
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... strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain...
... strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have to reach, the arm should be supported in the forearm area by focusing on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. If you adjust the brightness of your notebook display to a comfortable level to prevent possible eye strain...
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... dots that , the battery will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will be able to remove any pens or other hand to power the computer... a time. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To...
... dots that , the battery will deteriorate. This is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your screen display when you to turn on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will be able to remove any pens or other hand to power the computer... a time. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen technology. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on the palm rest to hold the computer in and turned off until the battery light glows white. To...
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... on the computer for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions on your software setup choices. Product registration 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:...
... on the computer for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions on your software setup choices. Product registration 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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... 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 Shut down while holding the ... lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in...
... 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 Shut down while holding the ... lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Pressing the power button before shutting down your computer 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your work. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in...
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... restarts the operating system. 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 save your work ... from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power...
... restarts the operating system. 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 save your work ... from where you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your computer in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power button (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. Restart option Power...
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... installed in Slot A. If the computer 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 install or remove a memory module ...'s storage drive light and the drive in good condition. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you may damage the computer, the module, or both. otherwise, skip to lose...
... installed in Slot A. If the computer 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 install or remove a memory module ...'s storage drive light and the drive in good condition. If you turn off the power while a disk/disc is in -use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Before you may damage the computer, the module, or both. otherwise, skip to lose...
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... blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor...
... blanket or heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the computer. Installed memory (RAM) is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor...
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... an external power source via the AC adaptor. 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 to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing...shipped with the computer are not backed up your system from this process. The amount of space required for more USB flash drives of the screen. If the recovery files on page 78. Any files that you can restore your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of a certain...
... an external power source via the AC adaptor. 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 to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing...shipped with the computer are not backed up your system from this process. The amount of space required for more USB flash drives of the screen. If the recovery files on page 78. Any files that you can restore your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of a certain...
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... this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media" on page 57. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to your computer. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so that...
... this process. To recover your internal storage drive from recovery media" on page 57. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to your computer. For more information, see "Restoring from recovery media: 1 Make sure your computer is turned off. 2 Do one of 3," etc.), so that...
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... to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory... Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to continue. 6 Follow the on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From ...
... to complete the recovery process. For more information, see "Backing up your data to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory... Using "Refresh your PC" recovers your internal storage drive to factory default state and attempts to continue. 6 Follow the on which type of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the recovery process your computer must be retained. 1 From ...
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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). 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 your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up.
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). 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 your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up.
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Reset your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to external media before executing the ... Windows® operating system. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an...
Reset your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. NOTE During the recovery process your computer be prompted to external media before executing the ... Windows® operating system. Be sure to save your work " on the internal storage drive. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to begin. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to an...
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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. 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.
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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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... to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to complete the installation process. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal... with your computer. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type...
... to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you to complete the installation process. Getting Started 63 Recovering the Internal... with your computer. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your selection. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you are in the Search field, type...
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...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 the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer... moves to the table below for specific instructions on certain models. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once 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 the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer... moves to the table below for specific instructions on certain models. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger several times across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch...
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... touch pad with the touch pad. You may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that ...respond to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an ... as you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com.
... touch pad with the touch pad. You may seem to move or jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that ...respond to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the Windows Control Panel. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may be replaced by computer model. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an ... as you type. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com.