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... 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 71 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 72 Toshiba's energy-saver design 72 Running the computer on battery power 72 Battery Notice 73 Power management 74 Charging the...
... 68 Mouse properties 69 Starting an app 70 Starting an app from the Start screen 70 Saving your work 71 Backing up your work 71 Toshiba's online resources 71 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 72 Toshiba's energy-saver design 72 Running the computer on battery power 72 Battery Notice 73 Power management 74 Charging the...
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22 Contents Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 85 Exploring the Start screen 85 Charms 86 Tiles 87 Exploring the desktop 87 Finding your way around the desktop 87 Windows® Store 89 Setting up for communications 90 ... Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 HDD Protection Utility 109 Function Key 110 Recovery Media Creator 111 Service Station 111 TOSHIBA Application Installer 112 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 113 Problems that are easy to fix 113 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 114
22 Contents Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features.... 85 Exploring the Start screen 85 Charms 86 Tiles 87 Exploring the desktop 87 Finding your way around the desktop 87 Windows® Store 89 Setting up for communications 90 ... Charge 107 Power supply mode settings 107 Sleep and Music 108 HDD Protection Utility 109 Function Key 110 Recovery Media Creator 111 Service Station 111 TOSHIBA Application Installer 112 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 113 Problems that are easy to fix 113 Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 114
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... notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by focusing on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to rest your eyes periodically by using blinds. Support your arms on the notebook display may cause eye...
... notebook display away from bright light sources or reduce the light intensity from windows by focusing on the screen is clear. ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that of text on your screen to rest your eyes periodically by using blinds. Support your arms on the notebook display may cause eye...
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...of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary depending on your computer for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it..., do not turn on the applications power management settings, and features used. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn on the computer for the first time, do not force it beyond the point where it on the palm...
...of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary depending on your computer for the first time. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in place and use the other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on and begin using it..., do not turn on the applications power management settings, and features used. NOTE When opening or closing the display panel. Initial setup The Startup screen is now ready for you turn on the computer for the first time, do not force it beyond the point where it on the palm...
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...the disk/disc and/or drive. 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 -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is... To Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to display the Start screen. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. Registering your...
...the disk/disc and/or drive. 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 -use light are off the power while a disk/disc is... To Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you to display the Start screen. Getting Started Registering your computer with Toshiba Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your software. Registering your...
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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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Restart option (Sample Image) Restart 3 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. 42... Getting Started To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the...
... 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. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. Restart option (Sample Image) Restart 3 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. 42... Getting Started To Restart your computer 1 Press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. 2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the...
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...2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the computer to display the Start screen. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your software" on page 59) Adding ...optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your unsaved information will be lost. Getting ...
...2 Click or touch the Power ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the computer to display the Start screen. Sleep mode saves the current state of the screen. If you power down using the Sleep command and the battery discharges fully, your software" on page 59) Adding ...optional external devices NOTE Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends setting up your unsaved information will be lost. Getting ...
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... type Recovery Media Creator. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc drive ...you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to display the Start screen. 46 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you will need for storing ...
... type Recovery Media Creator. To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click or touch your selection. The TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box displays. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator dialog box NOTE An optional external writable optical disc drive ...you to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of a certain minimum capacity to display the Start screen. 46 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive When you create recovery media, the system will prompt you will need for storing ...
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... drop-down list, depending on the type of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use . 3 ...will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to DVD, insert a blank DVD into the optional external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If you will be erased during...
... drop-down list, depending on the type of external media you want to use blank media. 5 Click or touch the Create button in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility dialog box. 6 Follow the on your external media to another storage device before executing this procedure, or use . 3 ...will need and/or the minimum amount of storage space required for example, "1 of 3," "2 of the required minimum capacity (as specified in the TOSHIBA Recovery Media Creator utility) to DVD, insert a blank DVD into the optional external writable optical disc drive. ❖ If you will be erased during...
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...during the Refresh process. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch... Finish to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 49 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 ...
...during the Refresh process. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications installed from media or websites will be copied into the backup folder. Toshiba does not guarantee that when the recovery is complete, a message displays indicating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click or touch... Finish to restart the computer. Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 49 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 ...
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Be sure to save your work " on page 71). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up 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 work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
Be sure to save your work " on page 71). The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up 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 work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 50 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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NOTE During the recovery process 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 ...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 an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From... the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to refresh your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your ...
NOTE During the recovery process 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 ...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 an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1 From... the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to refresh your system. 8 Click or touch the Refresh button. 9 Your ...
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The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 52 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 52 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.
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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. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 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. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 53 7 Click or touch the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system.
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... 112. 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® ( )... In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click...
... 112. 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® ( )... In the list that were originally bundled with your computer. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall applications. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click...
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... are only supported in 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 the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom...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....
... are only supported in 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 the table below for a close-up view ❖ Zoom...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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...the touch pad in the direction you type. You may also seem to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad. Repeat to random locations on -screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to scroll a longer distance. Zoom in/out (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖..., and activate other user interface elements. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with these problems, try one or more of the following : Example: Slide your finger along the...
...the touch pad in the direction you type. You may also seem to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad. Repeat to random locations on -screen pointer may be replaced by itself" to scroll a longer distance. Zoom in/out (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area To zoom in: ❖..., and activate other user interface elements. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on -screen pointer may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with these problems, try one or more of the following : Example: Slide your finger along the...
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... computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window The quickest way to change . NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is...
... computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to change the display output settings is connected): ❖ PC screen only ❖ Duplicate ❖ Extend ❖ Second screen only (Sample Image) Display options window The quickest way to change . NOTE Some modes are available if an external monitor is...
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... you may need to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in which you can choose. Adjusting the quality of your computer's settings 61 NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through...
... you may need to suit your operating system documentation or Help and Support for details. From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in which you can choose. Adjusting the quality of your computer's settings 61 NOTE The ( ) + P keys navigate through...
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... edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Touch the Screen ( ) icon. 4 Touch the Auto-rotate icon. To lock the screen so that it does not rotate automatically, orient the device in the desired screen rotation (portrait or landscape) and perform the following steps: 1 From the Start... in from portrait to landscape (or vice versa) while in Audience, Tablet, and Presentation modes, the screen orientation automatically changes according to the rotation angle. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and ...
... edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, touch the Settings ( ) charm. 3 Touch the Screen ( ) icon. 4 Touch the Auto-rotate icon. To lock the screen so that it does not rotate automatically, orient the device in the desired screen rotation (portrait or landscape) and perform the following steps: 1 From the Start... in from portrait to landscape (or vice versa) while in Audience, Tablet, and Presentation modes, the screen orientation automatically changes according to the rotation angle. Using the keyboard Your computer's keyboard contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and ...