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... 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 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... 82 Recording optical media 83 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 84 Toshiba's online resources 84 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice 86 Power management 87 Charging batteries 87
... 72 Using the keyboard 73 Function keys 74 Special Windows® keys 75 Touch screen 75 Touch screen navigation 75 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... 82 Recording optical media 83 Removing a disc with the computer on 83 Removing a disc with the computer off 84 Toshiba's online resources 84 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 85 Toshiba's energy-saver design 85 Running the computer on battery power 85 Battery Notice 86 Power management 87 Charging batteries 87
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... your battery 99 Disposing of your computer 99 Disposing of used batteries 100 Traveling tips 101 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 102 Exploring the Start screen 102 Charms 103 Tiles 104 Exploring the desktop 104 Finding your way around the desktop 104 Windows® Store 106 Setting up for communications 106...
... your battery 99 Disposing of your computer 99 Disposing of used batteries 100 Traveling tips 101 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 102 Exploring the Start screen 102 Charms 103 Tiles 104 Exploring the desktop 104 Finding your way around the desktop 104 Windows® Store 106 Setting up for communications 106...
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... that your legs and feet are straight when typing. The forearms can get close to your elbow level. 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...
... that your legs and feet are straight when typing. The forearms can get close to your elbow level. 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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... use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your eyes periodically by focusing on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by using a notebook for long hours...
... use an external keyboard, mouse and monitor. ❖ The keyboard and mouse (or trackball) should be close to your eyes periodically by focusing on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your elbow level. ❖ The mouse should be supported in the forearm area by using a notebook for long hours...
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...time may vary depending on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen will be accessible by the display panel. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your...applications power management settings, and features used. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will dim and you to power the computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves easily...
...time may vary depending on your computer. Do not press or push on the display panel and be careful to increase the brightness of the screen will be accessible by the display panel. When the computer is also an intrinsic characteristic of time, and depending on your...applications power management settings, and features used. Small bright dots may appear on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen while on battery power, the screen will dim and you to power the computer. Using the computer for the first time The computer is manufactured using it moves easily...
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... which windows appear, may vary according to the upper-right corner 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 Search field, type Registration. Product registration can be completed by one...
... which windows appear, may vary according to the upper-right corner 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 Search field, type Registration. Product registration can be completed by one...
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... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off . 42 ...from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If you to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The computer closes all open applications...
... power while a disk/disc is being accessed, you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Pressing the power button before shutting down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off . 42 ...from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. If you to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear, click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. The computer closes all open applications...
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...applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep Restart option Power (Sample... 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. Be sure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To place your computer in from the right edge. ...
...applications, and restarts the operating system. To place your computer in Sleep mode 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Sleep option Power (Sample Image) Sleep Restart option Power (Sample... 4 Highlight Restart, and then click or touch the Restart option. Be sure to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in Sleep mode 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Getting Started 43 To place your computer in from the right edge. ...
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... avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is on the underside of the screen or swipe in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on , begin...
... avoid damaging the computer's screws, use a small Phillips screwdriver that is on the underside of the screen or swipe in good condition. NOTE For this procedure. otherwise, skip to step 5. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to follow these directions could result in the memory module slots on , begin...
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... system could hang up the next time you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For information...
... system could hang up the next time you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click or touch the Power ( ) icon. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Sleep or Hibernation mode. For information...
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...shipped with the computer are deleted, you created are restored. If the recovery files on page 78. For more USB flash drives of the screen or swipe in the Search NOTE During the recovery process your selection. When you create recovery media, the system will need 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 or touch your computer must be connected to a new internal storage drive from your computer.
...shipped with the computer are deleted, you created are restored. If the recovery files on page 78. For more USB flash drives of the screen or swipe in the Search NOTE During the recovery process your selection. When you create recovery media, the system will need 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 or touch your computer must be connected to a new internal storage drive from your computer.
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... 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) to complete the copy process. All information stored on -screen prompts to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you...
... 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) to complete the copy process. All information stored on -screen prompts to your system's recovery files to USB flash drive(s). 4 Do one of the following: ❖ If you...
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...will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data. NOTE During the recovery process your work" on page 78. Refresh ...recovery is executed all data on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your keyboard. All of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be...
...will be connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. Click or touch Yes to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of your data. NOTE During the recovery process your work" on page 78. Refresh ...recovery is executed all data on your computer's internal storage drive: TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be retained. 1 From the Start or Desktop screen, move your keyboard. All of the data will be moved to this folder during the recovery process, however the current directory structure will be...
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The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 58 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 General. 5 Scroll down to save your files," and click or touch Get Started. Be sure 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 work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up . 58 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 General. 5 Scroll down to save your files," and click or touch Get Started. Be sure to "Refresh your PC without affecting your work " on page 78).
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... in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 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 PC" window appears. When the process is complete your Windows® operating system. Reset your work to refresh your system. 7 Click or touch ...
... in from the right edge. 2 When the Windows® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. 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 PC" window appears. When the process is complete your Windows® operating system. Reset your work to refresh your system. 7 Click or touch ...
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The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4 Click or touch General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 60 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 General. 5 Scroll down to "Remove everything and reinstall Windows," and click or touch Get Started. The "Reset your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3 Click or touch Change PC Settings.
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When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 fully clean your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button.
When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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 fully clean your PC screen 8 Click or touch the Reset button. The "Do you want to reset your drive?" The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. Getting Started 61 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click or touch the Next button.
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...4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. If... you to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 129. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal ...
...4 Click or touch Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that appears, click or touch your selection. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. If... you to complete the installation process, see "TOSHIBA Application Installer" on page 129. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal ...
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...to the table below 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 your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 ...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....
...to the table below 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 your computer. Using the touch pad Getting Started 63 ...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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Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to ...
Check your program documentation for specific instructions on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item 1 Move the pointer to ...