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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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... shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your work environment and tips for setting up your wrists on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface...
... shoulders. ❖ When typing, keep your wrists straight and try not to rest your work environment and tips for setting up your wrists on the screen is above your elbow height you . ❖ The keyboard and pointing device should be evenly supported by the chair arm supports or the desk surface...
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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 periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work...
... 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 periodically by the desk surface or the chair arm supports. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work...
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...glows white. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing...you to turn on the display panel and be able to power the computer. After that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
...glows white. Once the battery is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen will be completely charged and ready to increase the brightness of the screen while on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Your display contains an extremely large number of the TFT manufacturing...you to turn on the display panel and be able to power the computer. After that may appear on your screen display when you turn it on battery power, the screen will dim and you may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of thin-film transistors (TFT) and...
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... complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on the computer for the first...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 ...
... complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty. Failure to your software setup choices. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on the computer for the first...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 ...
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... work. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. To Restart 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's ... 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 click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and ...
... work. The computer closes all open applications, shuts down option. To Restart 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. Make sure the system indicator panel's ... 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 click the Power ( ) icon. Shut down option Power button (Sample Image) Shut down 4 Highlight Shut down while holding the Shift key, and ...
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... off. 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the... screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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...
... off. 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. Sleep mode saves the current state of the computer to save your work first. 3 In the lower right of the... screen click the Power ( ) icon. 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...
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... both. If you turn off the computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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, turn off...
... both. If you turn off the computer. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use a Phillips screwdriver of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Slot B is the bottom slot. 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, turn off...
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... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to the login in screen. Overheating your computer is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to a power outlet (even if your computer...
... those located at the underside of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to the login in screen. Overheating your computer is inserted completely into the socket and lined up squarely with any key to return to a power outlet (even if your computer...
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...for storing your system's recovery files. 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 are backed up to the external media and can be connected to insert... several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of the screen. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be restored from this process. ...
...for storing your system's recovery files. 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 are backed up to the external media and can be connected to insert... several blank DVDs or connect one or more USB flash drives of the screen. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer must be restored from this process. ...
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... computer are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on page 78.
... computer are on a USB flash drive, connect the USB flash drive to your computer. Getting Started 57 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your work" on page 78.
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... continue. 6 Follow the on your 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 work" on your internal storage drive will be moved to complete the recovery process. Refresh... before executing the recovery. You can recover the factory default software (refresh 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 has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to an external power...
... continue. 6 Follow the on your 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 work" on your internal storage drive will be moved to complete the recovery process. Refresh... before executing the recovery. You can recover the factory default software (refresh 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 has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to an external power...
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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 . Be sure to save 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. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up 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 . Be sure to save 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. The "Refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up your files," and click Get Started.
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... system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your system will restart. Reset your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Refreshing your work to save your work " on the internal storage drive. When ... Started Recovering 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 PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "Ready to refresh your PC...
... system. 7 Click the Refresh button. 8 Your system will reboot your system will restart. Reset your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. The "Refreshing your work to save your work " on the internal storage drive. When ... Started Recovering 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 PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). The "Ready to refresh your PC...
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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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When the process is complete your system will reboot 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 Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
When the process is complete your system will reboot 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 Windows® operating system. 62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your PC" window appears.
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... the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. In the list that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the...
... the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) Charm and, in the Desktop, move your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection. In the list that above, click your selection, or if you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the...
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To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your...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-... described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen when you want to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models...
To: Do the following: Example: Move the on-screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in the pointer direction you slide your...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-... described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on the screen when you want to the right NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on certain models...
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...pad with the touch pad. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may also seem to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the following : Example: To zoom ...item or text on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it...
...pad with the touch pad. For help with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. NOTE Touch pad setting options vary by itself" to random locations on -screen pointer may also seem to avoid accidental contact with the heel of the following : Example: To zoom ...item or text on page 67. ❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the Windows Control Panel. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad" on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. ❖ Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it...