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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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... that are straight when typing. The keyboard should be close enough to rest your elbow height you use a foot rest. Support your arms on the screen is above your wrists on the notebook. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day.
... that are straight when typing. The keyboard should be close enough to rest your elbow height you use a foot rest. Support your arms on the screen is above your wrists on the notebook. Keeping yourself comfortable This section provides information for working comfortably throughout the day.
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... a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources...
... a notebook for long hours, it may cause eye strain, eye fatigue or headaches. ❖ Certain notebook displays have a brightness approaching that of text on your screen to make viewing comfortable. ❖ Rest your eyes. 32 Getting Started Selecting a place to work ❖ Avoid glare: position the notebook so that light sources...
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...you may appear on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using high-precision technology....press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. After that may not be able to slowly open or close the display ...
...you may appear on battery power. When the computer is now ready for the first time The computer is operated on battery power, the screen will dim and you must charge the battery. Getting Started 41 Charging the main battery Charging the main battery Before using high-precision technology....press or push on the usage of the computer, the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Any small bright dots that , the battery will deteriorate. After that may not be able to slowly open or close the display ...
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... your software setup choices. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is required. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again ... pointer over the upper or lower 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. Failure to your Product...
... your software setup choices. NOTE To register online, an Internet connection is required. Registering your computer with Toshiba Initial setup The Windows 8 Startup screen is the first screen displayed when you turn on your computer for the first time, do not turn off the power again ... pointer over the upper or lower 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. Failure to your Product...
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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 ... 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. The computer closes all... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon.
... 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 ... 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. The computer closes all... you may lose data or damage the disk/disc and/or drive. 3 In the lower right of the screen click the Power ( ) icon.
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... (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. 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... 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 screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the...
... (Sample Image) Sleep 4 Highlight Sleep, and then click the Sleep option. 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... 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 screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. The computer closes all open applications, and restarts the...
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... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Slot A. If you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button If only one or ... 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 click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the computer. You can ...
... indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in Slot A. If you to lose your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear, click the Settings ( ) Charm. Pressing the power button before shutting down option Power button If only one or ... 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 click the Power ( ) icon. (Sample Image) Shut down Shut down the Windows® operating system could cause you turn off the computer. You can ...
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... module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches.
... module, you can block the vents located at least one memory module installed for the computer to a power outlet (even if your computer is in screen. To do this condition, observe the following: ❖ Never cover your computer or AC adaptor with the socket latches.
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..., the system will prompt you will need for storing your system's recovery files. The amount of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you can restore...
..., the system will prompt you will need for storing your system's recovery files. The amount of the screen. When the Windows® Charms appear click the Search ( ) To create recovery media: 1 From the Start screen begin typing Recovery Media Creator and click your selection, or if you are deleted, you can restore...
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... media" on the internal storage drive. Be sure to separately save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. For information on...
... media" on the internal storage drive. Be sure to separately save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see "Creating recovery media" on -screen prompts to an external power source via the AC adaptor. If you have created with the computer are not restored during recovery. For information on...
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..., depending on your data using the utilities stored on which type of media you are using, and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to continue. 6 Follow the on page 78. For more information, see "Backing...TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process your data. Click Yes to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Please make a complete back up .
..., depending on your data using the utilities stored on which type of media you are using, and then press the ENTER key. 5 A warning screen appears, stating that the drive has been recovered. 7 Click Finish to continue. 6 Follow the on page 78. For more information, see "Backing...TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be deleted and rewritten. NOTE During the recovery process your data. Click Yes to restart the computer. Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back-up of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. Please make a complete back up .
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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 "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 save your files," and click Get Started. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
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 "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 save your files," and click Get Started. Be sure to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up .
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The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to save your ... PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). Reset your system will restart. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. NOTE...
The "Refreshing your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the screen. 2 When the Windows® Charms appear click the Settings ( ) Charm. 60 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button to save your ... PC The recovery process deletes information stored on page 78). Reset your system will restart. The "Ready to refresh your PC" screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be must connected to external media before executing the recovery (see "Backing up your Windows® operating system. NOTE...
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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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62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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.
62 Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 6 Click the Next button. The "Resetting your Windows® operating system. When the process is complete your system will reboot your PC" window appears. 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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...may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click ... Click the item you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the ...
...may take several hours. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click ... Click the item you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that above, click your pointer over the ...
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...through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your ...are only supported in certain applications, and only on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary...
...through a document or information ❖ Zoom in the pointer direction you slide your computer. To: Do the following: Example: Move the on the screen when you want to move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your ...are only supported in certain applications, and only on performing each operation. NOTE The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on -screen Slide your finger across the touch pad in for a close-up view ❖ Zoom out to see more information at once Touch pad Primary...
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... of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad"...the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart 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...
... of your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with these problems, try one or more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. The touch pad settings are typing, the on-screen pointer may also seem to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. See "Disabling or enabling the touch pad"...the touch pad and then slide them apart. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in To zoom out: ❖ Place two fingers slightly apart 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...