Toshiba C70b User Guide
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91Mobile Computing Traveling tips Always use the battery pack supplied as an accessory or an equivalent battery pack specified in the User's Manual. Other battery packs have different voltage and terminal polarities. Use of non-conforming battery packs could generate smoke or cause fire or rupture, possibly resulting in serious injury. After repeated use, the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them. Under certain applicable laws and...
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92Mobile Computing Traveling tips TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be required to pass your computer through airport security equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your computer. Before using your computer aboard an aircraft, make sure the Wireless antenna is OFF (Airplane mode is ON) if your computer has wireless LAN capability. To enable or disable wireless communication, use the F12 key. For more information see “TOSHIBA Function Keys” on page 143. NOTE NOTE
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93 Chapter 4 Exploring Your Computer’s Features In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features of your computer. Exploring the Start screen The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can do in the Windows® operating system, providing new and easy ways to access everything from your favorite apps and Web sites to your contacts and other important information. When you move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge, a list of...
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94Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the Start screen For detailed information on the new functionality, refer to the Windows® Help and Support. (Sample Image) Windows® Start screen Charms Use the Windows® charms to start apps, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. By moving your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swiping in from the right edge of your screen, you will find a list of charms: Search, Share, Start, Devices...
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95Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Tiles Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen. Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded to your system. Exploring the desktop You can use its features to start applications, find documents, set up system components, and perform most other computing tasks. HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear slightly different from the...
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96Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring the desktop Icons An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be quickly activated by double-clicking or touching the icon. You can create a new desktop icon for any folder, file, or program by dragging the element’s icon from its location in a window to the desktop area. You may see various icons displayed on your system desktop, for example: Recycle Bin—Holds files you have deleted. You may be able to retrieve these files until you empty...
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97Exploring Your Computer’s Features Windows® Store Notification area The notification area displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications. To learn more about each task, position the pointer over the icon for a few moments and a short description of the task appears. Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Power usage mode, network connectivity status, and speaker volume. To activate a specific task, click or touch the...
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98Exploring Your Computer’s Features Setting up for communications In the Windows® Store you can search for and browse thousands of apps, all grouped into easy to find categories. Setting up for communications To connect to the Internet you need: ❖A browser or communications program ❖An Internet Service Provider (ISP) or online service if you plan to use the Internet ❖A way to connect to the ISP (for example Wi-Fi ®/broadband connection, etc.) Connect to the Internet Wireless connectivity and some...
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99Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features For help with common Wi-Fi® networking problems, see “Wireless networking problems” on page 132. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality. Accessing a network For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi ® access. Exploring audio features You can use your...
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100Exploring Your Computer’s Features Exploring audio features 5When you have finished recording, click or touch the Stop Recording button. The Save As dialog box appears. 6To save the file, type a file name, and then click or touch Save. Using external speakers or headphones Your computer is equipped with a full stereo sound system with internal speakers. Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers. Before putting on headphones to...