Toshiba C70b User Guide

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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...