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    							21Contents
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    Check list ....................................................... 35
    Precautions .................................................... 36
    Important information on your computer’s 
    cooling fan................................................ 38
    Setting up your computer .................................... 38
    Connecting to a power source ............................ 39
    Charging the main battery ................................... 40
    Using the computer for the first time ................... 41
    Initial setup ..................................................... 41
    Setting up your software ................................ 42
    Registering your computer with Toshiba ............. 42
    To Shut down your computer .............................. 43
    To Restart your computer .................................... 44
    To place your computer in Sleep mode............... 44
    Adding optional external devices......................... 45
    Adding memory ................................................... 45
    Recovering the Internal Storage Drive ................. 45
    Creating recovery media ................................ 46
    Restoring from recovery media...................... 49
    Refresh your PC (with user’s data) ................ 50
    Reset your PC ................................................ 52
    Installing drivers and applications.................. 55
    Using the touch pad ............................................ 56
    Adjusting touch pad settings ......................... 58
    Disabling or enabling the touch pad .............. 59
    Connecting an external device ...................... 59
    Using external display devices ............................ 60
    Selecting video cables ................................... 60
    Connecting an HDMI™-compatible 
    television or display device ...................... 60
    Connecting an external monitor or 
    projector ................................................... 61
    Directing the display output when you 
    turn on the computer ............................... 61
    Adjusting the quality of the external 
    display ...................................................... 62
    Customizing your computer’s settings ................ 62
    Caring for your computer..................................... 63
    Cleaning the computer................................... 63
    Moving the computer ..................................... 63 
    						
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    Using a computer lock ................................... 64
    Chapter 2: Learning the Basics .............................. 65
    Computing tips .................................................... 65
    Using the keyboard.............................................. 66
    Function keys ................................................. 67
    Special Windows
    ® keys  ................................ 68
    Touch screen ....................................................... 68
    Touch screen navigation ................................ 68
    Mouse properties ................................................. 69
    Starting an app .................................................... 70
    Starting an app from the Start screen ........... 70
    Saving your work ................................................. 71
    Backing up your work .......................................... 71
    Using the optical disc drive ................................. 71
    Optical disc drive components ...................... 72
    Media control buttons .................................... 73
    Inserting an optical disc  ................................ 73
    Playing optical media ..................................... 74
    Recording optical media ................................ 74
    Removing a disc with the computer on ......... 75
    Removing a disc with the computer off ......... 76
    Toshiba’s online resources .................................. 76
    Chapter 3: Mobile Computing ................................ 77
    Toshiba’s energy-saver design ............................ 77
    Running the computer on battery power ............. 77
    Battery Notice ................................................ 78
    Power management ....................................... 79
    Charging batteries ............................................... 79
    Charging the main battery ............................. 79
    Monitoring battery power .................................... 80
    Determining remaining battery power............ 81
    What to do when the main battery runs 
    low............................................................ 82
    Setting battery notifications ........................... 82
    Conserving battery power ............................. 83
    Power Plans ................................................... 84
    Using the eco power plan .................................... 85
    Changing the main battery .................................. 86
    Removing the battery from the computer ...... 87 
    						
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    Inserting a charged battery ............................ 88
    Taking care of your battery .................................. 89
    Safety precautions ......................................... 89
    Maintaining your battery ................................ 90
    Disposing of used batteries ................................. 90
    Traveling tips........................................................ 91
    Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features .... 93
    Exploring the Start screen ................................... 93
    Charms........................................................... 94
    Tiles ................................................................ 95
    Exploring the desktop .......................................... 95
    Finding your way around the desktop ........... 95
    Windows
    ® Store ................................................... 97
    Setting up for communications............................ 98
    Connecting your computer to a network ....... 99
    Exploring audio features ...................................... 99
    Recording sounds .......................................... 99
    Using external speakers or headphones ..... 100
    Using the Web Camera ...................................... 101
    Using the Memory card reader .......................... 101
    Inserting memory media .............................. 102
    Removing memory media ............................ 102
    Chapter 5: Utilities ................................................ 104
    eco Utility® ........................................................ 105
    Password Utility ................................................. 106
    Using a supervisor password ...................... 106
    Using a user password ................................ 108
    Deleting a user password ............................ 110
    System Settings ................................................. 111
    Function Key ...................................................... 113
    Recovery Media Creator .................................... 114
    Service Station ................................................... 114
    TOSHIBA Application Installer ........................... 115
    Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ................... 116
    Problems that are easy to fix ............................. 116
    Problems when you turn on the computer ........ 117
    The Windows
    ® operating system is not 
    working ........................................................ 119 
    						
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    Using Startup options to fix problems ......... 120
    Internet problems ......................................... 122
    The Windows
    ® operating system can 
    help you.................................................. 123
    Fixing a problem with Device Manager ............. 123
    Checking device properties ......................... 123
    Power and the batteries..................................... 124
    Keyboard problems ........................................... 126
    Display problems ............................................... 126
    Disk or storage drive problems.......................... 128
    Error-checking ............................................. 128
    Optical disc drive problems ............................... 130
    Sound system problems .................................... 131
    Printer problems ................................................ 131
    Wireless networking problems........................... 132
    DVD operating problems ................................... 134
    Develop good computing habits........................ 135
    Data and system configuration backup in 
    the Windows
    ® operating system ............ 136
    If you need further assistance............................ 140
    Contacting Toshiba ...................................... 141
    Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ...................... 141
    Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................. 141
    Appendix A: TOSHIBA Function Keys ................. 143
    Functions ........................................................... 143
    Help file ........................................................ 144
    Display brightness ....................................... 144
    Output (Display switch)  ............................... 145
    Disabling or enabling the touch pad ............ 146
    Media buttons .............................................. 146
    Volume Mute ................................................ 147
    Disabling or enabling wireless devices ........ 147
    Keyboard Function keys .............................. 147
    Zoom (Display resolution) ............................ 147
    Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors ....... 148
    Glossary ......................................................... 149
    Index .............................................................. 164 
    						
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    Introduction
    Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia 
    computing. With your Toshiba computer, your work and 
    entertainment can accompany you wherever you go.
    Your computer is ENERGY STAR
    ® qualified.
    Toshiba is a partner in the Environmental Protection 
    Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR
    ® Program and has designed 
    this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines 
    for energy efficiency. Your computer ships with the power 
    management options preset to a configuration that will 
    provide the most stable operating environment and optimum 
    system performance for both AC power and battery modes.
    To conserve energy, your computer’s power management 
    features have been pre-configured to activate the display 
    Sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity; the system Sleep 
    mode is activated after 30 minutes of user inactivity. We 
    recommend that you leave these and other energy saving 
    features active, so that your computer will operate at its 
    maximum energy efficiency. You can wake the computer 
    from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. See the 
    “Mobile Computing” section of the Toshiba User’s Guide for 
    more information on using power management settings to 
    conserve computer energy. 
    						
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    When considering additions to your home office, purchase 
    products that have earned the ENERGY STAR® for all your 
    equipment needs, which can save you money, save energy, 
    and help protect the climate.
    Visit http://www.energystar.gov or 
    http://www.energystar.gov/powermanagement for more 
    information regarding the ENERGY STAR
    ® Program.
    This computer is compatible with European Union 
    Directive 2011/65/EU, Restriction of the use of certain 
    Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic 
    equipment (RoHS), which restricts use of certain 
    chemicals including, but not limited to, lead, cadmium, 
    mercury, hexavalent chromium, PBB, and PBDE. Toshiba 
    requires its computer component suppliers to meet 
    RoHS requirements and verifies its suppliers’ 
    commitment to meeting RoHS requirements by 
    conducting component sampling inspections during the 
    product design approval process.
    Certain Microsoft® software product(s) included with this 
    computer may use technological measures for copy 
    protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE 
    TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY 
    COMPLY WITH THE PRODUCT ACTIVATION 
    PROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and 
    Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial 
    launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of 
    the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the 
    computer, and may be completed by Internet or 
    telephone (toll charges may apply).
    Some software may differ from its retail version (if 
    available), and may not include user manuals or all 
    program functionality.
    NOTE
    NOTE 
    						
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    This guide
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    The product specifications and configuration information 
    are designed for a product Series. Your particular model 
    may not have all the features and specifications listed or 
    illustrated. For more detailed information about the 
    features and specifications on your particular model, 
    please visit Toshiba’s Web site at support.toshiba.com.
    While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of 
    publication to ensure the accuracy of the information 
    provided herein, product specifications, configurations, 
    prices, system/component/options availability are all 
    subject to change without notice. For the most 
    up-to-date product information about your computer, or 
    to stay current with the various computer software or 
    hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at 
    support.toshiba.com. 
    This guide
    This guide introduces the computer's features as well as 
    some basic procedures needed to perform tasks in 
    Windows 8.1. 
    You can:
    ❖Read the entire guide from beginning to end.
    ❖Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.
    ❖Use the table of contents and the index to find specific 
    information.
    NOTE 
    						
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    Safety icons
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    Safety icons
    This manual contains safety instructions that must be 
    observed to avoid potential hazards that could result in 
    personal injuries, damage to your equipment, or loss of data. 
    These safety cautions have been classified according to the 
    seriousness of the risk, and icons highlight these instructions 
    as follows:
    Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not 
    avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
    Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
    avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
    Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
    avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
    Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
    avoided, may result in property damage.
    Provides important information.
    Other icons used 
    Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational 
    information:
    TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical 
    information about the computer.
    HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.
    DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term 
    used in the text.
    NOTE 
    						
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    Documentation
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    Your computer’s features and specifications
    Certain computer chassis are designed to accommodate all 
    possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your 
    select model may not have all the features and specifications 
    corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the 
    computer chassis, unless you have selected all those 
    features.
    This information applies to all the features and icons 
    described in this guide.
    Below are examples of some of the many possible icons 
    used on your computer:
    (Sample Illustration) System icons
    Documentation
    Your computer comes with the following documentation:
    ❖An electronic version of the User’s Guide (this document)
    ❖A Quick Start document
    ❖It may also include other documentation
    For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at 
    accessories.toshiba.com.
    Service options
    Toshiba offers a full line of service programs to complement 
    its standard limited warranty. Toshiba’s standard limited 
    warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and 
    conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.
    To stay current on the most recent software and hardware 
    options for your computer, and for other product information, 
    be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at 
    support.toshiba.com.
    If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If 
    Something Goes Wrong” on page 116. 
    						
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    Chapter 1
    Getting Started
    This chapter provides tips for using your computer 
    effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and 
    explains what to do the first time you use your computer.
    Please read the safety instruction information on the Quick 
    Start document (that shipped with your computer) carefully 
    and make sure you fully understand the instructions before 
    you attempt to use your computer in order to avoid potential 
    hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or 
    damage the computer.
    Selecting a place to work
    Your computer is portable and designed to be used in a 
    variety of circumstances and locations.
    Setting up a work environment
    Place the computer on a hard flat surface that is large 
    enough for the computer and any other items you are using, 
    such as a printer. Leave enough space around the computer 
    and other equipment to provide adequate ventilation. 
    Otherwise, they may overheat. 
    To keep your computer in prime operating condition, protect 
    your work area from:
    ❖Dust, moisture, and direct sunlight. 
    						
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