Toshiba C70b User Guide
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51Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4Click or touch Update and recovery. 5Click or touch Recovery. 6Select Refresh your PC without affecting your files, and click or touch Get Started. The “Refresh your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Refresh your PC screen Toshiba does not guarantee successful data back up. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 71).
52Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7Click or touch the Next button to begin. The “Ready to refresh your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Ready to refresh your PC screen You will be prompted to refresh your system. 8Click or touch the Refresh button. 9Your system will restart. The “Refreshing your PC” window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows ® operating system. Reset your PC The recovery process deletes information stored on the internal storage drive. Be sure to save your work to external media before executing the recovery (see “Backing up your work” on page 71). During the recovery process your computer be must connected to an external power source via the AC adaptor. 1From the Start or Desktop screen, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. 2When the Windows ® charms appear click or touch the Settings ( ) charm. NOTE
53Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 3Click or touch Change PC Settings. The PC settings window appears. (Sample Image) PC settings screen 4Click or touch Update and recovery. 5Click or touch Recovery. 6Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, and click or touch Get Started. The “Reset your PC” screen appears. (Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
54Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive 7Click or touch the Next button. The “Do you want to fully clean your drive?” screen appears. (Sample Image) Do you want to fully clean your drive screen 8Select 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 9Click or touch the Reset button. The “Resetting your PC” window appears. When the process is complete your system will reboot your Windows ® operating system.
55Getting Started Recovering the Internal Storage Drive Selecting the “Fully clean the drive” option may take several hours. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. You must have an Internet connection to reinstall applications. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click or touch your selection. If you are in the Desktop, press the Windows® ( ) key to display the Start screen. Click or touch the Search ( ) icon at the upper-right corner of the screen and, in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. In the list that appears, click or touch your selection. (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2Click or touch Next. 3Click or touch the item you want to install. 4Click or touch Install. 5Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation process, see “TOSHIBA Application Installer” on page 115. NOTE NOTE Search field
56Getting Started Using the touch pad Using the touch pad Some of the touch pad operations described in this section are only supported in certain applications, and only on certain models. You can use the touch pad (the small, touch-sensitive area in front of 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-up view ❖Zoom out to see more information at once (Sample Illustration) The touch pad and associated control buttons Refer to the table below for specific instructions on performing each operation. The pointer is the icon (usually an arrow) that moves on the screen when you slide your finger across the touch pad or move a mouse connected to your computer. NOTE Touch pad Secondary control button Primary control button NOTE
57Getting Started Using the touch pad To: Do the following: Example: Move the on- screen pointerSlide your finger across the touch pad in the direction you want to move the pointer. To move the pointer a longer distance, slide your finger several times across the touch pad in the preferred direction. (Sample Illustration) Pointer moves to the right Select an item1Move the pointer to the item you want to select. 2Do one of the following: ❖Tap the touch pad once OR ❖Press and release the primary (left-hand) control button(Sample Illustration) Tap once to select Open or activate an item1Move the pointer to the item you want to open/activate. 2Do one of the following: ❖Tap the touch pad twice in rapid succession OR ❖Press and release the primary control button twice in rapid succession (Sample Illustration) Tap twice to open Right-click an item1Move the pointer to the item you want to right-click. 2Press and release the secondary control button. This feature varies by program. Check your program documentation for specific instructions on right-clicking. (Sample Illustration) Click the secondary (right-hand) control button Scroll vertically Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Vertical scrolling active area
58Getting Started Using the touch pad Adjusting touch pad settings While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or jump around “by itself” to random locations on the screen. The on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with these problems, try one or more of the following: ❖Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact with the touch pad. You may be inadvertently brushing the touch pad with the heel of your hand as you type. Also, accidental light touches or taps on the touch pad may select an item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may be replaced by the next character you type. Scroll horizontallySlide your finger along the bottom edge of the touch pad in the direction you want to scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance. (Sample Illustration) Horizontal scrolling active area Zoom in/out To zoom in: ❖Place two fingers close together on the touch pad and then slide them apart. To zoom out: ❖Place two fingers slightly apart on the touch pad and then slide them together. (Sample Illustration) Zooming in (Sample Illustration) Zooming out To: Do the following: Example:
59Getting Started Using the touch pad ❖Temporarily disable the touch pad, so that it does not respond to touch or button presses while you type. See “Disabling or enabling the touch pad” on page 59. ❖Adjust the sensitivity of the touch pad, so that it is less responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure. Touch pad setting options vary by computer model. The touch pad settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit support.toshiba.com. Disabling or enabling the touch pad The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch pad, press F5. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the touch pad” on page 146. Connecting an external device Depending on your system, some models may include USB 3.0 port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset within the USB 3.0 port (if available). You can easily attach an external device your computer. To d o t h i s : 1Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first need to install new software. 2Connect the device’s video or USB cable to the port on the computer and to the device. 3Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet (if applicable). 4Turn on the external device (if applicable). Your computer may automatically detect the external device. NOTE NOTE
60Getting Started Using external display devices Using external display devices Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect the following types of external display devices to the video ports described below: To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to your Quick Start document. ❖An HDMI™-compatible television or external display device via the HDMI™ Out port* ❖An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port* (Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer Selecting video cables To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase an HDMI™ cable. Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the computer: ❖Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of your computer, and then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device. Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. NOTE *Available on certain models HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port*