Toshiba Windows 8.1 Laptop Handbook for U3A Convenors. Version December 2013 Mike Hender

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1 Toshiba Windows 8.1 Laptop Handbook for U3A Convenors Version December 2013 Mike Hender

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4 Topics Switching on and connecting leads Connecting to the Projector If you need sound Getting used to Windows 8.1 Accessing the programs you ll use Escaping the Modern interface The charm of Charms Finding the Control Panel Linking to WiFi Projector problems

5 Power On Button Power On

6 Right hand side of PC Two USB port here HDMI recommended but if you prefer VGA the cable goes here If you re using the Ethernet cable rather than WiFi the cable goes in here Sound cable goes here (far left hole) HDMI cable goes here

7 Left hand side of PC Power cable goes here

8 Inserting and ejecting a DVD The DVD Eject Button is well hidden under the DVD tray on the left of the PC

9 To play sound through the main sound equipment in the Pottery Room 1. Connect the Pottery Room black sound cable into the far left socket on the right hand side of the PC (replacing the white cable shown here)

10 To play sound through the main sound equipment in the Pottery Room 2. Then make sure the switch shown below is pointing to Aux-1 (Orange)

11 The laptop should boot directly to a familiar desktop If not, select the Amersham U3A-user account and enter the Password shown on the label below the screen

12 This is the Windows 8.1 Desktop View. It s very similar to Windows 7 Internet Explorer and Chrome File Explorer Office 2013 Programs Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 FastStone Image Viewer Picasa VLC DVD Player

13 The Start Button has some differences

14 Right clicking the Start Button reveals some familiar terms But the normal left click of the Start Button takes you to an expanded list of programs that occupy the whole screen (see next slide... )

15 The familiar Windows 7 Start Button has changed! (This slide is just to remind you how Windows 7 works) Most frequently used programs All other programs Replaced by 2 new screens... Windows 7

16 The Windows 8.1 first level Start Screen Get back to the familiar desktop by clicking here Or by touching the Windows key Note there isn t a Taskbar when you re in the Modern half of the OS

17 The Windows 8.1 first level Start Screen More detailed level Start Screens

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19 If you find yourself in a full screen, modern app like the Photo app shown below here s how to close and return to the desktop 1. First move the mouse curser to the very top of the screen until it turns into a hand. 2. Then click, and holding the left button down, drag the cursor all the way to the bottom of the screen and then release the button This will take you back to the standard desktop

20 To shut down, go to the traditional desktop Right click the Start Button and then click on Shut Down

21 Yes, the Control Panel is Alive and Well!

22 Inserting a DVD into the tray on the left hand side of the PC should auto-start the VLC Player

23 If 2 sets of speakers appear here, make sure the IDT internal speakers are set to Default by right clicking on them Where s the Sound?

24 The Start Button has some differences Move the mouse pointer to either corner to reveal the Charms - Search - Share - Start - Devices - Settings

25 Charms Put the mouse cursor in the bottom or top right hand screen corner to reveal the Charms

26 WiFi Network Charm If you re in the Pottery Room this will say: u3a-networkpr

27 You can look at the WiFi networks both through the Charms on the right or with this Network and Sharing Centre window in the Control Panel

28 Devices Charm It s probably easiest to control the Projector through the Charms

29 Projector Charm You d normally choose to duplicate what s on the PC screen

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31 Make sure your PPT file is set up like this

32 Checklist for Projector Problems - 1 The normal procedure is to connect up via HDMI and the projector and laptop should synchronise and an image appear If there is a problem with the image check: Projector is correctly focused for the current image Check Projector's Aspect Ratio is on Auto* Check Projector's Digital Zoom is on 1:1* Press Resync* * See following pages for how to do this

33 Checklist for Projector Problems - 2 Use the Projectors Manual Zoom to resize the image - refocusing as necessary If image is still far too wide for screen i.e. in wide screen mode, adjust to 4X3 on laptop*. Press Resync if necessary. PowerPoint presentations will usually project correctly even if the image is too wide. If there are still problems, try connecting via the VGA lead. * See following pages for how to do this

34 If the projected screen goes grey... Try clicking on remote control button 6 Source and see if the picture returns Next try clicking on remote control button 4 Resync and see if the picture returns If not you may have to switch the PC and Projector off and then on again

35 You can check the Zoom setting by repeatedly clicking the Zoom (button 5) This will appear on the screen

36 To make sure you are fully zoomed out you can click on Resync (button 4) This will appear on the screen

37 Make sure the Aspect Ratio (button 8) is set to Auto This will appear on the screen

38 Right click on Desktop Then click on Screen resolution For full widescreen choose 1366x768 Check this is displayed This window should open

39 Right click on Desktop Then click on Screen resolution For 4x3 display choose 1024x768 Check this is displayed This window should open

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