Toshiba Encore 2 Instruction Manual

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Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
This chapter gives some computing tips and provides 
important information about basic features.
Computing tips
❖Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the device’s temporary memory until 
you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network 
you are using goes down and you must restart your 
device to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge 
while you are working, you will lose all work since you 
last saved.
See “Saving your work” on page 55 for...

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Touch screen
❖Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. 
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe 
place.
It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time. 
However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you 
will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate 
backup copy. For more information, see “Data and 
system configuration backup in the Windows
® operating 
system” on page 97.
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Touch screen
Touch screen navigation
Use your finger to manipulate the on-screen icons, buttons, 
menu items, and other items on the touch screen. You can 
also change the screen’s orientation.
The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, 
rough, or abrasive objects or substances as screen may 
break or scratch if not handled properly. If you see a 
crack in the glass, discontinue use of the device to avoid 
injury.
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Mouse properties
Swipe from left edge—Swipe in from the left edge to 
display an open app.
Snaps open apps (swipe in from the left edge and slide the 
divider to adjust the app size).
Displays recently opened apps (swipe in from left edge, 
holding your finger down, and then push the app back 
toward the left edge).
Swipe from top or bottom edge—Swipe in from the top 
or bottom edge to display commands.
You can also close an app by dragging it to the bottom of the 
screen.
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Saving your work
Starting an app using Search
To start an app on the Start screen, touch the appropriate tile 
to open it. Swipe your finger to the left or right to reveal more 
available app tiles.
On the Start screen swipe Up to search for an app using the 
Apps page.
   (Sample Image) Searching for apps
The Apps screen appears with the available system apps to 
choose from, or you can enter your search in the search 
field. Continue to swipe Up to reveal more apps.
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Backing up your work
Backing up your work
Back up all the files you create in case something happens 
to your device. You can back up your files to different types 
of media such as an USB Flash, external storage drive, or to 
a network, if available.
To back up several files at one time, use the Microsoft
® 
Windows® file recovery program preinstalled on the device’s 
internal storage drive. Also see “Backing up your data or 
your entire device with the Windows
® operating system”...

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Chapter 3
Mobile Computing
This chapter covers all aspects of using your device while 
traveling.
Toshiba’s energy-saver design
Your device enters a low-power suspension mode when it is 
not being used, thereby conserving energy and saving 
money in the process. It has a number of other features that 
enhance its energy efficiency.
Many of these energy-saving features have been preset by 
Toshiba. We recommend you leave these features active, 
allowing your device to operate at its maximum energy...

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Running the device on battery power
Battery Notice
Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only, and does 
not indicate the battery life that will be obtained by any 
individual user. Actual battery life may vary considerably 
from specifications depending on product model, 
configuration, applications, power management settings and 
features utilized, as well as the natural performance 
variations produced by the design of individual components. 
The battery life rating is only...

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Charging the battery
The RTC battery powers the RTC memory that stores your 
system configuration settings and the current time and date 
information. It maintains this information for up to a month 
while the device is turned off.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Depending on your system, the RTC 
battery may only charge while the device is turned on.
Power management
Your device ships with the power management options 
preset to a configuration that will provide the most stable 
operating environment...

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Charging the battery
Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the 
external conditions, or the applications and features 
used.
Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or 
damaging the surface.
Wall Outlet—The fastest way to charge your tablet is with 
the included USB/AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet.
Charging the RTC battery
Your device may have an internal real-time clock (RTC) 
battery. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and 
BIOS memory...