Toshiba Encore 2 Instruction Manual

71Exploring Your Device’s Features
Exploring the desktop
Icons
An icon represents a folder, file, or program that can be 
quickly activated by 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 the Recycle Bin....

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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. 
Typical tasks in the notification area are Current time, Power 
usage mode, network connectivity status, and speaker 
volume.
To activate a specific task, touch the appropriate notification 
area icon.
Notifications
There are many types of notifications you can employ to help 
you with the many tasks you...

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Setting up for communications
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 features may require you 
to purchase additional software, external hardware or 
services. Availability of public...

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Exploring audio features
Connecting your device to a network
You can connect your device 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 device to record sounds using the device’s 
internal microphone or an optional external microphone. You...

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Exploring audio features
5When you have finished recording, touch the Stop 
Recording
 button.
The 
Save As dialog box appears.
6To save the file, touch the field to open the on-screen 
keyboard. Then type a file name and touch 
Save.
Using external speakers or headphones
To locate your headphone/microphone jack, please refer 
to your Quick Start document.
Your device is equipped with a full stereo sound system with 
internal speakers. Instead of using the internal...

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Using the Web Camera
Using the Web Camera
Your computer may come with two built-in Web Cameras. 
One is located on the front and one on the back of the 
display. With these Web cameras you can do the following:
❖Take pictures and record videos with your device
❖Chat with others and have them see you while using 
instant messaging (IM) programs
❖Have video conference calls
To email, instant message or video conference, you must 
be connected to the Internet.
Depending on...

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Using a microSD™ Card
Inserting memory media
To locate your microSD™ Card slot, please refer to your 
Quick Start document.
The following instructions apply to all types of supported 
media devices.
1Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are 
facing down, away from the display.
2Push the media into the microSD™ slot until it stops.
      
(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media
When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal 
contacts. You could...

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Using a microSD™ Card
4Gently press the card inward to release it.
The card pops out slightly.
5Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
   
 
 
 
 
 
(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media
Do not remove memory media while data is being written 
or read. Even when the Windows® message “copying...” 
disappears, writing to the media might still be in progress 
and your data could be destroyed. Wait for the indicator 
light to go out. 

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Chapter 5
Utilities
Your device includes several utilities designed to help you to 
reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. 
Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, 
set additional options, or change default options. These 
utilities are described in this chapter.
The utilities described in this chapter, and the icons 
shown in the sample images are applicable only if the 
related utility is available on your system.
❖Function Key
❖Service Station
NOTE 

80Utilities
Function Key
Function Key
The Function option is disabled by default.
TOSHIBA Function Key enables you to activate functions by 
pressing specific keys either singly or in combination with 
Fn. Some functions show the toast notification at the edge of 
the screen. These settings turn notifications ON/OFF.
1To access Function Key from the Start screen begin 
typing 
Function Key.
2Touch 
Function Key.
The Function Key screen appears.
 
(Sample Image) Function Key
3Slide the ON/OFF switch to...