Toshiba Encore 2 Instruction Manual

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Adding optional external devices
3In the lower right of the screen touch the Power () 
icon.
  (Sample Image) Sleep
4Touch the Sleep option.
Sleep mode saves the current state of the device to 
memory so that, when you restart the device, you can 
continue working from where you left off.
Adding optional external devices
Before adding external devices, Toshiba recommends 
setting up your software. See “Setting up your software” 
on page 39.
After starting your device for the first time you may want to:
❖Connect external devices (see “Connecting an external 
device” on page 47)
❖Connect an external monitor (see “Using external 
display devices” on page 48)
Refresh or Reset your PC
Your computer includes Refresh and Reset utilities to allow 
you to Refresh or Reset your PC if necessary. 
The following Refresh and Reset options are available:
Recovery option Description
Refresh your PC
(with user’s data)This option allows you to refresh your system 
without losing your data.
See “Refresh your PC (with user’s data)” on 
page 42.
Power
Sleep option
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Refresh or Reset your PC
❖During the Refresh or Reset process your computer 
must be connected to an external power source via 
the AC adaptor.
❖When you Refresh your system, only the operating 
system files and drivers originally shipped with the 
computer may be restored. Any files that you created 
may not be restored during this process. Be sure to 
separately save the files you have created to external 
media using Windows
® or another backup program. 
For more information, see “Backing up your work” on 
page 56.
Refresh your PC (with user’s data)
Using “Refresh your PC” recovers your Windows® 
installation to an earlier state while attempting to keep 
your data and apps you installed from the Windows
® 
Store. Your PC settings and any Desktop Applications 
installed from media or websites will be deleted. Toshiba 
does not guarantee that your data will not be deleted 
during the Refresh process. Please make a back up of 
your data to external media before executing this 
process. For more information, see “Backing up your 
work” on page 56.
During the recovery process your computer must be 
connected to an external power source via the AC 
adaptor.
You can recover the factory default software (refresh your 
PC), while the computer will attempt to back up your data 
using the utilities stored on your computer’s internal storage 
drive: Reset your PC This option allows you to remove all data from your 
system and reinstall Windows
®.
See “Reset your PC” on page 45.
Recovery option Description
NOTE
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Refresh or Reset your PC
TECHNICAL NOTE: Your data will be copied into the 
backup folder. All of the data will be moved to this folder 
during the recovery process, however the current 
directory structure will be retained.
1Press the 
Windows® ( ) button on the side of the 
device to display the Start screen and swipe in from the 
right edge of the screen.
2When the Windows
® charms appear touch the Settings 
( ) charm.
3Touch 
Change PC Settings.
The PC settings window appears.
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
4Touch Update and recovery.
5Touch 
Recovery.
6Select 
Refresh your PC without affecting your files, 
and touch 
Get Started. 
						

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Refresh or Reset your PC
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 56).
7Touch 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.
8Touch the 
Refresh button. 
						

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Refresh or Reset your PC
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 56).
During the recovery process your computer be must 
connected to an external power source via the AC 
adaptor.
1Press the 
Windows® ( ) button on the side of the 
device to display the Start screen and swipe in from the 
right edge of the screen.
2When the Windows
® charms appear touch the Settings 
( ) charm.
3Touch 
Change PC Settings.
The PC settings window appears.
(Sample Image) PC settings screen
4Touch Update and recovery.
5Touch 
Recovery.
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Refresh or Reset your PC
6Select Remove everything and reinstall Windows, 
and touch 
Get Started.
The “Reset your PC” screen appears.
(Sample Image) Reset your PC screen
7Touch 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 
						

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Connecting an external device
The “Ready to reset your PC” screen appears.
(Sample Image) Ready to reset your PC screen
9Touch the Reset button.
The “Resetting your PC” window appears. When the 
process is complete your system will reboot your 
Windows
® operating system.
Selecting the “Fully clean the drive” option may take 
several hours.
Connecting an external device
You can easily attach an external device to your device. 
To  d o  t h i s :
1Read the directions that came with the external device 
to see if you first need to install new software.
2Connect the external device’s video or USB cable to the 
port on your device and to the external device.
3Connect the external device’s power cable to a live 
electrical outlet (if applicable).
4Turn on the external device (if applicable).
Your device may automatically detect the external 
device.
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Using external display devices
Using external display devices
(Available on certain models.)
Your device comes with a built-in display, but you can also 
connect an HDMI™-compatible television or external display 
device via the Micro HDMI™ Out port*.
To locate your Micro HDMI™ Out port*, please refer to 
your Quick Start document.
 
(Sample Illustration) Video port
Selecting video cables
To connect a device to the Micro HDMI™ Out port, you must 
purchase the appropriate cable.
Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or 
display device
To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display 
device:
❖Connect one end of the cable (not included with your 
device) to the Micro HDMI™ Out port on the side of the 
display panel/tablet, 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 device should automatically detect the external 
display device. 
Connecting an external monitor or projector
You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your 
device if you need a larger screen. 
To  d o  t h i s :
1Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if 
you first need to install new software.
NOTE
Micro HDMI™ Out port* on display panel/tablet
*Available on certain models. 
						

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Using external display devices
2Connect the monitor’s video cable to the Micro HDMI™ 
Out port on the side of the display panel/tablet.
3Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical 
outlet.
4Turn on the external device.
Your device will automatically detect the external display 
device.
Directing the display output
You can select the display output using the following steps:
1Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. 
2When the Windows
® charms appear, touch 
Devices ().
3Touch 
Project ().
4Touch 
Second screen.
 (Sample Image) Display options window
5Select the desired display setting.
Adjusting the quality of the external display
To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or 
other video display device), you may need to adjust the 
video settings. See the video device documentation for 
additional configuration steps. 
						

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Customizing your device’s settings
Customizing your device’s settings
There are several ways in which you can customize your 
device to suit your particular requirements. You can go into 
your device settings to make adjustments to your device to 
suit your needs. 
Press the 
Windows® ( ) button on the side of the device to 
display the Start screen and swipe in from the right edge of 
the screen. When the Windows
® charms appear, touch the 
Settings ( ) charm, and then touch Change PC Settings. 
Then choose a category you wish to change. Refer to your 
operating system documentation or Help and Support for 
details.
You may also wish to customize your power usage settings. 
For more information, see “Power Plans” on page 64. There 
are additional custom settings you can choose. See 
“Utilities” on page 79.
Caring for your device
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your device. 
For information about taking care of your device’s battery, 
see “Taking care of your battery” on page 65.
Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or 
damaging the surface.
Cleaning the device
Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the device’s 
speakers and other openings. Never spray cleaner 
directly onto the device and/or display. Never use harsh 
or caustic chemical products to clean the device.
To keep your device clean, gently wipe the display 
panel/tablet and exterior case with a lightly dampened cloth.
NOTE