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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 further 
information.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature 
that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the 
internal storage drive at preset intervals. See your 
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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.
❖Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to 
check and optimize disk space and improve 
performance. 
❖Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you 
receive via external media, email, or download from the 
Internet. 
❖Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries 
and eyestrain.
❖Do not turn off the device if a drive is active.
Turning off the device while it is reading from or writing 
to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
The Windows® operating system records information, 
such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown 
procedure. If you do not let the Windows
® operating 
system shut down normally, details such as new icon 
positions may be lost.
Touch screen
Your device may come with a digitizer feature, enabling 
direct interaction with display, apps, and programs. 
Your device comes with a touch screen, enabling direct 
interaction with displayed apps and programs through 
simple or multi-touch gestures.
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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.
To u c h—Touch to activate items displayed on the screen, 
such as app and setting icons or on-screen buttons. Touch 
to type using the keyboard.
Touch & hold—Touch and hold an item on the screen by 
touching and holding the item in place until an action occurs.
Drag—Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, 
without lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the 
target position. For example, drag items on any app screen 
to reposition them.
Swipe or slide—To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger 
across the surface of the screen without pausing. For 
example, swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of 
the screen to display the Windows
® charms.
Double-tap—Tap quickly twice to zoom in. For example, 
double-tap a section of a Web page to zoom in on that 
section. Double-tap again to zoom out.
Pinch—Place and pinch two fingers together to stretch or 
zoom out. (Applicable to apps that support this function.)
Zoom in—Place and spread two fingers apart to zoom in. 
(Applicable to apps that support this function.)
Rotate—Place two or more fingers on an item and rotate 
your hand. The item rotates in the direction you turn your 
hand. (Not functional in all apps).
Swipe from right edge—Swipe in from the right edge to 
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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.
Mouse properties
If you have attached an external mouse to your device, 
Mouse properties allow you to change your pointing device 
or mouse settings.
To access Mouse properties:
1If you are in the Desktop, 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 Search 
( ) charm, touch 
Settings and, in the Search field, type 
Mouse. In the list that appears, touch your selection.
The Mouse screen appears.
Adjust the settings as desired, and then touch 
OK.
Starting an app
To Start an app on the Start screen, swipe left or right as 
needed to reveal the desired app. Then touch the 
appropriate tile.
To Start an app from the Desktop, 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 Start ( ) charm, and 
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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.
Swipe Down through the pages or press the 
Windows® ( ) button on the side of the device to 
return to the Start screen.
Saving your work
Before you turn off the device using the Shut down 
command, save your work on the internal storage drive, 
external media, or flash media. This is one of the most 
important rules of computing.
Many applications offer a feature that saves documents at 
regular intervals. Check your program’s documentation to 
see if it has an automatic save feature.
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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” on 
page 99.
HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage 
drive may take a considerable amount of time. You may 
prefer to use a high-capacity file recovery system, such 
as an external hard drive or a high-capacity microSD™ 
Card.
Toshiba’s online resources
Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can 
connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba 
products, give help with technical questions and keep you 
up to date with future upgrades. For more information, see 
“Contacting Toshiba” on page 101.  
						

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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 
efficiency, so that you can use it for longer periods while 
traveling.
Running the device on battery power
The device contains a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that 
provides power when you are away from an AC outlet. You 
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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 achieved on the select models 
and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test 
settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a 
system’s battery life under any conditions other than the 
specific test settings. 
Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not 
charge while the device is consuming full power. After a 
period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at 
maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is 
normal for all batteries.
To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity, 
operate the device on battery power at least once a month. 
The Lithium-Ion battery has no memory effect so it is not 
necessary to let the battery fully discharge each time. 
However, for better accuracy of the battery meter, it is helpful 
to fully discharge the battery periodically. Please see 
“Maintaining your battery” on page 66 for procedures. If the 
device is continuously operated on AC power, either through 
an USB/AC adaptor or a port replicator (if applicable to your 
system), for an extended period (more than a month), the 
battery may fail to retain a charge. This may shorten the life 
of the battery, and may cause the battery meter to be 
inaccurate.
For best performance when playing streaming media 
(especially streaming video), either power the device from 
its USB/AC adaptor, or set up a power plan that keeps 
the device running at full performance even when 
powered from its battery. For more information about 
Windows® power plans, see “Power Plans” on page 64.
The device may also have an internal real-time-clock (RTC) 
battery.
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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 and optimum system performance for 
both AC power and battery modes.
Changes to these settings may result in system 
performance or stability issues. Users who are not 
completely familiar with the power management 
component of the system should use the preset 
configuration. For assistance with setup changes, 
contact Toshiba’s Customer Support Center.
Charging the battery
If the device is leaking or its case is cracked, put on 
protective gloves to handle it.
Your device’s battery is not accessible to the user.
Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need 
to be charged prior to use.
To use external power or to charge the battery you must 
attach the USB/AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power 
source” on page 37. 
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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 used to store your device’s configuration 
settings. When fully charged, it maintains this information for 
up to a month when the device is powered off.
The RTC battery may have become completely discharged 
while your device was shipped, resulting in a CMOS error 
message during startup. The error message may vary by 
device model.
Depending on your system, the RTC battery may only 
charge while the device is turned on.
To recharge the RTC battery, plug the device into a live 
electrical outlet via the USB/AC adaptor and leave the device 
powered on for 24 hours.
It is seldom necessary to charge the RTC battery 
because it charges while the device is on. If the RTC 
battery is low, the real-time clock and calendar may 
display the incorrect time and date or stop working.
The device can be used while the RTC battery is being 
charged, although the charging status of the RTC battery 
cannot be monitored.
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