Toshiba Encore 8 User Manual

Glossary121
multi-function drive—A DVD drive that can read and write to 
CD and DVD media.
multimedia—A combination of two or more media, such as 
sound, animation, and video in a computer program or 
presentation.
Musical Instrument Digital Interface—See MIDI.
Nnetwork—A collection of computers and associated devices 
that are connected by communications facilities. A network 
allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as 
printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail....

122Glossary
peripheral—Any device, such as a printer or joystick, that is 
attached to the computer and controlled by the computer’s 
CPU.
pixel—Short for “picture element.” The smallest dot that can be 
produced on a screen or printer.
Plug and Play—Generally, refers to the computer’s ability to 
automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. 
When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed 
by a device manufacturer, allows a computer to configure 
itself automatically to...

Glossary123
removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk 
drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk.
resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that 
can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a 
printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a 
screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available 
horizontally and vertically. 
restart—Synonymous with reboot. To reset the computer by 
reloading the operating system without turning the...

124Glossary
solid state drive—A data storage device that utilizes solid-
state memory as opposed to a hard disk (see also 
hard disk). 
Solid state drives hold a large amount of information and are 
used for storage of programs and data.
Start screen—Displays the new Windows® operating system 
look and feel.
Suspend—A feature of some Windows® operating systems 
that allows you to turn off the computer without exiting your 
open applications and to continue from where you left off 
when you turn the...

Glossary125
utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly 
focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are 
often related to computer system management.
WWeb—See World Wide Web.
Wi-Fi®—A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that 
stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the 
communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection 
using wireless communication components. 
World Wide Web (www)—The worldwide network of Web 
sites linked together over the...

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Index
A
AC power 66
accessing
network
 81
adding
optional external devices
 41
apps
searching
 62
starting from Start screen
 62
audio features
 81
B
backing up data 30
backing up files
 60, 63
battery
battery life
 65
care
 72, 73
changing
 72
charge time
 66
charger
 66
charging
 37, 66
charging the real-time clock 
(RTC)
 67
conserving power
 70
determine remaining power
 67low charge
 68
maintaining
 73
maximum capacity
 65
power management
 66
power options
 68
real-time clock (RTC)
 65
recharge...

127Index
cleaning the device
 58
communications
set up
 80
computing habits
troubleshooting
 102
computing tips
 59
connecting
device to a network
 80
external device
 55
HDMI™-compatible TV or 
display device
 56
monitor
 56
power source
 36
USB/AC adaptor
 36
USB/AC adaptor cord to Micro 
USB port
 37
connecting power
USB/AC adaptor
 37
customize
device settings
 57
D
data
backing up
 30
data/entire system backup
troubleshooting
 105
desktop
creating new icon
 78
exploring the
 77
icons
 78
recycle...

128Index
Initial setup
using your device for the first 
time
 38
internal microphones
 34
internal storage drive
recovery
 41
L
Licenses 19
M
maintaining your battery 73
Memory card reader
inserting memory media
 83
removing memory media
 84
Micro USB port
 35
microphone
using
 81
microphone jack
 34
microSD™ Card
using
 83
microSD™ slot
 33
monitor
connecting
 56
monitor problems
troubleshooting
 96
mouse properties
 62
N
network
accessing
 81
connecting your device
 80
networking
wireless
 80...

129Index
internal storage drive
 41
recovering from a USB 
Recovery PBR
 50
restoring from recovery media
 
50
recycle bin icon
 78
registering device
 39
restore points
troubleshooting
 103
running device on battery power
 64
S
safety
device
 73
disposing of device
 73
icons
 27
precautions
 29
safety precautions
battery
 72
saving files
 63
selecting
a place to work
 31
power plan options
 70
video cables
 55
Service Station
 86
setting
low battery notifications
 68
setting up
communications
 80...

130Index
external monitor
 96
good computing habits
 102
hard disk drive is slow
 98
high-pitched noise
 99
installing hardware/software
 
105
missing files/trouble accessing 
a drive
 97
power and batteries
 94
printer
 99
restore points
 103
screen does not look correct/
flickers
 96
slow Internet connection
 92
sound system
 99
trouble running programs
 99
URL address not found
 93
Windows® operating system 
not working
 90
wireless networking
 100
turning on
power
 38
U
USB/AC adaptor 36
using
a...