Toshiba Encore 8 User Manual

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Charging the battery
2Touch More power options.
The Power Options window appears.
   (Sample Image) Power Options window
3Select an appropriate plan for your work environment or 
create your own custom plan.
4Touch 
Create a power plan in the left pane to set up a 
new plan.
To edit a plan or to edit advanced settings, continue to 
the following steps.
5Touch 
Change plan settings to choose the plan you 
want to edit.
This screen allows you to change basic settings.
6Touch 
Change...

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Changing the battery
Changing the battery
The device’s battery is not accessible by the user.
When your battery has run out of power, plug in the USB/AC 
adaptor.
If you find that a new battery is needed, contact the location 
where you purchased the device for more information on 
replacing the battery. Toshiba will not be responsible for any 
product damage, data loss, service, or part replacement 
made necessary by improper installation of a new battery.
If the device is leaking or...

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Disposing of your device
Maintaining your battery
Fully discharging a battery will allow better accuracy of the 
battery meter.
To fully discharge your battery:
❖Periodically, disconnect the device from a power source 
and operate it on battery power until the battery fully 
discharges.
Disposing of your device 
Never attempt to dispose of a device by burning or by 
throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a 
heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven). Heat can 
cause a...

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Traveling tips
TECHNICAL NOTE: When traveling by air, you may be 
required to pass your device through airport security 
equipment. The X-ray equipment will not harm your 
device.
Before using your device aboard an aircraft, make sure 
the Wireless antenna is OFF (Airplane mode is ON) if your 
device has wireless LAN capability.
To enable/disable the wireless antenna, use the Airplane 
mode switch located under Networks, see “Setting up for 
communications” on page 80.
NOTE
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Chapter 4
Exploring Your 
Device’s Features
In this chapter, you will explore some of the special features 
of your device.
Exploring the Start screen
The Start screen is the launching pad for everything you can 
do in the Windows® operating system, providing new and 
easy ways to access everything from your favorite apps and 
Web sites to your contacts and other important information.
When you swipe in from the right edge of the screen, a list of 
Windows
® charms will slide out from the right. These...

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Exploring the Start screen
For detailed information on the new functionality, refer to the 
Windows® Help and Support.
    (Sample Image) Windows® Start screen
Charms
Use the Windows® charms to start apps, find documents, 
set up system components, and perform most other 
computing tasks. 
By swiping in from the right edge of your screen, you will find 
a list of charms: 
Search, Share, Start, Devices and 
Settings.
Search—This charm allows you to search for most...

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Exploring the desktop
Tiles
Tiles can be accessed and launched from the Start screen. 
Typical Start screen tiles are the Desktop tile and Mail tile, as 
well as tiles representing all other applications downloaded 
to your system.
Exploring the desktop
You can use its features to start applications, find 
documents, set up system components, and perform most 
other computing tasks.
HINT: The illustrated examples in this guide may appear 
slightly different from the...

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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...