Toshiba Encore 8 User Manual

81Exploring Your Device’s Features
Exploring audio features
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 microphones (available on certain models) or an 
optional external microphone. You can listen to sound files or 
audio CDs using the built-in speakers, headphones, or 
external...

82Exploring Your Device’s Features
Using the Web Camera
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 speakers, you 
can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo 
speakers.
Before putting on headphones to listen, turn the volume 
down. Do not set the volume too high when using 
headphones. Continuous exposure to...

83Exploring Your Device’s Features
Using a microSD™ Card
❖Have video conference calls
To email, instant message or video conference, you must 
be connected to the Internet.
To access the Web Camera, on the Start screen touch the 
Camera tile. The Web Camera indicator light glows when 
the Web Camera is active.
When the Web camera is not active the indicator light is 
off.
Using a microSD™ Card
The Memory card reader supports the use of a microSD™ 
Card. This medium can be used with a variety of digital...

84Exploring Your Device’s Features
Using a microSD™ Card
When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal 
contacts. You could expose the storage area to static 
electricity, which can destroy data.
Always remove memory media when not in use.
Removing memory media
1If you are not currently on the Desktop, choose the 
Desktop tile on the Start screen, otherwise skip to step 2.
2Prepare the card for removal by touching the 
Show 
hidden icons
 button ( ), if necessary, in the 
notification area and then...

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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.
❖Create Recovery Media
❖Service Station...

86Utilities
Create Recovery Media
Create Recovery Media
The Create Recovery Media utility enables you to create 
recovery media that can be used to return your system to its 
out-of-box state, if necessary. For detailed information on 
using the utility to create recovery media, see “Creating 
recovery media” on page 42.
Service Station
The Service Station helps you keep your new device running 
at its best by notifying you when updated software, firmware, 
documentation or other information is available...

87Utilities
TOSHIBA Application Installer
TOSHIBA Application Installer
The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you to reinstall the 
drivers and applications that were originally bundled with 
your device.
You must have an Internet connection to reinstall 
applications.
To reinstall drivers and applications:
1Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. When the 
Windows
® charms appear, touch the Search ( ) charm. 
Then touch the Search field, and begin typing 
Application Installer. 
2Touch 
TOSHIBA...

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Chapter 6
If Something Goes 
Wrong
Some problems you may encounter when using your device 
are relatively easy to identify and solve. Others may require 
help from your network administrator or the manufacturer of 
the software program.
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by 
yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to 
encounter.
If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on 
Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. 
Problems that are easy to...

89If Something Goes Wrong
Problems when you turn on the device
Problems when you turn on the device
These problems may occur when you turn on the power.
The device will not start.
Make sure you attached the USB Power cable to the 
USB/AC adaptor properly.
Press and hold the Power button for at least 5 seconds, and 
then swipe down where indicated.
If you are using the USB/AC adaptor, check that the wall 
outlet is working by plugging in another device, such as a 
lamp.
The device displays the 
WARNING...

90If Something Goes Wrong
The Windows® operating system is not working
The Windows® operating system is not 
working
Once you are familiar with your device and used to the way 
the operating system responds to your work routine, you can 
easily detect if the operating system is not working correctly. 
For example:
❖The operating system fails to start after the initial startup 
appears.
❖The operating system takes a long time to start.
❖The operating system responds differently from the 
normal routine....