Toshiba Wt7c Owners Manual

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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 
display the charms. 
						

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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:
1Swipe 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, swipe in from the right 
edge of the screen. When the Windows
® charms appear, 
touch the 
Start ( ) charm, and then touch the appropriate 
app tile to open.  
						

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Saving your work
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.
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 a 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 95.
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 98.  
						

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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 
can recharge it many times.  
						

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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 63 for procedures. If the 
device is continuously operated on AC power, either through 
an optional 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. 
						

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Charging the battery
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 an optional USB/AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a 
power source” on page 36. 
To charge the device plug it into a power source.
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.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE 
						

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Charging the battery
USB Charge—In “Sleep mode,” you can also charge your 
tablet, although more slowly, by connecting the USB power 
cable to the USB port on another computer. Please make 
sure your computer is turned ON while charging via USB. If 
your computer is turned OFF, depending on the computer’s 
specifications, the tablet battery may discharge. Toshiba 
recommends that you do not use your tablet while charging 
via USB as auto shut down may occur if the battery charge is 
too low.
Wall Outlet—The fastest way to charge your tablet is with 
an optional USB/AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet.
Determining remaining battery power
Wait a few moments after turning on the device before 
trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The device 
needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity 
and perform its calculations.
Touch the power icon in the notification area. (See “Finding 
your way around the desktop” on page 67 for more 
information on the notification area.) The window displays 
the remaining battery power as a percentage.
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery’s 
capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older 
battery does not power the device for as long as a new 
battery, even when fully charged.
TECHNICAL NOTE: The device drains the battery faster 
at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge 
frequently if you are working in temperatures below 50 
degrees Fahrenheit.
The device calculates the remaining battery charge 
based on your current rate of power use and other 
factors such as the age of the battery.
What to do when the battery runs low
When the battery run low you can:
❖Plug the device into an external power source and 
recharge the battery via the Micro USB port. See 
“Connecting to a power source” on page 36
❖Save your work and turn off the device
NOTE 
						

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If you do not manage to do either of these things before the 
battery completely runs out of power, the device 
automatically enters a power-saving state and turns itself off 
so that when you turn on the power again after connecting 
an external power source, you can continue where you left 
off. 
Setting battery notifications
You can set two notifications. Each notification can be set to 
alert you when a specified percentage of remaining battery 
power has been reached. You can also set the device to 
enter Sleep mode or to completely shut down when the 
notification goes off.
To change the default notification settings:
1While on the desktop, touch the 
Battery ( ) icon in the 
notification area.
A window appears displaying the power level of the 
battery.
   (Sample Image) Power Options screen
2Touch More power options.
The Power Options window appears.
3Touch 
Change plan settings under the power plan to 
be customized.
The Edit Plan Settings window appears.
4Touch 
Change advanced power settings.
The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options 
window appears. 
						

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Charging the battery
5Touch Battery to display the battery options.
   
 
(Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of Power Options screen
6Configure the alarm settings to suit your needs.
Conserving battery power 
How long a fully charged battery lasts when you are using 
the device depends on a number of factors, such as:
❖How the device is configured
❖How much you use the internal storage drive or other 
optional devices
❖Where you are working, since operating time decreases 
at low temperatures
There are various ways in which you can conserve power 
and extend the operating time of your battery:
❖Enable Sleep (default setting is Enabled), which saves 
power when you turn off the device and turn it back on 
again
❖Use the Windows
® power-saving option plans