Toshiba Wt7c Owners Manual

51Learning the Basics
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...

52Learning the Basics
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...

53Learning the Basics
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...

54Learning the Basics
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”...

55
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...

56Mobile Computing
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...

57Mobile Computing
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,...

58Mobile Computing
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...

59Mobile Computing
Charging the battery
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...

60Mobile Computing
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...