Chapter 2: Learning the Basics. Toshiba W35Dt-AST2N01, W35Dt-A3300, W35Dt-A3299
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Chapter 2
Learning the Basics
This chapter gives some computing tips and provides important information about basic features.
Computing tips
❖ Save your work frequently.
Your work stays in the device’s temporary memory until you save it to the internal storage drive. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your device to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work since you last saved.
See “Saving your work” on page 64 for further
information.
HINT: Some programs have an automatic save feature that can be activated. This feature saves your file to the internal storage drive at preset intervals. See your software documentation for details.
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Computing tips
❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis.
Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place.
It is easy to put off backing up because it takes time.
However, if your internal storage drive suddenly fails, you will lose all the data on it unless you have a separate backup copy. For more information, see
“Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system” on page 124 .
❖ Use Error-checking and Disk Defragmenter regularly to check and optimize disk space and improve performance.
❖ Scan all new files for viruses.
This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media, email, or download from the
Internet.
❖ Take frequent breaks to avoid repetitive-motion injuries and eyestrain.
❖ Do not turn off the device if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active.
Turning off the device while it is reading from or writing to a disk may damage the disk, the drive, or both.
NOTE The Windows ® operating system records information, such as your desktop setup, during its shutdown procedure. If you do not let the Windows ® operating system shut down normally, details such as new icon positions may be lost.
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Attaching and detaching the keyboard
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Attaching and detaching the keyboard
To attach the tablet to the keyboard:
❖ Align the guides on the keyboard bracket to the guide points at the bottom edge of the tablet and gently press the tablet straight down into the bracket until it clicks in place. When the keyboard is properly attached, the
Windows ® button is at the center of the bracket.
Release button
(Sample Image) Attaching the keyboard
To detach the tablet from the keyboard:
Close all applications and save all unsaved files before detaching the tablet from the keyboard. Do not disconnect the tablet from the keyboard while an application is running.
❖ Slide the Release button (located at the upper-left of the keyboard) to the left while gently pulling the tablet straight out of the bracket. Be sure to firmly hold down the keyboard while pulling the tablet from the bracket.
NOTE When you rotate the device from portrait to landscape (or vice versa), the screen orientation automatically changes according to the rotation angle. To lock the screen so that it does not rotate automatically, orient the device in the desired screen rotation (portrait or landscape) and perform the following steps.
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Using the keyboard
1 Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge.
2 When the Windows ® charms appear, click or touch the
Settings ( ) charm.
3 Click or touch the Screen icon.
4 Click or touch the Auto-rotate icon.
Using the keyboard
Your device’s keyboard dock contains character keys, control keys, function keys, and special Windows ® keys.
(Sample Illustration) Keyboard
Function keys
The function keys (not to be confused with the Fn key) are the 12 keys at the top of the keyboard.
(Sample Illustration) Function keys
F1 through F12 are called function keys because they execute programmed functions when pressed. Used in combination with the Fn key, function keys marked with icons execute specific functions on the device. For example,
F9 turns the touch pad ON/OFF. For more information, see
“TOSHIBA Function Keys” on page 131 .
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Backlit keyboard dock
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Special Windows
®
keys
Windows ® key
Application key
(Sample Illustration) Special Windows
®
keys
Your device’s keyboard has one key and one button that have special functions in Windows ® :
❖
Windows ® key —Toggles between the Desktop screen and the last app opened on the Start screen. For more information refer to Help & Support, or see
“Exploring the Start screen” on page 80
❖
Application key —Has a similar function as the secondary mouse button
Backlit keyboard dock
Your keyboard may have a backlight illumination feature. If the keyboard backlight setting is set to Auto, the backlight turns on when you type on the keyboard and turns off after a certain interval when you stop typing. You can modify the time-out interval or change the keyboard backlight setting to always on or always off.
Touch screen
NOTE Your device may come with a digitizer feature, enabling direct interaction with display, apps, and programs.
Your device comes with a touch screen, enabling direct interaction with displayed apps and programs through simple or multi-touch gestures.
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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.
Touch —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 —In some apps (such as Maps and Games), you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
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).
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Mouse properties
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Mouse properties
NOTE These mouse properties only apply to the touch pad and touch pad buttons.
Mouse properties allow you to change your pointing device or mouse settings.
To access Mouse properties:
1 Click or touch the Touch pad ( ) icon in the notification area.
2 Click or touch the Pointing Device Properties
( ) icon.
The Mouse Properties screen appears.
You may change some of the settings in the following categories:
❖
Buttons
❖ Pointers
❖
Pointer Options
❖
Wheel
❖ Hardware
❖
Device Settings
You may see additional categories depending on your particular pointing device.
3 Adjust the settings as desired, and then click or touch
OK .
Starting an app
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open.
To Start an app from the Desktop, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows ® charms slide out from the right, click or touch the Start ( ) charm.
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Saving your work
Starting an app from the Start screen
To Start an app on the Start screen, move your pointer over the appropriate tile and click or touch to open, or swipe your finger to the left from the right edge of the screen.
To Start an app using the Search function, move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows ® charms slide out from the right, click or touch the Search ( ) charm. The apps screen appears with the available system apps to choose from or you can enter your search in the search field.
Below is an example using the Search field to start an app:
1 Move your pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen or swipe in from the right edge. When the Windows ® charms appear click or touch the Search ( ) charm.
(Sample Image) Searching for apps
2 Start typing the app’s name in the Search field.
As you type, all matching files and apps are displayed.
3 Click or touch the app you wish to open.
Saving your work
Before you turn off the device using the Shut down command, save your work on the internal storage drive, external media, flash media, or optical disc. 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
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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 CDs, DVDs, external storage media, 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
HINT: Backing up all the files on your internal storage drive may take a considerable amount of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. You may prefer to use a highcapacity file recovery system, such as an external hard drive.
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 129
.

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