Toshiba AT7-B8 Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 56

Turning off the device, Options for turning off the device

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56 Getting Started Turning off the device Turning off the device It is a good idea to turn off your device when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the device for the first time, leave the device plugged into a power source (even though the device is off) to fully charge the battery. Options for turning off the device You have two options available for turning off the device: Shut down and Sleep mode. Each option has its advantages. ❖ Use Shut down if you will not be using the device for several days or if you must turn off your device. TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your device, backup your data. If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the device on again. NOTE If you do not intend to use your device for a long period of time, turn off the device, disconnect the power plug from the plug socket, and store your device in a dry dust-free location. ❖ Letting the screen time-out or enter into Sleep mode allows the device to conserve power. When turning on the device again, the system automatically returns to the last screen viewed. To change the screen time-out setting, see "Display settings" on page 71.

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56
Getting Started
Turning off the device
Turning off the device
It is a good idea to turn off your device when you are not
using it for a while.
If you are using the device for the first time, leave the device
plugged into a power source (even though the device is off)
to fully charge the battery.
Options for turning off the device
You have two options available for turning off the device:
Shut down and Sleep mode. Each option has its
advantages.
Use Shut down if you will not be using the device for
several days or if you must turn off your device.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option
to turn off your device, backup your data.
If you change your mind and decide to continue working
after all, wait a few seconds before turning the device on
again.
If you do not intend to use your device for a long period
of time, turn off the device, disconnect the power plug
from the plug socket, and store your device in a dry
dust-free location.
Letting the screen time-out or enter into Sleep mode
allows the device to conserve power. When turning on
the device again, the system automatically returns to the
last screen viewed.
To change the screen time-out setting, see
“Display
settings” on page 71
.
NOTE