User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site tabletsupport.toshiba.com For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 98 in this guide.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Model: AT300 Series Regulatory Information Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Regulatory Information This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Europe—Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth® wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth® Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth® wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group.
These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth® wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization.
Notice While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your device, or to stay current with the various product software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com.
Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video.
Contents Introduction................................................................................ 17 This guide ...............................................................18 Safety icons ............................................................18 Other icons used...............................................19 Your device’s features and specifications .........19 Other documentation ..............................................19 Service options .................................................
Contents 13 Battery Notice .........................................................27 Charging the battery ...............................................27 Taking care of your battery .....................................28 Safety precautions ............................................28 Optimizing battery life .......................................29 Maintaining your battery ...................................29 Disposing of your device ........................................
Contents Using Shut down mode ....................................53 Using Sleep mode.............................................53 Syncing and managing your accounts ....................54 Add an account .................................................54 Remove an account ..........................................55 Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude...................56 Managing downloads..............................................57 Factory data reset ........................................
Contents 15 Chapter 4: Exploring the Features on your Device.................. 81 Using the onscreen keyboard..................................81 Type to enter text ..............................................82 Speak to enter text ............................................84 Using the built-in speakers .....................................84 Using external speakers or headphones..................84 Recording sounds.............................................85 Using the cameras .....................
Contents Display problems ..................................................100 Sound system problems .......................................101 Wireless networking problems..............................101 If you need further assistance...............................102 Before you contact Toshiba ............................102 Contacting Toshiba .........................................103 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................103 Toshiba’s worldwide offices.......................
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia. With your Toshiba tablet device, you can watch movies, listen to your favorite music, read books, play games and do much more. NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
Introduction This guide This guide This guide introduces the features on your device as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks on your tablet, which are powered by the Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. This product brings new features and performance enhancements to your device. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.
Introduction Other documentation 19 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the device. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Your device’s features and specifications Certain chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent applications, application updates, and hardware options for your device, as well as other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 98.
Introduction File management tips 21 File management tips ❖ ❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. As you work with data it exists in the device’s memory. This memory is called “volatile memory” because it is only active while the device is turned on. When you turn off the device, all the data remaining in volatile memory is lost. To help avoid data loss, save your work to Internal Storage or network storage.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your device effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your device. Please read and adhere to all safety information carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your device in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the device.
Getting Started Features and components 23 Front Camera HD display (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) or record videos. Back Camera Camera indicator light (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ ❖ Camera indicator light—Glows blue when the front Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 85. Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) and videos.
Getting Started Features and components Left side Power button Volume control button Screen rotation lock/unlock switch (Sample Illustration) Left side view ❖ Screen rotation lock/unlock switch—Allows you to lock the orientation of the display screen so that the current view does not rotate with movement. For more information, see “Display settings” on page 67. ❖ Volume control buttons—Allows you to increase/decrease the volume. ❖ Power indicator light—Glows white when AC Power is connected.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 25 ❖ Micro HDMI® Out port—Allows for the transfer of video and audio signals. For more information, see “Using external devices” on page 87. ❖ SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For more information, see “Using an SD™ Card” on page 85.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always use the Toshiba USB/AC adaptor that was provided with your device, or use USB/AC adaptors specified by Toshiba to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the device. Use of an incompatible USB/AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the device possibly resulting in serious injury. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.
Getting Started Battery Notice 3 27 Connect the USB/AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet. Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Battery Notice Actual battery life may vary depending on settings, application usage, features or tasks selected, network configuration, operating temperature and many other factors.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery 29 Optimizing battery life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features you don’t need. You can also change and monitor the way apps and system resources consume battery power. Below are some of the things you can do: ❖ To turn off Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® when you are not using them, touch the Settings ( ) icon, and then touch Wireless & networks.
Getting Started Disposing of your device Disposing of your device Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 31 manufacturing technology. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the device, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Setting up your device NOTE To take full advantage of features for your device, Toshiba recommends that you have access to a Wi-Fi® network and a Google™ Account before setting up your device.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Setting up your Wi-Fi® connection After choosing your language, the “Wi-Fi setup screen” appears and displays all the available Wi-Fi® networks. (Sample Image) Wi-Fi setup screen Touch the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the key or password (if required), and then touch Connect. Setting the date and time When your Wi-Fi has been set, the “Set date and time” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 2 33 Set the date and time by touching the date or time option and then the up/down arrows, and then touch Next to continue. Make it Google™ Once the date and time have been set, the “Make it Google” screen appears. (Sample Image) Make it Google screen A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by AndroidTM features, including GmailTM, backing up your data, etc.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time If you choose Sign in, the “Sign in with your Google Account” screen appears. (Sample Image) Sign in with your Google Account screen ❖ Enter your existing Google Account information, and then touch Sign in. The “Signing in” screen appears. Touch Not Now to skip the account setup for now. You can sign into a Google account later in Settings, under Accounts & sync. The "Use Google location" screen appears. NOTE This may take several minutes.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 35 ❖ Google’s location service uses data from sources such as Wi-Fi® networks to help apps determine your approximate location, even when GPS is not available. ❖ Read the selections carefully, and then either touch the options to select/deselect the options, or change them later in Settings (see “Location services settings” on page 68). Touch Next to continue. The “This tablet belongs to…” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Read the information carefully, and then touch Next to continue. The “Set up complete” screen appears. (Sample Image) Setup complete NOTE The setup may take several minutes to complete. If your screen times out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again. Waking the tablet If the screen times-out: 1 Press the Power button. The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled it.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 2 37 Touch and hold the Lock ( ) icon and drag it to the edge of the large circle surrounding it. The last screen viewed appears. Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections Wi-Fi®: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon, the Wireless & networks ( ) icon, and then select Wi-Fi, if not previously turned on. 2 3 4 NOTE The device scans for and displays all available Wi-Fi® networks. Touch the Wi-Fi® network you want to connect to.
Getting Started Registering your Toshiba device Registering your Toshiba device NOTE To register online, you must be connected to the Internet. Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com or by touching the Register ( ) icon.
Getting Started Navigation and features 39 Restoring your data using your Google™ Account If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google™ Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device.
Getting Started Navigation and features Google™ Search bar Voice recognition Apps button Home screens System bar Time Battery status icons Notification icons (Sample Image) Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen. Icon Name Description Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen. Home button Touch to return to the Home screen. Recent Apps button Touch to view the most recently view apps.
Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name Settings icon 41 Description Touch to open the Settings menu. Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right. Your device’s five home screens have several standard features, including icons and a customizable background pattern (wallpaper). The wallpaper image spans the width of all five Home screens.
Getting Started Navigation and features 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 onscreen buttons. Touch to type using the onscreen keyboard.
Getting Started Navigation and features 43 Navigating the Home screen When the setup process is complete, the Home screen appears. This is your starting point for all features used on your tablet. You can add shortcuts for apps, widgets, and other features to all five of your Home screens. You can also change your wallpaper to more customize the look of your device. For more information, see “Customizing your Home screens” on page 48.
Getting Started Navigation and features Status icons Status icons are located on the far right of the System bar. Status icons display current system status information, such as power usage and network connectivity status. Status icons Time (Sample Image) Status icons Touch the Time display to view the Status Details panel. For more information, see “Securing your tablet” on page 46. After your Google™ Account is set up, the Network Status icons are blue when connected to Google services.
Getting Started Navigation and features 45 Opening a notification 1 Touch the time display in the System bar on the lower right of your Home screen. The Notification summary panel opens. (Sample Image) Notification summary panel screen 2 Touch a notification summary to view it or to respond to it. Touch the notification’s Close button to remove it from the Notifications list. Touching a blank area of the screen closes the list without removing the notification.
Getting Started Navigation and features Securing your tablet If you choose to set a password (with or without encryption), Toshiba strongly recommends that you write down your password and keep it in a safe location where you can later access it should you not remember it. Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur, as a result of the inability to access your device.
Getting Started Navigation and features 47 Slide is the default screen lock option. If you touch Slide, you will be taken back to the Security screen. The next time you wake up your device from sleep, you will be taken to the Lock screen. At the Lock screen, you can either slide to left to launch the camera application, or slide to the right to unlock the system.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 2 ❖ Charge your tablet’s battery. ❖ Plug your tablet to the USB/AC adaptor. ❖ Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. Touch the Settings ( ) icon, Security ( ) icon, and then Encrypt tablet. Read the information on the Encrypt Tablet screen carefully. If you change your mind touch the Back ( the encryption process. ) button to exit 3 Touch the Encrypt tablet button. 4 Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Continue.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 49 Removing an item from a Home screen 1 Touch and hold the item you want to remove. The Remove button appears in the top center of the display. 2 Drag the item to the Remove button. 3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red. NOTE The item has been removed from the Home screen, but not deleted from the system. To add the item back to your Home screen, see “Adding an item to a Home screen” on page 48.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 4 Release the second app, and its icon appears in the circle, behind the icon of the first app. (Sample Image) Unnamed folder The folder is now created with an automatic generic name (such as “Unnamed folder”). Name/rename a created folder 1 Touch and hold the folder you want to name/rename. (Sample Image) Naming a folder The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 2 51 Type the desired name. The folder is now renamed. (Sample Image) Named folder Removing a folder To remove folders from your Home screen: 1 Locate and open the folder (on a Home screen) that you want to remove. 2 Touch, hold, and drag all apps from the folder (on the Home screen or in the app list) to the Home screen. 3 Release the apps on the Home screen. When the last app is removed, its folder is automatically removed.
Getting Started Turning off the device ❖ Wallpapers—Opens a thumbnail page, displaying the sample wallpaper images that came preinstalled on your tablet. Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen. Additional wallpapers can be downloaded from Google Play Store. 3 Touch the wallpaper you want. The selected wallpaper is set as the background image on your display screen. Turning off the device It is a good idea to turn off your device when you are not using it for a while.
Getting Started Turning off the device 53 Using Shut down mode The Shut down mode completely shuts down the device without saving your data or the current state of the device. Shut down mode closes all open apps, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your tablet. Always back up your data and settings before shutting down your tablet. To turn off your device using Shut down mode: 1 Press and hold the Power button. A pop-up screen appears, asking whether you would like to shut down.
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts You can also place your tablet into Sleep mode by pressing the Power button quickly. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the device uses some battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the battery discharges completely while the device is in Sleep mode.
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts 2 55 Touch the Accounts & sync ( ) icon. The Accounts & sync menu appears displaying the current sync settings and a list of the current accounts. (Sample Image) Accounts & sync screen 3 Touch the Menu ( ) icon in the upper-right corner. 4 Touch Add account. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information. 6 Configure the account settings. For more information, see “Accounts & sync settings” on page 72.
Getting Started Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude 5 Touch Remove account from the dialog box to continue. (Sample Image) Removing an account The account and the associated information is removed from the Accounts & sync settings. Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude To access Navigation, Maps, Places and Latitude: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Touch the Navigation ( ) icon, Maps ( icon, or the Latitude ( ) icon.
Getting Started Managing downloads 57 Latitude: Locate points-of-interest directly on a street map or satellite image. Some areas support street-level views of businesses and neighborhoods. View your friends’ locations on your maps and share your location and other information with them, using Google Latitude. To learn more, visit the Google Help Center. Managing downloads To access downloads: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears.
Getting Started Caring for your device Before restoring the device to the out of box state, back up all data to external media. You can use your Google™ account to back up all data and apps settings. To perform this process: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Backup & reset ( ) icon. The Backup & reset menu appears. 3 Touch Factory data reset. 4 Touch Reset tablet. 5 Touch Erase everything. The Factory data reset process begins.
Chapter 2 Settings Customizing your device’s settings You can customize the settings for the various functions on your Toshiba tablet, such as screen orientation, or sound settings. Apps and Settings menus This menu contains most of the tools you will need to customize and configure your tablet. Accessing the Apps and Settings menus To access the Apps menu: ❖ Touch the Apps ( ) icon.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings The Apps menu appears. (Sample Image) Apps menu screen The following are some of the icons you may find in the Apps menu. Icon Name Settings Description Touch to open the Settings menu. Browser Touch to open and view Web sites. Camera Touch to open the Camera application. Take photos/videos, using the camera on either the back or the front of the tablet, see “Using the cameras” on page 85. Touch to access your Gmail email account.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon 61 Name Contacts Description Touch to view your Contacts. Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application. Downloads Touch to view the Downloads application, see “Managing downloads” on page 57. Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player, see “TOSHIBA Media Player” on page 78. Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet. To access the Settings menu: ❖ Touch the Settings ( ) icon.
Icon Settings Customizing your device’s settings Name Display Description Configure the screen orientation or use energy saving settings, see “Display settings” on page 67. Multimedia Touch to adjust the multimedia playback settings, see “Multimedia settings” on page 68. Storage Monitor the used and available space on your tablet’s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet, see “Storage settings” on page 73. Displays battery status, see “Battery Notice” on page 27.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 63 Access Settings from the Quick Settings menu You can open the Quick Settings menu to view and control the tablet settings you most often use, as well as access the Settings menu. 1 Touch the Time ( ) display in the lower-right corner of the screen in the System bar. The Status Details menu displays. (Sample Image) Status Details menu screen ❖ Touch any open area of the display screen to close the Status Details menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the Settings ( ) icon to open the Settings menu, and then select the setting you wish to change. The following are icons you will find in the Quick Settings menu. Icon NOTE Name Airplane mode Description Touch to turn ON/OFF Airplane mode, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 64. Wi-Fi® Touch to view the current Wi-Fi® connections, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 64.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 65 Below are some of the categories to choose from: ❖ Wi-Fi—Select to turn on Wi-Fi® so you can connect to Wi-Fi® networks. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 37. In addition to the information described in this section, you can access the Advanced settings. Touch the Menu ( ) button in this screen’s Application bar, and then Advanced to view the settings in the “Advanced Wi-Fi” screen.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Sound settings The Sound settings can be configured to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the desired volume level and notification sounds. You can also set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen. To change the Sound settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Sound ( ) icon. The Sound menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 67 Display settings You can change the Display settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation. To change the Display settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Display ( ) icon. The Display menu appears. (Sample Image) Display Settings menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Display menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Auto-rotate screen—Select to enable your screen to auto-rotate the screen in apps, Web pages, and games that support auto-rotation. This allows the screen to automatically switch the orientation of the currently viewed screen as you turn the tablet sideways or upright. ❖ Wallpaper—Select to change the wallpaper. ❖ Sleep—Displays a list of time interval settings that indicate the amount of time it takes for the screen to time-out.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 69 Touch the item you wish to change in the Location services menu. Below are some of the categories you may choose from: ❖ Google's location service—Under My Location, selecting this option allows your tablet to use information from Wi-Fi® and networks to determine your approximate location. This is important for use in Maps and other geographically aware applications, etc.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Encrypt tablet—Under Screen unlock, touch this option to encrypt the contents of your tablet in the event that it is powered off. Configure a required numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on, see “Securing your tablet” on page 46.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 71 Apps settings You use the Apps settings to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data, to force them to stop if needed, and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from Web sites and email. To change the Apps settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Accounts & sync settings You can add, remove, and manage your Google™ Accounts and other accounts, using the Accounts & sync settings. For more information, see “Syncing and managing your accounts” on page 54. Use these settings to also control the ways in which applications send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules, or how applications synchronize user data automatically. Gmail™, Calendar, and other applications may have their own setting options.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 73 Touch the Backup & reset ( ) icon. The Backup & reset menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Backup & reset menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Back up my data—Select to back up your personal data (Wi-Fi® passwords, Browser bookmarks, etc.) to Google servers, with your Google Account. Your data can be restored to a new tablet the first time you sign in with your Google Account.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the Storage ( ) icon. The Storage menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Storage menu. You can also view and manage the amount of storage used by your applications. Language & input settings You can select the language and configure various input methods, such as the Google text-to-speech engine for applications that support it. To change the Language & input settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ 75 Google text-to-speech engine—Select to open a screen that allows you to configure the language and voice settings. Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug-ins that are installed on the tablet. To change the Accessibility settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Accessibility ( ) icon. The Accessibility menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Date & time menu. (Sample Image) Date & Time screen Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Automatic date & time—Clear the selection to set the date and time manually. ❖ Automatic date & time settings—Clear the selection to set the time zone manually. ❖ Set date—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a screen opens to set the date manually.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the About tablet ( 77 ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to view in the About tablet menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ System updates—Select to open the Toshiba Service Station that lists the availability of operating system software updates. ❖ Status—Select to open a screen that displays information about your battery, network connections, etc.
Chapter 3 Working with Apps Downloading Toshiba Apps You can download Toshiba apps from the Toshiba App Place™ by touching the App PlaceTM icon. NOTE To download apps, you must be connected to the Internet. TOSHIBA Media Player The TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player that allows users to experience outstanding multimedia viewing enjoyment. The TOSHIBA Media Player supports a number of multimedia content formats.
Working with Apps Apps 79 On the Media Player’s main screen, touch the Menu ( ) button. (Sample Image) Toshiba Media Player Settings menu screen The menu may display the following options: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Playback device—Opens the list of available playback devices Find network devices—Displays available network devices. Settings—Opens media player settings. Tutorial—Opens the media player tutorial. About—Displays version information, etc.
Working with Apps Apps Preinstalled Apps on your tablet Google Play Store, Browser, Gmail™, Maps, YouTube™, and Calendar apps are preinstalled on your tablet and the shortcuts for them appear on your Home screen. You can move the icons for these applications to other Home screens to customize the look of your tablet, see “Moving an item from the Home screen” on page 48. You can install many more apps, widgets, games, etc. by visiting the Toshiba App Place™ or Google Play Store.
Chapter 4 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Your tablet comes with an onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Onscreen keyboard Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open a text field that when touched, opens the onscreen keyboard allowing you to enter text. Some apps open the keyboard automatically. The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings. For more information, see “Language & input settings” on page 74.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Type to enter text To begin typing, touch the text field in the application you are using to open the onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Touching a text field to type An insertion point tab ( ) appears where you touch the text field. If text has been previously entered you can drag the insertion point by its tab to move it to the location in the text line you wish to begin typing from.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard 4 Touch and hold until the Paste ( ) option appears on the screen. 5 Touch the Paste ( ) icon. 83 The text is inserted into the new text field. NOTE Text can be copied and pasted from one app to another. ❖ Touch the space bar or a punctuation mark to auto complete a word you are typing. ❖ Touch the Shift ( ) key one time to capitalize the next letter typed. ❖ Double-tap the Shift key to capitalize all of the letters you type.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the built-in speakers Speak to enter text You can use the speech-recognition feature to input text to the onscreen keyboard. 1 Touch the text field. 2 Touch the Microphone ( ) key on the keyboard. 3 Speak your text when you are prompted to “Speak now.” The speech-recognition types the words you say. 4 To enter punctuation, say “comma,” “period,” “exclamation mark,” etc. The text you enter by speech is underlined.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the cameras 85 To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the device. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini connector. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the device’s volume control.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using an SD™ Card Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. To insert an SD™ Card: 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place.
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices 87 Adding optional external devices After starting your device for the first time you may want to: ❖ Connect an external keyboard via the available Bluetooth® settings (see “Using an external keyboard” on page 87 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 37) ❖ Connect an external mouse via the available Bluetooth® settings (see “Using an external mouse” on page 87 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station ❖ A Micro USB port—Supports data transfer.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 89 station. For more information, consult the user’s manual that came with your docking station, or visit support.toshiba.com. To find a docking station that is compatible with your tablet device, please visit accessories.toshiba.com. Connecting your tablet to a docking station To connect your tablet to the dock: 1 NOTE Assemble the AC adaptor (provided with your Toshiba tablet), see “Connecting to a power source” on page 25.
Chapter 5 Utilities Your device includes several utilities designed to help you 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. NOTE 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.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 2 Touch the Service Station ( 91 ) icon. The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station screen The first time TOSHBIA Service Station is run, you will be prompted to accept the access agreement. This agreement authorizes the app to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba servers as part of the process of obtaining updates.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station The main screen of this application includes the following areas: ❖ Header—This section runs along the top of the screen and contains basic information about your system, such as the version of the OS, the device part number, and serial number. ❖ Buttons—Buttons are displayed on the screen. Depending on the actions you have available, the buttons will vary.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 93 Installing updates Once an update has been successfully downloaded, it can be installed. 1 Touch the Download completion notice on the Status bar. 2 Touch the Install button. The application installer launches. 3 Confirm the installation to continue. Downloading and installing System updates TOSHIBA Service Station downloads both application and system updates. System updates require the device to be rebooted during the update process.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 3 Touch the File Manager ( ) icon. The TOSHIBA File Manager screen appears. Controls Path Devices Files (Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager screen 4 Make sure Internal Storage ( the screen. ) is selected at the top left of 5 Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode. Then touch the files/folders you wish to back up, or touch Select All from the selected items count drop-down menu located at the top left corner of the screen.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 95 6 Touch the Copy button ( ) in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen. 7 Touch the SD Card ( ) icon from the device icons on the left of the screen to select the SD™ card. Touching the SD ( the SD™ Card. 8 ) icon displays the file/folder content on Select the folder you want to copy the files/folders to, and then touch the Paste icon ( ) in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Icon Name Description Delete Touch and hold the file or folder to select it. Touch the Delete icon to permanently delete the item from the location it is currently in. The system will prompt you to make sure this is what you want to do. Change View This option allows the user to change the view from one in which items are shown in three columns and as many rows as needed to a single column list view.
Utilities TOSHIBA Adaptive display 97 Storage structure The following describes the function of each of the icons on the TOSHIBA File Manager screen: Icon Name NOTE Description Internal storage Displays the file content of the device’s internal storage, (excluding system files). SD™ Card Displays the file content of the SD™ Card that is inserted into the SD™ Card slot. Screen Capture Displays the file content of the screen captured images.
Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your tablet are relatively easy to identify and solve. 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 when you turn on the device These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The device will not start.
If Something Goes Wrong The operating system is not working 99 The operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the Home screens and used to the way the operating system responds, you can easily detect if the it is not working correctly.
If Something Goes Wrong Power and the batteries Power and the batteries Your device receives its power through the USB/AC adaptor and power/docking connector cord or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty USB/AC adaptor or power/docking connector cord will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries.
If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 101 Small bright dots appear on your screen when you turn on your device. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your device. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ If another device is on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If, for example, the other device cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP’s (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖ 103 Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your device and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed specifications for your device, visit tabletsupport.toshiba.com.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P. 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Appendix A Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your device ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world.
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your device. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User’s Guide.
Glossary 107 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O Input/Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte RAM Random Access Memory RFI Radio Frequency Interference ROM Read-Only Memory RTC Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Universal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web WLAN Wireless Local Are
Glossary adapter—A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the tablet’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a controller.
Glossary 109 bus—An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the tablet, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus. bus speed—The speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the other parts of the tablet. C cache—A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access.
Glossary cursor—An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data. D default—The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device—A component attached to the tablet. Devices may be external (outside the tablet’s case) or internal (inside the tablet’s case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices.
Glossary 111 extension—See file extension. external device—See device. F file—A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. file name—A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. See also file extension.
I Glossary icon—A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced—A method of refreshing the display screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced screens take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device—See device. Internet—The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web.
Glossary N 113 network—A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced—A method of refreshing the tablet screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. O online—Available through a computer.
Glossary Read-Only Memory—See ROM. reboot—See boot, restart. removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk. resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically. restart—Synonymous with reboot.
Glossary 115 Transfer—To move files or data from one location to another. U unmount—To prepare the external storage media for removal from the device. upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management.
Index A about tablet legal information 77 settings 76 status 77 system updates 77 accounts manage 54 sync 54 accounts & sync settings 72 adding optional external devices 87 applications settings 71 Apps 79 apps icon 59 Latitude 56 Maps 56 menu 59 Navigation 56 open 59 Places 56 116 preinstalled 80 uninstalling 80 apps menu apps 59 audible selection sound settings 66 automatic date & time date & time settings 76 B back camera 85 indicator light 23 backing up data 21 backup data 38 Google™ Account 38 TOSHI
Index wireless & networks 65 button power 30 buttons power button 24 screen rotation lock/unlock switch 24 volume control 24 C camera back camera 23 front camera 23 cameras using 85 caring for your device 58 charging the battery 27 cleaning the device 58 connecting HDMI®-compatible TV or display device 88 power source 26 power/docking connector cord 27 USB/AC adaptor 25 USB/AC adaptor cord to power/ docking connector 26 Creating Folders 49 customize device settings 59 D data backing up 21, 38 restoring 3
Index features and components 22 other documentation 19 this guide 18 features and components back view 23 bottom view 25 front view 23 left side view 24 right side view 24 top view 25 files/folders operation 95 first time use 30 Folder Creating, naming, and removing 49 front camera 85 G Gmail icon 41 Google Use Location 34 GPS location & security 69 H headphone jack 24 Home screen adding items 48 moving items 48 removing items 49 Home screens apps 41 bookmarks 41 customizing 48 icons 41 thumbnails
Index Micro USB port 24 microphone Line-In jack 24 mouse, external 87 multimedia settings 68 N Naming Folders 49 Navigation and features 39 navigation buttons 43 notifications managing 44 notification bar 44 viewing new 45 O online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speaking 84 typing 82 using 81 operating system troubleshooting 99 optimizing battery life 29 optional external devices adding 87 other documentation 19 P ports docking connector 25 external devices 87 headphone 24 Micro HDMI® 87 Micro H
Index screen 68 screen brightness screen settings 67 screen rotation lock/unlock switch 24 screen settings screen brightness 67 screen time-out 68 screen time-out screen settings 68 SD™ Card reader inserting memory media 86 removing memory media 86 SD™ Card slot 25 securing your tablet 46 Select date format date & time settings 76 select language language & input settings 74 select time zone date & time settings 76 service options standard limited warranty 20 set date date & time settings 76 set time
Index Google™ Search 43 navigation buttons 43 notification icons 43 status icons 43 time 43 system indicator lights LEDs 27 system updates about tablet 77 T taking care of battery 28 this guide features 18 Tips file management tips 21 Toshiba online resources 21 worldwide offices 103 Toshiba App Place™ downloading apps 78 Toshiba Apps Place Media Player 78 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility file browsing 95 files/folders 95 rename files/folders 96 TOSHIBA Service Station Application updates 92 download updates
Index setting up 32 wireless & networks Bluetooth® 65 settings 64 wireless networking troubleshooting 101 wireless networks location & security 69