User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site tabletsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 106 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: AT100 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.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure When the transmitter and receiver on your device is powered ON, RF energy is received and transmitted. The power level your device transmits at is controlled by your network access while in communication. Your device is approved to the radio standard by the country/region listed in the approved countries table for the module installed in your device.
Contact either: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. ❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers.
The actual SAR values for your device, while in use, are normally well below the stated values. The operating power of your device is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the wireless connection to increase system efficiency and to minimize interference on the network. The lower the power output of the device the lower its SAR value. As stated by the World Health Organization, present scientific information indicates no special precautions are needed for the use of this device.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal.
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.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth® wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
Because Wireless WAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, TOSHIBA believes Wireless WAN is safe for use by consumers. 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.
CE Compliance CE Compliance does not apply to systems with Wireless WAN (3G) modules installed. Canada – Industry Canada (IC) Wireless WAN complies with RSS-129, RSS-133 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.
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Contents Introduction................................................................................ 19 This guide ...............................................................20 Safety icons ............................................................20 Other icons used...............................................21 Your device’s features and specifications .........21 Other documentation ..............................................21 Service options .................................................
Contents 15 Connecting to a power source ................................30 Battery Notice .........................................................32 Charging the battery ...............................................32 Changing the battery...............................................33 Removing the battery from the device ..............33 Inserting a charged battery ...............................35 Taking care of your battery .....................................37 Safety precautions ...............
Contents Customizing your Home screens ............................56 Adding an item to a Home screen .....................56 Moving an item from the Home screen.............57 Removing an item from a Home screen............57 Changing the wallpaper.....................................57 Turning off the device .............................................58 Options for turning off the device .....................58 Using Shut down mode ....................................58 Using Sleep mode............
Contents 17 Chapter 3: Working with Apps.................................................. 85 Downloading Toshiba Apps ....................................85 TOSHIBA Media Player .....................................85 Apps .......................................................................86 Downloading from Android Market™ ................86 Preinstalled Apps on your tablet .......................86 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet .......................
Contents TOSHIBA File Manager Utility................................102 File browsing screen .......................................103 Operation of files/folders.................................103 TOSHIBA Adaptive display ....................................105 TOSHIBA Resolution+® ..................................105 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong....................................106 Problems when you turn on the device.................106 The operating system is not working ...............
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 powered by Android™. 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 21 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 106.
Introduction File management tips 23 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. Your data stays in the device’s temporary memory until you back it up to external media. 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 using your device, you will lose all data since you last backed it up.
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 Front Camera indicator light Internal microphone Camera System indicator lights Power light 10.1” HD display Battery light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Camera indicator light—Glows blue when the front Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 92. Internal microphone—Allows you to record sounds for your application. For more information, see “Recording sounds” on page 92.
Getting Started Features and components Back Camera Removable back cover (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos and videos. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 92. ❖ Removable back cover—Can be removed to replace the battery. For more information, see “Changing the battery” on page 33.
Getting Started Features and components 27 Right side Locked position SD™ Card slot Unlocked position Screen rotation lock/unlock switch Volume control buttons Power button (Sample Illustration) Right side view ❖ SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For more information, see “Using an SD™ Card” on page 92. ❖ 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.
Getting Started Features and components Left side Speaker Speaker Docking connector (Sample Illustration) Left side view ❖ Docking connector—Allows connection to a docking station. Remove the docking connector cover to access to the docking connector. For more information, see “Using a docking station” on page 96. ❖ Speakers—Allow you to listen to sounds on your device. For more information, see “Using the built-in speakers” on page 91.
Getting Started Features and components 29 Bottom HDMI™ Out port Mini-USB port Port cover DC-IN USB port Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack (Sample Illustration) Bottom view NOTE Remove the port cover to access the ports. ❖ DC-IN—Allows connection of the AC adaptor to charge the battery or run your device on AC power. For more information, see “Using the device for the first time” on page 40. ❖ Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack—Allows you to listen to or record sounds onto your device.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source Connecting to a power source Your device requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the device to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the device’s battery. Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 31 To connect AC power to the device: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor 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. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the bottom of the device.
Getting Started Battery Notice ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the device or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adaptor 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 Changing the battery Changing the battery When your battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged battery. Never short-circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. ❖ Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Failure to observe the foregoing could result in serious injury.
Getting Started Changing the battery 4 Lift up and gently remove the cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the back cover 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery with one hand, then using the other hand, lift up from the center to remove the battery from the tablet.
Getting Started Changing the battery 35 If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used batteries in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the connectors of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
Getting Started Changing the battery (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock 4 Seat the back cover in place, and then slide the cover lock to the locked position. Cover lock Locked position (Sample Illustration) Replacing the back cover lock 5 Turn the device right side up. 6 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the device” on page 33. 7 Restart the device.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery 37 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 ❖ If you know you will not be near a Wi-Fi® network for some time, switch to Airplane mode. For more information, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 70. To check the battery charge level: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 3 Touch the About tablet ( ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. 4 Touch Status.
Getting Started Disposing of used batteries 39 Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery depends on usage. When the battery needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven).
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Using the device for the first time The device is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Turning on the power To turn on the device: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all slots are empty. 3 Press and hold the Power button for several seconds. The Power light glows white.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 41 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. The first time you power on your tablet the Welcome screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language. (Sample Image) Welcome screen ❖ If English is your language of choice touch Start. ❖ Touch English to change your language.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Touch the name of the network you want to connect to, and then touch Confirm. (If the network is a secured/locked network, you will be asked to enter the appropriate credentials before confirming.) Setting location preferences After you choose an available Wi-Fi® network, the “Use Google location service” screen appears. Your approximate location is made available to the apps you use by Google’s location service.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time ❖ 43 Set the option, “Use network provided time” to OFF. This allows you to manually enter the date/time information. 1 Select the region. The default setting is “Pacific Standard time.” 2 Set the date by touching the up/down arrows, and then touch Next to continue. Sign in to your Google™ Account Once the date and time have been set, the “Sign in with your Google Account” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 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. ❖ If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create a new one by touching Create account. The “Signing in” screen appears. Touch Skip to skip the account setup for now. You can sign in to a Google Account later in Settings, under Accounts & sync.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 2 45 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 Apps ( ) icon. Then swipe to the second screen, and touch the Settings ( ) icon, the Wireless & networks ( ) icon, Wi-Fi settings, and then Wi-Fi, if not turned on. The device scans for and displays all available Wi-Fi® networks.
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 http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by touching the Registration ( ) icon on the Home screen.
Getting Started Backing up your data 47 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 Navigation and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touch-screen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device. Google™ Search bar Customize button Voice recognition Apps button Home screens System bar Notification icons Time Status icons (Sample Image) Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen.
Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name 49 Description Battery status icon Located in the System bar. Displays the status of the battery charge. Customize button Touch to Customize your Home screens. Voice recognition button Touch to perform a voice-enabled search. Google Search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard. Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right.
Getting Started Navigation and features Icons An icon represents a shortcut of either a widget, application, bookmark, or game that can be quickly launched by touching the icon on a Home screen. Each Home screen may display icons for any of the following: ❖ Widgets ❖ Applications ❖ Bookmarks ❖ Games ❖ Thumbnails Your Home screen will contain other icons depending on how you have customized it. See “Customizing your Home screens” on page 56.
Getting Started Navigation and features 51 Double-tap—Tap quickly twice to zoom in. For example, doubletap 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, Browser, and Gallery), 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 the screen—In most apps, the orientation of the screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it.
Getting Started Navigation and features the desired control, or touch a blank area of the System bar to restore the full view. At the top of the screen you will find the Google™ Search bar ( ), and next to that is the search by voice ( ) button. Also available at the top of the screen are the Apps ( ) button and the Customize ( ) button. Status icons Status icons are located on the far right of the System bar.
Getting Started Navigation and features 53 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 You can encrypt all the data on your tablet: Google™ Accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, etc. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time you power on your tablet. ❖ Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted device is to perform a factory data reset, which will erase all your data. ❖ You must not interrupt the encryption process or you will lose some or all of your data.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens Customizing your Home screens You can add Apps icons, Widgets, Bookmark shortcuts, and other items to any available free space on any Home screen. You can also change the Wallpaper. For more information on the Home screens, see “Navigation and features” on page 48. Adding an item to a Home screen 1 Open the Home screen you want to add the item to. For more information on using the Home screens, see “Navigation and features” on page 48.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 57 Moving an item from the Home screen To move an item to a new location on the current Home screen or to move it to another Home screen, touch & hold the icon, and then drag and drop it to the new location. Removing an item from a Home screen 1 Touch & hold the item you wish to remove. The Remove button appears in the top right corner of the display. 2 Drag the item to the Remove button. 3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red.
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.
Getting Started Turning off the device 59 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. (Sample Image) Shut down pop-up screen 2 In the pop-up window, touch OK to completely shut down the tablet. The operating system shuts down and the tablet turns off. 3 Touch Cancel to abort the shut down process.
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts ❖ ❖ Waking your device from Sleep mode takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after shutting down the device. When starting up again, the device returns to the screen last viewed. If you place the device in Sleep mode and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved data will be lost. Be sure to backup your data first.
Getting Started Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude 61 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 77. The account is added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings. Remove an account To remove an account and all the associated information, including email, contacts, settings, etc.: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears.
Getting Started Managing downloads Maps: Finds your current location to access real-time traffic conditions, and obtain detailed directions by foot, public transportation, or car, using the free Google Maps application (Beta). Places: Quickly find local establishments, such as restaurants, banks, or gas stations, using the free Google Places application. Latitude: Locate points-of-interest directly on a street map or satellite image.
Getting Started Factory data reset 63 Factory data reset This restores the device to the out of box state. All data on the device is erased, including system/application settings, user downloaded/installed applications and data such as photos, music, videos, contacts, etc. The recovery process deletes all data, restoring the tablet to its out-of-box state. Be sure to save your data to external media before executing the recovery), see “Backing up your data” on page 46.
Getting Started Caring for your device Caring for your device This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your device. For information about taking care of your device’s battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on page 37. 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.
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.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Accessing the Apps and Settings menus To access the Apps menu: ❖ Touch the Apps ( ) icon. 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 Description Settings Touch to open the Settings menu and change the settings on your tablet, see “Apps and Settings menus” on page 65. Browser Touch to open and view Web sites. Camera Touch to open the Camera application.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Description Navigation Touch to open the Navigation app, see “Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude” on page 61. Gallery Touch to view the photos/videos you have recorded, using the camera, or images preinstalled on your tablet, see “Using the cameras” on page 92. Calendar Touch to view your Calendar. Contacts Touch to view your Contacts. Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings The following are some of the icons you may find in the Settings menu. Icon Name Description Wi-Fi® Configure and manage connections to networks and devices via Wi-Fi®, or Bluetooth®, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 70. Sound Configure the Sound settings to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the your desired volume level and notification sounds, see “Sound settings” on page 72.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 69 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 Name NOTE Description Airplane mode Touch to turn ON/OFF Airplane mode, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 70. Wi-Fi® Touch to view the current Wi-Fi® connections, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 70.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 Touch the Wireless & networks ( 71 ) icon. The Wireless & networks menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless & networks menu. Below are some of the categories to choose from: ❖ Airplane mode—Select to turn off the tablet’s radios that transmit data. ❖ Wi-Fi—Select to turn on Wi-Fi® so you can connect to Wi-Fi® networks. ❖ Wi-Fi settings—See “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 45.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Discoverable—Select to make your tablet discoverable by other Bluetooth® devices for a brief period of time. ❖ Bluetooth devices—Displays a list of Bluetooth® devices that you’ve previously configured and those detected when the tablet last scanned for Bluetooth® devices. ❖ Find nearby devices—Touch to search for and display information about nearby Bluetooth® devices.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 73 Screen settings You can change the Screen settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation. To change the Screen settings: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Swipe to the second screen, and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 3 Touch the Screen ( ) icon. The Screen menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Screen menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 Touch the Multimedia ( ) icon. The Multimedia menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Multimedia menu. Location and security settings Use the Location & security settings to configure how you want the tablet to determine your location (this affects accuracy), and the way in which you want to share your location with Google™ and others. Security settings can also be configured to help secure your tablet and its data.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 75 ❖ Configure lock screen—Under Screen unlock, touch this option to configure your lock screen with a required pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the screen. For more information, see “Securing your tablet” on page 54. ❖ Owner info—Under Screen unlock, touching this option displays a screen that allows you to display information about yourself (such as your contact information) on the lock screen. You will be prompted to enter the text you wish to display.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Use secure credentials—Under Credential storage, select to allow applications to access your tablet’s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords as well as other credentials. Credential storage is used to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi® connections, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 45. This setting is dimmed if you do not set a password for credential storage.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ 77 Battery use—Displays a list of the applications using battery power since you last charged your tablet. 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 60.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings The account’s screen displays. ❖ Account screen—The options available on this screen depend on the account screen you have displayed. You can choose to turn ON/OFF synchronize for each account, or touch the Synchronize button at the top right of the Application bar to synchronize data now. Touch Remove account to remove the account and all its data. For more information, see “Privacy settings” on page 78.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ 79 Factory data reset—See “Factory data reset” on page 63. The recovery process deletes all data, restoring the tablet to its out-of-box state. Be sure to save your data to external media before executing the recovery), see “Backing up your data” on page 46.) Storage settings The Storage settings can be used to monitor the used and available space in your tablet’s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Select language—Select to open the Language screen, and then select your preferred language for use on your tablet. ❖ User dictionary—Select to open a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit it, or touch the red X next to a word to delete it. Touch the Plus button at the top right of the Application bar to add a word.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings NOTE 81 The Install voice data setting is not available if a synthesizer application is already installed on your device. ❖ Speech rate—Touch to select the speed in which you would like the synthesizer to speak. ❖ Language—Touch to select the text language you wish your synthesizer to speak. ❖ Engines—Touch to view the text-to-speech applications installed on your device. Touch one to view or change its settings.
Settings Customizing your device’s 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 Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Swipe to the second screen, and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 3 Touch the Accessibility ( ) icon. The Accessibility menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Accessibility menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 83 Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Automatic date & time—Clear the selection to set the date and time manually. ❖ Automatic time zone—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. ❖ Set time—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a screen opens to set the time manually.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Battery use—Select to open a list of the applications and operating system components used since you last charged the tablet. ❖ Legal information—Select to open a screen that displays legal information about the system software included with your tablet. ❖ Version information—Select to open a screen that lists details about the model and version of your tablets’s hardware and operating system software.
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 ❖ Capture Photo—Turns on the camera application in photo mode. ❖ Capture Video—Turns on the camera application in video mode. ❖ Help—For more information, refer to the TOSHIBA Media Player Help file. TOSHIBA Resolution+® NOTE Viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality and display device capability/functionality/settings. Depending on the quality of the content, some video noise may be visible.
Working with Apps Apps 87 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall applications from your tablet. 1 Touch the Apps ( 2 Touch & hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete, and then drag it to the Trash can. 3 Confirm the deletion. NOTE ) icon. Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device.
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 79.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard 89 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 Paste ( ) in the application bar. 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. Touch the Shift key again to type in lower case.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the built-in speakers 91 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 TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the device. 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.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using an SD™ Card 93 To avoid damaging your tablet device when using a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required. 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 6 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices ❖ A Mini-USB port—Supports data transfer.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station Using a docking station The docking connector, located on the side of your tablet device, is used to attach your device to a docking station (not shipped with your system). You can leave network cables and external devices (such as an external keyboard, mouse, speakers, and USB devices) connected to the docking station when the tablet is not connected to it.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 4 97 Remove the docking connector cover on the side of your tablet. Docking connector cover (Sample Illustration) Removing the docking connector cover 5 Align the docking interface located on your tablet with the docking connector on the dock. Docking interface (Sample Illustration) Aligning the docking interface with the docking connector NOTE Not all USB devices are compatible.
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 98 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 99 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station utility provides you with updates for both application and system software. It notifies you when new versions of your system software are available, and then prompts you to download and install them. To open TOSHIBA Service Station: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. 2 Touch the Service Station ( ) icon. The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station Touch the Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline. NOTE The TOSHIBA Service Station utility will not be able to notify you of new software and application updates if you choose to decline the agreement.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station NOTE Touch the Home ( ) button to allow the download to continue while you use your tablet. A notification of download completion appears in the Status bar. To discontinue the download process, touch the Back ( ) button. 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.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to an SD™ Card, or an external USB storage device. 1 NOTE Insert an SD™ Card into the SD™ Card slot, or an external USB device via the USB port on your tablet. For more information, see “Using an SD™ Card” on page 92. Not all USB or HDMI™ devices are compatible with your tablet. Check with the manufacturer of the external device for compatibility.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 103 TECHNICAL NOTE: When using external USB media, you may need to reformat the media in the exFAT file system. For information on how to do this, contact the manufacturer of the media device. 8 Select the folder you want to copy the files to, and then touch the Paste ( ) icon at the bottom of the screen. The files are copied to the SD™ Card or external USB storage device.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility ❖ Delete—Touch to delete the selected files. Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window. Touch OK or Cancel to continue. Touch & hold a file/folder to display a pop-up menu, enabling you to Cut, Copy, Delete or Rename the selected file/folder. Rename files/folders To rename a file/folder: 1 Touch & hold the selected file/folder. 2 Touch Rename in the pop-up window and create a new name for the selected file/folder. 3 Touch OK.
Utilities TOSHIBA Adaptive display 105 TOSHIBA Adaptive display The Toshiba Adaptive display provides an enhanced visual experience in varying locations and conditions. It automatically adjusts the display brightness and gamma based on ambient light. It also automatically adjusts locally stored pictures and video content for optimal viewing.
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 107 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 AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The Power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable.
If Something Goes Wrong Display problems 109 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 purchase a new battery, see your accessories information included with your device, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your device, and for other product information.
If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please contact Toshiba. ❖ Your device is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 111 Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.toshiba.com Accessories information in the USA www.toshiba.ca Canada www.toshiba-Europe.com Europe www.toshiba.co.jp/index.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA 113 Mexico Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF. 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A.
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. USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 114 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
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 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 117 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 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. 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 119 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 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.
Glossary I 121 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.
N Glossary 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 123 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 Transfer—To move files or data from one location to another. U Universal Serial Bus (USB)—USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping. 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. USB—See Universal Serial Bus (USB).
Index A about tablet battery use 84 legal information 84 settings 83 status 83 system updates 83 version information 84 AC adaptor 30 Accessibility Accessibility settings 82 accessibility settings 82 Accessibility scripts Accessibility settings 82 Accessibility settings Accessibility 82 Accessibility scripts 82 KickBack 82 SoundBack 82 TalkBack 82 accounts manage 60 sync 60 accounts & sync account screen 78 auto-sync 77 background data 77 manage accounts 77 settings 77 adding optional external devices 94 a
Index menu 65 Navigation 61 open 65 Places 61 preinstalled 86 uninstalling 87 apps menu apps 66 audible selection sound settings 72 automatic date & time date & time settings 83 automatic time zones date & time settings 83 auto-sync account screen 78 accounts & sync 77 manage accounts 77 safety precautions 37 taking care of 37 battery use about tablet 84 applications settings 77 Bluetooth® setting up 45 wireless & networks 71 button power 40 buttons back cover lock/unlock switch 28 buttons and featur
Index HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 95 power cord/cable 31 power source 31 current input method language & input settings 81 customize device settings 65 D data backing up 23, 46 restoring 47 date & time settings 82 date & time settings automatic date & time 83 automatic time zone 83 Select date format 83 select time zone 83 set date 83 set time 83 Use 24-hour format 83 date and time setting up 42 DC-IN port 29 device caring for 64 cleaning 64 turning off 58 turning off options 58 device administr
Index Google™ Apps Android Market™ downloading 86 GPS location & security 74 H HDMI™ Out port 29 headphone jack 29 Home screen adding items 56 moving items 57 removing items 57 Home screens apps 49 bookmarks 49 customizing 56 icons 49 thumbnails 49 widgets 49 I icon apps 65 Gmail 50 safety 20 settings 65 input method selector language & input settings 81 installing a charged battery 35 battery 33 K keyboard, external 95 KickBack Accessibility settings 82 L language & input settings 79 language & i
Index downloads 62 microphone Line-In jack 29 Mini-USB port 29 mouse, external 95 multimedia settings 73 N Navigation and features 48 navigation buttons 51 notification sounds sound settings 72 notifications managing 52 notification bar 52 viewing new 53 O online resources Toshiba 23 onscreen keyboard speaking 91 typing 89 using 88 operating system troubleshooting 107 optimizing battery life 37 optional external devices adding 94 other documentation 21 P ports DC-IN 29 docking connector 28 external devi
Index screen screen auto-rotate 73 settings 73 screen auto-rotate screen 73 screen brightness screen settings 73 screen rotation lock/unlock switch 27 screen settings animation 73 screen brightness 73 screen time-out 73 screen time-out screen settings 73 SD™ Card using 92 SD™ Card reader inserting memory media 93 removing memory media 93 SD™ Card slot 27 secure credentials location & security 76 securing your tablet 54 Select date format date & time settings 83 select language language & input setting
Index sounds recording 92 speakers 28 using 91 status about tablet 83 storage settings 79 storage use applications settings 76 sync accounts 60 sync accounts add an account 60 remove an account 61 System bar Apps button 51 Customize button 51 Google™ Search 51 navigation buttons 51 notification icons 51 status icons 51 time 51 system indicator lights AC power 30 LEDs 31, 32, 40 system updates about tablet 83 T taking care of battery 37 TalkBack Accessibility settings 82 text-to-speech settings language &
Index U uninstalling apps 87 USB port 29 Use 24-hour format date & time settings 83 user dictionary language & input settings 80 using Quick Settings Settings 69 Utilities 98 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 105 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 102 TOSHIBA Resolution+® 105 TOSHIBA Service Station 99 V version information about tablet 84 visible passwords location & security 75 voice recognizer settings language & input settings 80 volume sound settings 72 volume control buttons 27 W waking the tablet 44 wallpap