GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 1 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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 99 in this guide.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 2 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 2 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 3 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 3 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 4 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 4 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 5 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 5 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 6 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 6 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 7 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 7 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 8 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 8 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 9 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 9 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 10 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 10 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.
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GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 12 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Contents Introduction................................................................................ 17 This guide ...............................................................18 Safety icons ............................................................18 Other icons used...............................................19 Your device’s features and specifications .........19 Other documentation ..............................
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 13 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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 ...................................
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 14 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 14 Contents 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 ................
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 15 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Contents 15 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 .......
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 16 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 16 Contents Sound system problems .......................................102 Wireless networking problems..............................102 If you need further assistance...............................103 Before you contact Toshiba ............................103 Contacting Toshiba .........................................104 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................104 Toshiba’s worldwide offices..........
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 17 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 18 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 18 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 19 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 20 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 20 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 21 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 22 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 23 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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 light Camera (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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 24 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 24 Getting Started Features and components Right side Power button Volume control button Screen rotation lock/unlock switch Power indicator light (Sample Illustration) Right 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 25 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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 88. ❖ Micro SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For more information, see “Using a Micro SD™ Card” on page 85.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 26 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 26 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 27 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Getting Started Battery Notice 3 27 Connect the USB/AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet. The Power light glows white. 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 28 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 28 Getting Started Taking care of your battery NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the external conditions, or the applications and features used. NOTE Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface. Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 29 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 30 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 30 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 31 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 32 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 32 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 33 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 34 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 34 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 Skip to skip the account setup for now. You can sign into a Google account later in Settings, under Accounts & sync.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 35 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 36 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 36 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 37 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 38 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 38 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 39 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Getting Started Backing up your data 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 40 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 40 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 41 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name 41 Description Voice recognition button Touch to perform a voice-enabled search. Google Search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard. Settings icon 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 42 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 42 Getting Started Navigation and features Touch screen navigation Use your finger to manipulate the onscreen icons, buttons, menu items, onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen. You can also change the screen’s orientation. The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 43 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 44 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 44 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. Notification icons 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 45 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 46 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 46 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 47 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 48 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 48 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 49 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 50 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 50 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 51 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 52 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 52 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 53 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 54 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 54 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 55 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 56 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 56 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 57 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 58 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 58 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 59 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 60 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 60 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 61 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 62 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 62 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 63 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 64 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 64 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 65 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 66 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 66 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 67 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 68 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 68 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 69 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 70 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 70 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 71 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 72 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 72 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 73 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 74 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 74 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 75 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 76 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 76 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 77 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 78 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 79 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 80 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 80 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 81 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 82 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 82 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 83 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 84 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 84 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 85 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 86 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 86 Exploring the Features on your Device Using a Micro 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 a Micro 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 87 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices 5 87 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 88 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 88 Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices Using external devices You can connect external devices to your device using the following available ports: ❖ NOTE ❖ A Micro HDMI® Out port—Connect an HDMI®-compatible television or display device to your tablet. To connect a device to the Micro HDMI® Out port, you must purchase a Micro HDMI® cable. A Micro USB port—Supports data transfer.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 89 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 89 Using a docking station (Sold separately.) The docking connector, located on the bottom of your tablet device, is used to attach your device to a docking station (not shipped with your system).
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 90 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 90 Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 4 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. Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 91 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 92 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 92 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 2 Touch the Service Station ( ) 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 93 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 93 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 94 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 94 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 95 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 3 Touch the File Manager ( 95 ) 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 96 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 96 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 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 Micro SD™ card. Touching the SD ( ) icon displays the file/folder content on the Micro SD™ Card.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 97 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Icon Name 97 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 98 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 98 Utilities TOSHIBA Adaptive display 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). Micro SD™ Card Displays the file content of the Micro SD™ Card that is inserted into the Micro SD™ Card slot.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 99 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 100 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 100 If Something Goes Wrong The operating system is not working 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 101 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM If Something Goes Wrong Power and the batteries 101 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 102 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 102 If Something Goes Wrong Display problems Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions: The screen does not look correct. You can change the display settings by touching the Settings ( ) icon on the Home screen. For more information, see “Display settings” on page 67. Small bright dots appear on your screen when you turn on your device.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 103 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance 103 ❖ Your device is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter. Verify that your Wireless connection is enabled. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 37. ❖ Verify that your device can detect access points or routers. If it can detect a Wi-Fi® access point or router then it may be a configuration issue.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 104 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 104 If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖ 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 105 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 105 France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 106 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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 106 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 107 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 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.
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GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 109 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Glossary 109 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 110 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 110 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, frontside bus. bus speed—The speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the other parts of the tablet.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 111 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Glossary 111 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).
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 112 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 112 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 113 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Glossary I 113 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 114 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 114 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.
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 115 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM Glossary 115 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).
GMAD00314010_excite_10LE_ICS_12Apr26.book Page 116 Thursday, April 26, 2012 8:27 PM 116 Glossary 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.
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