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 100 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: AT270 Series Regulatory Information Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.
FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. ❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi®) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
Regulatory Information This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Europe—Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth® wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ Bluetooth® Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group. ❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth® wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group.
These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth® wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization.
Notice While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your device, or to stay current with the various product software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com.
Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video.
Contents Introduction................................................................................ 17 This guide ...............................................................18 Safety icons ............................................................18 Other icons used...............................................19 Your device’s features and specifications .........19 Other documentation ..............................................19 Service options .................................................
Contents 13 Connecting to a power source ................................25 Battery Notice .........................................................27 Charging the battery ...............................................27 Taking care of your battery .....................................27 Safety precautions ............................................28 Optimizing battery life .......................................29 Maintaining your battery ...................................
Contents Turning off the device .............................................53 Options for turning off the device .....................53 Using Shut down mode ....................................54 Using Sleep mode.............................................54 Syncing and managing your accounts ....................55 Add an account .................................................55 Remove an account ..........................................56 Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude..................
Contents 15 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet .......................82 Chapter 4: Exploring the Features on your Device.................. 83 Using the onscreen keyboard..................................83 Type to enter text ..............................................84 Speak to enter text ............................................86 Using the built-in speakers .....................................86 Using external speakers or headphones..................86 Recording sounds...........................
Contents Sound system problems .......................................103 Wireless networking problems..............................103 If you need further assistance...............................104 Before you contact Toshiba ............................104 Contacting Toshiba .........................................105 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites..........................105 Toshiba’s worldwide offices..................................105 Appendix A: Power Cord/Cable Connectors................
Introduction Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia. With your Toshiba tablet device, you can watch movies, listen to your favorite music, read books, play games and do much more. NOTE The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated.
Introduction This guide This guide This guide introduces the features on your device as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks on your tablet, which are powered by the Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. This product brings new features and performance enhancements to your device. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.
Introduction Other documentation 19 Other icons used Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information: TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the device. HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips. DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text. Your device’s features and specifications Certain chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series.
Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com. To stay current on the most recent applications, application updates, and hardware options for your device, as well as other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 100.
Introduction File management tips 21 File management tips ❖ ❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. As you work with data it exists in the device’s memory. This memory is called “volatile memory” because it is only active while the device is turned on. When you turn off the device, all the data remaining in volatile memory is lost. To help avoid data loss, save your work to Internal Storage or network storage.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your device effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your device. Please read and adhere to all safety information carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your device in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the device.
Getting Started Features and components 23 Front Camera Camera indicator light HD display (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ ❖ ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) or record videos. Camera indicator light—Glows when the front Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 87. HD display—Your device has an Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) display.
Getting Started Features and components Back Camera Camera indicator light (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ ❖ Camera indicator light—Glows when the back Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 87. Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) and videos. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 87.
Getting Started Features and components ❖ 25 Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack—Allows you to record sounds onto your device. For more information, see “Using external speakers or headphones” on page 86. Top Internal microphone Power button Volume control button Screen rotation lock/unlock switch (Sample Illustration) Top view ❖ Internal microphone—Allows you to record audio using the device’s internal microphone. ❖ Power button—Turns the device on and off.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source connector cover to access to the docking connector. For more information, see “Using a docking station” on page 90. Connecting to a power source Your device requires power to operate. Use the USB Power cable and USB/AC adaptor to connect the device to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the device’s battery.
Getting Started Battery Notice 27 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 NOTE Plug the USB Power cord into the Power/Docking connector on the bottom of the device. Do not force the plug into device. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the device 3 Connect the USB/AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet.
Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery If the device is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it. Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be charged prior to use. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the USB/AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power source” on page 26. To charge the device plug it into a power source.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery 29 Safety precautions Device warning indicators ❖ Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable/ cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery pack if you observe any of the following conditions: ❖ Offensive or unusual odor ❖ Excessive heat ❖ Discoloration ❖ Deformation, cracks, or leaks ❖ Smoke ❖ Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound Do not turn on the device's power again until an authorized Toshiba service
Getting Started Taking care of your battery 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 the ON/OFF option for either Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® under Wireless & networks.
Getting Started Disposing of your device 31 Disposing of your device Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 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. Choose from the list of language options and then touch Start. Your tablet begins the activation process when you touch Start on the Welcome screen.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 33 Setting the date and time After your Wi-Fi® has been set, the “Set date and time” screen appears. (Sample Image) Set date and time screen Use one of the following options to set the date and time: ❖ To use the network-provided time, check the “Automatic date & time” check box. ❖ To set the date and time manually, un-check the “Automatic date & time” check box, and then select the time zone.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time NOTE Sign in to your Google Account now to restore settings that have been previously backed up (if applicable). If you wait until after setup, you will not be able to restore your settings. For more information, see “Backing up your data” on page 39. There are three options to choose from: ❖ Sign in—To sign in with an existing account. ❖ Get an account—Touch if you do not already have a Google account and need to create a new one.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 35 Use Google Location (Sample Image) Use Google Location screen ❖ 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 70). Touch Next to continue.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time The “Google Services” screen appears. (Sample Image) Google Services screen 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.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 37 Waking the tablet If the screen times-out: 1 Press the Power button. The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled it. (Sample Image) Lock screen 2 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, then touch Wi-Fi under Wireless & networks.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time If you use third-party applications on this device, any information those applications collect (including location-based information) may be sent to third parties and merged with other customer information subject to their respective privacy policies. Bluetooth®: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon, then touch Bluetooth® under Wireless & networks. If turned OFF, switch to ON to enable it. 2 Touch the name of the device to pair with and then touch Pair.
Getting Started Registering your Toshiba device 39 Registering your Toshiba device NOTE To register online, you must be connected to the Internet. Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com or by touching the Register ( ) icon.
Getting Started Navigation and features Restoring your data using your Google™ Account If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google™ Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device.
Getting Started Navigation and features Google™ Search bar Voice recognition Apps button Home screens System bar Time Battery status icons Notification icons (Sample Image) Center Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen. Icon Name Description Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen. Home button Touch to return to the Home screen. Recent Apps button Touch to view the most recently view apps.
Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name Settings icon Description Touch to open the Settings menu. Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right. Your device’s five home screens have several standard features, including icons and a customizable background pattern (wallpaper). The wallpaper image spans the width of all five Home screens.
Getting Started Navigation and features 43 The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. If you see a crack in the glass, discontinue use of the device to avoid injury. Touch—Touch to activate items displayed on the screen, such as app and setting icons or onscreen buttons. Touch to type using the onscreen keyboard.
Getting Started Navigation and features Navigating the Home screen When the setup process is complete, the Home screen appears. This is your starting point for all features used on your tablet. You can add shortcuts for apps, widgets, and other features to all five of your Home screens. You can also change your wallpaper to more customize the look of your device. For more information, see “Customizing your Home screens” on page 49.
Getting Started Navigation and features 45 Status icons Status icons are located on the far right of the System bar. Status icons display current system status information, such as power usage and network connectivity status. Status icons Time (Sample Image) Status icons Touch the Time display to view the Status Details panel. For more information, see “Securing your tablet” on page 47. After your Google™ Account is set up, the Network Status icons are blue when connected to Google services.
Getting Started Navigation and features 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 47 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 Slide is the default screen lock option. If you touch Slide, you will be taken back to the Security screen. The next time you wake up your device from sleep, you will be taken to the Lock screen. At the Lock screen, you can either slide to left to launch the camera application, or slide to the right to unlock the system.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 2 ❖ Charge your tablet’s battery. ❖ Plug your tablet to the USB/AC adaptor. ❖ Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. 49 Touch the Settings ( ) icon, Security ( ) icon, and then Encrypt tablet. Read the information on the Encrypt Tablet screen carefully. If you change your mind touch the Back ( the encryption process. ) button to exit 3 Touch the Encrypt tablet button. 4 Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Continue.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens Removing an item from a Home screen 1 Touch and hold the item you want to remove. The Remove button appears in the top center of the display. 2 Drag the item to the Remove button. 3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red. NOTE The item has been removed from the Home screen, but not deleted from the system. To add the item back to your Home screen, see “Adding an item to a Home screen” on page 49.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 4 51 Release the second app, and its icon appears in the circle, behind the icon of the first app. (Sample Image) Unnamed folder The folder is now created with an automatic generic name (such as “Unnamed folder”). Name/rename a created folder 1 Touch and hold the folder you want to name/rename. (Sample Image) Naming a folder The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 2 Type the desired name. The folder is now renamed. (Sample Image) Named folder Removing a folder To remove folders from your Home screen: 1 Locate and open the folder (on a Home screen) that you want to remove. 2 Touch, hold, and drag all apps from the folder (on the Home screen or in the app list) to the Home screen. 3 Release the apps on the Home screen. When the last app is removed, its folder is automatically removed.
Getting Started Turning off the device ❖ 53 Wallpapers—Opens a thumbnail page, displaying the sample wallpaper images that came preinstalled on your tablet. Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen. Additional wallpapers can be downloaded from Google Play Store. 3 Touch the wallpaper you want. The selected wallpaper is set as the background image on your display screen. Turning off the device It is a good idea to turn off your device when you are not using it for a while.
Getting Started Turning off the device Using Shut down mode The Shut down mode completely shuts down the device without saving your data or the current state of the device. Shut down mode closes all open apps, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your tablet. Always back up your data and settings before shutting down your tablet. To turn off your device using Shut down mode: 1 Press and hold the Power button. A pop-up screen appears, asking whether you would like to shut down.
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts 55 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. ❖ 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.
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts 2 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 Add account. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information. 5 Configure the account settings. For more information, see “Accounts & sync settings” on page 74. The account is added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings.
Getting Started Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude 5 57 Touch Remove account from the dialog box to continue. (Sample Image) Removing an account The account and the associated information is removed from the Accounts & sync settings. Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude To access Navigation, Maps, Places and Latitude: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Touch the Navigation ( ) icon, Maps ( icon, or the Latitude ( ) icon.
Getting Started Managing downloads Latitude: Locate points-of-interest directly on a street map or satellite image. Some areas support street-level views of businesses and neighborhoods. View your friends’ locations on your maps and share your location and other information with them, using Google Latitude. To learn more, visit the Google Help Center. Managing downloads To access downloads: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears.
Getting Started Caring for your device 59 Before restoring the device to the out of box state, back up all data to external media. You can use your Google™ account to back up all data and apps settings. To perform this process: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Backup & reset ( ) icon. The Backup & reset menu appears. 3 Touch Factory data reset. 4 Touch Reset tablet. 5 Touch Erase everything. The Factory data reset process begins.
Chapter 2 Settings Customizing your device’s settings You can customize the settings for the various functions on your Toshiba tablet, such as screen orientation, or sound settings. Apps and Settings menus This menu contains most of the tools you will need to customize and configure your tablet. Accessing the Apps and Settings menus To access the Apps menu: ❖ Touch the Apps ( ) icon.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 61 The Apps menu appears. (Sample Image) Apps menu screen The following are some of the icons you may find in the Apps menu. Icon Name Settings Description Touch to open the Settings menu. Browser Touch to open and view Web sites. Camera Touch to open the Camera application. Take photos/videos, using the camera on either the back or the front of the tablet, see “Using the cameras” on page 87. Touch to access your Gmail email account.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Calculator Description Touch to open the Calculator application. Downloads Touch to view the Downloads application, see “Managing downloads” on page 58. Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player, see “TOSHIBA Media Player” on page 80. Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet. To access the Settings menu: ❖ Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Storage Battery 63 Description Monitor the used and available space on your tablet’s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet, see “Storage settings” on page 75. Displays battery status, see “Battery Notice” on page 27. Apps Touch to view and manage the installed applications, see “Apps settings” on page 73.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 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 65 The Quick Settings menu displays below the Status Details menu, replacing the list of current notifications. (Sample Image) Quick Settings menu screen 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 66.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Wireless and networks settings Use the Wireless & networks settings to configure and manage connections to networks and devices via Wi-Fi®, or Bluetooth®. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 37. The Wireless & Networks settings can also be used to configure connections between your tablet and virtual private networks (VPNs), and to turn off the device’s radios while in-flight.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 67 information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 37. Some of the options available are: ❖ Rename tablet—Touch to open a dialog box to rename your tablet a name that is visible on some Bluetooth® devices. The current name is displayed. ❖ Visibility timeout—Select to make your tablet discoverable by other Bluetooth® devices for a brief period of time. ❖ Show received files—Displays a list of files received via Bluetooth®.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Volumes—Select to open a screen containing three sliders, used to adjust media volume, notification sounds, and alarm sounds. ❖ Ringtone & notifications—Select to open a screen containing a list of notification sounds. Touch a notification sound to listen to a sample of it.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the Display ( 69 ) icon. The Display menu appears. (Sample Image) Display Settings menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Display menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: NOTE The Automatic Brightness selection must be deselected to access the Brightness control screen. Under certain operating conditions, e.g.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Sleep—Displays a list of time interval settings that indicate the amount of time it takes for the screen to time-out. Using the shortest time-out period extends the battery life between charges. ❖ Multi function switch settings—Lock screen orientation.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 71 Security settings Use the Security settings to configure our tablet to help secure your tablet and its data. To change the Security settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Security ( ) icon. The Location & security menu appears. (Sample Image) Security Settings Menu screen 3 Touch the item you want to change in the Security menu.
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 47.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 73 Apps settings You use the Apps settings to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data, to force them to stop if needed, and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from Web sites and email. To change the Apps settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Accounts & sync settings You can add, remove, and manage your Google™ Accounts and other accounts, using the Accounts & sync settings. For more information, see “Syncing and managing your accounts” on page 55. Use these settings to also control the ways in which applications send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules, or how applications synchronize user data automatically. Gmail™, Calendar, and other applications may have their own setting options.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 75 Touch the Backup & reset ( ) icon. The Backup & reset menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Backup & reset menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Back up my data—Select to back up your personal data (Wi-Fi® passwords, Browser bookmarks, etc.) to Google servers, with your Google Account. Your data can be restored to a new tablet the first time you sign in with your Google Account.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the Storage ( ) icon. The Storage menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Storage menu. You can also view and manage the amount of storage used by your applications. Language & input settings You can select the language and configure various input methods, such as the Google text-to-speech engine for applications that support it. To change the Language & input settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ 77 Google text-to-speech engine—Select to open a screen that allows you to configure the language and voice settings. Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug-ins that are installed on the tablet. To change the Accessibility settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Accessibility ( ) icon. The Accessibility menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Date & time menu. (Sample Image) Date & Time screen Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Automatic date & time—Clear the selection to set the date and time manually. ❖ Automatic date & time settings—Clear the selection to set the time zone manually. ❖ Set date—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a screen opens to set the date manually.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the About tablet ( 79 ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to view in the About tablet menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ System updates—Select to open the Toshiba Service Station that lists the availability of operating system software updates. ❖ Status—Select to open a screen that displays information about your battery, network connections, etc.
Chapter 3 Working with Apps Downloading Toshiba Apps You can download Toshiba apps from the Toshiba App Place™ by touching the App PlaceTM icon. NOTE To download apps, you must be connected to the Internet. TOSHIBA Media Player The TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player that allows users to experience outstanding multimedia viewing enjoyment. The TOSHIBA Media Player supports a number of multimedia content formats.
Working with Apps Apps 81 On the Media Player’s main screen, touch the Menu ( ) button. (Sample Image) Toshiba Media Player Settings menu screen The menu may display the following options: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Playback device—Opens the list of available playback devices Find network devices—Displays available network devices. Settings—Opens media player settings. Tutorial—Opens the media player tutorial. About—Displays version information, etc.
Working with Apps Apps Preinstalled Apps on your tablet Google Play Store, Browser, Gmail™, Maps, YouTube™, and Calendar apps are preinstalled on your tablet and the shortcuts for them appear on your Home screen. You can move the icons for these applications to other Home screens to customize the look of your tablet, see “Moving an item from the Home screen” on page 49. You can install many more apps, widgets, games, etc. by visiting the Toshiba App Place™ or Google Play Store.
Chapter 4 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Your tablet comes with an onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Onscreen keyboard Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open a text field that when touched, opens the onscreen keyboard allowing you to enter text. Some apps open the keyboard automatically. The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings. For more information, see “Language & input settings” on page 76.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Type to enter text To begin typing, touch the text field in the application you are using to open the onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Touching a text field to type An insertion point tab ( ) appears where you touch the text field. If text has been previously entered you can drag the insertion point by its tab to move it to the location in the text line you wish to begin typing from.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard 4 Touch and hold until the Paste ( ) option appears on the screen. 5 Touch the Paste ( ) icon. 85 The text is inserted into the new text field. NOTE Text can be copied and pasted from one app to another. ❖ Touch the space bar or a punctuation mark to auto complete a word you are typing. ❖ Touch the Shift ( ) key one time to capitalize the next letter typed. ❖ Double-tap the Shift key to capitalize all of the letters you type.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the built-in speakers Speak to enter text You can use the speech-recognition feature to input text to the onscreen keyboard. 1 Touch the text field. 2 Touch the Microphone ( ) key on the keyboard. 3 Speak your text when you are prompted to “Speak now.” The speech-recognition types the words you say. 4 To enter punctuation, say “comma,” “period,” “exclamation mark,” etc. The text you enter by speech is underlined.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the cameras 87 To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the device. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack. The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini connector. To adjust the volume: ❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each speaker. ❖ For headphones, use the device’s volume control.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using 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.
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices 89 Adding optional external devices After starting your device for the first time, you may want to: ❖ Connect an external keyboard via the available Bluetooth® settings (see “Using an external keyboard” on page 89 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 37) ❖ Connect an external mouse via the available Bluetooth® settings (see “Using an external mouse” on page 89 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” o
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 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). Docking connector Front Audio out jack Back Power interface (Sample Illustration) Docking station To achieve a proper connection between your tablet and the docking station, your tablet must be properly aligned with the docking station.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 4 91 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.
Chapter 5 Utilities Your device includes several utilities designed to help you reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter. NOTE The utilities described in this chapter, and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 2 Touch the Service Station ( 93 ) icon. The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station screen The first time TOSHBIA Service Station is run, you will be prompted to accept the access agreement. This agreement authorizes the app to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba servers as part of the process of obtaining updates.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station The main screen of this application includes the following areas: ❖ Header—This section runs along the top of the screen and contains basic information about your system, such as the version of the OS, the device part number, and serial number. ❖ Buttons—Buttons are displayed on the screen. Depending on the actions you have available, the buttons will vary.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 95 Installing updates Once an update has been successfully downloaded, it can be installed. 1 Touch the Download completion notice on the Status bar. 2 Touch the Install button. The application installer launches. 3 Confirm the installation to continue. Downloading and installing System updates TOSHIBA Service Station downloads both application and system updates. System updates require the device to be rebooted during the update process.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 3 Touch the File Manager ( ) icon. The TOSHIBA File Manager screen appears. Controls Path Devices Files (Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager screen 4 Make sure Internal Storage ( the screen. ) is selected at the top left of 5 Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode. Then touch the files/folders you wish to back up, or touch Select All from the selected items count drop-down menu located at the top left corner of the screen.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 97 6 Touch the Copy button ( ) in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen. 7 Touch the Micro SD Card ( ) icon from the device icons on the left of the screen to select the Micro SD™ card. Touching the Micro SD ( ) icon displays the file/folder content on the Micro SD™ Card. 8 Select the folder you want to copy the files/folders to, and then touch the Paste icon ( ) in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Icon Name Description Delete Touch and hold the file or folder to select it. Touch the Delete icon to permanently delete the item from the location it is currently in. The system will prompt you to make sure this is what you want to do. Change View This option allows the user to change the view from one in which items are shown in three columns and as many rows as needed to a single column list view.
Utilities TOSHIBA Adaptive display 99 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. Screen Capture Displays the file content of the screen captured images.
Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your tablet are relatively easy to identify and solve. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. Problems when you turn on the device These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The device will not start.
If Something Goes Wrong The operating system is not working 101 The operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the Home screens and used to the way the operating system responds, you can easily detect if the it is not working correctly.
If Something Goes Wrong Power and the batteries Power and the batteries Your device receives its power through the USB/AC adaptor and power/docking connector cord or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty USB/AC adaptor or power/docking connector cord will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries.
If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 103 Small bright dots appear on your screen when you turn on your device. Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your device. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance ❖ If another device is on the same network, verify that it has network access, and can connect to the Internet. If, for example, the other device cannot browse to a public Web site, the ISP’s (Internet Service Provider) service may be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is correct - i.e., that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ❖ 105 Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your device and/or program. Your dealer is your best source for current information. For the detailed specifications for your device, visit tabletsupport.toshiba.com.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices France Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. 7, Rue Ampère; B. P. 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Europe GmbH Leibnizstraße 2 D-93055 Regensburg Germany Italy Centro Direzionale Colleoni Palazzo Perseo Via Paracelso 10 20041, Agrate Brianza Milano, Italy Japan Toshiba Corporation, PCO-IO 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 105-8001 Japan Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Appendix A Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your device ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 107 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 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 Area Network 109 Terms The following terms may appear in this U
Glossary Alternating Current (AC)—The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets. AC reverses its direction at regular intervals. Compare Direct Current (DC). application—A set of instructions that can be executed by a tablet. App shortcut—An application icon that can be placed on a Home screen. Touching one opens the app without having to first open the Apps screen. See also icon.
Glossary C 111 cache—A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the tablet’s main memory. See also CPU cache. Central Processing Unit (CPU)—The chip that functions as the “brain” of the tablet. It takes information from outside sources, such as memory or keyboard input, processes the information, and sends the results to another device that uses the information.
Glossary 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. device driver—A program (called a “driver”) that permits the tablet to communicate with a device. Direct Current (DC)—The type of power usually supplied by batteries. DC flows in one direction. Compare Alternating Current (AC). disable—To turn the option off. See also enable.
Glossary 113 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. file extension—The three characters following the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name. The extension indicates the type of file. Examples are .apk for application files and .pdf for documentation files. See also file name. folder—A container for organizing files saved to a disk.
I Glossary icon—A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced—A method of refreshing the display screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced screens take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device—See device. Internet—The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web.
Glossary N 115 network—A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced—A method of refreshing the tablet screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. O online—Available through a computer.
Glossary Read-Only Memory—See ROM. reboot—See boot, restart. removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk. resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically. restart—Synonymous with reboot.
Glossary U 117 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. W Wallpaper—is a background image downloaded from the Web or chosen from the Gallery (pictures taken with the camera, or still images included with the system).
Index A about tablet legal information 79 settings 78 status 79 system updates 79 accounts manage 55 sync 55 accounts & sync settings 74 adding optional external devices 89 applications settings 73 Apps 81 apps icon 60 Latitude 57 Maps 57 menu 60 Navigation 57 open 60 Places 57 118 preinstalled 82 uninstalling 82 apps menu apps 60 audible selection sound settings 68 automatic date & time date & time settings 78 B back camera 87 indicator light 23 backing up data 21 backup data 39 Google™ Account 39 TOSHI
Index wireless & networks 66 button power 31 buttons power button 24 screen rotation lock/unlock switch 24 volume control 24 C camera back camera 23 front camera 23 cameras using 87 caring for your device 59 charging the battery 27 cleaning the device 59 connecting power source 26 power/docking connector cord 26 USB/AC adaptor 25 USB/AC adaptor cord to power/ docking connector 26 Creating Folders 50 customize device settings 60 D data backing up 21, 39 restoring 40 date & time settings 77 date & time set
Index back view 23 bottom view 25 front view 23 left side view 24 right side view 23 top view 24 files/folders operation 97 first time use 30 Folder Creating, naming, and removing 50 front camera 87 G Gmail icon 42 Google Use Location 35 GPS location & security 70 H headphone jack 24 Home screen adding items 49 moving items 49 removing items 50 Home screens apps 42 bookmarks 42 customizing 49 icons 42 thumbnails 42 widgets 42 I icon apps 60 Gmail 42 safety 18 settings 60 K keyboard, external 89 L
Index automatic restore 75 back up my data 75 backup account 75 factory data reset 75 settings 74 navigation buttons 44 notifications managing 45 notification bar 45 viewing new 46 O Q online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speaking 86 typing 84 using 83 operating system troubleshooting 101 optimizing battery life 29 optional external devices adding 89 other documentation 19 Quick Settings menu settings 64 P ports docking connector 25 external devices 89 headphone 24 Micro USB 24 Micro USB por
Index securing your tablet 47 Select date format date & time settings 78 select language language & input settings 76 select time zone date & time settings 78 service options standard limited warranty 20 set date date & time settings 78 set time date & time settings 78 setting up USB/AC adaptor 25 Settings using Quick Settings 64 settings about tablet 78 accounts & sync 74 applications 73 customize device settings 60 date & time 77 device administrators 72 icon 60 language & input 76 location & securi
Index 123 Tips U file management tips 21 Toshiba online resources 21 worldwide offices 105 Toshiba App Place™ downloading apps 80 Toshiba Apps Place Media Player 80 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility file browsing 97 files/folders 97 rename files/folders 98 TOSHIBA Service Station Application updates 94 download updates 94 install updates 95 tablet system updates 95 touch screen navigation onscreen 42 troubleshooting 102 bookmarked site not found 101 contacting Toshiba 104 device will not start 100 display pr
