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 105 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. For the state of California only. Model: AT7 - B Series Regulatory Information Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure When the transmitter and receiver on your device is powered ON, RF energy is received and transmitted. The power level your device transmits at is controlled by your network access while in communication. Your device is approved to the radio standard by the country/region listed in the approved countries table for the module installed in your device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Contact Toshiba’s Support Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com.
Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers.
Specific Absorption Rate (IEEE) Your device is designed to be in compliance with Radio Waves exposure regulations and does not exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC). A substantial safety margin is set to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of health.
Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB003 du Canada. 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® modules are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth® wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ ❖ Bluetooth® Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group. Logo certification with Bluetooth® wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth® wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.
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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 .................................................... 20 Precautions ..................
Contents Taking care of your battery .................................. 28 Safety precautions ......................................... 28 Optimizing battery life .................................... 29 Maintaining your battery ................................ 29 Disposing of your device ..................................... 30 Using the device for the first time ........................ 30 Turning on the power .................................... 30 Setting up your device .............................
Contents Managing your accounts ..................................... 58 Add an account.............................................. 59 Remove an account ....................................... 59 Maps .................................................................... 61 Managing downloads........................................... 61 Factory data reset................................................ 62 Caring for your device.......................................... 62 Cleaning the device .........
Contents Using the camera................................................. 92 Using a microSD™ Card ..................................... 93 Inserting memory media ................................ 93 Removing memory media .............................. 93 Adding optional external devices......................... 94 Using an external keyboard ........................... 94 Using an external mouse ............................... 94 Using external devices...................................
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™ 4.2, Jelly Bean. 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 105.
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 Display (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) or record videos, see “Using the camera” on page 92.
Getting Started Features and components Left side (Sample Illustration) Left side view Right side Power button (Sample Illustration) Right side view ❖ Power button—Turns the device on and off. Press and hold the button for several seconds to turn the device ON/OFF. Press the button quickly to wake the device from Sleep mode or to place it into Sleep mode. For more information, see “Options for turning off the device” on page 56.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 25 ❖ microSD™ slot—Supports the use of Micro Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For more information, see “Using a microSD™ Card” on page 93. ❖ Micro USB port—Allows the transfer of data via the USB cable and charging of the battery via the USB/AC adaptor. Bottom Speaker (Sample Illustration) Bottom view ❖ Speaker—Allows you to listen to sounds on your device. For more information, see “Using the built-in speaker” on page 91.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the device: 1 Connect the USB Power cable to the USB/AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB Power cable to the USB/AC adaptor. Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 2 Plug the USB Power cable into the Micro USB port on the device.
Getting Started Battery Notice 27 Battery Notice Actual battery life may vary depending on settings, application usage, features or tasks selected, network configuration, operating temperature and many other factors.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery Wall Outlet—The fastest way to charge your tablet is with the included AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet. USB Charge—In “Suspend mode,” you can also charge your tablet, although more slowly, by connecting the USB cable to the USB port on your PC. Please make sure your PC is turned ON while charging via USB. If your PC is turned OFF, depending on PC specifications, the tablet battery may discharge.
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 under Wireless & networks. Turn Wi-Fi® and/or Bluetooth® ON/OFF.
Getting Started Disposing of your device Disposing of your device Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 31 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. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the device, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 3 Select the language you want, and then touch Start to continue. Your tablet begins the activation process. Setting up your Wi-Fi® connection After choosing your language, the “Select Wi-Fi” screen appears, displaying all available Wi-Fi® networks. (Sample Image) Select Wi-Fi screen 1 Touch the Wi-Fi® network you want to use and enter the key or password. 2 Touch Connect.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 33 The “Got Google?” screen appears displaying two options, Yes or No. (Sample Image) “Got Google?” screen ❖ Yes—Sign in with an existing Google account and then follow the on screen instructions. (Sample Image) Sign in with your Google Account screen ❖ No—Select if you do not have an existing Google account.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Make it Google™ If you touched No, the “Make it Google” screen appears with two options: ❖ Get an Account—Touch if you do not already have a Google account and would like to create a new account. Follow the onscreen instructions. ❖ Not Now—Touch to skip the account setup for now. You can sign into a Google Account later in Settings, under Accounts.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 35 Google™ & location The “Google & location” screen appears displaying two options: ❖ Use Wi-Fi location ❖ Let Google apps access your location Select/deselect the check boxes to activate/deactivate the options. NOTE You can change these at a later time via the Settings menu. (Sample Image) Google & location screen 1 Touch the Arrow key to continue. The “This tablet belongs to...” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time ❖ Just touch the Arrow key to continue (Sample Image) “This tablet belongs to...” screen 2 The Google services screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 3 37 Touch the Arrow key to continue. The “Setup complete” screen appears. (Sample Image) Setup complete screen 4 NOTE Touch Finish to complete the setup process. This may take several minutes. If your screen times-out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again. If the screen times-out: 1 Press the Power button. The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled it.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Setting the date and time The “Date & time” screen appears. NOTE If you have not set up an Internet connection, this screen appears. (Sample Image) Date & time screen 1 Select a preferred time zone, or set the current date and time. 2 Touch the Arrow key to continue. NOTE This may take several minutes. If your screen times-out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again. The “This tablet belongs to…” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 39 (Sample Image) “This tablet belongs to…” screen There are two options in the “This tablet belongs to…” screen: ❖ Enter your information into the First and Last name fields, and then touch Next. ❖ Touch Next to continue (without entering the information). The “Google Services” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time (Sample Image) Google Services screen Read the information carefully, and then touch the Arrow key to continue. The “Setup complete” screen appears. Touch Finish to continue to the main Home screen.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time NOTE 41 The setup may take several minutes to complete. If your screen times out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again. Waking the tablet If the screen times-out: 1 Press the Power button. The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled it. (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.
Getting Started Registering your Toshiba device 4 Touch the Back ( ) icon to try a different network. To connect to secure/locked networks, you will be prompted to enter the appropriate credentials. NOTE Wi-Fi® may be enabled by default and the device saves this information so that you can connect automatically the next time you come within range of this network.
Getting Started Backing up your data 43 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to a microSD™ Card. For more information, see “TOSHIBA File Manager Utility” on page 100. Backing up data using your Google™ Account You can also back up your settings as well as your data using your Google Account. Your data is backed up automatically using this option. For more information, see “Make it Google™” on page 34.
Getting Started Navigation and features Navigation and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touchscreen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device.
Getting Started Navigation and features Icon 45 Name Description Apps icon Touch to display the system apps. 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. Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right.
Getting Started Navigation and features ❖ Games ❖ Thumbnails Your Home screen will contain other icons depending on how you have customized it. See “Customizing your Home screens” on page 53. Gmail™ icon—An example of an icon located on a Home screen is the Gmail icon. This shortcut, when touched, launches your Gmail webmail account. Touch screen navigation Use your finger to manipulate the onscreen icons, buttons, menu items, onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen.
Getting Started Navigation and features 47 Rotate the screen—In most apps, the orientation of the screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off, using the Auto-rotate screen option through the Quick Settings menu, see “Accessing the Notifications menu” on page 83. This allows you to lock the screen to the currently viewed screen orientation. Navigating the Home screen When the setup process is complete, the Home screen appears.
Getting Started Navigation and features Status icons Status icons are located on the far upper-right of the screen. 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 50. After your Google™ Account is set up, the Network Status icons are blue when connected to Google services.
Getting Started Navigation and features 49 Opening a notification 1 Touch and swipe down the System bar on the upper-left 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 2 Touch a notification in the Notification summary panel to open it in its application. It will then be cleared from the Notification summary panel. 3 To remove the notification without viewing it, touch its Close button. 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.
Getting Started Navigation and features 3 Touch the Security ( ) icon. 4 Touch Screen Lock. 5 Touch Slide, Pattern, PIN, or Password. 51 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 Navigation and features ❖ Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted device is to perform a factory data reset, which will erase all your data. ❖ You must not interrupt the encryption process or you will lose some or all of your data. (See “Backup & reset settings” on page 78 and “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 105).
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 53 Customizing your Home screens You can add Apps icons, Widgets, Bookmark shortcuts, and other items to any available free space on any Home screen. You can also change the Wallpaper. For more information on the Home screens, see “Navigation and features” on page 44. Adding an item to a Home screen 1 Open the Home screen you want to add the item to. For more information on using the Home screens, see “Navigation and features” on page 44.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens Creating, naming, and removing folders Creating a folder Complete the following steps to create folders on your Home screen. 1 Locate the desired first app (on a Home screen) that you want to include in a folder. 2 Locate the second app (on the Home screen or in the app list). 3 Touch, hold, and drag the second app to the first app.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 55 The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into. 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.
Getting Started Turning off the device Turning off the device It is a good idea to turn off your device when you are not using it for a while. If you are using the device for the first time, leave the device plugged into a power source (even though the device is off) to fully charge the battery. Options for turning off the device You have two options available for turning off the device: Shut down and Sleep mode. Each option has its advantages.
Getting Started Turning off the device 57 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, displaying three selections.
Getting Started Managing your accounts Using Sleep mode Your device will automatically time-out after a couple minutes of non-operation, placing it into Sleep mode. The screen dims and then darkens to conserve battery power. For more information on waking the tablet from Sleep mode, see “Waking the tablet” on page 41. To change the amount of time it takes for the display to darken, touch the Settings ( ) icon, and then the Display ( ) icon.
Getting Started Managing your accounts 59 Add an account Add multiple Google™ Accounts and Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync accounts to have all your accounts available on your tablet device. For more information, see “Accounts settings” on page 77. 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Scroll down to the Accounts setting. The Accounts menu appears displaying a list of the current accounts. (Sample Image) Accounts screen 3 Touch the Add account ( ) icon.
Getting Started Managing your accounts 2 Scroll down to the Accounts setting. The Accounts menu, appears, displaying a list of the current accounts. 3 Touch the account you wish to delete. 4 Touch the Menu ( ) icon in the upper-right corner. The “Removing an account” screen appears. (Sample Image) Removing an account 5 Touch Remove account from the dialog box to continue. The “Remove account?” confirmation screen appears.
Getting Started Maps 61 Maps To access Maps: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Touch the Maps ( ) icon. Do not use this device while driving. Maps: Finds your current location to access real-time traffic conditions, and obtain detailed directions by foot, public transportation, or car, using the free Google Maps application. To learn more, visit the Google Help Center. Managing downloads Files, apps, and items downloaded from a Web Browser, Gmail™, etc.
Getting Started Factory data reset Factory data reset This restores the device to the out of box state. All data on the device is erased, including system/application settings, user downloaded/installed applications and data such as photos, music, videos, contacts, etc. The recovery process deletes all data, restoring the tablet to its out-of-box state. Be sure to save your data to external media before executing the recovery, see “Backing up your data” on page 42.
Getting Started Caring for your device 63 Cleaning the device Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the device’s ports, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the device. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the device. To keep your device clean, gently wipe it with a lightly dampened soft cloth.
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: ❖ 64 Touch the Apps ( ) icon.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 65 The Apps menu appears. (Sample Image) Apps menu screen The following are some of the icons you may find in the Apps menu: Icon Name Description Settings Touch to open the Settings menu. Browser Touch to open and view Web sites. Chrome Touch to open and view Google™ Chrome Web browser. Gmail™ Touch to access your Gmail email account. Maps Touch to open the Maps app, see “Maps” on page 61.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Description Gallery Touch to view the photos/videos you have recorded, using the camera, or images preinstalled on your tablet, see “Using the camera” on page 92. Calendar Touch to view your Calendar. People Touch to view your Contacts. Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application. Downloads Touch to view the Downloads application, see “Managing downloads” on page 61.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 67 The following are some of the icons you may find in the Settings menu: Icon Name Description Wi-Fi® Configure and manage connections to networks and devices via Wi-Fi®, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 68. Sound Configure the Sound settings to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the your desired volume level and notification sounds, see “Sound settings” on page 70.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Description Language & input Configure the various input methods available on your tablet, see “Language & input settings” on page 80. Backup & reset Back up your settings and data to Google™ servers, using your Google Account, or perform a factory data reset, see “Backup & reset settings” on page 78. Date & time Configure your preferences for the way in which dates are displayed, see “Date & time settings” on page 82.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 69 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 41. In addition to the information described in this section, you can access the Advanced settings. Touch the Menu ( ) button in this screen’s Application bar, and then Advanced to view the settings in the “Advanced Wi-Fi” screen.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Sound settings The Sound settings can be configured to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the desired volume level and notification sounds. You can also set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen. To change the Sound settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Sound ( ) icon. The Sound menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 71 Display settings You can change the Display settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation. To change the Display settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Display ( ) icon. The Display menu appears. (Sample Image) Display menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Display menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Location access settings Use the Location access settings to configure how you want the tablet to determine your location (this affects accuracy), and the way in which you want to share your location with Google™ and others. Security settings can also be configured to help secure your tablet and its data. Do not use this device while driving. To change the Location access settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 73 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 Security menu appears. 3 Touch the item you want to change in the Security menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Device administrators—Under Device administration, touch open a screen with a list of the applications you have authorized to be administrators for your tablet. This is typically an email, calendar, or other enterprise application that you granted this authority to, when you added an account hosted by an enterprise service that requires the ability to implement security policies on any devices that connect to it.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the Apps ( 75 ) icon. The Apps menu appears. (Sample Image) Apps menu screen 3 Touch item you want to change in the Apps menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Downloaded—Displays a list of the applications and other software downloaded on your tablet. ❖ Running—Displays a list of applications, processes, and services currently running. ❖ All—Displays all applications and software currently installed on your tablet.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 2 Touch the Users ( ) icon. The Users menu appears. (Sample Image) Users menu screen 3 Touch Add user. The “Add new user” dialog box appears. 4 Touch OK. The “Set up user now?” dialog box appears. (Sample Image) “Set up user now?” dialog box 5 Touch Set up now to continue. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. After the new user has been added, he/she will need to go through a setup process. See “Setting up your device” on page 31.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 77 Accounts settings You can add, remove, and manage your Google™ Accounts and other accounts, using the Accounts settings. For more information, see “Managing your accounts” on page 58. 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 While an account is selected, you can touch the Menu ( ) button to: ❖ Remove account—Touch to remove the account and all of its data. ❖ Sync Now—Touch to synchronize your data now. Backup & reset settings You can use the Backup & reset settings to back up your settings and data to Google™ servers, using your Google Account. You can also perform a factory data reset to erase all data on your tablet.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 79 Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Back up my data—Select to back up your personal data (Wi-Fi® passwords, 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. Some third-party applications may also take advantage of this feature, allowing you to restore the associated data of a reinstalled application.
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 81 ❖ Personal dictionary—Select to open a list of the words you have added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit it, or touch the red X next to a word to delete it. Touch the Plus button at the top right of the Application bar to add a word. ❖ Default—Under Keyboard and Input Methods, select this to change and configure between available keyboards. ❖ Voice Search—Under Speech, select this to configure the Voice search options.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Date & time settings Use the Date & time settings to configure your preferences for the way in which dates are displayed. To change the Date & time settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Date & time ( ) icon. The Date & time menu appears. (Sample Image) Date & time menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Date & time menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 83 About tablet The About tablet menu displays information regarding your operating system software and hardware. To view the About tablet information: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the About tablet ( ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to view in the About tablet menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings The Notifications menu displays. (Sample Image) Notifications menu screen 2 Touch any open area of the display screen to close the Notifications menu. Accessing 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 and swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen in the System bar. The Quick Settings menu displays.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 85 The following are some of the icons you may find in the Quick Settings menu: Icon Name Description Airplane mode Touch to turn ON/OFF Airplane mode. Wi-Fi® Touch to view the current Wi-Fi® connections, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 68. Auto-rotate screen Touch to lock/unlock auto rotation. When unlocked, the screen automatically changes orientation to match the orientation of the device.
Chapter 3 Working with Apps Apps In Google Play™ Store you will have direct access to more than 100,000 apps. Search for your favorite games, apps, wallpapers, and more to customize your tablet. To learn more, visit the Google Help Center. Downloading from Google Play™ Store On the Home Screen, touch the Play Store ( ) icon. This opens Google Play™ Store, allowing you to choose music, books, and movies.
Working with Apps Apps 87 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall applications from your tablet. 1 Touch the Apps ( 2 Touch & hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete, and then drag it to Remove. 3 Confirm the deletion. NOTE ) icon. Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device.
Chapter 4 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Your tablet comes with an onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Onscreen keyboard Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open a text field that when touched, opens the onscreen keyboard allowing you to enter text. Some apps open the keyboard automatically. The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings. For more information, see “Language & input settings” on page 80.
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 3 Place the cursor in the text field where you want to place the text. 4 Touch and hold until the Paste ( ) option appears on the screen. 5 Touch the Paste ( ) icon. 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.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the built-in speaker 91 You can change the language you want to use by touching the Input Method ( ) button, or by going to the Settings menu, see “Language & input settings” on page 80. 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 ( 3 Speak your text when you are prompted to “Speak now.” ) button on the keyboard.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the camera TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the device. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the device. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a microSD™ Card 93 Using a microSD™ Card For detailed information regarding supported media, see the detailed specifications for your device at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. The microSD™ Card slot supports the use of microSD™ (SD™) media. This media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc.
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices NOTE Not all devices are compatible. Check with the manufacturer of each device for compatibility. 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 94 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 41).
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices 95 Using external devices You can connect external devices to your device using the following available port: ❖ A Micro USB port—Supports data transfer. Micro USB port (Sample Illustration) External device port on the top of the tablet 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 96 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 97 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station app provides you with updates for both application and system software. It notifies you when new versions of your system software are available, and then prompts you to download and install them. To open TOSHIBA Service Station: 1 Touch the Apps ( 2 Touch the Service Station ( ) icon. ) icon. The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station Acceptance screen Touch the Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline. NOTE The TOSHIBA Service Station app will not be able to notify you of new software and application updates if you choose to decline the agreement.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 99 Check for application updates During normal operations, the TOSHIBA Service Station will periodically check for updates to your system. This is done automatically. You will be notified with the TOSHIBA Service Station icon in the Status bar when new updates become available. You can also check for updates manually. Touch the Check for Updates button. The application will refresh the list of available updates. NOTE Connect the USB/AC adaptor before updating.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 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. Installing a system update is similar to an application update, however you will be reminded that the device will automatically reboot during the update process. Make sure to close any applications and save all data prior to installing a system update.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 5 101 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. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager Select items The specific file or folder you have selected will highlight with a checkbox in the upper right hand corner to signify that it has been selected for manipulation.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 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. The files are copied to the microSD™ Card. File browsing screen The available options in the File browsing screen are: ❖ Device—Internal storage and microSD™ Card are displayed. ❖ Path—The device name is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the relative path is displayed on the right.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Icon 103 Name Description 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. Menu This option provides additional menu options based upon where you are in the process. As an example if have not yet selected any items the options are; Device Information, About and Help.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Storage structure The following describes the function of each of the icons on the TOSHIBA File Manager screen: Icon Name Description Internal storage Displays the file content of the device’s internal storage, (excluding system files). microSD™ Card Displays the file content of the microSD™ Card that is inserted into the microSD™ 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 The device starts but when you touch an icon nothing happens. Your device may have an application or resource conflict. Try shutting down and restarting. 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 107 Power and the batteries Your device receives its power through the USB/AC adaptor and USB/power cable or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty USB/AC adaptor or USB/power cable will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The USB/AC adaptor and USB/power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge.
If Something Goes Wrong Sound system problems 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 109 ❖ 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. ❖ Verify that the signal strength is good. ❖ 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.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Contacting Toshiba Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your device, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.toshiba.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices 111 Latin America and Caribbean Mexico Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF. Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A.
Appendix A Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your device ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 112 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your device. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User’s Guide.
Glossary IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O Input/Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte RAM Random Access Memory RFI Radio Frequency Interference ROM Read-Only Memory RTC Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Universal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web WLAN Wireless Local Are
Glossary 115 adapter—A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the tablet’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a controller.
Glossary boot—To start the tablet. The term “boot” originates from bootstrap program (as in “pulling itself up by its bootstraps”), a program that loads and initializes the operating system. See also reboot. 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.
Glossary 117 CPU—See Central Processing Unit (CPU). CPU cache—A section of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the tablet’s main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and programs. See also cache. cursor—An onscreen 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.
E Glossary emulation—A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program. enable—To turn on an option. See also disable. executable file—A program that is ready to run. Application programs and batch files are examples of executable files. Names of executable files usually end with a .bat, .exe, or .apk extension. expansion device—A device that connects to a tablet to expand its capabilities.
Glossary 119 hardware—The physical components of a tablet system. Compare software. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)—An interface used to transmit high quality audio and video signal via a single cable in digital format, providing better picture quality than analog signal. hot swapping—The ability to add or remove devices from the tablet while it is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the change.
M Glossary memory—Typically refers to the tablet’s main memory, where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and processed. Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as ROM. A tablet’s main memory is RAM. See also RAM, ROM. microprocessor—See Central Processing Unit (CPU). motherboard—The computer’s main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other primary components.
Glossary 121 Plug and Play—Generally, refers to the tablet’s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices. When capitalized, refers to a standard that, when followed by a device manufacturer, allows the tablet to configure itself automatically to work with the device. port—A socket on the tablet where you plug in a cable for connection to a peripheral device. processor—See Central Processing Unit (CPU). properties—The attributes of an object or device.
S Glossary Secure Digital (SD)—A small, portable, non-volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products, providing encryption capability for content security. select—To highlight or otherwise specify text, data, or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it. shortcut—See Application shortcut.
Glossary 123 Widget—A miniature app that can be placed on a Home screen. Touching the icon opens the application. Many of these include a clock, a music player, and the Google™ Search bar. See also icon. Wi-Fi®—A registered trademark term of the Wi-Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity, and is another term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components.
Index A about tablet legal information 83 settings 83 status 83 System information 83 system updates 83 Accessibility settings 81 Accessibility settings Auto-rotate screen 81 Large text 81 TalkBack 81 Touch & hold delay 81 accounts add an account 59 managing 58 remove an account 59 Accounts settings 77 adding optional external devices 94 Apps 86 apps Maps 61 124 preinstalled 86 settings 74 uninstalling 87 apps and settings menus 64 apps menu apps 64 automatic date & time date & time settings 82 Auto-rotat
Index safety precautions 28 taking care of 28 Bluetooth® wireless & networks 69 built-in speaker using 91 button Apps 45 Back 45 Google™ voice search 44 Home 45 power 30 Recent Apps 45 Time display 44 buttons power button 24 C camera front camera 23 using 92 caring for your device 62 charging the battery 27 cleaning the device 63 Clear credentials security 74 connecting power source 26 USB Power cable into Micro USB port 26 USB/AC adaptor 25 Creating Folders 54 customize device settings 64 D data backing
Index F factory data reset 62 features 19 features and components 22 other documentation 19 this guide 18 features and components back view 23 bottom view 25 front view 23 left side view 24 top view 24 files/folders operation 102 first time use 30 Folder Creating, naming, and removing 54 folders creating, naming, removing 54 G Gmail icon 46 Google Play™ Store downloading from 86 Google search bar 44 GPS location access 72 H headphone jack 24 Home screen adding items 53 icons 45 moving items 53 remov
Index M O maintaining your battery 29 Make passwords visible security 73 managing accounts 58 downloads 61 Micro USB port 25 microphone Line-In jack 24 microSD™ Card using 93 microSD™ Card slot inserting memory media 93 removing memory media 93 microSD™ slot 25 mouse external 94 online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speak to text 91 typing 89 using 88 operating system troubleshooting 106 optimizing battery life 29 optional external devices adding 94 other documentation 19 N Naming Folders 54 Na
Index Quick Settings menu 84 R recording sounds 92 recovery factory data reset 62 registering your Toshiba device 42 Removing Folders 54 restoring your data 43 S Safety icons 18 safety disposing of the device 30 precautions 20 safety precautions battery 28 screen settings 71 screen brightness screen settings 71 Screen lock security 73 Screen lock sound sound settings 70 screen settings screen brightness 71 Sleep 71 wallpaper 71 securing your tablet Screen Lock 50 Security settings 73 security Clear
Index screen settings 71 Sleep mode 58 using 58 waking the tablet 41 sound settings 70 sound settings Default notification 70 Screen lock sound 70 Touch sounds 70 volume 70 sound system troubleshooting 108 sounds recording 92 speaker 25 Spell checker language & input settings 80 status about tablet 83 storage settings 79 System bar 47 navigation buttons 47 notifications, managing 48 notifications, opening 49 notifications, responding 49 Status icons 48 System information about tablet 83 system updates abou
Index turning on power 30 U uninstalling apps 87 USB/AC adaptor 25 Use 24-hour format date & time settings 82 Users 75 Utilities 96 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 97 V Voice Search language & input settings 81 volume sound settings 70 W waking the tablet 41 wallpaper customize background 55 screen settings 71 warranty standard limited warranty 20 Wi-Fi & mobile network location location access 72 Wi-Fi® connection setting up 32 wireless & networks Bluetooth® 69 settings 68