User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site tabletsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 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. Model: AT100 Series Regulatory Information Protection of Stored Data For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure When the transmitter and receiver on your device is powered ON, RF energy is received and transmitted. The power level your device transmits at is controlled by your network access while in communication. Your device is approved to the radio standard by the country/region listed in the approved countries table for the module installed in your device.
❖ Or call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include: ❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
Turn Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and Wireless WAN Functionalities off for Cardiac Pacemakers ❖ Turn Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and Wireless WAN functionality off when you are near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serious injury. Follow the instructions of your medical device when using any Wi-Fi® or Bluetooth® or Wireless WAN functionally.
Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regions for the Broadcom® Wireless Wi-Fi® AW-NH931 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except tin the countries/regions in the following table.
Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT. License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for procedure to follow.
❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth® wireless technology as defined by The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group. Always use Bluetooth® cards from Toshiba in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) Toshiba portable computers using these cards. Please contact Toshiba product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or tabletsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.
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Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth® Card from Toshiba shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved.
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Contents Introduction................................................................................ 18 This guide ...............................................................19 Safety icons ............................................................19 Other icons used...............................................20 Your device’s features and specifications .........20 Other documentation ..............................................20 Service options .................................................
Contents Charging the battery ...............................................31 Changing the battery...............................................32 Removing the battery from the device ..............32 Inserting a charged battery ...............................34 Taking care of your battery .....................................36 Safety precautions ............................................36 Optimizing battery life .......................................36 Maintaining your battery ................
Contents 15 Changing the wallpaper.....................................56 Turning off the device .............................................57 Options for turning off the device .....................57 Using Shut down mode ....................................57 Using Sleep mode.............................................58 Syncing and managing your accounts ....................59 Add an account .................................................59 Remove an account .......................................
Contents Preinstalled Apps on your tablet .......................85 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet .......................86 Chapter 4: Exploring the Features on your Device.................. 87 Using the onscreen keyboard..................................87 Type to enter text ..............................................88 Speak to enter text ............................................90 Using the built-in speakers .....................................90 Using external speakers or headphones.....
Contents 17 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ...................................105 Problems when you turn on the device.................105 The operating system is not working ....................106 Internet problems ...........................................106 Power and the batteries ........................................107 Display problems ..................................................108 Sound system problems .......................................108 Wireless networking problems..........
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 19 This guide This guide introduces the features on your device as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks on your tablet powered by Android™. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information.
Introduction Other documentation 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 21 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 File management tips ❖ ❖ ❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. Your data stays in the device’s temporary memory until you back it up to external media. If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your device to reconnect, or your battery runs out of charge while you are using your device, you will lose all data since you last backed it up.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your device effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your device. Please read and adhere to all safety information carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your device in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage the device.
Getting Started Features and components Front Camera indicator light Internal microphone Camera System indicator lights Power light 10.1” HD display Battery light Wireless indicator light (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Front Camera indicator light—Glows blue when the front Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 91. Internal microphone—Allows you to record sounds for your application. For more information, see “Recording sounds” on page 91.
Getting Started Features and components 25 Back Camera Removable back cover (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos and videos. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page 91. ❖ Removable back cover—Can be removed to replace the battery. For more information, see “Changing the battery” on page 32.
Getting Started Features and components Right side Locked position SD™ Card slot Unlocked position Screen rotation lock/unlock switch Volume control buttons Power button (Sample Illustration) Right side view ❖ SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For more information, see “Using an SD™ Card” on page 91. ❖ Screen rotation lock/unlock switch—Allows you to lock the orientation of the display screen so that the current view does not rotate with movement.
Getting Started Features and components Left side Speaker Speaker Docking connector (Sample Illustration) Left side view ❖ Docking connector—Allows connection to a docking station. Remove the docking connector cover to access to the docking connector. For more information, see “Using a docking station” on page 95. ❖ Speakers—Allow you to listen to sounds on your device. For more information, see “Using the built-in speakers” on page 90.
Getting Started Features and components Bottom HDMI™ Out port Mini-USB port Port cover DC-IN USB port Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack (Sample Illustration) Bottom view NOTE Remove the port cover to access the ports. ❖ DC-IN—Allows connection of the AC adaptor to charge the battery or run your device on AC power. For more information, see “Using the device for the first time” on page 39. ❖ Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack—Allows you to listen to or record sounds onto your device.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source 29 Connecting to a power source Your device requires power to operate. Use the power cord/cable and AC adaptor to connect the device to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the device’s battery. Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.
Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the device: 1 Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. _ + 2 Plug the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the bottom of the device.
Getting Started Charging the battery 31 ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the device or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adaptor Charging the battery 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 AC adaptor.
Getting Started Changing the battery Changing the battery When your battery has run out of power, you have two options: plug in the AC adaptor or install a charged battery. Never short-circuit the battery pack by either accidentally or intentionally bringing the battery terminals in contact with another conductive object. ❖ Never expose a battery pack to abnormal shock, vibration or pressure. Failure to observe the foregoing could result in serious injury.
Getting Started Changing the battery 4 33 Lift up and gently remove the cover. (Sample Illustration) Removing the back cover 5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery with one hand, then using the other hand, lift up from the center to remove the battery from the tablet.
Getting Started Changing the battery If the battery is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it, and discard it immediately. Always dispose of used batteries in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Inserting a charged battery To insert a battery: 1 Wipe the connectors of the charged battery with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection.
Getting Started Changing the battery 35 (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock 4 Seat the back cover in place, and then slide the cover lock to the locked position. Cover lock Locked position (Sample Illustration) Replacing the back cover lock 5 Turn the device right side up. 6 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the device” on page 32. 7 Restart the device.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.
Getting Started Taking care of your battery ❖ 37 If you know you will not be near a Wi-Fi® network for some time, switch to Airplane mode. For more information, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 69. To check the battery charge level: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 3 Touch the About tablet ( ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. 4 Touch Status.
Getting Started Disposing of used batteries Disposing of used batteries The life of a battery depends on usage. When the battery needs replacing, the battery light flashes amber shortly after you have fully recharged the battery. You must discard a battery if it becomes damaged. Never attempt to dispose of a battery pack by burning or by throwing it into a fire, and never allow exposure to a heating apparatus (e.g., microwave oven).
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 39 Using the device for the first time The device is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it. Turning on the power To turn on the device: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all slots are empty. 3 Press and hold the Power button for several seconds. The Power light glows white.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Setting up your device NOTE To take full advantage of features for your device, Toshiba recommends that you have access to a Wi-Fi® network and a Google™ Account before setting up your device. The first time you power on your tablet the Welcome screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language. (Sample Image) Welcome screen ❖ If English is your language of choice touch Start. ❖ Touch English to change your language.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 41 Touch the name of the network you want to connect to, and then touch Confirm. (If the network is a secured/locked network, you will be asked to enter the appropriate credentials before confirming.) Setting location preferences After you choose an available Wi-Fi® network, the “Use Google location service” screen appears. Your approximate location is made available to the apps you use by Google’s location service.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time ❖ Set the option, “Use network provided time” to OFF. This allows you to manually enter the date/time information. 1 Select the region. The default setting is “Pacific Standard time.” 2 Set the date by touching the up/down arrows, and then touch Next to continue. Sign in to your Google™ Account Once the date and time have been set, the “Sign in with your Google Account” screen appears.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 43 The “Sign in with your Google Account” screen appears. (Sample Image) Sign in with your Google Account screen ❖ Enter your existing Google Account information, and then touch Sign in. ❖ If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create a new one by touching Create account. The “Signing in” screen appears. Touch Skip to skip the account setup for now. You can sign in to a Google Account later in Settings, under Accounts & sync.
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 2 Touch and hold the Lock ( ) icon and drag it to the edge of the large circle surrounding it. The last screen viewed appears. Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections Wi-Fi®: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. Then swipe to the second screen, and touch the Settings ( ) icon, the Wireless & networks ( ) icon, Wi-Fi settings, and then Wi-Fi, if not turned on. The device scans for and displays all available Wi-Fi® networks.
Getting Started Registering your Toshiba device 45 Registering your Toshiba device NOTE To register online, you must be connected to the Internet. Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates, announcements, and special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at http://www.register.toshiba.com, or by touching the Registration ( ) icon on the Home screen.
Getting Started Backing up your data Restoring your data using your Google™ Account If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google™ Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device.
Getting Started Navigation and features Navigation and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touch-screen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device. Google™ Search bar Customize button Voice recognition Apps button Home screens System bar Notification icons Time Status icons (Sample Image) Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen.
Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name Description Battery status icon Located in the System bar. Displays the status of the battery charge. Customize button Touch to Customize your Home screens. Voice recognition button Touch to perform a voice-enabled search. Google Search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard. Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right.
Getting Started Navigation and features 49 Icons An icon represents a shortcut of either a widget, application, bookmark, or game that can be quickly launched by touching the icon on a Home screen. Each Home screen may display icons for any of the following: ❖ Widgets ❖ Applications ❖ Bookmarks ❖ Games ❖ Thumbnails Your Home screen will contain other icons depending on how you have customized it. See “Customizing your Home screens” on page 55.
Getting Started Navigation and features Double-tap—Tap quickly twice to zoom in. For example, doubletap a section of a Web page to zoom in on that section. Double-tap again to zoom out. Pinch—In some apps (such as Maps, Browser, and Gallery), you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in). Rotate the screen—In most apps, the orientation of the screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it.
Getting Started Navigation and features 51 the desired control, or touch a blank area of the System bar to restore the full view. At the top of the screen you will find the Google™ Search bar ( ), and next to that is the search by voice ( ) button. Also available at the top of the screen are the Apps ( ) button and the Customize ( ) button. Status icons Status icons are located on the far right of the System bar.
Getting Started Navigation and features 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 53 Securing your tablet If you choose to set a password (with or without encryption), Toshiba strongly recommends that you write down your password and keep it in a safe location where you can later access it should you not remember it. Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur, as a result of the inability to access your device.
Getting Started Navigation and features You can encrypt all the data on your tablet: Google™ Accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, etc. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time you power on your tablet. ❖ Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted device is to perform a factory data reset, which will erase all your data. ❖ You must not interrupt the encryption process or you will lose some or all of your data.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 55 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 47. 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 47.
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens Moving an item from the Home screen To move an item to a new location on the current Home screen or to move it to another Home screen, touch & hold the icon, and then drag and drop it to the new location. Removing an item from a Home screen 1 Touch & hold the item you wish to remove. The Remove button appears in the top right corner of the display. 2 Drag the item to the Remove button. 3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red.
Getting Started Turning off the device 57 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 To turn off your device using Shut down mode: 1 Press and hold the Power button. A pop-up screen appears, asking whether you would like to shut down. (Sample Image) Shut down pop-up screen 2 In the pop-up window, touch OK to completely shut down the tablet. The operating system shuts down and the tablet turns off. 3 Touch Cancel to abort the shut down process.
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts ❖ ❖ 59 Waking your device from Sleep mode takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after shutting down the device. When starting up again, the device returns to the screen last viewed. If you place the device in Sleep mode and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved data will be lost. Be sure to backup your data first.
Getting Started Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude 4 Touch Add account. 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information. 6 Configure the account settings. For more information, see “Accounts & sync settings” on page 76. The account is added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings. Remove an account To remove an account and all the associated information, including email, contacts, settings, etc.: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears.
Getting Started Managing downloads 61 Maps: Finds your current location to access real-time traffic conditions, and obtain detailed directions by foot, public transportation, or car, using the free Google Maps application (Beta). Places: Quickly find local establishments, such as restaurants, banks, or gas stations, using the free Google Places application. Latitude: Locate points-of-interest directly on a street map or satellite image.
Getting Started Factory data reset 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 45.
Getting Started Caring for your device 63 Caring for your device This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your device. For information about taking care of your device’s battery, see “Taking care of your battery” on page 36. The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. If you see a crack in the glass, discontinue use of the device to avoid injury.
Chapter 2 Settings Customizing your device’s settings You can customize the settings for the various functions on your Toshiba tablet, such as screen orientation, or sound settings. Apps and Settings menus This menu contains most of the tools you will need to customize and configure your tablet.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 65 Accessing the Apps and Settings menus To access the Apps menu: ❖ Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. (Sample Image) Apps menu screen The following are some of the icons you may find in the Apps menu. Icon Name Description Settings Touch to open the Settings menu and change the settings on your tablet, see “Apps and Settings menus” on page 64. Browser Touch to open and view Web sites. Camera Touch to open the Camera application.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Description Navigation Touch to open the Navigation app, see “Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude” on page 60. Gallery Touch to view the photos/videos you have recorded, using the camera, or images preinstalled on your tablet, see “Using the cameras” on page 91. Calendar Touch to view your Calendar. Contacts Touch to view your Contacts. Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 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®, or Bluetooth®, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 69. 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 71.
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 2 69 Touch the Settings ( ) icon to open the Settings menu, and then select the setting you wish to change. The following are icons you will find in the Quick Settings menu. Icon Name NOTE Description Airplane mode Touch to turn ON/OFF Airplane mode, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 69. Wi-Fi® Touch to view the current Wi-Fi® connections, see “Wireless and networks settings” on page 69.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 Touch the Wireless & networks ( ) icon. The Wireless & networks menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless & networks menu. Below are some of the categories to choose from: ❖ Airplane mode—Select to turn off the tablet’s radios that transmit data. ❖ Wi-Fi—Select to turn on Wi-Fi® so you can connect to Wi-Fi® networks. ❖ Wi-Fi settings—See “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 44.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 71 ❖ Discoverable—Select to make your tablet discoverable by other Bluetooth® devices for a brief period of time. ❖ Bluetooth devices—Displays a list of Bluetooth® devices that you’ve previously configured and those detected when the tablet last scanned for Bluetooth® devices. ❖ Find nearby devices—Touch to search for and display information about nearby Bluetooth® devices.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Screen settings You can change the Screen settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation. To change the Screen settings: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Swipe to the second screen, and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 3 Touch the Screen ( ) icon. The Screen menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Screen menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 3 73 Touch the Multimedia ( ) icon. The Multimedia menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Multimedia menu. Location and security settings Use the Location & security settings to configure how you want the tablet to determine your location (this affects accuracy), and the way in which you want to share your location with Google™ and others. Security settings can also be configured to help secure your tablet and its data.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Configure lock screen—Under Screen unlock, touch this option to configure your lock screen with a required pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the screen. For more information, see “Securing your tablet” on page 53. ❖ Owner info—Under Screen unlock, touching this option displays a screen that allows you to display information about yourself (such as your contact information) on the lock screen. You will be prompted to enter the text you wish to display.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 75 ❖ Use secure credentials—Under Credential storage, select to allow applications to access your tablet’s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords as well as other credentials. Credential storage is used to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi® connections, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 44. This setting is dimmed if you do not set a password for credential storage.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Battery use—Displays a list of the applications using battery power since you last charged your tablet. Accounts & sync settings You can add, remove, and manage your Google™ Accounts and other accounts, using the Accounts & sync settings. For more information, see “Syncing and managing your accounts” on page 59.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 77 The account’s screen displays. ❖ Account screen—The options available on this screen depend on the account screen you have displayed. You can choose to turn ON/OFF synchronize for each account, or touch the Synchronize button at the top right of the Application bar to synchronize data now. Touch Remove account to remove the account and all its data. For more information, see “Privacy settings” on page 77.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Factory data reset—See “Factory data reset” on page 62. 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 45.) Storage settings The Storage settings can be used to monitor the used and available space in your tablet’s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 79 Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Select language—Select to open the Language screen, and then select your preferred language for use on your tablet. ❖ User dictionary—Select to open a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit it, or touch the red X next to a word to delete it. Touch the Plus button at the top right of the Application bar to add a word.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings NOTE The Install voice data setting is not available if a synthesizer application is already installed on your device. ❖ Speech rate—Touch to select the speed in which you would like the synthesizer to speak. ❖ Language—Touch to select the text language you wish your synthesizer to speak. ❖ Engines—Touch to view the text-to-speech applications installed on your device. Touch one to view or change its settings.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 81 Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug-ins that are installed on the tablet. To change the Accessibility settings: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. The Apps menu appears. 2 Swipe to the second screen, and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 3 Touch the Accessibility ( ) icon. The Accessibility menu appears. 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Accessibility menu.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Automatic date & time—Clear the selection to set the date and time manually. ❖ Automatic time zone—Clear the selection to set the time zone manually. ❖ Set date—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a screen opens to set the date manually. ❖ Set time—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a screen opens to set the time manually.
Settings Customizing your device’s settings 83 ❖ Battery use—Select to open a list of the applications and operating system components used since you last charged the tablet. ❖ Legal information—Select to open a screen that displays legal information about the system software included with your tablet. ❖ Version information—Select to open a screen that lists details about the model and version of your tablets’s hardware and operating system software.
Chapter 3 Working with Apps Downloading Toshiba Apps You can download Toshiba apps from the Toshiba App Place™ by touching the App PlaceTM icon. NOTE To download apps, you must be connected to the Internet. TOSHIBA Media Player The TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player that allows users to experience outstanding multimedia viewing enjoyment. The TOSHIBA Media Player supports a number of multimedia content formats.
Working with Apps Apps 85 ❖ Capture Photo—Turns on the camera application in photo mode. ❖ Capture Video—Turns on the camera application in video mode. ❖ Help—For more information, refer to the TOSHIBA Media Player Help file. TOSHIBA Resolution+® NOTE Viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality and display device capability/functionality/settings. Depending on the quality of the content, some video noise may be visible.
Working with Apps Apps Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall applications from your tablet. 1 Touch the Apps ( 2 Touch & hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete, and then drag it to the Trash can. 3 Confirm the deletion. NOTE ) icon. Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device.
Chapter 4 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Your tablet comes with an onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Onscreen keyboard Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open a text field that when touched, opens the onscreen keyboard allowing you to enter text. Some apps open the keyboard automatically. The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings. For more information, see “Language & input settings” on page 78.
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 Paste ( 89 ) in the application bar. The text is inserted into the new text field. NOTE Text can be copied and pasted from one app to another. ❖ Touch the space bar or a punctuation mark to auto complete a word you are typing. ❖ Touch the Shift ( ) key one time to capitalize the next letter typed. ❖ Double-tap the Shift key to capitalize all of the letters you type. Touch the Shift key again to type in lower case.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the built-in speakers 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 91 TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the device. To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones: 1 Locate the headphone jack on the device. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using an SD™ Card To avoid damaging your tablet device when using a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required. Inserting memory media When inserting memory media, do not touch the metal contacts. You could expose the storage area to static electricity, which can destroy data. To insert an SD™ Card: 1 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place.
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices 6 93 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices ❖ A Mini-USB port—Supports data transfer.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 95 Using a docking station The docking connector, located on the side of your tablet device, is used to attach your device to a docking station (not shipped with your system). You can leave network cables and external devices (such as an external keyboard, mouse, speakers, and USB devices) connected to the docking station when the tablet is not connected to it.
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station 4 Remove the docking connector cover on the side of your tablet. Docking connector cover (Sample Illustration) Removing the docking connector cover 5 Align the docking interface located on your tablet with the docking connector on the dock. Docking interface (Sample Illustration) Aligning the docking interface with the docking connector NOTE Not all USB devices are compatible.
Chapter 5 Utilities Your device includes several utilities designed to help you reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter. NOTE 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 TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station utility provides you with updates for both application and system software. It notifies you when new versions of your system software are available, and then prompts you to download and install them. To open TOSHIBA Service Station: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. 2 Touch the Service Station ( ) icon. The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station 99 Touch the Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline. NOTE The TOSHIBA Service Station utility will not be able to notify you of new software and application updates if you choose to decline the agreement.
Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station NOTE Touch the Home ( ) button to allow the download to continue while you use your tablet. A notification of download completion appears in the Status bar. To discontinue the download process, touch the Back ( ) button. Installing updates Once an update has been successfully downloaded, it can be installed. 1 Touch the Download completion notice on the Status bar. 2 Touch the Install button. The application installer launches.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 101 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to an SD™ Card, or an external USB storage device. 1 NOTE Insert an SD™ Card into the SD™ Card slot, or an external USB device via the USB port on your tablet. For more information, see “Using an SD™ Card” on page 91. Not all USB or HDMI™ devices are compatible with your tablet. Check with the manufacturer of the external device for compatibility.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility TECHNICAL NOTE: When using external USB media, you may need to reformat the media in the exFAT file system. For information on how to do this, contact the manufacturer of the media device. 8 Select the folder you want to copy the files to, and then touch the Paste ( ) icon at the bottom of the screen. The files are copied to the SD™ Card or external USB storage device.
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility ❖ 103 Delete—Touch to delete the selected files. Confirm the deletion in the pop-up window. Touch OK or Cancel to continue. Touch & hold a file/folder to display a pop-up menu, enabling you to Cut, Copy, Delete or Rename the selected file/folder. Rename files/folders To rename a file/folder: 1 Touch & hold the selected file/folder. 2 Touch Rename in the pop-up window and create a new name for the selected file/folder. 3 Touch OK.
Utilities TOSHIBA Adaptive display TOSHIBA Adaptive display The Toshiba Adaptive display provides an enhanced visual experience in varying locations and conditions. It automatically adjusts the display brightness and gamma based on ambient light. It also automatically adjusts locally stored pictures and video content for optimal viewing.
Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong Some problems you may encounter when using your tablet are relatively easy to identify and solve. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. Problems when you turn on the device These problems may occur when you turn on the power. The device will not start.
If Something Goes Wrong The operating system is not working 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 AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The Power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable.
If Something Goes Wrong Display problems After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery, see your accessories information included with your device, or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. Refer to this site often to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your device, and for other product information.
If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems 109 Wireless networking problems NOTE This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please contact Toshiba. ❖ Your device is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi® adapter.
If Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program’s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions.
If Something Goes Wrong Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 111 For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com Worldwide Toshiba corporate site us.toshiba.com Marketing and product information in the USA accessories.toshiba.com Accessories information in the USA www.toshiba.ca Canada www.toshiba-Europe.com Europe www.toshiba.co.jp/index.
If Something Goes Wrong Toshiba’s worldwide offices Latin America and Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems 9740 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, California 92618 USA Mexico Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. CP 11000 Mexico, DF. 800-457-7777 (within the US) 949-859-4273 (outside of the US this call may incur long-distance charges) Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A.
Appendix A Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your device ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved BS approved Australia AS approved 113 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 115 IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O Input/Output IRQ interrupt request ISP Internet Service Provider KB kilobyte LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode MB megabyte RAM Random Access Memory RFI Radio Frequency Interference ROM Read-Only Memory RTC Real-Time Clock SD Secure Digital TFT Thin Film Transistor USB Universal Serial Bus URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web WLAN Wireless Local Are
Glossary adapter—A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the tablet’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector. An intelligent adapter (one that is capable of doing some processing) may also be called a controller.
Glossary 117 bus—An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the tablet, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed. bus speed—The speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the other parts of the tablet. C cache—A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access.
Glossary cursor—An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data. D default—The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device—A component attached to the tablet. Devices may be external (outside the tablet’s case) or internal (inside the tablet’s case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices.
Glossary 119 extension—See file extension. external device—See device. F file—A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. file name—A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. See also file extension.
I Glossary icon—A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced—A method of refreshing the display screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced screens take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device—See device. Internet—The decentralized, world-wide network of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web.
Glossary N 121 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 123 Transfer—To move files or data from one location to another. U Universal Serial Bus (USB)—USB is a serial bus that supports data transfer. USB allows hot swapping of peripherals. See also bus, hot swapping. unmount—To prepare the external storage media for removal from the device. upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. USB—See Universal Serial Bus (USB).
Index A about tablet battery use 83 legal information 83 settings 82 status 82 system updates 82 version information 83 AC adaptor 29 Accessibility Accessibility settings 81 accessibility settings 81 Accessibility scripts Accessibility settings 81 Accessibility settings Accessibility 81 Accessibility scripts 81 KickBack 81 SoundBack 81 TalkBack 81 accounts manage 59 sync 59 124 accounts & sync account screen 77 auto-sync 76 background data 76 manage accounts 76 settings 76 adding optional external devices
Index 125 menu 64 Navigation 60 open 64 Places 60 preinstalled 85 uninstalling 86 apps menu apps 65 audible selection sound settings 71 automatic date & time date & time settings 82 automatic time zones date & time settings 82 auto-sync account screen 77 accounts & sync 76 manage accounts 76 safety precautions 36 taking care of 36 battery use about tablet 83 applications settings 76 Bluetooth® setting up 44 wireless & networks 70 button power 39 buttons back cover lock/unlock switch 27 buttons and featur
Index HDMI™-compatible TV or display device 94 power cord/cable 30 power source 30 current input method language & input settings 80 customize device settings 64 D data backing up 22, 45 restoring 46 date & time settings 81 date & time settings automatic date & time 82 automatic time zone 82 Select date format 82 select time zone 82 set date 82 set time 82 Use 24-hour format 82 date and time setting up 41 DC-IN port 28 device caring for 63 cleaning 63 turning off 57 turning off options 57 device admi
Index Google™ Apps Android Market™ downloading 85 GPS location & security 73 H HDMI™ Out port 28 headphone jack 28 Home screen adding items 55 moving items 56 removing items 56 Home screens apps 48 bookmarks 48 customizing 55 icons 48 thumbnails 48 widgets 48 I icon apps 64 Gmail 49 safety 19 settings 64 input method selector language & input settings 80 installing a charged battery 34 battery 32 K keyboard, external 94 KickBack Accessibility settings 81 L language & input settings 78 language & input
Index downloads 61 microphone Line-In jack 28 Mini-USB port 28 mouse, external 94 multimedia settings 72 N Navigation and features 47 navigation buttons 50 notification sounds sound settings 71 notifications managing 51 notification bar 51 viewing new 52 O online resources Toshiba 22 onscreen keyboard speaking 90 typing 88 using 87 operating system troubleshooting 106 optimizing battery life 36 optional external devices adding 93 other documentation 20 P ports DC-IN 28 docking connector 27 external
Index screen screen auto-rotate 72 settings 72 screen auto-rotate screen 72 screen brightness screen settings 72 screen rotation lock/unlock switch 26 screen settings animation 72 screen brightness 72 screen time-out 72 screen time-out screen settings 72 SD™ Card using 91 SD™ Card reader inserting memory media 92 removing memory media 92 SD™ Card slot 26 secure credentials location & security 75 securing your tablet 53 Select date format date & time settings 82 select language language & input settings 79
Index sounds recording 91 speakers 27 using 90 status about tablet 82 storage settings 78 storage use applications settings 75 sync accounts 59 sync accounts add an account 59 remove an account 60 System bar Apps button 50 Customize button 50 Google™ Search 50 navigation buttons 50 notification icons 50 status icons 50 time 50 system indicator lights AC power 29 LEDs 30, 31, 39 system updates about tablet 82 T taking care of battery 36 TalkBack Accessibility settings 81 text-to-speech settings langua
Index U uninstalling apps 86 USB port 28 Use 24-hour format date & time settings 82 user dictionary language & input settings 79 using Quick Settings Settings 68 Utilities 97 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 104 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 101 TOSHIBA Resolution+® 104 TOSHIBA Service Station 98 V version information about tablet 83 visible passwords location & security 74 voice recognizer settings language & input settings 79 volume sound settings 71 volume control buttons 26 W waking the tablet 43 wallpaper cu