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1. Touch the Encrypt tablet button Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Continue Touch the Encrypt tablet button again to confirm you want to continue The encryption process begins and displays the progress Encryption can take an hour or more during which time your tablet may restart several times When encryption is complete you are prompted to enter your PIN or password Subsequently you must enter your PIN or password each time you power on your tablet to decrypt it 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 39 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 39 Swipe your finger left or right to find the item you want to add Touch amp hold the item and then drag it to the location you wish to place it on the Home screen 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 amp hold the icon and then drag and drop it to the new location Getting Started 49 Customizing your Home screens Removing an item from a Home screen 1 Touch and hold the item you w
2. 105 COSS a rr 106 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 1 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 For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at tabletsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your device or to stay current with the various device software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at tabletsupport toshiba com 1 8 Introduction This guide This guide This guide introduces the features on your device as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks on your tablet which are powered by the Android 4 0 Ice Cream Sandwich This product brings new features and performance enhancements to your device You can Read the entire guide from beginning to end Skim through and stop when a topic interests you Use the tabl
3. L 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 106 AC Apps bps CPU DC DPI EPROM FCC GB GPS HDD HDMI HTML Alternating Current Applications bits per second Central Processing Unit Direct Current Dots Per Inch Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory Federal Communications Commission gigabyte Global Positioning System Hard Disk Drive High Definition Multimedia Interface Hypertext Markup Language Glossary 1 0 IEEE VO IRQ ISP KB LCD LED MB RAM RFI ROM RTC SD TFT USB URL WAN WWW WLAN Terms Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Input Output interrupt request Internet Service Provider kilobyte Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode megabyte Random Access Memory Radio Frequency Interference Read Only Memory Real Time Clock Secure Digital Thin Film Transistor Universal Serial Bus Uniform Resource Locator Wide Area Network World Wide Web Wireless Local Area Network The following terms may appear in this User s Guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type of display works well with tablet devices because of its shall
4. Language amp input settings on page 74 Back up your settings and data to Google servers using your Google Account or perform a factory data reset see Backup amp reset settings on page 72 Configure your preferences for the way in which dates are displayed see Date amp time settings on page 75 Touch to change the settings for accessibility features to activate an accessibility application see Accessibility settings on page 75 Displays information regarding your operating system software and hardware see About tablet on page 6 Settings 63 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 ESS display in the lower right corner of the screen in the System bar The Status Details menu displays Review artwork ipm Sample Image Status Details menu screen Touch any open area of the display screen to close the Status Details menu Or Touch anywhere in the Status Details menu to display the Quick Settings menu The Quick Settings menu displays below the Status Details menu replacing the list of current notifications Airplane mode Wi Fi SS Auto rotate screen gt e Notifications 4 Settings Sample Image Quick Settings menu screen 64 Settings Cu
5. on page 74 8 4 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 M 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 5 Touch the Delete EJ key to erase the underlined text or the Send gt sera button to accept the text You can change the language you want to use by touching the Input Method Ed button or by going to the Settings menu see Language amp input settings on page 74 Using the built in speakers Your tablet is equipped with internal speakers To increase or decrease the volume use the volume control buttons on the side of your tablet You can silence your tablet so that your notifications are announced with a vibration instead of a tone To place your tablet into Silent mode use the volume decrease button to turn the volume down completely The lowest setting places your tablet into Silent mode Using external speakers or headphones Instead of using the internal speakers you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers A CAUTION DO not set the volume too high on this device or when using
6. security type and other properties See Setting up your Wi Fi connection on page 32 Bluetooth Select to turn on Bluetooth so you can connect to Bluetooth devices such as an external keyboard For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 Some of the options available are Rename tablet Touch to open a dialog box to rename your tablet a name that is visible on some Bluetooth devices The current name is displayed Visibility timeout Select to make your tablet discoverable by other Bluetooth devices for a brief period of time Show received files Displays a list of files received via Bluetooth 66 oh Settings Customizing your device s settings ound 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 B icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Sound EH icon The Sound menu appears Settings WIRELESS amp NETWORKS Wi Fi Volumes Bluetooth RINGTONE amp NOTIFICATIONS Data usage sone Default notification Pixie Dust More SYSTEM DEVICE d Sound Touch sounds Display Screen lock sound i Multimedia Vibrate on touch Storage Battery Apps PERSONAL Sy
7. y Adding optional external devices After starting your device for the first time you may want to Connect an external keyboard via the available Bluetooth settings see Using an external keyboard on page 87 or Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 Connect an external mouse via the available Bluetooth settings see Using an external mouse on page 87 or Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 Connect an external monitor via the Micro HDMI Out port see Using external devices on page 87 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard you can attach one to your device by pairing a Bluetooth enabled keyboard using the available Bluetooth connectivity on your device For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 and Using external devices on page 87 NOTE Some keyboard functionality may not be supported Using an external mouse You may want to use an external mouse instead of the device s touch screen You can attach one to your device by pairing a Bluetooth enabled mouse using the available Bluetooth connectivity on you device For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 and Using external devices on page 87 NOTE Some mouse functionality may not be supported Using external devices You can connect
8. 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Accessibility f icon The Accessibility menu appears 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Accessibility menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from TalkBack Select to allow the tablet s installed speech synthesizer to announce the labels of the buttons icons etc while navigating the tablet Large text Select to make the font size bigger gt Auto rotate screen Select to enable disable the auto rotate feature Touch amp hold delay Select to set the hold delay time between when you touch the item and when the item responds Date amp time settings Use the Date amp time settings to configure your preferences for the way in which dates are displayed To change the Date amp time settings 1 Touch the Settings B icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Date amp time fe icon The Date amp time menu appears 16 Settings Customizing your device s settings 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Date amp time menu Settings Storage Battery E Apps PERSONAL 5 Accounts amp sync Location services Security A Language amp input 4 Backup amp reset SYSTEM Date amp time Automatic date amp time Use net ded time e amp time Settings L ntp org Every day Set date 4 13 2012 Set time 1 52 PM Select time zone GMT 07 00 Pac
9. Accounts amp sync A I anatinn caruinac Sample Image Sound Settings menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Volumes Select to open a screen containing three sliders used to adjust media volume notification sounds and alarm sounds Sd Ringtone amp notifications Select to open a screen containing a list of notification sounds Touch a notification sound to listen to a sample of it Touch sounds Select to hear a sound while touching the buttons icons and other onscreen items Screen lock sound Select to hear a sound when locking or unlocking the screen Vibrate on touch Vibrate when pressing the soft keys and on certain UI interactions Settings 6 Customizing your device s settings ry 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 B icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Display PD icon The Display menu appears Settings Brightness Wallpaper Auto rotate screen Sleep r 1D Sound After 30 minutes of d Display ulti witch settings Lock screen orientation E Multimedia Storage HDMI video mode HDMI output Mirror Sample Image Display Settings menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in
10. See Application shortcut Sleep aA feature of some operating systems that allows you to turn off the tablet without exiting your open applications and to continue from where you left off when you turn the tablet on again software See application Compare hardware Swipe To move your finger quickly across the surface of the screen without pausing Sync To synchronize files and data or accounts so that the same information is shared in multiple places TFT display tThin Film Transistor display See active matrix display Touch To activate items displayed on the screen such as apps setting icons and onscreen buttons by touching them with your finger Glossary 1 1 D Transfer To move files or data from one location to another unmount To prepare the external storage media for removal from the device upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management Wallpaper is a background image downloaded from the Web or chosen from the Gallery pictures taken with the camera or still images included with the system A live wallpaper is an animated scene or maybe a map that centers on the current location Web See World Wide Web Widget A miniature app that can be placed on a Home screen Touching the i
11. TOSHIBA File Manager Utility TOSHIBA Adaptive display 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 B icon 90 Utilities 01 TOSHIBA Service Station 2 Touch the Service Station E icon The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears Service Station Android Version Model Part Number Serial Number 4 0 3 14 5 0001 TOSHIBA AT200 DROIDU XXXXXX 2C018981V Last Update No Software Updates Available Sample Image TOSHIBA Service Station screen The first time TOSHBIA Service Station is run you will be prompted to accept the access agreement This agreement authorizes the app to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba servers as part of the process of obtaining updates TOSHIBA Service Station Utility Software Notice amp Acceptance Welcome to the TOSHIBA Service Station Utility By automatically bringing you the latest Software updates and alerts Toshiba Service Station TSS is o keel hardware product running smoothly TSS allows your hardware product to automatically search for eine reu perce ts fr te TOSHIBA that are specific to your hardware or programs TSS periodically sends TOSHIBA limited system information e
12. directly or indirectly in contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited 10 Notice While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your device or to stay current with the various product software or hardware options visit Toshiba s Web site at tabletsupport toshiba com Toshiba assumes no liability for any damages incurred directly or indirectly from any errors or omissions contained herein In no event shall Toshiba be liable for any incidental consequential special or exemplary damages whether based on tort contract or otherwise arising out of or in connection with this information or any other information contained herein or the use thereof Trademarks App Place and excite are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems Inc and or Toshiba Corporation Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Google the Google logo Android Android Market Google Maps Google eBooks Gmail YouTube and Google Talk are trademarks of Google Inc HDMI the HDMI Logo and
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14. High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Secure Digital and SD are trademarks of SD Card Association Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Device Recycling Information As part of a commitment to people and the future Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero waste to landfill goal at all our production sites In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle To learn more about Toshiba s sustainability commitment visit us toshiba com green 11 Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC the VC 1 and the MPEG 4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to 1 encode video in compliance with the above standards Video Standards and or 11 decode AVC VC 1 and MPEG 4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a co
15. Home screen 3 Release the apps on the Home screen When the last app is removed its folder is automatically removed Changing the wallpaper 1 Touch and hold any of the five Home screens 2 Touch Gallery Live wallpapers or Wallpapers Gallery Opens a thumbnail page displaying the images you have taken with the tablet s camera Pictures can be cropped before setting them as a wallpaper gt Live wallpapers Opens a thumbnail page displaying the sample live wallpapers that came preinstalled on your tablet Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen 5 Getting Started Turning off the device Wallpapers Opens a thumbnail page displaying the sample wallpaper images that came preinstalled on your tablet Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen Additional wallpapers can be downloaded from Google Play Store 3 Touch the wallpaper you want The selected wallpaper is set as the background image on your display screen 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 Use shut down if you will not be using th
16. Inserting memory media 86 REMOVING memory media 86 Adding optional external devices 87 Using an external keyboard 87 Using an external MOUSE c cccesseeeesseeeeees 8 Using external devices ssc 87 Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device ccceeees 88 Using a docking station ccenn 88 Connecting your tablet to a docking station 89 Chapter 5 Utilities occ ccs escescssssssscsssssssssstsseseeseeeseeees 90 TOSHIBA Service Station ec ceceeseceeeeseeeeens 90 Check for application updates cceeees 92 Downloading Updates nccc 92 Installing updates 93 Downloading and installing System updates 93 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 93 File browsing Screen ccecce 95 Operation of files folders cece eee 95 TOSHIBA Adaptive display oo ccc eeceeeeeeeee 97 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong sses 98 Problems when you turn on the device 98 The operating system is not working sescca 99 Internet problems cscs 99 Power and the batteries a nn 100 1 O Contents Display problems scenerne 100 Sound system problems e 101 Wireless networking probleMS cccceeeees 101 If you need further aSSisStance cceeeeceeeeeee 102 Before you contact Toshiba cceeeeees 102 Contacting Toshiba wu cece eee eeeeees 103 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 103 Toshiba s worldwide offices 103 Appendix A Power Cord Cable Connectors
17. To discontinue the download process touch the Back SJ button Utilities 93 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Installing updates Once an update has been successfully downloaded it can be installed 1 Touch the Download completion notice on the Status bar 2 Touch the Install button The application installer launches 3 Confirm the installation to continue Downloading and installing System updates TOSHIBA Service Station downloads both application and system updates 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 CAUTION Do not interrupt or turn off your tablet during a system update once it has begun Data loss may occur TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Using the TOSHIBA File Manager you can back up your data to an SD Card 1 Insert an SD Card into the SD Card slot on your tablet For more information see Using an SD Card on page 85 2 Touch the Apps HEH icon Q 4 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 3 Touch the File Manager f l icon The TOSHIBA File Manager screen appears p th Tn TOSHIBA File Manager Cr C Controls d Internal Storage Devi ces Internal Storage ovies Files Sam
18. are two options available for setting date and time Automatic date amp time leave the setting option ON and then touch Next The Automatic date amp time option can be set to OFF This allows you to manually enter the date time information 1 Select the time zone Getting Started 33 Using the device for the first time 2 Set the date and time by touching the date or time option and then the up down arrows and then touch Next to continue Make it Google Once the date and time have been set the Make it Google screen appears Got Gmail Sign in now Never lose your stuff again A Google Account keeps everything safe Sample Image Make it Google screen A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by Android features including Gmail backing up your data etc NOTE Sign in to your Google Account now to restore settings that have been previously backed up if applicable If you wait until after setup you will not be able to restore your settings For more information see Backing up your data on page 38 There are three options to choose from Sign in To sign in with an existing account Get an account Touch if you do not already have a Google account and need to create a new one Not now Touch to skip the account setup for now You can sign into a Google account later in Settings under Accounts amp sync 34 Getting Started Using the dev
19. as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the tablet Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of tablet device storage chip A small piece of silicon containing tablet device logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards compatibility The extent to which tablets programs or devices can work together harmoniously using the same commands formats or language as another configuration 1 The collection of components that make up a single tablet operating system 2 How parts of the system are set up that is configured controller A device that controls the transfer of data from a tablet device to a peripheral device and vice versa For example disk drives monitors keyboards and printers all require controllers 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 1 1 0 Glossary cursor An on screen symbol usually a flashing vertical line that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter
20. can secure the lock screen by requiring a pattern or entry of a numeric PIN or password so only you can access your data You may also be required to secure the lock screen by a policy set by an email account or other account you add to your tablet For more information see Location services settings on page 68 You can also encrypt the data on your tablet so you must enter a numeric PIN or a password to decrypt it each time you power it on 1 Touch the Time 8 display in the System bar touch the time in the Status Details panel and then touch the Settings B icon at the bottom of the Quick Settings screen You can also open Settings by touching the Settings BB icon in the Apps screen or on a Home screen 2 Touch the Security 9 icon 3 Touch Screen Lock 4 Touch Slide Pattern PIN or Password Getting Started 4f Navigation and features Slide is the default screen lock option If you touch Slide you will be taken back to the Security screen The next time you wake up your device from sleep you will be taken to the Lock screen At the Lock screen you can either slide to left to launch the camera application or slide to the right to unlock the system Sample Image Lock screen after touching lock screen If you touch Pattern you re guided to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen The first time you do this a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears Then you are prompt
21. data D default tThe 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 device driver A program called a driver that permits the tablet to communicate with a device Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC disable To turn the option off See also enable disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on external media or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file download 1 In communications to receive a file from another source through a network 2 To send font data from the tablet to a printer See also upload drag To touch and hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move the item until you reach the target position driver See device driver F 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 batc
22. external devices to your device using the following available ports A Micro HDMI Out port Connect an HDMI compatible television or display device to your tablet NOTE To connect a device to the Micro HDMI Out port you must purchase a Micro HDMI cable 88 Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station A Micro USB port Supports data transfer Micro HDMI Out port Micro USB port Sample Illustration External device ports on the right of the tablet Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI compatible television or display device to the device Connect one end of a Micro HDMI cable not included with your device to the Micro HDMI Out port on the left side of your device and then connect the other end of the cable to your television or display device Refer to the manual that came with the television or display device for more information Your device will automatically detect the external display device Using a docking station Sold separately The docking connector located on the bottom of your tablet device is used to attach your device to a docking station not shipped with your system Docking connector Audio out jack Sample Illustration Docking station To achieve a proper connection between your tablet and the docking station your tablet must be properly aligned with the docking Exploring the Fea
23. headphones Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing Discontinue use and consult a physician if you experience any hearing discomfort 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 Exploring the Features on your Device 85 Using the cameras To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the device 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the device s volume control Recording sounds You may record sounds using the internal microphone on the device or by connecting a headset Using the cameras Your device comes with a built in camera on the front and one on the back of the tablet With these cameras you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your device Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs amp Have video conference calls NOTE To email instant message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet The camera indicator light glows when the front camera is active You may also adj
24. in Settings see Touch Next to continue The This tablet belongs to screen appears This tablet belongs to The tablet uses your name to personalize some apps Sample Image This tablet belongs to There are two options for the This tablet belongs to either o Enter your information into the First and Last name fields and then touch Next A Touch Next to continue without entering the information The Google Services screen appears Google services You agree that your tablet may receive and install updates from Google Your use of this tablet is subject to the privacy policy and other terms Learn more Sample Image Google Services screen 36 Getting Started Using the device for the first time Read the information carefully and then touch Next to continue The Set up complete screen appears Setup complete Your tablet is set up and ready to use y y Sample Image Setup complete Finish NOTE The setup may take several minutes to complete If your screen times out and goes blank dark press the Power button to turn on the screen again Waking the tablet If the screen times out 1 Press the Power button The lock screen appears unless you have previously disabled it Sample Image Lock screen Getting Started 3 Using the device for the first time 2 Touch and hold the Lock icon and drag it to the edge of the larg
25. network devices Displays available network devices Settings Opens media player settings Tutorial Opens the media player tutorial About Displays version information etc 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 80 Working with Apps Apps Preinstalled Apps on your tablet Google Play Store Browser Gmail Maps YouTube and Calendar apps are preinstalled on your tablet and the shortcuts for them appear on your Home screen You can move the icons for these applications to other Home screens to customize the look of your tablet see Moving an item from the Home screen on page 48 You can install many more apps widgets games etc by visiting the Toshiba App Place or Google Play Store Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall applications from your tablet 1 Touch the Apps B icon 2 Touch amp hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete and then drag it to Uninstall 3 Confirm the deletion NOTE Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device Chapter 4 Exploring the Fea
26. 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 Your work data will remain in internal storage to be called up when you need it As long as the internal storage remains healthy your data is relatively safe However on occasion hardware failures do happen If you experience a hardware failure your data could be lost As an extra step to help avoid data loss back up your data See Backing up your data on page 38 for more information amp Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect These sites provide information about Toshiba products give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades For more information see Contacting Toshiba on page 103 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
27. the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Wireless amp networks K icon The Wireless amp networks menu appears 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless amp networks menu Settings 65 Customizing your device s settings Below are some of the categories to choose from Wi Fi Select to turn on Wi Fi so you can connect to Wi Fi networks For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 In addition to the information described in this section you can access the Advanced settings Touch the Menu f button in this screen s Application bar and then Advanced to view the settings in the Advanced Wi Fi screen Some of the options available are Network notification If this is selected you will receive a notification in the System bar when an open Wi Fi network becomes available Keep Wi Fi on during Sleep choices Choose from the following selections to set conditions for automatically turning off the Wi Fi connection Always Only while plugged into AC power Never uses more battery power Wi Fi networks Displays a list of Wi Fi networks you ve previously configured and those detected when the tablet last scanned for Wi Fi networks See Setting up your Wi Fi connection on page 32 Add Wi Fi network Touch to open a dialog box to add a Wi Fi network by entering its SSID the name it broadcasts
28. the file or folder to select it Touch the Delete icon to permanently delete the item from the location it is currently in The system will prompt you to make sure this is what you want to do 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 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 If you have selected items the options become Rename Add to shortcut Information and Help Rename files folders To rename a file folder 1 Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode 2 Touch the Menu icon 3 Select Rename from the drop down menu 4 Type in the new name for the folder and touch OK Create folders To create a new folder 1 Choose the desired top directory in the File browsing screen 2 Touch the Create Folder 3 A pop up window appears Create a new folder name Touch OK to continue Utilities O TOSHIBA Adaptive display 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 devices internal storage excluding system files SD Card Displays the file content of the SD Card that is inserted B into the SD C
29. 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 52 Right side Headphone Microphone Line In jack lt 5 Oo 2 SD Card slot Micro USB port Micro HDMI Out port Sample Illustration Right side view Headphone Microphone Line In jack Allows you to listen to or record sounds onto your device For more information see Using external speakers or headphones on page 84 gt Sd Micro USB port Allows the transfer of data Getting Started 25 Connecting to a power source Micro HDMI Out port Allows for the transfer of video and audio signals For more information see Using external devices on page 87 SD Card slot Supports the use of Secure Digital SD media For more information see Using an SD Card on page 85 Top Internal microphone i Sample Illustration Top view Bottom Speaker Speaker Power Docking connector Sample Illustration Bottom view Speakers Allow you to listen to sounds on your device For more information see Using the built in speakers on page 84 gt Power Docking connector Allows connection to a USB power cable or a docking station Remove the docking connector cover to access to the docking connector For more information see Using a docking station on
30. TOSHIBA Leading Innovation gt gt gt Users Guide OXOITE to If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site tabletsupport toshiba com For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 98 in this guide GMAD00301010 05 12 2 AWARNING 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 AT300 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 IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The device you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connections to implanted medical devices commercial tra
31. Volatile here means that information in RAM is lost when you turn off your tablet This type of memory is used for your tablet s main memory See also memory Compare ROM Random Access Memory See RAM 114 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 To reset the tablet by reloading the operating system without turning the tablet off See also boot ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the tablet is receiving power This type of memory is used to store your tablet s BIOS which is essential instructions the tablet reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM 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
32. ame Description Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen Home button Touch to return to the Home screen Recent Apps button Touch to view the most recently view apps Time display Located in the System bar to the left of the Status icons Battery status icon Located in the System bar Displays the status of the battery charge Voice recognition Touch to perform a voice enabled search button sofana mm Google Search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard Google Getting Started 4 Navigation and features Icon Name Description Settings icon Touch to open the Settings menu Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right Your device s five home screens have several standard features including icons and a customizable background pattern wallpaper The wallpaper image spans the width of all five Home screens The middle screen is your Central Home screen and the starting point after your device has been set up However your device will return to the last home screen viewed each time you wake up your device from Sleep mode Touch the Home button to return to the central Home screen 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 follow
33. ance sup rieure 300m un enregistrement aupr s de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit H ndler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France Please contact A R T http www art telecom fr for applicable procedures to follow Bande de fr quence restreinte seuls les canaux 1 7 2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement doivent tre utilis s endroits ext rieur en France Vous pouvez contacter I Autorit de R gulation des T l communications http www art telecom fr pour la proc dure a suivre Italia License required for indoor use Use with outdoor installations not allowed E necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l uso interno France Verificare con 1 rivenditori la procedura da seguire Nederland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure O Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technol
34. ant to remove The Remove button appears in the top center of the display 2 Drag the item to the Remove button 3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red NOTE The item has been removed from the Home screen but not deleted from the system To add the item back to your Home screen see Adding an item to a Home screen on page 48 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 Sample Image Dragging an app Customizing your Home screens Release the second app and its icon appears in the circle behind the icon of the first app Google amp The folder is now created with an automatic generic name such as Unnamed folder Touch and hold the folder you want to name rename The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into Getting Started D Customizing your Home screens 2 Type the desired name The folder is now renamed Sample Image Named folder Removing a folder To remove folders from your Home screen 1 Locate and open the folder on a Home screen that you want to remove 2 Touch hold and drag all apps from the folder on the Home screen or in the app list to the
35. aracteristic of the TFT Getting Started 31 Using the device for the first time manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the device the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology 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 gt If English is your language of choice touch Start Touch English to change your language Choose from the list of language options and then touch Start Your tablet begins the activation process when you touch Start on the Welcome screen 32 Getting Started Using the device for the first time Setting up your Wi Fi connection After choosing your language the Wi Fi setup screen appears and displays all the available Wi Fi networks NETGEAR 2WIRE469 Sample Image Wi Fi setup screen Touch the name of the network you want to connect to enter the key or password if required and then touch Connect Setting the date and time When your Wi Fi has been set the Set date and time screen appears Sample Image Set date and time screen There
36. ard slot screen Capture Displays the file content of the screen captured images NOTE To perform a screen capture press the Power and Volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds 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 Make sure you attached the USB AC adaptor and power docking connector cord properly If you are using the USB AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the device is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the device is on Also try turning the device off and then on The device starts but when you touch an icon nothing happens Your device ma
37. ars Touch the Language amp input EP icon The Language amp input menu appears Touch the item you wish to change in the Language amp input menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Language Select to open the Language screen and then select your preferred language for use on your tablet Spelling Correction Select to enable disable the auto spelling correction 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 Some of the available options are SafeSearch Set whether you want Google SafeSearch filtering to block some search results when using Google Voice Search Block offensive words Select to have your Google voice recognition replace offensive words with hash symbols Settings 15 Customizing your device s settings Google text to speech engine Select to open a screen that allows you to configure the language and voice settings A Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug ins that are installed on the tablet To change the Accessibility settings
38. ation selecting this option allows your tablet s global positioning system GPS receiver to pinpoint your location to within as close as several meters street level Actual GPS accuracy depends on weather conditions as well as other factors Location amp Google Search Under My Location select this option to include information about your location when you use Google Search Voice Search etc 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 BB icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Security 6 icon The Location amp security menu appears 3 Touch the item you want to change in the Security menu Below are some of the categories you may choose from Screen lock 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 46 Owner info 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 want to display 0 Settings Customizing your device s settings gt Sd Encrypt tablet Under Screen unlock touch this option to encrypt the contents of your tablet in the event that it is powered off Configur
39. ation buttons Using the navigation buttons in the System bar is an easy way to quickly switch between apps The System bar displays the Back E button Home W button and Recent Apps I button Also displayed are the Notification icons the time and Status icons Touch the Home button at any time to return to the Home screen Swipe your finger right or left to view another Home screen In some media apps the System bar controls are replaced by dim dots while a movie slide show etc is displayed This increases the viewing space on the screen Touch the dot that corresponds with 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 EXS and next to that is the search by voice B button Also available at the top of the screen is the Apps HEH button 4 4 Getting Started Navigation and features Status icons Status icons are located on the far right of the System bar Status icons display current system status information such as power usage and network connectivity status Status icons Time Sample Image Status icons Touch the Time display to view the Status Details panel For more information see Securing your tablet on page 46 After your Google Account is set up the Network Status icons are blue when connected to Google services This indicates that the tablet is ready to sync your Gmail Cal
40. cal 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 6 Regulatory Information This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada lIndustry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada CAUTION 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 The RF device shall not be co located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre pr t a accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique re u m me s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specification
41. ce administrators typically notify you how to restore their authority when you try to use them unless you delete those accounts Install from storage Under Credential storage select to install a secure certificate from your tablet s storage Clear credentials Under Credential storage select to delete all secure certificates and related credentials You will be prompted to also confirm deletion of the credential storage password Settings 11 Customizing your device s settings Apps settings You use the Apps settings to view details about the applications installed on your tablet to manage their data to force them to stop if needed and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from Web sites and email To change the Apps settings 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Apps ED icon The Apps menu appears Settings Sort by size WIRELESS amp NETWORKS Wi Fi DOWNLOADED RUNNING Bluetooth S Adobe Flash Player 11 1 Q Data usage etre More Adobe Reader DEVICE g Android keyboard d Sound 1 32MB Android Live Wallpapers Display a 0 00B et Multimedia C4 Android System A 5 95MB EES ole A App Place 1 91MB Backgammon 384KB Battery S Apps 3 PERSONAL ay Accounts amp sync Sample Image Apps Settings menu screen 3 Touch item you want to change in the Apps menu Below are some of the categor
42. ch the Paste icon fel in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen The files are copied to the SD Card File browsing screen The available options in the File browsing screen are amp Device Internal storage and SD 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 File Files folders are listed in multi columns with thumbnails showing the file information such as name modified date time etc The selected files folders are tagged in red Action bar You can create folders change views and manipulate files from this menu bar Operation of files folders Touch and hold a file or folder to select it This will change the action bar at the top of the screen to provide the options you can use for file or folder manipulation The available options are Icon Name Description Cut Touch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Cut icon the copy the file to the virtual clipboard and remove it from its current location Copy Touch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Ea Copy icon to copy the item to the virtual clipboard Later you can use the Paste option to paste the item to the destination location of your choosing 96 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Name Delete le g 3 B Change View H Menu Description Touch and hold
43. con 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 World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the tablet hosting the site See also Internet Index A about tablet legal information 77 settings 76 status 77 system updates 77 accounts manage 54 sync 54 accounts amp sync settings 72 adding optional external devices 87 applications settings 71 Apps 79 apps icon 59 Latitude 56 Maps 56 menu 59 Navigation 56 open 59 Places 56 116 preinstalled 80 uninstalling 80 apps menu apps 59 audible selection sound settings 66 automatic date amp time date amp time settings 76 back camera 85 indicator light 23 backing up data 21 backup data 38 Google Account 38 TOSHIBA File Manager 38 battery care 28 29 charging 27 maintaining 29 optimizing battery life 29 safety precautions 28 taking care of 28 Bluetooth setting up 37 Index 1 1 wireless amp networks 65 Use 24 hour format 76 button date and time power 30 setting up 32 buttons device power button 24 caring for 58 screen rotation lock unloc
44. descent and compact fluorescent lamps LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels When an electric current passes through the electrodes the molecules in the liquid form a crystalline pattern that polarizes the light passing through it A filter over the electrodes permits only non polarized light to pass to the surface of the display creating light and dark pixels 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 mount To initialize the external storage device for transferring and storing files multimedia A combination of two or more media such as sound animation and video in an application or presentation Glossary 1 1 3 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
45. dress I typed in Check the spelling of each name and the syntax of the address carefully A single incorrect letter or missed character will make it impossible for your browser to locate the site My browser cannot find a site I bookmarked The World Wide Web is constantly changing A site you bookmarked yesterday may not be available today or its server may be down for temporary repair Try again later 1 00 lf Something Goes Wrong Power and the batteries Power and the batteries Your device receives its power through the USB AC adaptor and power docking connector cord or from the system battery Power problems are interrelated For example a faulty USB AC adaptor or power docking connector cord will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries Here are some typical problems and how to solve them The USB AC adaptor and power docking connector cord work correctly but the battery will not charge The battery does not charge while the device is consuming full power Try turning off the device The battery may be too hot or too cold to charge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again If the battery light does not glow after a few minutes the battery may have reached the end of its useful life The device does not power on Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options For more information see Optimi
46. e a required numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on see Securing your tablet on page 46 CAUTION lf 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 Make passwords visible Select this option to briefly display each character of your passwords as you enter them into the keyboard 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 Touch an application in this list to disable its authority to be a device administrator if you do the account you added will typically lose some functionality in its applications such as the ability to sync new email or calendar events until you restore the application s authority as a device administrator Applications whose device administration authority you disable in this way but that have accounts that require them to be devi
47. e circle surrounding it The last screen viewed appears Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections Wi Fi 1 Touch the Settings B icon the Wireless amp networks K icon and then select Wi Fi if not previously turned on The device scans for and displays all available Wi Fi networks 2 Touch the Wi Fi network you want to connect to If the network is open you will be asked to confirm the connection 3 Touch Connect to confirm The Wireless amp networks K icon appears in the System bar 4 Touch the Back E 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 If you use third party applications on this device any information those applications collect including location based information may be sent to third parties and merged with other customer information subject to their respective privacy policies Bluetooth 1 2 Touch the Settings BB icon the Wireless amp networks i icon and then Bluetooth switch to ON to enable it Touch the name of the device to pair with and then touch Pair 38 Getting Started Registering your Toshiba device Registering your Toshiba device NOTE To register online you must be connected to the Intern
48. e device for several days or if you must turn off your device TECHNICAL NOTE Before using the shut down option to turn off your device backup your data If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the device on again NOTE If you do not intend to use your device for a long period of time turn off the device disconnect the power plug from the plug socket and store your device in a dry dust free location Letting the screen time out or enter into Sleep mode allows the device to conserve power When turning on the device again the system automatically returns to the last screen viewed To change the screen time out setting see Display settings on page 67 Getting Started 53 Turning off the device Using Shut down mode The Shut down mode completely shuts down the device without saving your data or the current state of the device Shut down mode closes all open apps shuts down the operating system and then turns off your tablet CAUTION Always back up your data and settings before shutting down your tablet To turn off your device using Shut down mode 1 Press and hold the Power button A pop up screen appears asking whether you would like to shut down Would you like to shut down Cancel Sample Image Shut down pop up screen 2 In the pop up window touch OK to completely shut down the tablet The operating system sh
49. e of contents and the index to find specific information Safety icons All of the Safety instructions contained in this manual must be read carefully and be fully understood before you attempt to use this device in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage to the device The Safety Instructions contained in this Manual have been categorized according to the seriousness of the potential hazards through the use of the following signal words NINTA Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE Provides important information Introduction 1 Other documentation CO 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 A DEFINITION This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the LA Your device s features and specifications Certain chassis are designed to acc
50. ed to draw and redraw your own pattern If you touch PIN or Password you are prompted to set a numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your screen The next time you turn on your tablet or wake up the screen you must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password to unlock it 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 CAUTION 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 s You must not interrupt the encryption process or you will lose some or all of your data See Backup amp reset settings on page 72 and If Something Goes Wrong on page 98 1 Before starting the encryption process on your tablet you must Set a lock screen PIN or password see Securing your tablet on page 46 48 Getting Started Customizing your Home screens o Charge your tablet s battery Plug your tablet to the USB AC adaptor Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process 2 Touch the Settings BB icon Security icon and then Encrypt tablet Read the information on the Encrypt Tablet screen carefully If you change your mind touch the Back Si button to exit the encryption process
51. em application settings user downloaded installed applications and data such as photos music videos contacts etc CAUTION 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 38 58 Getting Started Caring for your device Before restoring the device to the out of box state back up all data to external media You can use your Google account to back up all data and apps settings To perform this process 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Backup amp reset icon The Backup amp reset menu appears Touch Factory data reset Touch Reset tablet Touch Erase everything The Factory data reset process begins NOTE This process could take several minutes For more information see Setting up your device on page 31 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 28 A CAUTION 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 Cleaning the device CAUTION Keep liquids includi
52. en keyboard 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 Double tap the Shift key to capitalize all of the letters you type Touch the Shift key again to type in lower case wv Compose gt smo SAVEORAFT gj xxxx gmail com New shoes ljust bought a new pair of shoes today will wear them to the movies r _ amp 3 amp 3 amp 3 amp 8 8 8 8 83 e Underl ned word Word suggestion Sample Image Touching a text field to type While typing spelling suggestions and similar word suggestions appear just above the keyboard Touch a word suggestion to use it in place of the underlined word in the text field To change the input settings see Language amp input settings on page 74 Touch the Delete EJ key to erase characters to the left of the cursor Touch the Number and Symbols HEI key to type numbers symbols and other special characters Touch the Close Keyboard A button when you are finished You can change the language you want to use by touching the Input Method button or by going to the Settings menu see Language amp input settings
53. endar and contacts and to back up your settings When your tablet is not connected to a Google Account or the wireless connection is disabled the icons are gray Managing Notifications Notifications report the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms and they report the status of your Wi Fi connection Notification icons appear in the System bar to the left of the time display along with a summary that appears briefly Depending on your settings you may also hear a notification sound Typical notifications are currently running programs and available updates To activate a specific task click the appropriate Notification bar icon Most apps that send notifications such as Gmail and the calendar have their own settings These settings can be configured to send notifications in different ways with a sound or vibration etc See the documentation for those apps for details You can open the Notifications list to view all of your current notifications Getting Started 45 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 waa eeoa E 94 sa tase to perfection im Review artwork om 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 li
54. ess and networks settings on page 64 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 66 62 Settings Customizing your device s settings o GA OOO SH TB Ei Name Display Multimedia Storage Battery Apps Accounts amp sync Location Services Security Language amp input Backup amp reset Date amp time Accessibility About tablet Description Configure the screen orientation or use energy saving settings see Display settings on page 67 Touch to adjust the multimedia playback settings see Multimedia settings on page 68 Monitor the used and available space on your tablet s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet see Storage settings on page 73 Displays battery status see Battery Notice on page 27 Touch to view and manage the installed applications see Apps settings on page 71 Add remove and manage all of your accounts and sync accounts to work together see Accounts amp sync settings on page 72 Touch to change the settings for location services see Location services settings on page 68 Configure how you want the tablet to determine your location see Location services settings on page 68 Configure the various input methods available on your tablet see
55. et Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com or by touching the Register E icon Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish Customer rights under the Standard Limited Warranty Backing up your data Back up the data you create in case something happens to your device You can back up your data to an SD Card see Using an SD Card on page 85 or to a network see Backing up data using your Google Account on page 38 if available 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 Backup amp reset settings on page 72 If you need to replace your device your data can be restored to your new one Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager Using the TOSHIBA File Manager you can back up your data to an SD Card For more information see TOSHIBA File Manager Utility on page 93 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 33 Getting Started 39 Navigat
56. g the Model Part Number Serial Number OS version Software Status etc and or hardware periodically scans TOSHIBA servers for updates alerts tem information A notice window gives the option to apply or decline the update TOSHIBA logs updates alerts offered and installed on your hardware as part of TOSHIBA s quality assurance program TSS can be di cabled by clicking the Decline button below Thereafter your hardware will not communicate with TOSHIBA and notices of updates and automatic updates will cease Please be advised once TSS has been disabled you will no longer be notified of updates or alerts and future performance may be affected TOSHIBA may use the information for technical support services quality assurance and business analysis and may share it with TOSHIBA s World Wide Support organi ization or other third parties or affiliated TOSHIBA companies engaged by TOSHIBA for the purposes oi f rendering such services 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 902 Utilities TOSHIBA Service Station The main screen of this application includes the following areas Header This section runs along the top of the screen and conta
57. g and removing 49 front camera 85 G Gmail icon 41 Google Use Location 34 GPS location amp security 69 H headphone jack 24 Home screen adding items 48 moving items 48 removing items 49 Home screens apps 41 bookmarks 41 customizing 48 icons 41 thumbnails 41 widgets 41 icon apps 59 Gmail 41 safety 18 settings 59 K keyboard external 87 L language amp input settings 74 language amp input settings select language 74 user dictionary 74 LEDs power light 27 system indicator lights battery light 27 legal information about tablet 77 Licenses 11 light power 24 lights back camera indicator light 23 Location Use Google 34 location amp security encrypt tablet 70 GPS 69 location for Google 69 owner info 69 settings 68 69 wireless networks 69 location for Google location amp security 69 maintaining your battery 29 manage accounts 54 managing downloads 57 Micro HDMI Out port 25 Micro SD Card using 85 Index 1 1 Q Micro USB port 24 microphone Line In jack 24 mouse external 87 multimedia settings 68 N Naming Folders 49 Navigation and features 39 navigation buttons 43 notifications managing 44 notification bar 44 viewing new 45 0 online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speaking 84 typing 82 using 81 operating system troubleshooting 99 optimizing battery life 29 optional external devices adding 87 other documentation 19 P ports docki
58. h 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 Other names for an expansion device are port expander port replicator docking station or network adapter Glossary 1 1 1 extension See file extension external device See device 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 file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are apk for application files and pdf for documentation files See also file name folder A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and other folders ground A conductor to which all components of an electric circuit are connected It has a potential of zero 0 volts is connected to the earth and is the point of reference for voltages in the circuit hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that ca
59. ice for the first time If you choose Sign in the Sign in with your Google Account screen appears Sign in Sample Image Sign in with your Google Account screen Enter your existing Google Account information and then touch Sign in The Signing in screen appears Touch Not Now to skip the account setup for now You can sign into a Google account later in Settings under Accounts amp sync The Use Google location screen appears This may take several minutes If your screen times out and goes blank dark press the Power button to turn on the screen again Use Google Location Use Google location Google s location service uses data from sources such as Wi Fi networks to help apps determine your approximate location even when GPS isn t available You can change these options any time in Settings y Allow Google s location service to collect anonymous location data Some data may be stored on your device Collection may occur even when no apps are running Use my location for Google search results and other Google services Sample Image Use Google Location screen Getting Started 35 Using the device for the first time Google s location service uses data from sources such as Wi Fi networks to help apps determine your approximate location even when GPS is not available Read the selections carefully and then either touch the options to select deselect the options or change them later
60. ies 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 you your tablet 12 Settings Customizing your device s settings Accounts amp sync settings You can add remove and manage your Google Accounts and other accounts using the Accounts amp sync settings For more information see Syncing and managing your accounts on page 54 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 For details refer to the application s documentation To change the Accounts amp sync settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Accounts amp sync Es icon The Accounts amp sync menu appears 3 Touch the item you want to change in the Accounts amp sync menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Syne Calendar Touch to sync your calendar with your device Syne Contacts Touch to sync your contacts with your device Syne Gmail Touch to syne your Gmail with your device While an account is selected you can touch the Men
61. ific Daylight Time Use 24 hour format 1 00 pm Select date format 12 31 2012 y Accessibility Developer options ORMENE Sample Image Date amp Time screen Below are some of the categories you can choose from Sd Automatic date amp time Clear the selection to set the date and time manually Automatic date amp time settings Clear the selection to set the time zone manually Set date If Automatic date amp time is cleared a screen opens to set the date manually Set time If Automatic date amp time is cleared a screen opens to set the time manually Select time zone If Automatic time zone is cleared a screen opens to set the time zone manually Use 24 hour format Select to display the time using a 24 hour time format i e 13 00 rather that 1 00 Select date format Select to open a screen to select the displayed date s format 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 BB icon The Settings menu appears Settings TI Customizing your device s settings 2 Touch the About tablet icon The About tablet menu appears 3 Touch the item you wish to view in the About tablet menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from System updates Select to open the Toshiba Service Station that lists the availability of operat
62. il num rique de la classe B est conform a la norme NMB 003 du Canada 4 Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS radio technology and is compliant to The IEEE 802 11 Standard on Wireless LANs Revision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance CAUTION Bluetoott and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device 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 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 emit
63. ing 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 48 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 You can also change the screen s orientation 42 Getting Started Navigation and features A CAUTION The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp rough or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly If you see a crack in the glass discontinue use of the device to avoid injury Touch Touch to activate items displayed on the screen such as app and setting icons or onscreen buttons Touch to type using the onscreen keyboard Touch amp hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding the item in place until an action occurs Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move the item until you reach the target position For example drag items on the Home screen to reposition them see Customizing your Home screens on page 48 Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the
64. ing system software updates Status Select to open a screen that displays information about your battery network connections etc gt System information Select to open a screen that displays information about the Manufacturer Product name Product version Serial number UUID and OEM strings for your tablet gt Legal information Select to open a screen that displays legal information about the system software included with your tablet Chapter 3 Working with Apps Downloading Toshiba Apps You can download Toshiba apps from the Toshiba App Place by touching the App Place 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 For detailed information regarding supported file formats see the detailed specifications for your device at tabletsupport toshiba com NOTE Toshiba does not guarantee that all audio video files will play correctly Working with Apps On the Media Player s main screen touch the Menu button Albums Artists Playlists Album Sample Image Toshiba Media Player Settings menu screen The menu may display the following options Playback device Opens the list of available playback devices Find
65. ing the camera on either the back or the front of the tablet see Using the cameras on page 85 Gmail Touch to access your Gmail email account Maps Touch to open the Maps app see Navigation Maps Places and Latitude on page 56 Google Play Store Touch to open Google Play Store to view and download available apps for your tablet Navigation Touch to open the Navigation app see Navigation Maps Places and Latitude on page 56 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 85 Calendar Touch to view your Calendar Media Name Contacts Calculator Downloads Player Play Books Settings 61 Customizing your device s settings Description Touch to view your Contacts Touch to open the Calculator application Touch to view the Downloads application see Managing downloads on page 57 Touch to open the multimedia player see TOSHIBA Media Player on page 78 Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet To access the Settings menu Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears Sample Image Settings menu screen The following are some of the icons you may find in the Settings menu Icon F Wi Fi rp Sound Name Description Configure and manage connections to networks and devices via Wi Fi see Wirel
66. ins basic information about your system such as the version of the OS the device part number and serial number Buttons Buttons are displayed on the screen Depending on the actions you have available the buttons will vary gt Information The main part of the screen displays information such as the list of available updates or more detailed information about each specific update 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 Downloading updates NOTE Toshiba strongly recommends that you back up your data and settings before downloading updates Touch the TOSHIBA Service Station QZ icon in the Status bar when an update becomes available to display additional information about that item To download the update touch the Download button The update begins to download and displays a progress indicator in the Notification bar NOTE Touch the Home E button to allow the download to continue while you use your tablet A notification of download completion appears in the Status bar
67. ion and features Restoring your data using your Google Account If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device Signed into xxxxxx gmail com and synchronizing data You can use your Google Account to back up your apps settings such as bookmarks and Wi Fi passwords and other data If you previously backed up your data with this account you can restore it to this device now Restore data from my Google Account to this device Keep this device backed up with my Google Account Sample Image Backup and Restore screen The data that is backed up may include the following Your Wi Fi networks and passwords user data and tablet settings Many Google application settings such as your Browser bookmarks The apps you download from Google Play Store Navigation and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touch screen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device 40 Getting Started Navigation and features Google Search bar Voice recognition Apps button Browser Play Store Gmail Home f g S C ree n S Productivity Entertainment Games Google Toshiba system bar Time T Notification icons Battery status icons Sample Image Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen Icon N
68. iorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the device is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Sound system problems The sound settings can be configured to your desired user preferences For more information see Sound settings on page 66 No sound is coming from the device s speakers Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones speakers or a headset check that they are securely connected to your device 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 Verify that your Wireless connection is enabled For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 Verify that your device can detect access points or routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue Verify that the signal strength is good 1 02 lf Something Goes Wrong If you need further assistance o If another device is on the same netw
69. itter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 A unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption rate or SAR is utilized for the radio wave exposure guidelines The SAR measurement for devices does not exceed 1 6W kg The actual SAR values for your device while in use are normally well below the stated values The operating power of your device is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the wireless connection to increase system efficiency and to minimize interference on the network The lower the power output of the device the lower its SAR value As stated by the World Health Organization present scientific information indicates no special precautions are needed for the use of this device To further reduce any exposure limit your usage 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 medi
70. k switch cleaning 58 24 disposal 30 volume control 24 turning off 52 C camera back camera 23 front camera 23 cameras using 85 caring for your device 58 charging the battery 27 cleaning the device 58 connecting HDMI compatible TV or display device 88 power source 26 power docking connector cord 27 USB AC adaptor 25 USB AC adaptor cord to power docking connector 26 Creating Folders 49 customize device settings 59 D data backing up 21 38 restoring 39 date amp time settings 75 date amp time settings automatic date amp time 76 Select date format 76 select time zone 76 set date 76 set time 76 turning off options 52 device administrators settings 70 device will not start troubleshooting 98 devices external 87 disposal information 10 disposing of the device 30 docking connector 25 docking station connecting to 89 using 88 downloads managing 57 E encrypt tablet location amp security 70 external device Micro USB port 88 external devices keyboard 87 mouse 87 ports 87 external display device Micro HDMI Out port 87 external headphones using 84 external speakers using 84 F factory data reset 57 features 19 1 1 8 Index 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 right side view 24 top view 25 files folders operation 95 first time use 30 Folder Creating namin
71. l the battery fully discharges 30 Getting Started Disposing of your device Disposing of your device Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact your local government In addition Toshiba s recycling initiatives include recycling programs events and consumer promotions For details please visit us toshiba com green Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries applicable to California U S A only Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See http www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 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 USB AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready Check to ensure that all slots are empty A 3 Press and hold the Power button for several seconds I O C M Sample Illustration Turning on the power 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 ch
72. mp sync Es icon The Accounts amp sync menu appears displaying the current sync settings and a list of the current accounts Touch the account you wish to delete Touch the Menu icon in the upper right corner 56 Getting Started Navigation Maps Places and Latitude 5 Touch Remove account from the dialog box to continue Settings mae Remove account Storage Accounts amp sync 8 DATA amp SYNCHRONIZATION Battery oe Apps PERSONAL Sync Browser Er Accounts amp sync 4 11 2012 10 28 PM Location services Security A Language amp input Sync Gmail 0 Backup amp reset 4 11 2012 10 28 PM SYSTEM Sync Google Photos 4 11 2012 10 28 PM Date amp time Sync Google Play Books y Accessibility 4 11 2012 10 29 PM Developer options ORNE NE Sample Image Removing an account The account and the associated information is removed from the Accounts amp sync settings Navigation Maps Places and Latitude To access Navigation Maps Places and Latitude 1 Touch the Apps B icon The Apps menu appears 2 Touch the Navigation Z icon Maps EI icon Places W icon or the Latitude icon AWARNING Do not use this device while driving Navigation Access turn by turn spoken driving instructions with the free Google Navigation application Beta Maps Finds your current location to access real time traffic conditions and obtain detailed directions b
73. n precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device AWARNING Keep this device away from small children This device is not a toy and may be hazardous to small children for example small detachable parts may be a choking hazard Improper use of device could result in loud volume emitting from the device possibly causing hearing damage and improper use and handling of batteries could result in possible injury CAUTION Never place a heavy object on the device and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the device It could damage the device or cause system failure Turning off the device while it is reading from or writing to flash media may damage the flash media Keep the device and disks away from objects that generate strong magnetic fields such as large stereo speakers Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet Occasionally even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a virus You need a special program to check for viruses Introduction 21 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 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
74. n 57 Caring for your CEVICE c ececeeeceesseseesesseeeeeeeneees 58 Cleaning the device cen 58 Chapter 2 Se ttingS c c ccc 59 Customizing your device s settings 59 Apps and Settings MenuS neee 59 Wireless and networks settings acc 64 Sound Settings 66 Display gist ai 6 Saas eee eee se ee re ee 6 Multimedia settings neas 68 Location services Settings 68 Security settings eees 69 ADDS SOO A 1 Accounts amp SYNC settings ccceesceseeeeeeees 12 Backup amp reset settings ccceeccessseeeeeeeeees 12 Storage Settings 13 Language amp input settings nccc 14 Accessibility settings ccc eceeccsssseeeeeeeeees 19 Date amp time settings ccecce 19 About tablet ccce 76 Chapter 3 Working With ADDS ccccccscssseeseseeseeeeeen 18 Downloading Toshiba Apps eeens 18 TOSHIBA Media Player ccc 78 ADDO ese senescence ee psec A ees 19 Downloading from Google Play Store 79 Preinstalled Apps on your tablet uu 80 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet 80 Contents 1 D Chapter 4 Exploring the Features on your Device 81 Using the onscreen keyboard 81 Type to enter text 62 Speak to enter text 84 Using the built in speakers 00 0 0 cee eeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeee 84 Using external speakers or headphones 84 Recording SOUNCS ccccceesseseeeseessseeeeeseeens 85 Using the 6 t 2 seen ne ee 85 Using an SD Card 85
75. n also change and monitor the way apps and system resources consume battery power Below are some of the things you can do o To turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth when you are not using them touch the Settings BB icon and then touch Wireless amp networks For more information see Wireless and networks settings on page 64 and Location services settings on page 68 Turn down the screen brightness and set a shorter screen time out For more information see Display settings on page 67 If you do not need them turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contact etc For more information see Accounts amp sync settings on page 72 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 64 To check the battery charge level 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the About tablet icon The About tablet menu appears 3 Touch Status The battery status charging discharging and level as a percentage of fully charged are displayed NOTE For more details on your battery use touch Battery use Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery periodically will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery periodically disconnect the device from a power source and operate it on battery power unti
76. n be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information than some other external media and are used for long term storage of programs and data The primary or only hard disk in a tablet device is usually fixed 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 112 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 LED Light Emitting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the source of light which offers long life and high efficiency output Multiple diodes are used together since the light created by individual light emitting diodes is small compared to incan
77. ng cleaning fluid out of the device s ports speakers 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 Touch the Apps B icon 09 60 Settings Customizing your device s settings The Apps menu appears Adobe Reader AppPlace Backgammon Book Place Browser Calculator Calendar Camera Clock Crackle Downloads Email File Manager Flash Player S Gallery Gmail Google HWEuchreSE HWHeartsSE HW SolitaireSE HW SpadesSE Kaspersky Ta Latitude ETFLIK MediaPlayer Messenger Movie Studio Navigation Netflix News Place People Places Play Books Play Movies Play Musie Play Store PrinterShare Quickoffice Lit 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 E Browser Touch to open and view Web sites Camera Touch to open the Camera application Take photos videos us
78. ng connector 25 external devices 87 headphone 24 Micro HDMI 87 Micro HDMI Out port 25 Micro USB 24 Micro USB port 88 microphone Line In 24 SD Card 25 power connecting cable to USB AC adaptor 26 cord cable connectors 105 power docking connector cord 27 turning on 30 power button 24 30 power indicator light 24 power light LEDs 27 power light 25 precautions safety 20 preinstalled apps 80 privacy settings automatic restore 73 back up my data 73 backup account 73 factory data reset 73 settings 72 Q Quick Settings menu settings 63 R recording sounds 85 recovery factory data reset 57 registering your Toshiba device 38 Removing Folders 49 restoring your data 39 S safety disposing of the device 30 icons 18 precautions 20 safety precautions battery 28 screen screen auto rotate 68 settings 67 screen auto rotate 1 20 Index screen 68 screen brightness screen settings 67 screen rotation lock unlock switch 24 screen settings screen brightness 67 screen time out 68 screen time out screen settings 68 SD Card reader inserting memory media 86 removing memory media 86 SD Card slot 25 securing your tablet 46 Select date format date amp time settings 76 select language language amp input settings 74 select time zone date amp time settings 76 service options standard limited warranty 20 set date date amp time settings 76 set time date amp time settings 76 setting
79. ns and is similar but not identical to the baud rate See also baud rate Bluetooth A proprietary open wireless technology standard that uses short wavelength radio transmissions to exchange data over short distances Bluetooth can transmit from fixed and mobile devices and provides a high level of security Bookmark A Shortcut can be created and placed on a Home screen from a selected browser bookmark Touching the icon opens the Web browser to the chosen bookmarked page See also icon 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 Glossary 1 09 bus An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit CPU with other parts of the tablet such as the video adapter disk drives and ports It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another See also bus speed frontside bus bus speed The speed at which the central processing unit CPU communicates with the other parts of the tablet cache A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the tablet s main memory See also CPU cache Central Processing Unit CPU The chip that functions as the brain of the tablet It takes information from outside sources such
80. nsportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage ACCORDINGLY TOSHIBA ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE DEVICE PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS IF YOU USE THE DEVICE PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION YOU AND NOT TOSHIBA ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE 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 3 FCC Notice Declaration of Conformity Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions it may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipmen
81. nsumer engaged in personal and non commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See www mpegla com Contents INTPOCUCTION PAA 17 This guide errre 18 AEV ICON a E 18 Other icons used 19 Your device s features and specifications 19 Other documentation 0 ccc cesses eeeeeseeeeeeeen 19 Service OPTIONS oc cece ecceeesesseeseeseeseneeeeenens 20 Precautions eener 20 File management tips ncccsscr 21 Toshiba s online resources eneren 21 Chapter 1 Getting Started ccc sssesescssssessescsseseseeeeees 22 Features and COMPONENTS cccccccceesseeeeeeseees 22 PEON ce eas oehescen erie stars aan ons guaetaessn eee nates 23 BAG i OO 23 Left side eee een 24 RONSON 24 TOD A E AE eee ee ere 20 POLOM eee ee nee vn eee enn eee 20 Connecting to a power SOUICE ceecee 25 Contents 1 3 Battery NOTICO tae ctenttesatortectadaunareanestarsacontecsatesmalens 2 Charging the battery eeens 21 Taking care of your battery ccecce 20 Safety precautions eee ese esee sees eeeeeen 28 Optimizing battery life cesses 29 Maintaining your battery ocen 29 Disposing Of your device ccecce 30 Using the device for the firs
82. ogy 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 CAUTION 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 When you use Bluetooth cards from Toshiba close to 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices Bluetooth transmissions might slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from Toshiba always change the frequency move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your device 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 Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneou
83. ommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your device Sample Illustration System icons Other documentation Your device comes with the following documentation A Legal Safety Regulatory document A Quick Start document A standard limited warranty A It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system For accessory information visit Toshiba s Web site at accessories toshiba com 20 Introduction Service options Service options Toshiba s standard limited warranty extended warranty and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty toshiba com To stay current on the most recent applications application updates and hardware options for your device as well as other product information be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport toshiba com If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba see If Something Goes Wrong on page 98 Precautions Your device is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use and to withstand the rigors of travel You should observe certai
84. ork verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other device cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct 1 e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attempting to connect through SSIDs are case sensitive If you have enabled any security provisions closed system MAC address filtering Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP etc check the access point vendor s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help 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 Ifthe problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance lf Something Goes Wrong 1 03 Other Toshiba Internet Web si
85. ow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays 108 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 Alternating Current AC The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets AC reverses its direction at regular intervals Compare Direct Current DC application A set of instructions that can be executed by a tablet App shortcut An application icon that can be placed on a Home screen Touching one opens the app without having to first open the Apps screen See also icon backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which information is passed between two devices This is the basic unit of measure used in modem communicatio
86. page 88 Connecting to a power source Your device requires power to operate Use the USB Power cable and USB AC adaptor to connect the device to a live electrical outlet or to charge the device s battery AWARNING 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 Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in Serious injury 20 Getting Started Connecting to a power source AWARNING Always use the Toshiba USB AC adaptor that was provided with your device or use USB AC adaptors specified by Toshiba to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the device Use of an incompatible USB AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the device possibly resulting in serious injury Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor 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 AWARNING 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 OC 2 Plug the USB Powe
87. pdates 93 tablet system updates 93 touch screen navigation onscreen 41 troubleshooting 100 bookmarked site not found 99 contacting Toshiba 102 device will not start 98 display problems screen is blank 100 operating system not working 99 power and batteries 100 screen does not look correct flickers 100 101 slow Internet connection 99 sound system 101 touch screen will not respond 98 URL address not found 99 wireless networking 101 turning off device 52 options 52 turning on power 30 U uninstalling apps 80 USB AC adaptor 25 Use 24 hour format date amp time settings 76 Use Google Location 34 user dictionary language amp input settings 74 using Quick Settings Settings 63 Utilities 90 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 97 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 93 TOSHIBA Service Station 90 V volume sound settings 66 volume control buttons 24 W waking the tablet 36 wallpaper customize background 51 warranty standard limited warranty 20 Wi Fi setting up 37 Wi Fi connection 1 292 Index setting up 32 wireless amp networks Bluetooth 65 settings 64 wireless networking troubleshooting 101 wireless networks location amp security 69
88. pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen Compare interlaced online Available through a computer Online may refer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the tablet device works password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to a computer or the network peripheral Any device such as a mouse or keyboard that is attached to the tablet and controlled by the tablet s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer 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 For example the properties of a file include the file s type size and creation date RAM Random Access Memory Volatile memory that can be written to as well as read
89. ple Image TOSHIBA File Manager screen 4 Make sure Internal Storage is selected at the top left of the screen 5 Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode Then touch the files folders you wish to back up or touch Select All from the selected items count drop down menu located at the top left corner of the screen X Done Internal Storage Select All Deselect All Internarstorage Sample Image TOSHIBA File Manager Select items count menu The specific file or folder you have selected will highlight with a red checkbox in the upper right hand corner to signify that it has been selected for manipulation All the other files and folders on the screen will also now have a checkmark in the upper right hand corner however they will remain grayed out until specifically selected Android oS DCIM p 1 Item 3 Items Feb 14 2012 11 20 38 AM Feb 14 2012 2 19 28 PM Sample Image TOSHIBA File Manager files checked At this time you can touch individual files and folders with the grayed out checkmarks to select them Utilities O5 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 6 Touch the Copy button ES in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen 7 Touch the SD Card icon from the device icons on the left of the screen to select the SD card Touching the SD icon displays the file folder content on the SD Card 8 Select the folder you want to copy the files folders to and then tou
90. r cord into the Power Docking connector on the bottom of the device NOTE Do not force the plug into device Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the device Getting Started 2 Battery Notice NI 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet A WARNING Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Battery Notice Actual battery life may vary depending on settings application usage features or tasks selected network configuration operating temperature and many other factors The battery life cited in the product specifications is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system s battery life under any conditions other than the specific test settings Recharge time varies depending on usage The battery may not charge while the device is consuming full power 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 Charging the battery AWARNING fthe device is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be charged prior to u
91. s amp Sync settings you can configure the ways in which your account interacts with the applications on your tablet and you can sync contacts email calendar events etc from your multiple Google Accounts 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 amp sync settings on page 72 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears Getting Started DH Syncing and managing your accounts 2 Touch the Accounts amp sync fs icon The Accounts amp sync menu appears displaying the current sync settings and a list of the current accounts Sync Google Photos Syne Google Play Books f Backup amp reset Date amp time wv Accessibility Developer options About tablet Sample Image Accounts amp sync screen 3 Touch the Menu icon in the upper right corner 4 Touch Add account 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information 6 Configure the account settings For more information see Accounts amp sync settings on page 72 The account is added to the list in the Accounts amp sync settings Remove an account To remove an account and all the associated information including email contacts settings etc 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears Touch the Accounts a
92. s were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant I objet d une licence il doit etre utilize a l interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal Si le matriel ou son antenne d emission est installe a l exterieur il doit faire l objet d une licence Europe Restrictions for use of 2 4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries Belgi For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than Belgique 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 Voor priv gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT IBPT nodig Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation priv e l ext rieur d un b timent au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est n cessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une dist
93. se To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the USB AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 25 To charge the device plug it into a power source NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the external conditions or the applications and features used NOTE Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface 20 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 Safety precautions AWARNING Device warning indicators s Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery pack if you observe any of the following conditions Se Se Se Se Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks smoke Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound Do not turn on the device s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or device failure including but not limited to the loss of data Getting Started 29 Taking care of your battery Optimizing battery life You can extend your battery s life between charges by turning off features you don t need You ca
94. settings and data Sign in to this account to restore your settings and data to a new tablet or other device Automatic restore Select this option to restore the associated settings and data when reinstalling an application Factory data reset Restores your device to it s out of box state see Factory data reset on page 57 CAUTION he 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 38 NOTE Any system updates already installed are retained on your device Storage settings The Storage settings can be used to monitor the used and available space in your tablet s internal storage or on an SD Card inserted in your tablet To change the Storage settings 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears 14 Settings Customizing your device s settings 2 3 Touch the Storage E icon The Storage menu appears 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 amp 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 amp input settings 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appe
95. sly you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN 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 Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Your Health The products with Bluetooth wireless technology like other radio devices emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth wireless technology however is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones Because products with Bluetooth wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations Toshiba believes Bluetooth wireless technology is safe for use by consumers 9 These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using
96. st Touching a blank area of the screen closes the list without removing the notification Responding to notifications When the Notification summary panel is open you can respond to a notification by touching the associated icon Notification panels contain a variety of information and controls including PS A message summary with the date and picture of the sender PS Media controls to play pause music or to skip to the next or previous track Progress bars that indicate the progress of currently downloading apps 1 Touch a notification icon in the System bar The notification s summary panel opens 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 46 Getting Started Navigation and features Securing your tablet CAUTION lf 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 When you initially turn on or wake the tablet the lock screen requires you to drag the Lock icon to unlock the screen see Waking the tablet on page 36 Alternatively you
97. stomizing your device s settings 2 Touch the Settings BB 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 Description Airplane mode Touch to turn ON OFF Airplane mode see Wireless and networks settings on page 64 Wi Fi Touch to view the current Wi Fi connections see gt Wireless and networks settings on page 64 7 Lock screen Touch to turn ON OFF screen rotation see Display orientation settings on page 67 NOTE This may also be locked unlocked by using the screen rotation lock unlock switch Display brightness Touch to adjust the screen brightness see Display Ey settings on page 67 Lt Notifications Touch to turn ON OFF Notifications see Sound T settings on page 66 Settings Touch to select the tablet setting you wish to change see Apps and Settings menus on page 59 gt Wireless and networks settings Use the Wireless amp networks settings to configure and manage connections to networks and devices via Wi Fi or Bluetooth For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 The Wireless amp Networks settings can also be used to configure connections between your tablet and virtual private networks VPNs and to turn off the device s radios while in flight To change the Wireless amp networks settings 1 Touch
98. surface of the screen without pausing For example slide the Home screen left or right to view another Home screen Double tap tTap quickly twice to zoom in For example double tap 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 You can turn this feature on and off using the Screen rotation lock switch on the side of your tablet This allows you to lock the screen to the currently viewed screen orientation Getting Started 43 Navigation and features Navigating the Home screen When the setup process is complete the Home screen appears This is your starting point for all features used on your tablet You can add shortcuts for apps widgets and other features to all five of your Home screens You can also change your wallpaper to more customize the look of your device For more information see Customizing your Home screens on page 48 System bar The System bar displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications such as incoming email and the status of your wireless connection Touch an icon to learn more about its task Navig
99. t does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the device s ports Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 Industry Canada Requirement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appare
100. t time eee 30 Turning ON the POWED oo eee eeeeceesseeeeeeeeeees 30 Setting UP your device cecen 31 Setting up your Wi Fi connection 0 32 Setting the date and time es 32 Make it Google ern 33 Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth CONNDECIONS arrra 3 Registering your Toshiba device eeens 38 Backing up your data cece eccceseseeesesseeeeeeseeeeens 38 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager 38 Backing up data using your Google ACCOUNT ccce 38 Restoring your data using your Google ACCOUNT ocene 39 Navigation and features ccce 39 HOME SCIOCN cece ccececcseeeeeeeeeessssseseeeeeeneneeeas 4 TOUCH screen navigation scce 4 Navigating the Home SCreen c cccceeeeeees 43 SES 21 E E eee ae ee eee 43 Securing your tablet eee cesses sree 46 Customizing your Home screens secc 48 Adding an item to a Home screen 00 48 Moving an item from the Home screen 48 Removing an item from a Home screen 49 Creating naming and removing folders 49 Changing the wallpaper 51 Turning off the device ccce 52 Options for turning off the device 52 1 4 Contents Using Shut down mode scssi 53 Using Sleep MOde neeese 53 syncing and managing your accounts e 54 Add an ACCOUNT cen 54 Remove AN ACCOUNT ccce ole Navigation Maps Places and Latitude 56 Managing downloadS isecen 57 Factory data reset eee
101. ted 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 These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature In some situations or environments the use of 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 i If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized The antenna s used for this transm
102. tes Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your device and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your device visit tabletsupport toshiba com 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 com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laotopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Toshiba s worldwide offices Australia Canada Toshiba Australia Pty Limited Toshiba Canada Ltd 84 92 Talavera Road 191 McNabb Street North Ryde NSW 2113 Markham Ontario Sydney L3R 8H2 Australia Canada 1 0 4 lf Something Goes Wrong Toshiba s worldwide offices France Germany Toshiba Syst mes France S A Toshiba Europe GmbH 7 Rue Ampere B P 131 Leibnizstrabe 2 92800 Puteaux C dex D 93055 Regensburg France Germany Italy Japan
103. the Display menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from NOTE The Automatic Brightness selection must be deselected to access the Brightness control screen Under certain operating conditions e g very high ambient temperatures your tablet might automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to maintain a reasonable system temperature This is a normal protective feature and you might not be able to manually adjust the LCD brightness during the auto dimming period Brightness Displays the Brightness control bar screen To change the brightness level deselect the Automatic brightness option Then touch and slide the bar left or right to decrease or increase the screen brightness 63 Settings Customizing your device s settings gt Sd gt Auto rotate screen Select to enable your screen to auto rotate the screen in apps Web pages and games that support auto rotation This allows the screen to automatically switch the orientation of the currently viewed screen as you turn the tablet sideways or upright Wallpaper Select to change the wallpaper Sleep Displays a list of time interval settings that indicate the amount of time it takes for the screen to time out Using the shortest time out period extends the battery life between charges Multi function switch settings Lock screen orientation HDMI video mode HDMI output Mirror or Video area only Multimedia se
104. the device Features and components For further details on each of the items listed in the following section be sure to follow the provided references to sections later in this document 22 Getting Started 23 Features and components Front Camera HD display Sample Illustration Front view Camera Allows you to take still photos includes flash settings or record videos Back Camera Camera indicator light Sample Illustration Back view Camera indicator light Glows blue when the front Camera is in Operation For more information see Using the cameras on page 85 Camera Allows you to take still photos includes flash settings and videos For more information see Using the cameras on page 85 2 4 Getting Started Features and components Left side Power button C Co Volume control button Screen rotation lock unlock switch Sample Illustration Left side view Screen rotation lock unlock switch Allows you to lock the orientation of the display screen so that the current view does not rotate with movement For more information see Display settings on page 67 Volume control buttons Allows you to increase decrease the volume Power indicator light Glows white when AC Power is connected Power button Turns the device on and off Press and hold the button for several seconds to turn the device ON
105. the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the device with Bluetooth wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment CAUTION 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 B uetooth 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 Under the copyright laws this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba No patent liability is assumed however with respect to the use of the information contained herein 2012 by Toshiba America Information Systems Inc All rights reserved Export Administration Regulation This product and or document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U S Export Administration Regulations and may be subject to the approval of the U S Department of Commerce prior to export Any export
106. ttings Change the way in which your tablet displays media playback in videos music photos etc 1 3 Touch the Settings E icon The Settings menu appears Touch the Multimedia EJ icon The Multimedia menu appears Touch the item you wish to change in the Multimedia menu Location services settings Use the Location services 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 AWARNING Do not use this device while driving To change the Location services settings 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears Touch the Location services Q icon The Location services menu appears Settings 69 Customizing your device s settings 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Location services menu Below are some of the categories you may choose from Google s location service Under My Location selecting this option allows your tablet to use information from Wi Fi and networks to determine your approximate location This is important for use in Maps and other geographically aware applications etc You will be asked if you consent to sharing your location anonymously with Google s location service in order help improve the service GPS satellites Under My Loc
107. tures 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 amp input settings on page 74 0l 82 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Type to enter text To begin typing touch the text field in the application you are using to open the onscreen keyboard wv Compose gt so 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 You may also select one or more words to copy cut and paste NOTE Not all applications support this function 1 Select the text you want to cut or copy Sample Image Touching a text field to type 2 Touch Cut or Copy E in the Application bar Touching Cut removes the selected text from the text field but it can be pasted into another text field 3 Place the cursor in the text field where you want to place the text Exploring the Features on your Device 83 Using the onscre
108. tures on your Device 89 Using a docking station station For more information consult the user s manual that came with your docking station or visit support toshiba com To find a docking station that is compatible with your tablet device please visit accessories toshiba com Connecting your tablet to a docking station To connect your tablet to the dock 1 Assemble the AC adaptor provided with your Toshiba tablet see Connecting to a power source on page 25 NOTE Additional Toshiba USB AC adaptors can be purchased separately at accessories toshiba com 2 Connect the power cord cable to the power interface slot on the back of the dock 3 Connect the AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet 4 Align the docking interface located on your tablet with the docking connector on the dock docking connector NOTE Not all USB devices are compatible Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility Chapter 5 Utilities Your device includes several utilities designed to help you reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs Together these allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter NOTE The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the Sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Service Station
109. u B button to lt Remove account Touch to remove the account and all of its data o Syne Now Touch to synchronize your data now Backup amp reset settings You can use the Backup amp 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 For more information see Backing up your data on page 38 To change the Backup amp reset settings 1 Touch the Settings BB icon The Settings menu appears Settings Customizing your device s settings OO Touch the Backup amp reset icon The Backup amp reset menu appears Touch the item you wish to change in the Backup amp reset menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Back up my data Select to back up your personal data Wi Fi passwords Browser bookmarks etc to Google servers with your Google Account Your data can be restored to a new tablet the first time you sign in with your Google Account Some third party applications may also take advantage of this feature allowing you to restore the associated data of a reinstalled application NOTE gt If you disable this option data will no longer be backed up to your Google Account All existing backed up data is deleted from Google Servers Backup account Displays the Google Account used to back up your
110. up USB AC adaptor 25 Settings using Quick Settings 63 settings about tablet 76 accounts amp sync 72 applications 71 customize device settings 59 date amp time 75 device administrators 70 icon 59 language amp input 74 location amp security 68 menu 59 multimedia 68 open 59 privacy settings 72 Quick Settings menu 63 screen 67 sound 66 storage 73 wireless amp networks 64 settings menu settings 59 setup Bluetooth 37 date and time 32 language 31 Make it Google sign in 33 Wi Fi 37 Wi Fi connection 32 Shut down mode using 53 Sleep mode 53 using 53 waking the tablet 36 sound settings 66 sound settings audible selection 66 volume 66 sounds recording 85 speakers 25 using 84 status about tablet 77 storage settings 73 sync accounts 54 sync accounts add an account 54 remove an account 55 System bar Apps button 43 Customize button 43 Index 121 Google Search 43 navigation buttons 43 notification icons 43 status icons 43 time 43 system indicator lights LEDs 27 system updates about tablet 77 T taking care of battery 28 this guide features 18 Tips file management tips 21 Toshiba online resources 21 worldwide offices 103 Toshiba App Place downloading apps 78 Toshiba Apps Place Media Player 78 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility file browsing 95 files folders 95 rename files folders 96 TOSHIBA Service Station Application updates 92 download updates 92 install u
111. ust the settings to use a flash Using an SD Card For detailed information regarding supported media see the detailed specifications for your device at tabletsupport toshiba com The SD Card slot supports the use of Secure Digital 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 86 Exploring the Features on your Device Using an SD Card Inserting memory media CAUTION 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 S amp S HDMI A Sample Illustration Inserting memory media Removing memory media CAUTION Do not remove media while data is being written or read or your data could be destroyed To prepare the card for removal 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Storage E icon The Storage menu appears 3 Touch Unmount SD card 4 Gently press the card inward to release it The card pops out slightly 5 Grasp the card and pull it straight out Sample Illustration Removing memory media Exploring the Features on your Device 8 Adding optional external devices
112. uts down and the tablet turns off 3 Touch Cancel to abort the shut down process 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 36 To change the amount of time it takes for the display to darken touch the Settings BB icon and then the Display KRA icon NOTE Increase battery life between charges by using the shortest available time out setting See Display settings on page 67 D 4 Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts You can also place your tablet into Sleep mode by pressing the Power button quickly Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode While in Sleep mode the device uses some battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the battery discharges completely while the device is in Sleep mode 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 CAUTION lf 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 Syncing and managing your accounts Using the Account
113. y 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 Getting Started 5 Managing downloads Latitude Locate points of interest directly on a street map or satellite image Some areas support street level views of businesses and neighborhoods View your friends locations on your maps and share your location and other information with them using Google Latitude To learn more visit the Google Help Center Managing downloads To access downloads 1 Touch the Settings B icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Apps l icon and then touch the Downloaded menu on the right side 3 Touch Downloaded The Downloaded menu appears 4 Touch an item to open it Items can be uninstalled from your tablet or sorted by file size or file name for easier viewing To sort the items touch the Sort by size menu option on the top right of the screen To uninstall items 1 Select the items you wish to delete 2 Touch Uninstall and then touch OK to confirm the deletion Files apps and items downloaded from a Web Browser Gmail etc are stored on your tablet s internal storage Use the Downloads app to view open or delete downloaded items Factory data reset This restores the device to the out of box state All data on the device is erased including syst
114. y have an application or resource conflict Try shutting down and restarting 98 lf Something Goes Wrong QO 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 For example The operating system responds differently from the normal routine Screens and apps take a long time to load The screen does not look right Unless a hardware device has failed problems usually occur when you change the system in some way such as installing a new app or adding an external device Most issues are solved by recycling the system turning it off then back on If this does not resolve the issue try uninstalling the most recently installed application or disconnecting the most recently installed accessory If this still does not resolve the issue use the About tablet setting to check for available system updates For more information see About tablet on page 74 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They include network speed network conditions time of day when everyone else is surfing your access can be slow and popularity of the sites you are trying to access If accessing a particular site is very slow try later My browser cannot find the URL ad
115. zing battery life on page 29 Is your software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts If the device still does not power on contact your service provider immediately 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 For more information on maintaining battery power see Charging the battery on page 27 Display problems Here are some typical display problems and their solutions The screen does not look correct You can change the display settings by touching the Settings icon on the Home screen For more information see Display settings on page 67 lf Something Goes Wrong 1 01 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 The screen does not appear as bright as it used to be Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the device the brightness of the screen will deter

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