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If you need assistance:

Toshiba’s Support Web site

tabletsupport.toshiba.com

 

Toshiba Customer Support Center
Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777
Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273

For more information, see 

“If Something Goes Wrong” on 

page 106

 in this guide.

User’s Guide

 

Summary of Contents for AT100 Series

Page 1: ...port Web site tabletsupport toshiba com Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States 800 457 7777 Calling from outside the United States 949 859 4273 For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 106 in this guide User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...AMAGE 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 applic...

Page 3: ...ul 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 ...

Page 4: ...ardonWirelessLANs RevisionA B G asdefined 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 Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another If you use Bluetooth and W...

Page 5: ...rceived 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 Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio ...

Page 6: ...Wireless WAN functionally Regulatory Information This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult S...

Page 7: ...contact opnemen met BIPT Dans le cas d une utilisation privée à l extérieur d un bâtiment au dessus d un espace public aucun enregistrement n est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l IBPT est requise Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check w...

Page 8: ...ces 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 eur...

Page 9: ...f the organization These situations may for example include Using 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 ar...

Page 10: ...uraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless WAN device prior to turning on the equipment TOSHIBA is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by TOSHIBA The correction of interference caused by such unauthor...

Page 11: ...evice L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canad...

Page 12: ...contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited 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 cu...

Page 13: ...r registered trademarks of their respective companies Product Disposal Information 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 or the Electronic Industries Alliance at www eiae org As part of Toshiba s commitment t...

Page 14: ... icons used 21 Your device s features and specifications 21 Other documentation 21 Service options 22 Precautions 22 File management tips 23 Toshiba s online resources 23 Chapter 1 Getting Started 24 Features and components 24 Front 25 Back 26 Right side 27 Left side 28 Top 28 Bottom 29 ...

Page 15: ...t time 40 Turning on the power 40 Setting up your device 41 Setting up your Wi Fi connection 41 Setting location preferences 42 Setting the date and time 42 Sign in to your Google Account 43 Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections 45 Registering your Toshiba device 46 Backing up your data 46 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager 46 Backing up data using your Google Account 46 Restoring you...

Page 16: ...account 60 Remove an account 61 Navigation Maps Places and Latitude 61 Managing downloads 62 Factory data reset 63 Caring for your device 64 Cleaning the device 64 Chapter 2 Settings 65 Customizing your device s settings 65 Apps and Settings menus 65 Wireless and networks settings 70 Sound settings 72 Screen settings 73 Multimedia settings 73 Location and security settings 74 Applications settings...

Page 17: ... 91 Using external speakers or headphones 91 Recording sounds 92 Using the cameras 92 Using an SD Card 92 Inserting memory media 93 Removing memory media 93 Adding optional external devices 94 Using external devices 94 Connecting an HDMI compatible television or display device 95 Using an external keyboard 95 Using an external mouse 95 Using a docking station 96 Connecting your tablet to a docking...

Page 18: ...hen you turn on the device 106 The operating system is not working 107 Internet problems 107 Power and the batteries 108 Display problems 109 Sound system problems 109 Wireless networking problems 110 If you need further assistance 110 Before you contact Toshiba 111 Contacting Toshiba 111 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 112 Toshiba s worldwide offices 112 Appendix A Power Cord Cable Connectors 11...

Page 19: ...ted 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 noti...

Page 20: ...ce 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 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a pot...

Page 21: ...eries 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 devic...

Page 22: ... 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 Never place a heavy object on the device and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the device It could damage the...

Page 23: ...device you will lose all data since you last backed it up See Backing up your data on page 46 for further information Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media email or download from the Internet Do not turn off the device if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active Toshiba s online resources Toshiba maintains a numbe...

Page 24: ...re to all safety information carefully and make sure you fully understand the instructions before you attempt to use your device in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury property damage or damage the device 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 do...

Page 25: ...ill photos or record videos Power light Glows white when the device is on Battery light Tablet is plugged into AC power The light glows white when the battery is fully charged and glows amber when battery power is low Tablet is not plugged into AC power The light does not glow Wireless indicator light Glows amber when Wi Fi or Bluetooth is enabled For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Blue...

Page 26: ...ation Back view Camera Allows you to take still photos and videos For more information see Using the cameras on page 92 Removable back cover Can be removed to replace the battery For more information see Changing the battery on page 33 Camera Removable back cover ...

Page 27: ...tate with movement For more information see Screen settings on page 73 Volume control buttons Allows you to increase decrease the volume Power button Turns the device on and off Press and hold the button for several seconds to turn the device ON OFF Press the button quickly to wake the device from Sleep mode or to place it into Sleep mode For more information see Options for turning off the device...

Page 28: ...w you to listen to sounds on your device For more information see Using the built in speakers on page 91 Top Sample Illustration Top view Back Cover lock unlock switch Allows or prevents removal of the back cover The locked position secures the cover in place and in the unlocked position the back cover can be removed For more information see Removing the battery from the device on page 33 Docking ...

Page 29: ...Allows you to listen to or record sounds onto your device For more information see Using external speakers or headphones on page 91 USB port Allows the transfer of data and connection of some external devices consult your device manufacturer HDMI Out port Allows for the transfer of video and audio signals as well as control signals For more information see Using external devices on page 94 Mini US...

Page 30: ...ock 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 Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your device or use AC adaptors specified by Toshiba to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the device Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire ...

Page 31: ...tor cord into the DC IN on the bottom of the device Sample Illustration Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the device 3 Connect the power cord cable to a live electrical outlet The Power light on the indicator panel glows white Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury ...

Page 32: ...y 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 To purchase a new battery pack see the accessories information included with your device or visit the Toshiba Web site at accessories toshiba com Charging the battery Your device contains a re...

Page 33: ... to observe the foregoing could result in serious injury Removing the battery from the device To remove the battery Remove the SD Card from the SD Card slot The SD Card slot must be empty when removing the battery from the device 1 Turn the tablet s power off and remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the device 2 Turn the tablet upside down and slide the cover lock to the unlocke...

Page 34: ...5 Slide the battery release lock to the unlocked position Sample Illustration Unlocking the battery release lock 6 Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery with one hand then using the other hand lift up from the center to remove the battery from the tablet Sample Illustration Removing the battery ...

Page 35: ...with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection 2 With the label side of the battery facing down line up the connector of the battery with that of the tablet and then gently insert the battery into the tablet at the angle of approximately 30 degrees 3 Seat the battery securely in place and slide the battery lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Inserting the battery If the battery does no...

Page 36: ... back cover in place and then slide the cover lock to the locked position Sample Illustration Replacing the back cover lock 5 Turn the device right side up 6 Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of Removing the battery from the device on page 33 7 Restart the device Cover lock Locked position ...

Page 37: ... rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or device failure including but not limited to the loss of data Optimizing battery life You can extend your battery s life between charges by turning off features you don t need You can also change and monitor the way apps and system resources consume battery power Below are some of the things you can do To turn off Wi Fi or Bluetooth when you are not ...

Page 38: ...battery status charging discharging and level as a percentage of fully charged are displayed at the top of the screen For more details on your battery use touch Battery use Maintaining your battery Fully discharging your battery 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...

Page 39: ...use the batteries will finally lose their ability to hold a charge and you will need to replace them Under certain applicable laws and regulations it may be illegal to dispose of old batteries by placing them in the trash Please be kind to our shared environment Check with your local government authority for details regarding where to recycle old batteries or how to dispose of them properly If you...

Page 40: ...Power button for several seconds The Power light glows white 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 characteristic of...

Page 41: ... screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language Sample Image Welcome screen If English is your language of choice touch Start Touch English to change your language Choose from the list of language options and then touch Start Your tablet begins the activation process when you touch Start on the Welcome screen Setting up your Wi Fi connection After choosing your language the Wi Fi setup ...

Page 42: ...Use Google location service screen appears Your approximate location is made available to the apps you use by Google s location service Sample Image Use Google location service screen Touch your preferred settings and then touch Next to continue Setting the date and time When your location preferences have been chosen the Set date and time screen appears Sample Image Set date and time screen There...

Page 43: ... time have been set the Sign in with your Google Account screen appears Sample Image Sign in with your Google Account screen A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by AndroidTM features including GmailTM backing up your data etc Sign in to your Google Account now to restore settings that have been previously backed up If you wait until after setup you will not be able to restor...

Page 44: ...an create a new one by touching Create account The Signing in screen appears Touch Skip to skip the account setup for now You can sign in to a Google Account later in Settings under Accounts sync This may take several minutes 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 sc...

Page 45: ... different network To connect to secure locked networks you will be prompted to enter the appropriate credentials Wi Fi is 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...

Page 46: ...back up your data to different types of media such as an SD Card see Using an SD Card on page 92 external storage media or to a network 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 Privacy settings on page 78 If you need to replace your device your data can be restored ...

Page 47: ...o your Google Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device 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 Android MarketTM ...

Page 48: ...een Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen Icon Name Description Home button Touch to return to the Home screen Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed 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 Google Search bar Home screens Notification icons Status icons Apps button System...

Page 49: ...ve 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 Battery status icon Located in the System bar Displays the status of the battery charge Customize button Touc...

Page 50: ...ge the screen s orientation The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp rough or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly 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 keyboa...

Page 51: ... 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 56 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 Navigation...

Page 52: ...l Calendar 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 wi...

Page 53: ...en 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 A message summary with the date and picture of the sender 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 n...

Page 54: ...d security settings on page 74 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 display in the System bar touch the time in the Status Details panel and touch the Settings icon at the bottom of the Quick Settings screen You can also open Settings by touching the Settings icon in the Apps screen or on...

Page 55: ...ord see Securing your tablet on page 54 Charge your tablet s battery Plug your tablet to the AC adaptor Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process 2 Touch the Settings icon Location security icon and then Encrypt tablet Read the information on the Encrypt Tablet screen carefully If you change your mind touch the Back button to exit the encryption process 3 Touch the Encrypt tablet button ...

Page 56: ...elete or move an item or switch to another Home screen before you can add a new item 4 In the pop up menu touch the tab for the category of the item you want to add App shortcuts Application icons you can place on your Home screen Touching them opens the associated apps without having to first open the Apps screen Widgets Miniature applications You can place the associated icons on the Home screen...

Page 57: ...een on page 56 Changing the wallpaper 1 Touch the Customize button located at the top right of the screen 2 Touch Wallpapers 3 Touch Wallpapers Gallery or Live wallpapers 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 Gallery Opens a thumbnail page displaying the images you have take...

Page 58: ...ghts are off If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the device on again 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 po...

Page 59: ...en darkens to conserve battery power For more information on waking the tablet from Sleep mode see Waking the tablet on page 44 To change the amount of time it takes for the display to darken touch the Apps icon swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon and then the Screen icon Increase battery life between charges by using the shortest available time out setting See Screen settings o...

Page 60: ...igure 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 sync settings on page 77 1 Touch the Apps icon The...

Page 61: ... appears 3 Touch the Accounts sync icon The Accounts sync menu appears displaying the current sync settings and a list of the current accounts 4 Touch the account you wish to delete 5 Touch Remove account and confirm to continue The account and the associated information is removed from the Accounts sync settings Navigation Maps Places and Latitude To access Navigation Maps Places and Latitude 1 T...

Page 62: ...mation with them using Google Latitude To learn more visit the Google Help Center Managing downloads To access downloads 1 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 3 Touch the Downloads icon The Downloads menu appears 4 Touch an item to open it Items can be deleted from your tablet or sorted by file size or date ti...

Page 63: ...tate Be sure to save your data to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your data on page 46 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 Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The...

Page 64: ... 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 Keep liquids including 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 devic...

Page 65: ... 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 ...

Page 66: ...your tablet see Apps and Settings menus on page 65 Browser Touch to open and view Web sites Camera Touch to open the Camera application Take photos videos using the camera on either the back or the front of the tablet see Using the cameras on page 92 Apps Place Touch to access and download available Toshiba apps Gmail Touch to access your Gmail email account Maps Touch to open the Maps app see Nav...

Page 67: ...ch to view the photos videos you have recorded using the camera or images preinstalled on your tablet see Using the cameras on page 92 Calendar Touch to view your Calendar Contacts Touch to view your Contacts Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application Downloads Touch to view the Downloads application see Managing downloads on page 62 Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player see TO...

Page 68: ...location see Location and security settings on page 74 Applications Touchtoviewandmanagetheinstalledapplications see Applications settings on page 76 Accounts sync Add remove andmanageallofyouraccounts andsync accounts to work together see Accounts sync settings on page 77 Privacy Back up your settings and data to Google servers using your Google Account or perform a factory data reset see Privacy...

Page 69: ... display in the lower right corner of the screen in the System bar The Status Details menu displays Sample Image Status Details menu screen Touch any open area of the display screen to close the Status Details menu 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 notification...

Page 70: ...ht To change the Wireless networks settings 1 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears Icon Name Description Airplane mode TouchtoturnON OFFAirplanemode see Wirelessand networks settings on page 70 Wi Fi Touch to view the current Wi Fi connections see Wireless and networks settings on page 70 Lock screen orientatio...

Page 71: ...connected Network notification If this is selected you will receive a notification in the System bar when an open Wi Fi network becomes available 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 41 Add Wi Fi network Touch to open a dialog box to add a Wi Fi n...

Page 72: ...edback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen To change the Sound settings 1 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 3 Touch the Sound icon The Sound menu appears 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Volume Select to open a screen con...

Page 73: ...ry life between charges Brightness Displays the Brightness control bar screen To change the brightness level uncheck the Automatic brightness option Then touch and slide the bar left or right to decrease or increase the screen brightness Auto rotate screen Check the check box to enable your screen to auto rotate the screen in apps Web pages and games that support auto rotation This allows the scre...

Page 74: ...enu appears 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Location security menu Below are some of the categories you may choose from Use wireless networks 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...

Page 75: ...losses that may occur as a result of the inability to access your device Visible passwords Under Passwords select this option to briefly display each character of your passwords as you enter them into the keyboard Select 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...

Page 76: ... and related credentials You will be prompted to also confirm deletion of the credential storage password Applications settings You use the Applications 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...

Page 77: ...gs 1 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 3 Touch the Accounts sync icon The Accounts sync menu appears 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Accounts sync menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Background data Select to allow applications to synchronize data in the background even if th...

Page 78: ... touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 3 Touch the Privacy icon The Privacy menu appears 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Privacy 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...

Page 79: ...menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 3 Touch the Storage icon The Storage menu appears 4 Touch the item you wish to change in the Storage menu You can also view and manage the amount of storage used by your applications Language input settings You can select the language and configure various input methods such as the text to speech synthe...

Page 80: ...ognition To improve the device s recognition of your own voice select this option Google Account dashboard Touch to view your Google Account dashboard in a Web browser You can view and manage the information associated with your Google Account Text to speech settings Select to open a screen that allows you to configure the following settings Only the Install voice data setting is available if you ...

Page 81: ...r input methods can be downloaded from Android Market Input method selector Select to open the screen and then choose whether you want the Input Selector button to appear in the System bar to the left of the Time display Configure input methods Select to open a screen that allows you to configure the following settings Active input methods Touch to select the languages you want available when spea...

Page 82: ...ect to allow the tablet to vibrate briefly while navigating using the buttons icons keyboard etc TalkBack Select to allow the tablet s installed speech synthesizer to announce the labels of the buttons icons etc while navigating the tablet SoundBack Select to hear a sound each time you touch a button icon etc Accessibility scripts Select to hear a sound each time you touch a button icon etc Date t...

Page 83: ...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 Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 3 Touc...

Page 84: ...components used since you last charged the tablet Legal information Select to open a screen that displays legal information about the system software included with your tablet Version information Select to open a screen that lists details about the model and version of your tablets s hardware and operating system software ...

Page 85: ...s 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 Toshiba does not guarantee that all audio video files will play correctly On the Media Player s main screen touch the Menu button...

Page 86: ...05 Apps In Android Market 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 Android Market On the first Home Screen touch the Market icon This opens Android Market allowing you to choose from the available apps games etc Preinstalled Apps on your tablet A...

Page 87: ... applications from your tablet 1 Touch the Apps icon 2 Touch hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete and then drag it to the Trash can 3 Confirm the deletion Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device NOTE ...

Page 88: ...le Image Onscreen keyboard Enter text using the onscreen keyboard Some applications open a text field that when touched opens the onscreen keyboard allowing you to enter text Some apps open the keyboard automatically The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings For more information see Language input settings on page 79 ...

Page 89: ...s 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 1 Select the text you wish to cut or copy Sample Image Touching a text field to type 2 Touch Cut or Copy in the Application bar Touching Cut removes the selected text from the text field but it ca...

Page 90: ...mage 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 input settings on page 79 Touch the Delete key to erase characters to the left of the cursor Touch the Number and Symbols key to type numbers sym...

Page 91: ...n page 79 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 do one of the following Using the volume decrease button to turn the volume down...

Page 92: ...rnal microphone on the device or by connecting an optional external 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 Have video conference calls To email instant...

Page 93: ... that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Sample Illustration Inserting memory media Removing memory media 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 Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings icon The Setting...

Page 94: ...can connect external devices to your device using the following available ports Not all USB or HDMI devices are compatible with your tablet Check with the manufacturer of the external device for compatibility A USB port Connect an external keyboard or mouse or backup your data to an external hard drive or flash drive TECHNICAL NOTE When using external USB media you may need to reformat the media i...

Page 95: ...on or display device for more information Your device will automatically detect the external display device Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard you can attach one to your device via the USB port You can also pair a Bluetooth enabled keyboard using the available Bluetooth connectivity on your device For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections...

Page 96: ...dividually and saves wear and tear on the ports and cables Sample Illustration Docking station Back To achieve a proper connection between your tablet and the docking station your tablet must be properly aligned with the docking 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 y...

Page 97: ...the docking interface located on your tablet with the docking connector on the dock Sample Illustration Aligning the docking interface with the docking connector Not all USB devices are compatible Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility The tablet charging light glows amber while charging and glows white when fully charged Docking connector cover Docking interface NOTE ...

Page 98: ...tain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter 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 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility TOSHIBA Adaptive display TOSHIBA Resolution NOTE ...

Page 99: ...en TOSHIBA Service Station 1 Touch the Apps icon 2 Touch the Service Station icon The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA Service Station screen The first time TOSHBIA Service Station is run you will be prompted to accept the access agreement This agreement authorizes the utility to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba severs as par...

Page 100: ...ilable 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 f...

Page 101: ...he 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...

Page 102: ...uch the File Manager icon The TOSHIBA File Manager screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA File Manager screen 4 Make sure the Internal Storage icon at the top left corner is selected 5 Touch the Select File icon at the bottom of the screen and then touch the files folders you wish to back up or touch the Select All icon A red check mark indicates the selected files folders 6 Touch the Copy icon at th...

Page 103: ... name modified date time etc The selected files folders are tagged in red Control You can select files create folders and go to the top level directory by selecting different options Operation of files folders Touch Select File to open a screen enabling you to multi select copy cut and delete selected files folders The available options in this screen are Select All Touch to select all of the file...

Page 104: ...r the selected file folder 3 Touch OK Create folders To create a new folder 1 Choose the desired top directory in the File browsing screen 2 Touch Create a folder A pop up window appears 3 Create a new folder name 4 Touch OK to continue 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 ...

Page 105: ... upconverts standard definition video content instantly improving sharpness and color for a visual experience that looks and feels more like HD Viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality and display device capability functionality settings Depending on the quality of the content some video noise may be visible To enable disable these features 1 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu a...

Page 106: ...the device These problems may occur when you turn on the power The device will not start Make sure you attached the AC adaptor and power cord cable properly or installed a charged battery If you are using the 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 d...

Page 107: ...see About tablet on page 83 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 th...

Page 108: ...t be inserted correctly in the device Turn off the device remove the battery clean the contacts with a soft dry cloth if necessary and replace the battery See Removing the battery from the device on page 33 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...

Page 109: ...ound Wallpaper Small bright dots appear on your TFT display 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 manu...

Page 110: ...ignal strength is good If another device is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other device cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Identifier SSID or network name is correct i e that it matches the SSID assigned to the access point you are attem...

Page 111: ...information For the detailed specifications for your device visit tabletsupport toshiba com Contacting Toshiba If you still need help and suspect that the problem is hardware related Toshiba offers a variety of resources to help you 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 in...

Page 112: ...tm Japan support toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Systèmes Fra...

Page 113: ...éxico S A de C V Sierra Candela No 111 6to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom Unite...

Page 114: ...ith the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Page 115: ...User s Guide AC Alternating Current Apps Applications bps bits per second CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DPI Dots Per Inch EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte GPS Global Positioning System HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HTML Hypertext Markup Language ...

Page 116: ... URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Terms 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 ...

Page 117: ...ile 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 commun...

Page 118: ...he 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 devi...

Page 119: ...t 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...

Page 120: ...older A folder can contain files and other folders G 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 H hard disk A storage device composed of a rigid platter or platters that can be magnetically coded with data Hard disks hold much more information ...

Page 121: ...y 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 M memory Typically refers...

Page 122: ...uter 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 fo...

Page 123: ...tructions the tablet reads when you start it up See also BIOS memory Compare RAM S Secure Digital SD A small portable non volatile memory card used to store and transfer data between digital products providing encryption capability for content security select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it shortcut See Application shortcut Sl...

Page 124: ...cused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Wallpaper is a background image downloaded from the Web or chosen from the Gallery pictures taken with the camera or still images included with the system 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 ...

Page 125: ...ettings Accessibility 82 Accessibility scripts 82 KickBack 82 SoundBack 82 TalkBack 82 accounts manage 60 sync 60 accounts sync account screen 78 auto sync 77 background data 77 manage accounts 77 settings 77 adding optional external devices 94 airplane mode wireless networks 71 animation screen settings 73 applications settings 76 applications settings battery use 77 manage applications 76 runnin...

Page 126: ... 39 installation 33 35 maintaining 38 monitoring power 31 optimizing battery life 37 removing 33 safety precautions 37 taking care of 37 battery use about tablet 84 applications settings 77 Bluetooth setting up 45 wireless networks 71 button power 40 buttons back cover lock unlock switch 28 buttons and features 48 power button 27 screenrotationlock unlockswitch 27 volume control 27 C Call2Recycle ...

Page 127: ...tart troubleshooting 106 devices external 94 disposal information 13 disposing of used batteries 39 docking connector 28 docking station connecting to 96 using 96 downloads managing 62 E encrypt tablet location security 75 external device Mini USB port 95 USB port 94 external devices keyboard 95 mouse 95 ports 94 external display device HDMI Out port 94 external headphones using 91 external speake...

Page 128: ...nt input method 81 input method selector 81 select language 80 text to speech settings 80 user dictionary 80 voice recognizer settings 80 LEDs system indicator lights battery light 31 32 Power light 30 31 40 legal information about tablet 84 Licenses 13 lights battery light 25 front back camera indicator light 25 ON OFF light 25 power light 25 location security clear storage 76 configure lock scre...

Page 129: ... HDMI Out port 29 headphone 29 microphone Line In 29 Mini USB 29 Mini USB port 95 SD Card 27 USB 29 USB port 94 power connecting cable to AC adaptor 31 cord cable 31 cord cable connectors 114 turning on 40 power button 27 40 Power light 30 precautions safety 22 preinstalled apps 86 privacy settings automatic restore 78 back up my data 78 backup account 78 factory data reset 79 settings 78 Q Quick ...

Page 130: ...date time settings 83 set password location security 76 set time date time settings 83 setting up AC adaptor 30 Settings using Quick Settings 69 settings about tablet 83 accessibility 82 accounts sync 77 applications 76 customize device settings 65 date time 82 device administrators 75 icon 65 language input 79 location security 74 menu 65 multimedia 73 open 65 privacy settings 78 Quick Settings m...

Page 131: ...ces 112 Toshiba App Place downloading apps 85 TOSHIBA Apps Place TOSHIBA Media Player TOSHIBA Resolution 86 Toshiba Apps Place Media Player 85 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility file browsing 103 files folders 103 rename files folders 104 TOSHIBA Resolution 86 TOSHIBA Service Station Application updates 100 download updates 100 install updates 101 tablet system updates 101 touch screen navigation onscre...

Page 132: ...ersion information about tablet 84 visible passwords location security 75 voice recognizer settings language input settings 80 volume sound settings 72 volume control buttons 27 W waking the tablet 44 wallpaper customize background 57 warranty standard limited warranty 22 Wi Fi setting up 45 wireless networks 71 Wi Fi connection setting up 41 wireless networks airplane mode 71 Bluetooth 71 setting...

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