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Connecting to a power source ................................25
Battery Notice .........................................................27
Charging the battery ...............................................27
Taking care of your battery .....................................27

Safety precautions ............................................28
Optimizing battery life .......................................29
Maintaining your battery ...................................29

Disposing of your device ........................................30
Using the device for the first time ...........................30

Turning on the power .......................................30
Setting up your device ......................................31
Setting up your Wi-Fi

connection....................32

Setting the date and time ..................................33
Make it Google™ ...............................................33
Setting up Wi-Fi

and Bluetooth

connections ...............................................37

Registering your Toshiba device .............................39
Backing up your data ..............................................39

Backing up data using TOSHIBA File

Manager......................................................39

Backing up data using your Google™

Account.......................................................39

Restoring your data using your Google™

Account.......................................................40

Navigation and features ..........................................40

Home screen.....................................................42
Touch screen navigation ...................................42
Navigating the Home screen .............................44
System bar........................................................44
Securing your tablet..........................................47

Customizing your Home screens ............................49

Adding an item to a Home screen .....................49
Moving an item from the Home screen.............49
Removing an item from a Home screen............50
Creating, naming, and removing folders ...........50
Changing the wallpaper.....................................52

Summary of Contents for AT275

Page 1: ...GMAD00315010 06 12 If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site tabletsupport toshiba com For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 100 in this guide User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...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 transportation nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss ...

Page 3: ... 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 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 recepti...

Page 4: ... 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 emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones Be...

Page 5: ...t 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 po...

Page 6: ...eration 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 être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu même s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical spec...

Page 7: ...our 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 Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen France Restricted frequency band only channels 1 to 7 2400 MHz and 2454 MHz respectively may be used outdoors in France ...

Page 8: ...ds 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 s...

Page 9: ...ss technology prior to turning on the equipment Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba Ame...

Page 10: ...d 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 Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Secure Digital and Micro SD are trademarks...

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Page 12: ... icons used 19 Your device s features and specifications 19 Other documentation 19 Service options 20 Precautions 20 File management tips 21 Toshiba s online resources 21 Chapter 1 Getting Started 22 Features and components 22 Front 23 Back 23 Left side 23 Right side 24 Top 24 Bottom 25 ...

Page 13: ...t Google 33 Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections 37 Registering your Toshiba device 39 Backing up your data 39 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager 39 Backing up data using your Google Account 39 Restoring your data using your Google Account 40 Navigation and features 40 Home screen 42 Touch screen navigation 42 Navigating the Home screen 44 System bar 44 Securing your tablet 47 Custom...

Page 14: ...Chapter 2 Settings 60 Customizing your device s settings 60 Apps and Settings menus 60 Wireless and networks settings 66 Sound settings 67 Display settings 68 Location services settings 70 Security settings 71 Apps settings 73 Accounts sync settings 74 Backup reset settings 74 Storage settings 75 Language input settings 76 Accessibility settings 77 Date time settings 77 About tablet 78 Chapter 3 W...

Page 15: ... an external keyboard 89 Using an external mouse 89 Using external devices 89 Using a docking station 90 Connecting your tablet to a docking station 90 Chapter 5 Utilities 92 TOSHIBA Service Station 92 Check for application updates 94 Downloading updates 94 Installing updates 95 Downloading and installing System updates 95 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 95 File browsing screen 97 Operation of files ...

Page 16: ...03 Wireless networking problems 103 If you need further assistance 104 Before you contact Toshiba 104 Contacting Toshiba 105 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 105 Toshiba s worldwide offices 105 Appendix A Power Cord Cable Connectors 107 Glossary 108 Index 118 ...

Page 17: ...e 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 ...

Page 18: ...d 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 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoid...

Page 19: ...ies 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 ...

Page 20: ...ce 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 Never place a heavy object on the device and be careful not to dro...

Page 21: ...alled 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 39 for more information Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important f...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...than LCD displays offer wider viewing angles and have a much faster refresh rate TECHNICAL NOTE Although OLED displays have many benefits they do have limitations Through time and usage potential for screen burn in missing pixels brightness reduction and color shift may occur This is normal behavior for OLED displays and not a malfunction These symptoms can be exacerbated from the following Prolon...

Page 24: ...ludes flash settings and videos For more information see Using the cameras on page 87 Left side Sample Illustration Left side view Right side Sample Illustration Right side view Micro USB port Allows the transfer of data Micro SD Card slot Supports the use of Secure Digital SD media For more information see Using a Micro SD Card on page 87 Camera Camera indicator light Micro USB Port Micro SDTM Ca...

Page 25: ...r more information see Options for turning off the device on page 53 Volume control button Allows you to increase decrease the volume 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 68 Bottom Sample Illustration Bottom view Speakers Allow you to liste...

Page 26: ... 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 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 ...

Page 27: ...c 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 p...

Page 28: ...rge the battery you must attach the USB AC adaptor See Connecting to a power source on page 26 To charge the device plug it into a power source Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the external conditions or the applications and features used Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface Taking care of your battery The following sections offer tips o...

Page 29: ...erve any of the following conditions Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke Other unusual event during use such as abnormal sound Do not turn on the device s power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or device failure including ...

Page 30: ...68 If you do not need them turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contact etc For more information see Accounts sync settings on page 74 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 66 To check the battery charge level 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Abou...

Page 31: ...nly 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 2 Che...

Page 32: ...h 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 screen appears and displays all the available Wi Fi networks Sample Image Wi Fi setup screen Touch the name of the network you want to connect to ent...

Page 33: ...te and time To use the network provided time check the Automatic date time check box To set the date and time manually un check the Automatic date time check box and then select the time zone Make it Google After the date and time have been set the Make it Google screen appears Sample Image Make it Google screen A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by Android features includi...

Page 34: ...ate 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 sync If you choose Sign in the Sign in with your Google Account screen appears Sample Image Sign in with your Google Account screen Enter your existing Google Account information and then touch Sign in The Signing in screen appears Touch Not Now to skip the account setu...

Page 35: ...e Read the selections carefully and then either touch the options to select deselect the options or change them later in Settings see Location services settings on page 70 Touch Next to continue The This tablet belongs to screen appears Sample Image This tablet belongs to There are two options for the This tablet belongs to either Enter your information into the First and Last name fields and then...

Page 36: ...age Google Services screen Read the information carefully and then touch Next to continue The Set up complete screen appears Sample Image Setup complete 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 NOTE ...

Page 37: ...er Wireless networks If turned OFF switch to ON to enable it 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 networks icon appears in the System bar 4 Touch the Back icon to try a different network To connect to secure locked net...

Page 38: ...llect including location based information may be sent to third parties and merged with other customer information subject to their respective privacy policies Bluetooth 1 Touch the Settings icon then touch Bluetooth under Wireless networks If turned OFF switch to ON to enable it 2 Touch the name of the device to pair with and then touch Pair ...

Page 39: ...p your data to a Micro SD Card see Using a Micro SD Card on page 87 or to a network see Backing up data using your Google Account on page 39 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 reset settings on page 74 If you need to replace your device your data can be...

Page 40: ...o 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 Google Play Store Navigation and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touch screen technology and intuitive applicat...

Page 41: ...cent 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 button Touch to perform a voice enabled search Google Search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard Google Search bar Home screens Notification icons Batt...

Page 42: ...to the center 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 following Widgets Applications Bookmarks Games Thumbnails Your Home screen will contain other icons depending on how you have customized it See Customizing your Home screens...

Page 43: ...on the Home screen to reposition them see Customizing your Home screens on page 49 Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing For example slide the Home screen left or right to view another Home screen Double tap Tap 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 ...

Page 44: ...rn more about its task Navigation buttons Using the navigation buttons in the System bar is an easy way to quickly switch between apps The System bar displays the Back button Home button and Recent Apps 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...

Page 45: ...tion 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 cur...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...ock 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 70 You can also encrypt the data on your tablet so you must enter a numeric PIN or a password to decrypt it ...

Page 48: ...u 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...

Page 49: ...rompted 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 40 Adding ...

Page 50: ...from the Home screen but not deleted from the system To add the item back to your Home screen see Adding an item to a Home screen on page 49 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...

Page 51: ...behind the icon of the first app Sample Image Unnamed folder The folder is now created with an automatic generic name such as Unnamed folder Name rename a created folder 1 Touch and hold the folder you want to name rename Sample Image Naming a folder The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into ...

Page 52: ...ome 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 Live wallpapers Ope...

Page 53: ... 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 the 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 t...

Page 54: ...ndow touch OK to completely shut down the tablet The operating system shuts down and the tablet turns off 3 Touch Cancel to abort the shut down process 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 Wak...

Page 55: ... to the screen last viewed If you place the device in Sleep mode and the battery discharges fully your unsaved data will be lost Be sure to backup your data first Syncing and managing your accounts Using the Accounts 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 Go...

Page 56: ...re the account settings For more information see Accounts sync settings on page 74 The account is added to the list in the Accounts sync settings Remove an account To remove an account and all the associated information including email contacts settings etc 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Accounts sync icon The Accounts sync menu appears displaying the current sync ...

Page 57: ...pps menu appears 2 Touch the Navigation icon Maps icon Places icon or the Latitude icon 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 by foot public transportation or car using the free Google Maps ...

Page 58: ...ted 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...

Page 59: ...vice 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 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 o...

Page 60: ...for the various functions on your Toshiba tablet such as screen orientation or sound settings Apps and Settings menus This menu contains most of the tools you will need to customize and configure your tablet Accessing the Apps and Settings menus To access the Apps menu Touch the Apps icon ...

Page 61: ...or the front of the tablet see Using the cameras on page 87 Gmail Touch to access your Gmail email account Maps Touch to open the Maps app see Navigation Maps Places and Latitude on page 57 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 57 Gallery Touch...

Page 62: ...o open the multimedia player see TOSHIBA Media Player on page 80 Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet Icon Name Description Wi Fi Configure and manage connections to networks and devicesviaWi Fi see Wirelessandnetworkssettings on page 66 Sound Configure the Sound settings to set the audio for media playback notifications and alarms with the your desired volum...

Page 63: ... Security Configure how you want the tablet to determine your location see Location services settings on page 70 Language input Configure the various input methods available on your tablet see Language input settings on page 76 Backup reset Back up your settings and data to Google servers using your Google Account or perform a factory data reset see Backup reset settings on page 74 Date time Confi...

Page 64: ...gs you most often use as well as access the Settings menu 1 Touch the Time display in the lower right corner of the screen in the System bar The Status Details menu displays Sample Image Status Details menu screen Touch any open area of the display screen to close the Status Details menu Or Touch anywhere in the Status Details menu to display the Quick Settings menu ...

Page 65: ...urnON OFFAirplanemode see Wirelessand networks settings on page 66 Wi Fi Touch to view the current Wi Fi connections see Wireless and networks settings on page 66 Lock screen orientation Touch to turn ON OFF screen rotation see Display settings on page 68 This may also be locked unlocked by using the screen rotation lock unlock switch Display brightness Touch to adjust the screen brightness see Di...

Page 66: ...tworks 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 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 not...

Page 67: ...erable by other Bluetooth devices for a brief period of time Show received files Displays a list of files received via Bluetooth Sound settings The Sound settings can be configured to set the audio for media playback notifications and alarms with the desired volume level and notification sounds You can also set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen To change the Sound ...

Page 68: ...fication 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 Haptics Select to change the vibrate settings when pressing the soft keys Display settings You can change the Display settings for various things such as ori...

Page 69: ...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 Auto rotate screen Sel...

Page 70: ...es icon The Location services menu appears 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 applic...

Page 71: ...enu screen 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 47 Owner info Touching this option displays a screen that allows you to display info...

Page 72: ...reen 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 autho...

Page 73: ...o change the Apps settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu appears Sample Image Apps Settings menu screen 3 Touch item you want to change in the Apps menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Downloaded Displays a list of the applications and other software downloaded on your tablet Running Displays a list of applications proc...

Page 74: ...sync icon The Accounts sync menu appears 3 Touch the item you want to change in the Accounts sync menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Sync Calendar Touch to sync your calendar with your device Sync Contacts Touch to sync your contacts with your device Sync Gmail Touch to sync your Gmail with your device While an account is selected you can touch the Menu button to Remove acco...

Page 75: ...Google servers Backup account Displays the Google Account used to back up your 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 58 ...

Page 76: ...m 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 ...

Page 77: ... 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 Auto rotate screen Select to enable disable the auto rotate feature Touch hold delay Select to set the hold delay time between when you touch the item ...

Page 78: ...n opens to set the date manually Set time If Automatic date 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 ...

Page 79: ...Station that lists the availability of operating system software updates Status Select to open a screen that displays information about your battery network connections etc 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 Legal information Select to open a screen that displays...

Page 80: ...yer 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 Toshiba does not guarantee that all audio video files will play cor...

Page 81: ...ork 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 Pla...

Page 82: ...he look of your tablet see Moving an item from the Home screen on page 49 You can install many more apps widgets games etc by visiting the Toshiba App Place or Google Play Store Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall 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 Uninstall 3 Confirm the deletio...

Page 83: ...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 76 ...

Page 84: ...d 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 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 in the Application bar Touching Cut removes the selected text from the t...

Page 85: ...e in lower case 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 input settings on page 76 Touch the Delete key to erase characters to the left of the cursor Touch the Number and Symbols...

Page 86: ...ablet 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 Usi...

Page 87: ...t 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 message or video conference you must be connected to the Internet The camera indicator light glows when the front camera i...

Page 88: ...sh 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 Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Storage icon The Storage menu appears 3 Touch Unmount SD card 4 Gently press the card inward to r...

Page 89: ... 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 89 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 a...

Page 90: ...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 26 Additional Toshiba USB AC adapto...

Page 91: ...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 Docking interface NOTE ...

Page 92: ...cribed 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 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 av...

Page 93: ...greement 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 Sample Image TOSHIBA Service Station Acceptance screen Touch the Accept button recommended to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline The TOSHIBA Service Station app will not be able to notify you of new software and a...

Page 94: ...y 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 Connect the USB AC adaptor before updating Downloading updates Toshiba strongly recommends that you back up your data and settings before downloading upd...

Page 95: ... 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 Do not interrupt or turn off your tablet during a system update once it has begun Data loss may occur TOSHIBA File...

Page 96: ... the top left corner of the screen 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 o...

Page 97: ... 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 ac...

Page 98: ...ouch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Delete icon to permanently delete the item from the location it is currently in The system will prompt you to make sure this is what you want to do Change View This option allows the user to change the view from one in which itemsare shown in three columns and as many rows as needed to a single column list view Menu This option provides addit...

Page 99: ...sual 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 Icon Name Description Internal storage Displays the file content of the device s internal storage excluding system files Micro SD Card Displays the file content of the Micro S...

Page 100: ...he 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 ...

Page 101: ...y 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 ...

Page 102: ...tes 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 Optimizing battery life on page 30 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 con...

Page 103: ...nd system problems The sound settings can be configured to your desired user preferences For more information see Sound settings on page 67 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 This section provides general troubleshooting ...

Page 104: ...oint 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 prob...

Page 105: ... site at tabletsupport toshiba com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites Toshiba s worldwide offices 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 accl...

Page 106: ...Caribbean Toshiba America Information Systems Inc 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine California 92618 United States Mexico Toshiba de México 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...

Page 107: ...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 108: ... 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 HTML Hypertext Markup Language IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ...

Page 109: ...om 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 shallow depth and high quality color Active matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive matrix displays adapter A device that provides a compati...

Page 110: ...ure used in modem communications 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 f...

Page 111: ...tions 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 ...

Page 112: ...ve 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 E emulation A technique in which a device or program imitates another device or program enable To turn on an option See also disabl...

Page 113: ...lder 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 than some ...

Page 114: ...ls 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 to the tablet s main memory where programs are run and data is temporarily stored and ...

Page 115: ...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 116: ...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 S select To highlight or otherwise specify text data or graphics with the intent to perform some operation on it shortcut See Application shortcut Sleep A feature of some operating systems that allows you to turn off the tablet without exiting your open applicatio...

Page 117: ...paper 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 icon opens the application Many of these include a clock a music player and the Google Search bar See also icon Wi Fi A registered trademark term of the Wi Fi Alliance that stands for Wireless Fidelity and is another term for ...

Page 118: ...e 57 Maps 57 menu 60 Navigation 57 open 60 Places 57 preinstalled 82 uninstalling 82 apps menu apps 60 audible selection sound settings 68 automatic date time date time settings 78 B back camera 87 indicator light 23 backing up data 21 backup data 39 Google Account 39 TOSHIBA File Manager 39 battery care 28 29 charging 27 maintaining 29 optimizing battery life 29 safety precautions 28 taking care ...

Page 119: ...8 Select date format 78 select time zone 78 set date 78 set time 78 Use 24 hour format 78 date and time setting up 33 device caring for 59 cleaning 59 disposal 30 turning off 53 turning off options 53 device administrators settings 72 device will not start troubleshooting 100 devices external 89 disposal information 10 disposing of the device 30 docking connector 25 docking station connecting to 9...

Page 120: ...ty 18 settings 60 K keyboard external 89 L language input settings 76 language input settings select language 76 user dictionary 76 LEDs power light 26 system indicator lights battery light 27 legal information about tablet 79 Licenses 11 lights back camera indicator light 23 Location Use Google 35 location security encrypt tablet 72 GPS 70 location for Google 70 owner info 71 settings 70 71 wirel...

Page 121: ...ower light LEDs 26 power light 25 precautions safety 20 preinstalled apps 82 privacy settings automatic restore 75 back up my data 75 backup account 75 factory data reset 75 settings 74 Q Quick Settings menu settings 64 R recording sounds 87 recovery factory data reset 58 registering your Toshiba device 39 Removing Folders 50 restoring your data 40 S safety disposing of the device 30 icons 18 prec...

Page 122: ... Quick Settings menu 64 screen 68 sound 67 storage 75 wireless networks 66 settings menu settings 60 setup Bluetooth 37 date and time 33 language 31 Make it Google sign in 33 Wi Fi 37 Wi Fi connection 32 Shut down mode using 54 Sleep mode 54 using 54 waking the tablet 37 sound settings 67 sound settings audible selection 68 volume 68 sounds recording 87 speakers 25 using 86 status about tablet 79 ...

Page 123: ... correct flickers 102 103 slow Internet connection 101 sound system 103 touch screen will not respond 100 URL address not found 101 wireless networking 103 turning off device 53 options 53 turning on power 30 U uninstalling apps 82 USB AC adaptor 25 Use 24 hour format date time settings 78 Use Google Location 35 user dictionary language input settings 76 using Quick Settings Settings 64 Utilities ...

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