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Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

The Apps menu appears.

(Sample Image) Apps menu screen

The following are some of the icons you may find in the Apps
menu.

Icon

Name

Description

Settings

Touch to open the Settings menu.

Browser

Touch to open and view Web sites.

Chrome

Touch to open and view Google™ Chrome Web browser.

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 86

Gmail™

Touch to access your Gmail email account.

Maps

Touch to open the Maps app, see

“Navigation, Maps,

Local, and Latitude” on page 56

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, Local, and Latitude” on page 56

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Summary of Contents for AT300SE Series

Page 1: ...u need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site tabletsupport toshiba com For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 98 in this guide User sGuide se GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 1 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 2: ... THEREFROM WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY Critical Applications The device you have purchased is not designed for any critical applications Critical applications means life support systems medical applications connecti...

Page 3: ...ermined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV techni...

Page 4: ...ptimal network performance or even lose your network connection If you should experience any such problem immediately turn off your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN device Please contact Toshiba product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe or tabletsupport toshiba com in the United States for more information Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN produ...

Page 5: ...in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Specific Absorption Rate IEEE Your device is designed to be in compliance with Radio Waves exposure regulations and does not exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves radio frequency electromagnetic fields in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry Canada IC A substantial safety margin is set to assure the safe...

Page 6: ...peration is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device L utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage ...

Page 7: ...es 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 Please contact A R T http www art...

Page 8: ... slow down or cause errors If you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth cards from Toshiba always change the frequency move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your device Please contact Toshiba product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth h...

Page 9: ...r environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using 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 ...

Page 10: ...dministration 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 current with the various product so...

Page 11: ...l our production sites In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accordance with recycling regulations in each state country and territory Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of ...

Page 12: ...res 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 24 Right side 24 Top 24 Bottom 25 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 12 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 13: ...gle 33 Use Google Location 34 Setting the date and time 35 Waking the tablet 37 Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections 37 Registering your Toshiba device 38 Backing up your data 38 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager 39 Backing up data using your Google Account 39 Restoring your data using your Google Account 39 Navigation and features 40 Home screen 41 Touch screen navigation 42 Naviga...

Page 14: ...s Local and Latitude 56 Managing downloads 57 Factory data reset 57 Caring for your device 58 Cleaning the device 58 Chapter 2 Settings 59 Customizing your device s settings 59 Apps and Settings menus 59 Wireless and networks settings 64 Sound settings 66 Display settings 67 Location services settings 68 Security settings 69 Apps settings 70 Accounts settings 71 Backup reset settings 72 Storage se...

Page 15: ...eakers or headphones 85 Recording sounds 86 Using the cameras 86 Using a microSD Card 86 Inserting memory media 87 Removing memory media 87 Adding optional external devices 88 Using an external keyboard 88 Using an external mouse 88 Using external devices 88 Chapter 5 Utilities 89 TOSHIBA Service Station 90 Check for application updates 91 Downloading updates 92 Installing updates 92 Downloading a...

Page 16: ... batteries 100 Display problems 100 Sound system problems 101 Wireless networking problems 101 If you need further assistance 102 Before you contact Toshiba 102 Contacting Toshiba 103 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 103 Toshiba s worldwide offices 103 Appendix A Power Cord Cable Connectors 105 Glossary 106 Index 116 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 16 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 17: ...about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at tabletsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product...

Page 18: ...pt 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 avoided will result in death or serious inj...

Page 19: ... all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the chassis unless you have selected all those features This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your device Sample Illustration System icons Other documentation Your device comes with the following documenta...

Page 20: ...evice 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 drop a heavy object onto the device I...

Page 21: ...as the internal storage remains healthy your data is relatively safe However on occasion hardware failures do happen If you experience a hardware failure your data could be lost As an extra step to help avoid data loss back up your data See Backing up your data on page 38 for more information Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external ...

Page 22: ...fully 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 document GMAD00340011_excite10se bo...

Page 23: ...you to take still photos includes flash settings or record videos Back Sample Illustration Back view Camera Allows you to take still photos and videos For more information see Using the cameras on page 86 HD display Camera Camera GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 23 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 24: ...on Right side view Top Sample Illustration Top view Internal microphone Allows you to record sounds using the computer s internal microphone or an optional external microphone You can listen to audio files using the built in speakers headphones or external speakers 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 quic...

Page 25: ...secure electrical connection Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Be careful if you use a multiple connector An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury 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 ...

Page 26: ...let Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock possibly resulting in serious injury Battery Notice Actual battery life may vary depending on settings application usage features or tasks selected network configuration operating temperature and many other factors The battery life cited in the product specifi...

Page 27: ...ice 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 Wall Outlet The fastest way to charge your tablet is with the included AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet USB Charge In suspend or shutdown mode you can also charge your ta...

Page 28: ...g 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 using them and then touch ...

Page 29: ...attery meter To fully discharge your battery periodically disconnect the device from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges Disposing of your device Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and regulations Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal reuse or recycling information please contact ...

Page 30: ... number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the device the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology Setting up you...

Page 31: ...n 3 Select the language you want and then touch Start to continue 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 Select Wi Fi setup screen appears displaying all the available Wi Fi networks Sample Image Wi Fi setup screen GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 31 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 32: ...splaying two options Yes to sign in with an existing Google account and then follow the on screen instructions No if you do not have an existing Google account Sample Image Got Google screen If you choose Yes to sign in the Sign in with your Google Account screen appears Sample Image Sign in with your Google Account screen GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 32 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 33: ...like to create a new account Follow the onscreen instructions Not Now Touch to skip the account setup for now You can sign into a Google Account later in Settings under Accounts Sample Image Make it Google screen A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by Android features including Gmail backing up your data etc Sign in to your Google Account now to restore settings that have be...

Page 34: ...Select the check box Use my location for Google search results and other Google services Sample Image Use Google Location screen Google s location service uses data from sources such as Wi Fi networks to help apps determine your approximate location even when GPS is not available Read the selections carefully and then either touch the options to select deselect the options or change them later in ...

Page 35: ...date and time screen 1 Select a preferred time zone or set the current date and time 2 Touch the Arrow key to continue This may take several minutes If your screen times out and goes blank dark press the Power button to turn on the screen again The This tablet belongs to screen appears Sample Image This tablet belongs to NOTE NOTE GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 35 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 36: ...uch Next Touch Next to continue without entering the information The Google Services screen appears Sample Image Google Services screen Read the information carefully and then touch the Arrow key to continue The Setup complete screen appears Touch Finish to continue to the main Home screen Sample Image Setup complete GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 36 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 37: ...Sample Image Lock screen 2 Touch and hold the Lock icon and drag it to the edge of the large circle surrounding it The last screen viewed appears Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections Wi Fi 1 Touch the Settings icon and then select the Wi Fi icon if not previously turned on The device scans for and displays all available Wi Fi networks 2 Touch the Wi Fi network you want to connect to If the n...

Page 38: ...ster online you must be connected to the Internet Product registration is strongly recommended and allows Toshiba to send you periodic updates announcements and special offers applicable to your product Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at register toshiba com or by touching the Register icon Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish you...

Page 39: ...n For more information see Make it Google on page 33 Restoring your data using your Google Account If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device Sample Image Backup and Restore screen The data that is backed up may include the following Your Wi Fi networks and passwords use...

Page 40: ...escription Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen Home button Touch to return to the Home screen Recent Apps button Touch to view the most recently view apps Time display Located in the System bar to the left of the Status icons Battery status icon Located in the System bar Displays the status of the battery charge Google Search bar Home screens Notification icons Status icons...

Page 41: ...the central Home screen Icons An icon represents a shortcut of either a widget application bookmark or game that can be quickly launched by touching the icon on a Home screen Each Home screen may display icons for any of the 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 o...

Page 42: ...t position For example drag items on the Home screen to reposition them see Customizing your Home screens on page 48 Swipe or slide To swipe or slide quickly move your finger across the 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...

Page 43: ...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 In some media apps the System bar controls are replaced by dim dots while a movie slide show etc is displayed This increases the viewing space on...

Page 44: ...stem bar to the left of the time display along with a summary that appears briefly Depending on your settings you may also hear a notification sound Typical notifications are currently running programs and available updates To activate a specific task click the appropriate Notification bar icon Most apps that send notifications such as Gmail and the calendar have their own settings These settings ...

Page 45: ...n it in its application It will then be cleared from the Notification summary panel 3 To remove the notification without viewing it touch its Close button Securing your tablet If you choose to set a password with or without encryption Toshiba strongly recommends that you write down your password and keep it in a safe location where you can later access it should you not remember it Toshiba is not ...

Page 46: ...en The next time you wake up your device from sleep you will be taken to the Lock screen At the Lock screen you can either slide to left to launch the camera application or slide to the right to unlock the system Sample Image Lock screen after touching lock screen If you touch Pattern you re guided to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen The first time you do this a short tutorial a...

Page 47: ...on page 45 Charge your tablet s battery Plug your tablet to the USB AC adaptor Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process 2 Touch the Settings icon 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 4 Enter your lock screen PIN or pa...

Page 48: ...an item to a new location on the current Home screen or to move it to another Home screen touch hold the icon and then drag and drop it to the new location Removing an item from a Home screen 1 Touch and hold the item you want to remove The Remove button appears in the top center of the display 2 Drag the item to the Remove button 3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red The item has been remove...

Page 49: ...app Sample Image Dragging an app 4 Release the second app and its icon appears in the circle 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 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 49 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 50: ...aming a folder The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into 2 Type the desired name The folder is now renamed Sample Image Named folder Removing a folder To remove folders from your Home screen 1 Locate and open the folder on a Home screen that you want to remove GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 50 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 51: ... Opens a thumbnail page displaying the sample wallpaper images that came preinstalled on your tablet Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen Additional wallpapers can be downloaded from Google Play Store 3 Touch the wallpaper you want The selected wallpaper is set as the background image on your display screen Turning off the device It is a good idea to turn off your device when you ar...

Page 52: ...rve power When turning on the device again the system automatically returns to the last screen viewed To change the screen time out setting see Display settings on page 67 Using Shut down mode The Shut down mode completely shuts down the device without saving your data or the current state of the device Shut down mode closes all open apps shuts down the operating system and then turns off your tab...

Page 53: ...mode see Waking the tablet on page 37 To change the amount of time it takes for the display to darken touch the Settings icon and then the Display icon Increase battery life between charges by using the shortest available time out setting See Display settings on page 67 You can also place your tablet into Sleep mode by pressing the Power button quickly Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode ...

Page 54: ... 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 settings on page 71 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Scroll down to the Accounts setting The Account...

Page 55: ...ings 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 Scroll down to the Accounts setting The Accounts menu appears displaying a list of the current accounts 3 Touch the account you wish to delete 4 Touch the Menu icon in the upper right corner Sample Image Removing an account GMAD0...

Page 56: ... icon The Apps menu appears 2 Touch the Navigation icon Maps icon Local 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 Go...

Page 57: ... Downloads The Downloads menu appears 4 Touch an item to open it Items can be uninstalled from your tablet or sorted by file size or file name for easier viewing To sort the items touch the Sort by size menu option on the top right of the screen To uninstall items 1 Select the item s you wish to delete 2 Touch the Delete icon To share items 1 Select the item s you wish to share 2 Touch the Share i...

Page 58: ...vice 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 of the device to avoid injury Clean...

Page 59: ...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 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 59 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 60: ...ouch 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 86 Gmail Touch to access your Gmail email account Maps Touch to open the Maps app see Navigation Maps Local and Latitude on page 56 Play Store Touch to open Google Play Store to view and download available apps for your tablet Navigation Touch to open ...

Page 61: ...g the cameras on page 86 Calendar Touch to view your Calendar People Touch to view your Contacts Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application Downloads Touch to view the Downloads application see Managing downloads on page 57 Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player see TOSHIBA Media Player on page 79 Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet Icon N...

Page 62: ...unts Add remove andmanageallofyouraccounts andsync accounts to work together see Accounts settings on page 71 Location Services Touch to change the settings for location services see Location services settings on page 68 Security Configure how you want the tablet to determine your location see Location services settings on page 68 Language input Configure the various input methods available on you...

Page 63: ...r 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 notifications Sample Image Quick Settings men...

Page 64: ...the Wireless networks settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless networks menu Icon Name Description Airplane mode TouchtoturnON OFFAirplanemode see Wirelessand networks settings on page 64 Wi Fi Touch to view the current Wi Fi connections see Wireless and networks settings on page 64 Auto rotate screen Touch to turn ON OFF scre...

Page 65: ...omes available Keep Wi Fi on during Sleep Choose from the following selections to set conditions for automatically turning off the Wi Fi connection Always uses more battery power Only when plugged in Never Bluetooth Select to turn on Bluetooth so you can connect to Bluetooth devices such as an external keyboard For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 Some of ...

Page 66: ...e Sound Settings menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Volumes Select to open a screen containing three sliders used to adjust media volume notification sounds and alarm sounds Default notification Select to open a screen containing a list of notification sounds Touch a notification sound to listen to a sample of it T...

Page 67: ... Automatic Brightness selection must be deselected to access the Brightness control screen Under certain operating conditions e g very high ambient temperatures your tablet might automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to maintain a reasonable system temperature This is a normal protective feature and you might not be able to manually adjust the LCD brightness during the auto dimming period ...

Page 68: ...n services 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 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...

Page 69: ...bout yourself such as your contact information on the lock screen You will be prompted to enter the text you want to display Encrypt tablet Under Encryption touch this option to encrypt the contents of your tablet in the event that it is powered off Configure a required numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on see Securing your tablet on page 45 If you choose to set...

Page 70: ...vice administration authority you disable in this way but that have accounts that require them to be device administrators typically notify you how to restore their authority when you try to use them unless you delete those accounts Install from storage Under Credential storage select to install a secure certificate from your tablet s storage Clear credentials Under Credential storage select to de...

Page 71: ...an add remove and manage your Google Accounts and other accounts using the Accounts settings For more information see Managing your accounts on page 54 Use these settings to also control the ways in which applications send receive and sync data on their own schedules or how applications synchronize user data automatically Gmail Calendar and other applications may have their own setting options For...

Page 72: ...button to Remove account Touch to remove the account and all of its data Sync Now Touch to synchronize your data now Backup reset settings You can use the Backup reset settings to back up your settings and data to Google servers using your Google Account You can also perform a factory data reset to erase all data on your tablet For more information see Backing up your data on page 38 To change the...

Page 73: ...s feature allowing you to restore the associated data of a reinstalled application If you disable this option data will no longer be backed up to your Google Account All existing backed up data is deleted from Google servers Backup account Displays the Google Account used to back up your settings and data Sign in to this account to restore your settings and data to a new tablet or other device Aut...

Page 74: ...our tablet To change the Storage settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Storage icon The Storage menu appears 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Storage menu You can also view and manage the amount of storage used by your applications Language input settings You can select the language and configure various input methods such as the Google text to speech e...

Page 75: ...lect to open a list of the words you have added to the dictionary Touch a word to edit it or touch the red X next to a word to delete it Touch the Plus button at the top right of the Application bar to add a word Default Under Keyboard and Input Methods select this to change and configure between available keyboards Voice Search Under Speech select this to configure the Voice search options One of...

Page 76: ...esizer 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 and when the item responds Date time settings Use the Date time settings to configure your preferences for the way in w...

Page 77: ...e manually Set date If Automatic date time is cleared a screen opens to set the date manually Set time If Automatic date time is cleared a screen opens to set the time manually Select time zone Select 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 Choose date format Select to open a screen to select the displayed d...

Page 78: ...can choose from System updates Select to open the Toshiba Service 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 y...

Page 79: ...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 correctly NOTE NOTE GMAD00340011_exci...

Page 80: ...layer settings Tutorial Opens the media player tutorial About Displays version information etc Apps In Google Play Store you will have direct access to more than 100 000 apps Search for your favorite games apps wallpapers and more to customize your tablet To learn more visit the Google Help Center Downloading from Google Play Store On the Home Screen touch the Play Store icon This opens Google Pla...

Page 81: ... item from the Home screen on page 48 You can install many more apps widgets games etc by visiting the Toshiba App Place or Google Play Store Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall applications from your tablet 1 Touch the Apps icon 2 Touch hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete and then drag it to Remove 3 Confirm the deletion Applications that came preinstalled o...

Page 82: ...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 74 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 82 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 83: ...touch the text field If text has been previously entered you can drag the insertion point by its tab to move it to the location in the text line you wish to begin typing from You may also select one or more words to copy cut and paste Not all applications support this function 1 Select the text you want to cut or copy Sample Image Touching a text field to cut copy or replace text NOTE Select All C...

Page 84: ... word you are typing Touch the Shift key one time to capitalize the next letter typed Double tap the Shift key to capitalize all of the letters you type Touch the Shift key again to type in lower case Sample Image Word suggestion 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 tex...

Page 85: ...u want to use by touching the Input Method button or by going to the Settings menu see Language input settings on page 74 Using the built in speakers Your tablet is equipped with internal speakers To increase or decrease the volume use the volume control buttons on the side of your tablet You can silence your tablet so that your notifications are announced with a vibration instead of a tone To pla...

Page 86: ...g the internal microphone on the device or by connecting a headset Using the cameras Your device comes with a built in camera on the front and one on the back of the tablet With these cameras you can do the following Take pictures and record videos with your device Chat with others and have them see you while using instant messaging IM programs Have video conference calls To email instant message ...

Page 87: ...l 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 release it The card pops out slight...

Page 88: ... Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 37 and Using external devices on page 88 Some keyboard functionality may not be supported Using an external mouse You may want to use an e xternal mouse instead of the device s touch screen You can attach one to your device by pairing a Bluetooth enabled mouse using the available Bluetooth connectivity on you device For more information see Setting up Wi Fi...

Page 89: ...ils 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 NOTE GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 89 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM...

Page 90: ...HIBA 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 TOSHIBA Service Station is run you will be prompted to accept the access agreement This agreement authorizes the app to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba servers as part of the ...

Page 91: ... serial number Buttons Buttons are displayed on the screen Depending on the actions you have available the buttons will vary Information The main part of the screen displays information such as the list of available updates or more detailed information about each specific update Check for application updates During normal operations the TOSHIBA Service Station will periodically check for updates t...

Page 92: ...utton Installing updates Once an update has been successfully downloaded it can be installed 1 Touch the Download completion notice on the Status bar 2 Touch the Install button The application installer launches 3 Confirm the installation to continue Downloading and installing System updates TOSHIBA Service Station downloads both application and system updates System updates require the device to ...

Page 93: ...uch the File Manager icon The TOSHIBA File Manager screen appears Sample Image TOSHIBA File Manager screen 4 Make sure Internal Storage option is selected at the top left of the screen 5 Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode Then touch the files folders you wish to back up or touch Select All from the selected items count drop down menu located at the top left corner of the scree...

Page 94: ...Manager files checked At this time you can touch individual files and folders with the grayed out checkmarks to select them 6 Touch the Copy button in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen 7 Touch the SD Card icon from the device icons on the left of the screen to select the microSD card Touching the SD Card icon displays the file folder content on the microSD Card 8 Select ...

Page 95: ... it Touch the Cut icon the copy the file to the virtual clipboard and remove it from its current location Copy Touch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Copy icon to copy the item to the virtual clipboard Later you can use the Paste option to paste the item to the destination location of your choosing Delete Touch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Delete icon to per...

Page 96: ...te 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 To perform a screen capture press the Power and Volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds Icon Name Description Internal storage Displays the file content of the device s internal storage excluding system files microSD Card Displays th...

Page 97: ...n enhanced visual experience in varying locations and conditions It automatically adjusts the display brightness and gamma based on ambient light It also automatically adjusts locally stored pictures and video content for optimal viewing GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 97 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 98: ...ccur when you turn on the power The device will not start Make sure you attached the USB AC adaptor and power connector cord properly If you are using the USB AC adaptor check that the wall outlet is working by plugging in another device such as a lamp Verify that the device is on by looking at the ON OFF indicator If the indicator is glowing the device is on Also try turning the device off and th...

Page 99: ...l does not resolve the issue use the About tablet setting to check for available system updates For more information see About tablet on page 78 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 ...

Page 100: ...harge completely then try charging it again Check the power options For more information see Optimizing battery life on page 28 Is your software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the battery fully charged to begin with All these conditions affect how long the charge lasts If the device still does not power on contact your service provider ...

Page 101: ...ngs can be configured to your desired user preferences For more information see Sound settings on page 66 No sound is coming from the device s speakers Adjust the volume control If you are using external headphones speakers or a headset check that they are securely connected to your device Wireless networking problems This section provides general troubleshooting tips for networking problems speci...

Page 102: ...s If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first...

Page 103: ...oshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 211...

Page 104: ...exico 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 Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL Un...

Page 105: ...he 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 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 105 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 106: ...t 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 GMAD00340011_excite10se book Page 106 Thursday July 25 2013 4 17 PM ...

Page 107: ...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 of display works well with tablet ...

Page 108: ...he 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 communications and is similar but not id...

Page 109: ...re non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of tablet device storage chip A small piece of silicon containing tablet device logic and circuits for processing memory input output and or control functions Chips are mounted on printed circuit boards compatibility The extent to which tablets programs or devices can work together harmo...

Page 110: ...st one or more read write heads document Any file created with an application and if saved to disk given a name by which it can be retrieved See also file download 1 In communications to receive a file from another source through a network 2 To send font data from the tablet to a printer See also upload drag To touch and hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move the item ...

Page 111: ...nd 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 other external media and...

Page 112: ...iquid 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 to the tablet s main memory wher...

Page 113: ... device such as a mouse or keyboard that is attached to the tablet and controlled by the tablet s CPU pixel Short for picture element The smallest dot that can be produced on a screen or printer Plug and Play Generally refers to the tablet s ability to automatically configure itself to work with peripheral devices When capitalized refers to a standard that when followed by a device manufacturer al...

Page 114: ...u 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 Sleep A feature of some operating sy...

Page 115: ...r 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 the ...

Page 116: ...onal external devices 88 Apps 80 apps Latitude 56 Local 56 Maps 56 Navigation 56 preinstalled 81 settings 70 uninstalling 81 apps and settings menus 59 apps menu apps 59 automatic date time date time settings 77 Auto rotate screen Accessibility settings 76 B back camera 86 backing up data 21 38 Google Account 39 TOSHIBA File Manager 39 Backup reset settings 72 automatic restore 73 back up my data ...

Page 117: ...ze device settings 59 D data backing up 21 restoring 39 date time settings 76 date time settings automatic date time 77 Select date format 77 select time zone 77 set date 77 set time 77 Use 24 hour format 77 date and time setting up 35 Default language input settings 75 Default notification sound settings 66 device caring for 58 cleaning 58 disposal 29 turning off 51 turning off options 51 device ...

Page 118: ...bar 41 Google Use Location 34 GPS location services 68 H headphone jack 24 Home screen adding items 48 icons 41 moving items 48 removing items 48 Home screens customizing 48 I icon Battery status 40 Browser 60 Calculator app 61 Calendar app 61 Camera app 60 Chrome 60 Downloads app 61 Gallery app 61 Gmail 41 Gmail 60 Maps app 60 Media Player app 61 Navigation app 60 People app 61 Play Books app 61 ...

Page 119: ...creen 43 Navigation and features 40 navigation buttons 43 notification About tablet 62 Accessibility 62 Accounts 62 Apps 62 Backup reset 62 Battery 62 Date time 62 Display 62 Language Input 62 Location Services 62 Security 62 Sound 62 Storage 62 Wi Fi 62 notifications notification bar 44 viewing new 45 O online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speak to text 85 typing 83 using 82 operating sy...

Page 120: ...n lock security 69 Screen lock sound sound settings 66 screen settings Enable Balanced Power 68 screen brightness 67 sleep 68 wallpaper 68 SD Card slot inserting memory media 87 removing memory media 87 securing your tablet Screen Lock 45 Security settings 69 security Clear credentials 70 device administrators 70 encrypt tablet 69 Install from storage 70 Make passwords visible 69 owner info 69 Scr...

Page 121: ...hecker language input settings 75 status about tablet 78 storage settings 74 System bar 43 navigation buttons 43 notifications managing 44 notifications opening 44 notifications responding 45 Status icons 43 System information about tablet 78 system updates about tablet 78 T taking care of battery 28 TalkBack Accessibility settings 76 this guide features 18 Tips file management tips 21 Toshiba onl...

Page 122: ...und 99 wireless networking 101 turning off device 51 options 51 turning on power 30 U uninstalling apps 81 USB AC adaptor 25 Use 24 hour format date time settings 77 Use Google Location 34 using Quick Settings Settings 63 Utilities 89 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 97 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 93 TOSHIBA Service Station 90 V Voice Search language input settings 75 volume sound settings 66 W waking th...

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