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Getting Started

Navigation and features

Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touch-
screen technology and intuitive application design making
the most of your tablet device.

(Sample Image) Central Home screen

Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen:

Icon

Name

Description

Google™
search bar

Touch to perform a search using the
keyboard.

Google™
voice search

Touch to perform a voice-enabled
search.

Battery status
icon

Located in the System bar. Displays the
status of the battery charge.

Time display

Located in the System bar to the left of
the Status icons.

Settings icon

Touch to open the Settings menu.

Google™ search bar

Home
screen

Back

Status icons

Time

System
bar

Apps

Notifications

Clock

Home

Recent apps

Widget

Google™ voice search

Settings
Icon

icon

Summary of Contents for Excite 7

Page 1: ...GMAD00368010 10 13 If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site tabletsupport toshiba com For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 105 in this guide User s Guide ...

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

Page 3: ...ons However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separa...

Page 4: ... G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 simultan...

Page 5: ...ss LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless ...

Page 6: ...ed when full power is not needed for the wireless connection to increase system efficiency and to minimize interference on the network The lower the power output of the device the lower its SAR value As stated by the World Health Organization present scientific information indicates no special precautions are needed for the use of this device To further reduce any exposure limit your usage Turn Wi...

Page 7: ...ême s il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment or its transmit antenna that is installed outdoors...

Page 8: ...Pour les enregistrements et licences veuillez contacter l IBPT Deutschland License required for outdoor installations Check with reseller for procedure to follow Anmeldung im Outdoor Bereich notwendig aber nicht genehmigungspflichtig Bitte mit 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 9: ...ghtslowdownorcauseerrors If you detect certain interference while you use a Bluetooth device always change the frequency move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2 4 GHz Wireless LAN devices 40 meters 43 74 yards or more or stop transmitting from your device Please contact Toshiba product support on Web site http www toshiba europe com computers tnt bluetooth htm in Europe...

Page 10: ...ive research literature In some situations or environments the use of Bluetooth wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the equipment with Bluetooth wireless technology on board airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or ser...

Page 11: ...contravention of the U S Export Administration Regulations is prohibited Notice While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without notice For the most up to date product information about your device or to stay cu...

Page 12: ...f a commitment to people and the future Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero waste to landfill goal at all our production sites In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances in accor...

Page 13: ...e 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 24 Right side 24 Top 24 Bottom 25 Connecting to a power source 25 Battery Notice 26 ...

Page 14: ...the tablet 41 Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections 41 Registering your Toshiba device 42 Backing up your data 42 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager 43 Backing up data using your Google Account 43 Restoring your data using your Google Account 43 Navigation and features 44 Home screen 45 Touch screen navigation 46 Navigating the Home screen 47 System bar 47 Securing your tablet 50 Cust...

Page 15: ...ngs 64 Customizing your device s settings 64 Apps and Settings menus 64 Wireless and networks settings 68 Sound settings 70 Display settings 71 Location access settings 72 Security settings 73 Apps settings 74 Users 75 Accounts settings 77 Backup reset settings 78 Storage settings 79 Language input settings 80 Accessibility settings 81 Date time settings 82 About tablet 83 Chapter 3 Working with A...

Page 16: ...ouse 94 Using external devices 95 Chapter 5 Utilities 96 TOSHIBA Service Station 97 Check for application updates 99 Downloading updates 99 Installing updates 99 Downloading and installing System updates 100 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 100 File browsing screen 102 Operation of files folders 102 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 105 Problems when you turn on the device 105 The operating system is ...

Page 17: ...17 Contents 5 375 x 8 375 ver 2 3 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 110 Toshiba s worldwide offices 110 Appendix A Power Cord Cable Connectors 112 Glossary 113 Index 124 ...

Page 18: ...ted For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model please visit Toshiba s Web site at tabletsupport toshiba com While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein product specifications configurations prices system component options availability are all subject to change without noti...

Page 19: ... 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 avoided w...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 42 for more information Scan all new files for viruses This precaution is especially important f...

Page 23: ...ere 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 d...

Page 24: ...iew Camera Allows you to take still photos includes flash settings or record videos Back Sample Illustration Back view Camera Allows you to take still photos or record videos For more information see Using the camera on page 92 Display Camera Camera Available on certain models ...

Page 25: ... Sleep mode or to place it into Sleep mode For more information see Options for turning off the device on page 56 Top Sample Illustration Top view Headphone Microphone Line In jack Allows you to listen to or record sounds onto your device For more information see Using external speakers or headphones on page 91 Volume control button Allows you to increase decrease the volume Speaker Speaker Power ...

Page 26: ...isten to sounds on your device For more information see Using the built in speakers on page 91 Connecting to a power source Your device requires power to operate Use the USB Power cable and USB AC adaptor to connect the device to a live electrical outlet or to charge the device s battery Always confirm that the power plug and extension cable plug if used has been fully inserted into the socket to ...

Page 27: ...e harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the USB Power cable into the Micro USB port on the device Do not force the plug into device 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet 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...

Page 28: ...wer source on page 25 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 Wall Outlet The fastest way to charge your tablet is with the included AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet USB Charge In Suspend mode ...

Page 29: ...ba service provider has checked it for safety Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or device failure including but not limited to the loss of data 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 a...

Page 30: ...ntaining your battery Fully discharging your battery periodically will allow better accuracy of the battery meter To fully discharge your battery periodically disconnect the device from a power source and operate it on battery power 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 regu...

Page 31: ...ss and hold the Power button for several seconds Sample Illustration Turning on the power Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your device Your display contains an extremely large number of thin film transistors TFT and is manufactured using high precision technology Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT man...

Page 32: ...e s features 1 Connect to a power source using the provided USB AC adaptor 2 To turn on your device press and hold the Power button for several seconds Your setup process begins The first time you power on your tablet the Welcome screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language Sample Image Welcome screen 3 Select the language you want and then touch Start to continue Your tablet begins t...

Page 33: ...e Select Wi Fi screen appears displaying all available Wi Fi networks Sample Image Select Wi Fi screen 1 Touch the Wi Fi network you want to use and enter the key or password 2 Touch Connect Got Google A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by Android features including Gmail backing up your data etc ...

Page 34: ...creen appears displaying two options Yes or No Sample Image Got Google screen Yes Sign in with an existing Google account and then follow the on screen instructions Sample Image Sign in with your Google Account screen No Select if you do not have an existing Google account ...

Page 35: ... 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 Sign in to your Google Account now to restore settings that have been previously backed up if applicable If you wait until after setup you will not be able to restore your settings For more information see B...

Page 36: ...se Wi Fi location Let Google apps access your location Select deselect the check boxes to activate deactivate the options You can change these at a later time via the Settings menu Sample Image Google Location screen 1 Touch the Arrow key to continue The This tablet belongs to screen appears Enter your first and last names or NOTE ...

Page 37: ...Getting Started Using the device for the first time Just touch the Arrow key to continue Sample Image This tablet belongs to screen 2 The Google services screen appears Sample Image Google services screen ...

Page 38: ...te the setup process This may take several minutes If your screen times out and goes blank dark press the Power button to turn on the screen again If the screen times out 1 Press the Power button The lock screen appears unless you have previously disabled it 2 Touch and hold the Lock icon and drag it to the edge of the large circle surrounding it The last screen viewed appears NOTE ...

Page 39: ...rnet connection this screen appears Sample Image Date 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 NOTE NOTE ...

Page 40: ...Image This tablet belongs to screen There are two options in the This tablet belongs to screen Enter your information into the First and Last name fields and then touch Next Touch Next to continue without entering the information The Google Services screen appears ...

Page 41: ... the first time 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 screen ...

Page 42: ...ample 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 ne...

Page 43: ...ter 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 your...

Page 44: ...y using this option For more information see Make it Google on page 34 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 Touch the Arrow key to continue The data that is backed up may include t...

Page 45: ...Icon Name Description Google search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard Google voice search Touch to perform a voice enabled search Battery status icon Located in the System bar Displays the status of the battery charge Time display Located in the System bar to the left of the Status icons Settings icon Touch to open the Settings menu Google search bar Home screen Back Status icons Ti...

Page 46: ...However your device will return to the last home screen viewed each time you wake up your device from Sleep mode Touch the Home button to return to the central Home screen Icons An icon represents a shortcut of either a widget application bookmark or game that can be quickly launched by touching the icon on a Home screen Each Home screen may display icons for any of the following Widgets Applicati...

Page 47: ...d on the screen such as app and setting icons or onscreen buttons Touch to type using the onscreen keyboard Touch hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding the item in place until an action occurs Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move the item until you reach the target position For example drag items on the Home screen to reposi...

Page 48: ...t run continuously in the background and displays notifications such as incoming email and the status of your wireless connection Touch an icon to learn more about its task Navigation 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 Recent Apps button and the Notification icons Also displayed in...

Page 49: ...ess connection is disabled the icons are gray Managing Notifications Notifications report the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms and they report the status of your Wi Fi connection Notification icons appear in the center of the System bar along with a summary that appears briefly Depending on your settings you may also hear a notification sound Typical notifications are currently r...

Page 50: ... blank area of the screen closes the list without removing the notification Responding to notifications When the Notification summary panel is open you can respond to a notification by touching the associated icon Notification panels contain a variety of information and controls including A message summary with the date and picture of the sender Media controls to play pause music or to skip to the...

Page 51: ...lock screen requires you to drag the Lock icon to unlock the screen see Waking the tablet on page 41 Alternatively you can secure the lock screen by requiring a pattern or entry of a numeric PIN or password so only you can access your data You may also be required to secure the lock screen by a policy set by an email account or other account you add to your tablet For more information see Location...

Page 52: ...Pattern you re guided to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen The first time you do this a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears Then you are prompted to draw and redraw your own pattern If you touch PIN or Password you are prompted to set a numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your screen The next time you turn on your tablet or wake up the screen yo...

Page 53: ...daptor 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 password and touch Continue 5 Touch the Encrypt tablet button again to con...

Page 54: ...left or right to find the item you want to add 3 Touch hold the item and then drag it to the location you wish to place it on the Home screen Moving an item from the Home screen To move an item to a new location on the current Home screen or to move it to another Home screen touch 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 i...

Page 55: ... the second app on the Home screen or in the app list 3 Touch hold and drag the second app to the first app Sample Image Dragging an app to create a folder 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 Name rename a created folder 1 Touch and ho...

Page 56: ...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 Opens a thumbnail page displaying the sample live wallpapers that came preinstalled on your tablet Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on ...

Page 57: ...r several days or if you must turn off your device TECHNICAL NOTE Before using the Shut down option to turn off your device backup your data If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all wait a few seconds before turning the device on again If you do not intend to use your device for a long period of time turn off the device disconnect the power plug from the plug socket and sto...

Page 58: ...ore shutting down your tablet To turn off your device using Shut down mode 1 Press and hold the Power button A pop up screen appears displaying three selections Sample Image Shut down pop up screen 2 In the pop up window touch Power off A pop up screen appears asking you to confirm the shut down Sample Image Shut down pop up confirmation screen 3 In the pop up window touch OK to completely shut do...

Page 59: ...n quickly Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode While in Sleep mode the device uses some battery power Because the state of the system is stored in memory you will lose data if the battery discharges completely while the device is in Sleep mode Waking your device from Sleep mode takes less time and consumes less battery power than restarting after shutting down the device When starting up a...

Page 60: ...ts setting The Accounts menu appears displaying a list of the current accounts Sample Image Accounts screen 3 Touch the Add account icon 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information 5 Configure the account settings For more information see Accounts settings on page 77 The account is added to the list in the Accounts settings Remove an account To remove an account an...

Page 61: ...te 4 Touch the Menu icon in the upper right corner The Removing an account screen appears Sample Image Removing an account 5 Touch Remove account from the dialog box to continue The Remove account confirmation screen appears Sample Image Removing an account confirmation 6 Touch Remove account to continue The account and the associated information is removed from the Accounts settings ...

Page 62: ...apps and items downloaded from a Web Browser Gmail etc are stored on your tablet s internal storage Use the Downloads app to view open or delete downloaded items To access downloads 1 Touch the Apps icon The Apps menu appears 2 Touch Downloads The Downloads menu appears 3 Touch an item to open it Items can be uninstalled from your tablet or sorted by file size or date for easier viewing To sort th...

Page 63: ...all data and apps settings To perform this process 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Backup reset icon The Backup reset menu appears 3 Touch Factory data reset 4 Touch Reset tablet 5 Touch Erase everything The Factory data reset process begins This process could take several minutes For more information see Setting up your device on page 31 Caring for your device This...

Page 64: ...quids including cleaning fluid out of the device s ports speakers and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the device Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the device To keep your device clean gently wipe it with a lightly dampened soft cloth ...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...s 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 Gmail Touch to access your Gmail email account Maps Touch to open the Maps app see Maps on page 61 Play Store Touch to open Google Play Store to view and download available apps for your tablet ...

Page 67: ...ave recorded using the camera or images preinstalled on your tablet see Using the camera on page 92 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 61 Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet Icon Name Descri...

Page 68: ...rgy saving settings see Display settings on page 71 Storage Monitor the used and available space on your tablet s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet see Storage settings on page 79 Battery Displays battery status see Battery Notice on page 26 Apps Touch to view and manage the installed applications see Apps settings on page 74 Accounts Add remove and manage all of yo...

Page 69: ...pears 2 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless networks menu Language input Configure the various input methods available on your tablet see Language input settings on page 80 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 78 Date time Configure your preferences for the way in whic...

Page 70: ...ar when an open Wi Fi network becomes 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 Bluetoot...

Page 71: ...con The Sound menu appears Sample Image Sound 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 ...

Page 72: ...een 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Display menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from 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 Wallpaper Select to change the wallpaper Sleep Displays a list of time i...

Page 73: ... wish to change in the Location access menu Below are some of the categories you may choose from GPS satellites available on certain models Selecting this option allows your tablet s global positioning system GPS receiver to pinpoint your location to within as close as several meters street level Actual GPS accuracy depends on weather conditions as well as other factors Wi Fi mobile network locati...

Page 74: ...lows you to display information about yourself such as your contact information on the lock screen You will be prompted to enter the text you want to display 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 table...

Page 75: ...thority as a device administrator Applications whose device 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 ...

Page 76: ...ther software downloaded on your tablet Running Displays a list of applications processes and services currently running All Displays all applications and software currently installed on your tablet Users You can share this device by adding additional users allowing the ability to create unique personal settings for each Each user has their own space and can customize it with their own apps wallpa...

Page 77: ... box appears 4 Touch OK The Set up user now dialog box appears Sample Image Set up user now dialog box 5 Touch Set up now to continue 6 Follow the on screen instructions After the new user has been added he she will need to go through a setup process See Setting up your device on page 31 Any user can accept updated app permissions on behalf of all other users NOTE ...

Page 78: ...omatically Gmail Calendar and other applications may have their own setting options For details refer to the application s documentation To change the Accounts settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Scroll down to the Accounts setting The Accounts menu appears Sample Image Accounts menu screen 3 Touch the item you want to change in the Accounts menu Below are some of the ca...

Page 79: ...t 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 42 To change the Backup reset settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Backup reset icon The Backup reset menu appears Sample Image Backup reset menu ...

Page 80: ...o 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 62 The recovery process deletes all data restoring the tablet to it...

Page 81: ...text to speech engine for applications that support it To change the Language input settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Language input icon The Language input menu appears Sample Image Language input menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Language input menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Language Select to open the Languag...

Page 82: ...nsive words with hash symbols Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug ins that are installed on the tablet To change the Accessibility settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Accessibility icon The Accessibility menu appears 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Accessibility menu Below are some of the categories you can cho...

Page 83: ...sh to change in the Date time menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Automatic date time Clear the selection to set the date and time 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...

Page 84: ...ice 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 disp...

Page 85: ...ngs menu to view and control the tablet settings you most often use as well as access the Settings menu 1 Touch and swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen in the System bar The Quick Settings menu displays Sample Image Quick Settings menu screen 2 Touch the icon that corresponds to the setting you wish to change and then select the setting you wish to change it to 3 Touch any open ar...

Page 86: ...he current Wi Fi connections see Wireless and networks settings on page 68 Auto rotate screen Touch to lock unlock auto rotation When unlocked the screen automatically changes orientation to match the orientation of the device Display brightness Touch to adjust the screen brightness see Display settings on page 71 Settings Touch to select the tablet setting you wish to change see Apps and Settings...

Page 87: ...lay Store icon This opens Google Play Store allowing you to choose music books and movies Preinstalled Apps on your tablet Google Play Store Gmail Maps YouTube and Calendar apps are preinstalled on your tablet and the shortcuts for them appear on your Home screen You can move the icons for these applications to other Home screens to customize the look of your tablet see Moving an item from the Hom...

Page 88: ...tall 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 on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device NOTE ...

Page 89: ...ample 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 80 ...

Page 90: ...eviously 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 2 Touch Cut or Copy in the Application bar Touching Cut r...

Page 91: ...xt 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 text field To change the input settings see Language input settings on pa...

Page 92: ... you want to use by touching the Input Method button or by going to the Settings menu see Language input settings on page 80 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 ...

Page 93: ...one jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the device s volume control Recording sounds You may record sounds using the internal microphone on the device or by connecting a headset Using the camera Your device comes with a built in camera on the front of the tablet With the camera you can do...

Page 94: ...g memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data To insert a microSD Card 1 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 2 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Removing memory media Do not remove media while data is being written or read or your data could be destroyed To prepare the ca...

Page 95: ...age 41 Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use an external keyboard you can attach one to your device by pairing a Bluetooth enabled keyboard using the available Bluetooth connectivity on your device For more information see Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 41 and Using external devices on page 95 Some keyboard functionality may not be supported Using an external mouse Yo...

Page 96: ...an connect external devices to your device using the following available port A Micro USB port Supports data transfer Sample Illustration External device port on the left of the tablet Not all USB devices are compatible Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility Micro USB port NOTE ...

Page 97: ...ese allow you to ascertain certain system details set additional options or change default options These utilities are described in this chapter The utilities described in this chapter and the icons shown in the sample images are applicable only if the related utility is available on your system TOSHIBA Service Station TOSHIBA File Manager Utility NOTE ...

Page 98: ...load and install them To open TOSHIBA Service Station 1 Touch the Apps icon 2 Touch the Service Station icon The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears 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 th...

Page 99: ...the agreement The main screen of this application includes the following areas Header This section runs along the top of the screen and contains basic information about your system such as the version of the OS the device part number and serial number Buttons Buttons are displayed on the screen Depending on the actions you have available the buttons will vary Information The main part of the scree...

Page 100: ...ngs before downloading updates Touch the TOSHIBA Service Station icon in the Status bar when an update becomes available to display additional information about that item To download the update touch the Download button The update begins to download and displays a progress indicator in the Notification bar Touch the Home button to allow the download to continue while you use your tablet A notifica...

Page 101: ...ns 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 Manager Utility Using the TOSHIBA File Manager you can back up your data to a microSD Card 1 Insert a microSD Card into the microSD Card slot on your tablet For more information see Using a microSD Card on page 93 2 Touch the Ap...

Page 102: ...at it has been selected for manipulation All the other files and folders on the screen will also now have a checkmark in the upper right hand corner however they will remain grayed out until specifically selected Sample Image TOSHIBA File Manager files checked At this time you can touch individual files and folders with the grayed out checkmarks to select them 6 Touch the Copy button in the action...

Page 103: ...olders change views and manipulate files from this menu bar Operation of files folders Touch and hold a file or folder to select it This will change the action bar at the top of the screen to provide the options you can use for file or folder manipulation The available options are Icon Name Description Cut Touch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Cut icon the copy the file to the v...

Page 104: ...ch the Create Folder icon A pop up window appears 3 Create a new folder name 4 Touch OK to continue Change View This option allows the user to change the view from one in which items are shown in three columns and as many rows as needed to a single column list view Menu This option provides additional menu options based upon where you are in the process As an example if have not yet selected any i...

Page 105: ...pture 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 the file content of the microSD Card that is inserted into the microSD Card slot Screen Capture Displays the file content of the screen captured images NOTE ...

Page 106: ... Toshiba s support services at the end of this chapter Problems when you turn on the device These problems may occur when you turn on the power The device will not start Make sure you attached the USB AC adaptor and power 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 loo...

Page 107: ...most recently installed application or disconnecting the most recently installed accessory If this still does not resolve the issue use the About tablet setting to check for available system updates For more information see About tablet About tablet on page 83 Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow Many factors contribute to the speed with which you can surf the Internet They includ...

Page 108: ... 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 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...

Page 109: ...m and you may not be able to increase the brightness of the screen while on battery power Sound system problems The sound settings can be configured to your desired user preferences For more information see Sound settings on page 70 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 connect...

Page 110: ... s Web site for recent firmware upgrades Problems with WEP keys in particular are frequently addressed in new firmware releases If you need further assistance If you have followed the recommendations in this chapter and are still having problems you may need additional technical assistance This section contains the steps to take to ask for help Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be...

Page 111: ...formation in the USA accessories toshiba com Accessories information in the USA www toshiba ca Canada www toshiba Europe com Europe www toshiba co jp index htm Japan latin toshiba com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim toshiba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 9...

Page 112: ...e 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 Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone...

Page 113: ...with the correct power supply for the country of purchase This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord cable connectors for various parts of the world USA UL approved Canada CSA approved United Kingdom BS approved Europe VDA approved NEMKO approved Australia AS approved ...

Page 114: ...User s Guide AC Alternating Current Apps Applications bps bits per second CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DPI Dots Per Inch EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte GPS Global Positioning System HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HTML Hypertext Markup Language ...

Page 115: ... URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Terms The following terms may appear in this User s Guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type ...

Page 116: ...ee also icon B backup A copy of a file usually on a removable disk kept in case the original file is lost or damaged baud rate The speed at which a communication device such as a printer or modem transmits information Baud rate is the number of signal changes per second not necessarily the same as bits per second See also bits per second bits per second bps A way of measuring the speed at which in...

Page 117: ...t It takes information from outside sources such as memory or keyboard input processes the information and sends the results to another device that uses the information character Any letter number or symbol you can use on the tablet Some characters are non printing characters such as a paragraph break in a word processing program A character occupies one byte of tablet device storage chip A small ...

Page 118: ...ver that permits the tablet to communicate with a device Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC disable To turn the option off See also enable disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on external media or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads docum...

Page 119: ...on See also file extension file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are apk for application files and pdf for documentation files See also file name folder A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can...

Page 120: ...tting Diode A solid state lamp SSL that uses light emitting diodes LEDs as the source of light which offers long life and high efficiency output Multiple diodes are used together since the light created by individual light emitting diodes is small compared to incandescent and compact fluorescent lamps LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display that uses a liquid substance between two transparent...

Page 121: ...fer to information being read from your own computer s internal storage drive such as online documentation or online Help or to information coming from another company on a company network or the Internet operating system A set of programs that controls how the tablet device works P password A unique string of characters entered by a user to verify his or her identity to a computer or the network ...

Page 122: ...n For a printer resolution is expressed in dots per inch dpi For a screen it is expressed as the number of pixels available horizontally and vertically restart Synonymous with reboot To reset the tablet by reloading the operating system without turning the tablet off See also boot ROM Read Only Memory Non volatile memory that can be read but not written to Non volatile here means that information ...

Page 123: ...Transfer To move files or data from one location to another U unmount To prepare the external storage media for removal from the device upload To send a file to another computer through a modem or network See also download utility A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem Utilities are often related to computer system management W Wallpaper is ...

Page 124: ... term for the communication protocol to permit an Ethernet connection using wireless communication components World Wide Web www The worldwide network of Web sites linked together over the Internet A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the tablet hosting the site See also Internet ...

Page 125: ...nts settings 77 adding optional external devices 94 Apps 86 apps Maps 61 preinstalled 86 settings 74 uninstalling 87 apps and settings menus 64 apps menu apps 64 automatic date time date time settings 82 Auto rotate screen Accessibility settings 81 B backing up data 21 42 Google Account 43 TOSHIBA File Manager 43 Backup reset settings 78 automatic restore 79 back up my data 79 backup account 79 fa...

Page 126: ...ta backing up 21 restoring 43 date time settings 82 date time settings automatic date time 82 Select date format 82 select time zone 82 set date 82 set time 82 Use 24 hour format 82 date and time setting up 38 Default language input settings 81 Default notification sound settings 70 device caring for 62 cleaning 63 disposal 29 turning off 56 turning off options 56 device administrators security 74...

Page 127: ...tems 53 removing items 53 Home screens customizing 53 I icon Battery status 44 Browser 65 Calculator app 66 Calendar app 66 Chrome 65 Downloads app 66 Gallery app 66 Gmail 46 Gmail 65 Maps app 65 People app 66 Play Books app 66 Play Store app 65 Safety 18 Settings 44 Settings menu 65 Install from storage security 74 internal microphones 25 Internet problems troubleshooting 106 K keyboard external ...

Page 128: ...age 67 Wi Fi 67 notifications notification bar 48 viewing new 49 Notifications menu 83 O online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speak to text 91 typing 89 using 88 operating system troubleshooting 106 optimizing battery life 28 optional external devices adding 94 other documentation 19 P Personal dictionary language input settings 81 ports external devices 95 headphone 24 internal microphon...

Page 129: ...ypt tablet 73 Install from storage 74 Make passwords visible 73 owner info 73 Screen lock 73 settings 73 Select date format date time settings 82 select language language input settings 80 select time zone date time settings 82 service options standard limited warranty 20 set date date time settings 82 set time date time settings 82 setting up USB AC adaptor 25 settings about tablet 83 Accessibili...

Page 130: ...urces 21 worldwide offices 110 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility create folders 103 file browsing 102 files folders 102 rename files folders 103 storage structure 104 TOSHIBA Service Station Application updates 99 downloading updates 99 installing updates 99 tablet system updates 100 Touch hold delay Accessibility settings 81 touch screen navigation onscreen 46 Touch sounds sound settings 70 troublesho...

Page 131: ...OSHIBA Service Station 97 V Voice Search language input settings 81 volume sound settings 70 W waking the tablet 41 wallpaper customize background 55 screen settings 71 warranty standard limited warranty 20 Wi Fi mobile network location location access 72 Wi Fi connection setting up 32 wireless networks Bluetooth 69 settings 68 wireless networking troubleshooting 108 ...

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