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Chapter 4

Exploring the 
Features on your 
Device

Using the onscreen keyboard

Your tablet comes with an onscreen keyboard.

  

(Sample Image) Onscreen keyboard

Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications 
open a text field that when touched, opens the onscreen 
keyboard allowing you to enter text. Some apps open the 
keyboard automatically.

The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings. For more 
information, see 

“Language & input settings” on page 80

.

Summary of Contents for Excite Pure AT10

Page 1: ...GMAD00356011 07 13 If you need assistance Toshiba s Support Web site tabletsupport toshiba com For more information see If Something Goes Wrong on page 106 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: ...ision A B G as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The Wireless Fidelity Wi Fi certification as defined by the Wi Fi Alliance The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance 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...

Page 5: ... 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 devices in a ...

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

Page 13: ... and specifications 20 Other documentation 20 Service options 21 Precautions 21 File management tips 22 Toshiba s online resources 22 Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Features and components 23 Front 24 Back 24 Left side 25 Right side 25 Top 26 Bottom 26 Connecting to a power source 26 Battery Notice 28 Charging the battery 28 ...

Page 14: ...0 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 42 Backing up data using your Google Account 42 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 Customizing your...

Page 15: ...ing your device s settings 64 Apps and Settings menus 64 Wireless and networks settings 69 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 Apps 86 Download...

Page 16: ...yboard 96 Using an external mouse 96 Using external devices 96 Chapter 5 Utilities 97 TOSHIBA Service Station 98 Check for application updates 100 Downloading updates 100 Installing updates 100 Downloading and installing System updates 101 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 101 File browsing screen 103 Operation of files folders 103 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 105 Chapter 6 If Something Goes Wrong 106 Prob...

Page 17: ...r 2 3 If you need further assistance 111 Before you contact Toshiba 111 Contacting Toshiba 111 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 112 Toshiba s worldwide offices 112 Appendix A Power Cord Cable Connectors 114 Glossary 115 Index 126 ...

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

Page 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: ...d components Front Sample Illustration Front view Camera Allows you to take still photos includes flash settings or record videos For more information see Using the camera on page 93 Back Sample Illustration Back view Display Camera ...

Page 25: ...ision or external display device microSD slot Supports the use of Micro Secure Digital SD media For more information see Using a microSD Card on page 94 Micro USB port Allows the transfer of data Speaker Allows you to listen to sounds on your device For more information see Using the built in speakers on page 92 Right side Sample Illustration Right side view Speaker Allows you to listen to sounds ...

Page 26: ... see Options for turning off the device on page 56 Bottom Sample Illustration Bottom view 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 ensur...

Page 27: ...he device 1 Connect the USB Power cable to the USB AC adaptor Sample Illustration Connecting the USB Power cable to the USB AC adaptor Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 2 Plug the USB Power cable into the Micro USB port on the device Do not force the plug ...

Page 28: ... a period of time the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced This is normal for all batteries Charging the battery If the device is leaking or its case is cracked put on protective gloves to handle it Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be charged prior to use To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach ...

Page 29: ...ng sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life Safety precautions Device warning indicators Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power cable cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery pack if you observe any of the following conditions Offensive or unusual odor Excessive heat Discoloration Deformation cracks or leaks Smoke Other u...

Page 30: ...not need them turn off automatic syncing for Gmail Calendar Contact etc For more information see Accounts settings on page 77 If you know you will not be near a Wi Fi network for some time switch to Airplane mode For more information see Wireless and networks settings on page 69 To check the battery charge level 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the About tablet icon The ...

Page 31: ...v hazardouswaste perchlorate Using the device for the first time The device is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it Turning on the power To turn on the device 1 Make sure any external devices such as the USB AC adaptor if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power are properly connected and ready 2 Check to ensure that all slots are empty 3 Press and hold the Power button for...

Page 32: ... a Google Account before setting up your device to take full advantage of your device 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 ...

Page 33: ...ailable 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 The Got Google screen appears displaying two options Yes or No Sample Image Got Google screen ...

Page 34: ...u do not have an existing Google account Make it Google If you touched No the Make it Google screen appears with two options Get an Account Touch if you do not already have a Google account and would 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 G...

Page 35: ...on see Backing up your data on page 42 Google Location The Use Google location screen appears displaying two options Use 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 scre...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...ve not set up an Internet 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 NOTE NOTE ...

Page 39: ...en 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 Sample Image Google Services screen Read the information carefully and then touch the Arrow key to continue ...

Page 40: ... Sample Image Setup complete screen The setup may take several minutes to complete If your screen times out and goes blank dark press the Power button to turn on the screen again Waking the tablet If the screen times out 1 Press the Power button The lock screen appears unless you have previously disabled it Sample Image Lock screen NOTE ...

Page 41: ...on appears in the System bar 4 Touch the Back icon to try a different network To connect to secure locked networks you will be prompted to enter the appropriate credentials Wi Fi may be enabled by default and the device saves this information so that you can connect automatically the next time you come within range of this network If you use third party applications on this device any information ...

Page 42: ...k up your data to a microSD Card see Using a microSD Card on page 94 or to a network see Backing up data using your Google Account on page 42 if available You can also back up your settings as well as your data using your Google Account Your data is backed up automatically using this option For more information see Backup reset settings on page 78 If you need to replace your device your data can b...

Page 43: ...count 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 the following Your Wi Fi networks and passwords user data and tablet settings Many Google application settings such as your Browser bookmarks The apps you download from Google Play Store ...

Page 44: ...Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen Icon Name Description Apps icon Touch to display the system apps Settings icon Touch to open the Settings menu Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen Home button Touch to return to the Home screen Google search bar Home screens Back Status icons Time System Voice recognition bar Apps icon Notifications C...

Page 45: ...creen 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 Recent Apps button Touch to view the most recently view apps Time display Located in the System bar to the left of the Status i...

Page 46: ...h sharp rough or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly If you see a crack in the glass discontinue use of the device to avoid injury Touch Touch to activate items displayed on the screen such as app and setting icons or onscreen buttons Touch to type using the onscreen keyboard Touch hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching and holding t...

Page 47: ...Home screen appears This is your starting point for all features used on your tablet You can add shortcuts for apps widgets and other features to all five of your Home screens You can also change your wallpaper to more customize the look of your device For more information see Customizing your Home screens on page 53 System bar The System bar displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuous...

Page 48: ... Sample Image Status icons Touch the Time display to view the Status Details panel For more information see Securing your tablet on page 50 After your Google Account is set up the Network Status icons are blue when connected to Google services This indicates that the tablet is ready to sync your Gmail Calendar and contacts and to back up your settings When your tablet is not connected to a Google ...

Page 49: ...n The Notification summary panel opens Sample Image Notification summary panel screen 2 Touch a notification summary to view it or to respond to it Touch the notification s Close button to remove it from the Notifications list Touching a blank area of the screen closes the list without removing the notification Responding to notifications When the Notification summary panel is open you can respond...

Page 50: ...inability to access your device When you initially turn on or wake the tablet the lock screen requires you to drag the Lock icon to unlock the screen see Waking the tablet on page 40 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...

Page 51: ...e 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 you must draw y...

Page 52: ...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 53: ...ind 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 item you want to re...

Page 54: ... 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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...nt you wish to delete 4 Touch the Menu icon in the upper right corner 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 61: ...the free Google Maps application Local Quickly find local establishments such as restaurants banks or gas stations using the free Google Places application To learn more visit the Google Help Center Managing downloads Files apps and items downloaded from a Web Browser Gmail etc are stored on your tablet s internal storage Use the Downloads app to view open or delete downloaded items To access down...

Page 62: ... etc The recovery process deletes all data restoring the tablet to its out of box state Be sure to save your data to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your data on page 42 Before restoring the device to the out of box state back up all data to external media You can use your Google account to back up all data and apps settings To perform this process 1 Touch the Settings ...

Page 63: ... sharp rough or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly If you see a crack in the glass discontinue use of the device to avoid injury Cleaning the device Keep liquids including cleaning fluid out of the device s ports speakers and other openings Never spray cleaner directly onto the device Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the devic...

Page 64: ...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 65: ... 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 Navigation Maps and Local on page 61 Play Store Touch to open Google Play Store to view and download available apps for your tablet ...

Page 66: ...your tablet see Using the camera on page 93 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 Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player see TOSHIBA Media Player on page 86 Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to...

Page 67: ...vices via Wi Fi see Wireless and networks settings on page 69 Sound Configure the Sound settings to set the audio for media playback notifications and alarms with the your desired volume level and notification sounds see Sound settings on page 70 Display Configure the screen orientation or use energy saving settings see Display settings on page 71 Storage Monitor the used and available space on yo...

Page 68: ...tion access settings on page 72 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 which dates are displayed see Date time sett...

Page 69: ...d Bluetooth connections on page 41 In addition to the information described in this section you can access the Advanced settings Touch the Menu button in this screen s Application bar and then Advanced to view the settings in the Advanced Wi Fi screen Some of the options available are Network notification If this is selected you will receive a notification in the System bar when an open Wi Fi netw...

Page 70: ... set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen To change the Sound settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Sound icon The Sound menu appears Sample Image Sound Settings menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Volumes Select to open a screen containing three slide...

Page 71: ...n The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Display icon The Display menu appears Sample Image Display menu screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Display menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from The Automatic Brightness selection must be deselected to access the Brightness control screen Under certain operating conditions e g very high ambient temperatures your tablet migh...

Page 72: ...our tablet and its data Do not use this device while driving To change the Location access settings 1 Touch the Settings icon The Settings menu appears 2 Touch the Location access icon The Location access menu appears 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Location access menu Below are some of the categories you may choose from GPS satellites Selecting this option allows your tablet s global ...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...rs A Set up user now dialog box appears Sample Image Set up user now dialog box 4 Touch Set up now to continue 5 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 32 Any user can accept updated app permissions on behalf of all other users NOTE ...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 screen 3 Touch the item you wish to change in the Backup reset menu Below are some of the categories you can choose from Back up my data Select to back ...

Page 79: ...y 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 its out of box state Be sure to save your data to external media before executing the recovery see Backing up your data on page 42 Any system updates already installed are retained on your device Storage settings The Storage settings can be used...

Page 80: ...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 Language screen and then select your preferred language for use on your tablet Spell checker Select to enable disable the auto spelling correction Personal dictionary Select to open a list of the words you have added...

Page 81: ... 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 choose from TalkBack Select to allow the tablet s installed speech synthesizer to announce the labels of the buttons icon...

Page 82: ... are some of the categories you can choose from Automatic date time Clear the selection to set the date and time manually Automatic date time settings Clear the selection to set the time zone 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 th...

Page 83: ...ow are some of the categories you 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...

Page 84: ...ons menu displays Sample Image Notifications menu screen 2 Touch any open area of the display screen to close the Notifications menu Accessing the Quick Settings menu You can open the Quick Settings menu to view and control the tablet settings you most often use as well as access the Settings menu 1 Touch and swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen in the System bar The Quick Settings...

Page 85: ...s menu Icon Name Description Airplane mode Touch to turn ON OFF Airplane mode Wi Fi Touch to view the current Wi Fi connections see Wireless and networks settings on page 69 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 setti...

Page 86: ...ayer The TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player that allows users to experience outstanding multimedia viewing enjoyment The TOSHIBA Media Player supports a number of multimedia content formats For detailed information regarding supported file formats see the detailed specifications for your device at tabletsupport toshiba com Toshiba does not guarantee that all audio video files will play co...

Page 87: ...ork devices Settings Opens media player settings Tutorial Opens the media player tutorial About Displays version information etc Apps In Google Play Store you will have direct access to more than 100 000 apps Search for your favorite games apps wallpapers and more to customize your tablet To learn more visit the Google Help Center Downloading from Google Play Store On the Home Screen touch the Pla...

Page 88: ... look of your tablet see Moving an item from the Home screen on page 53 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 App...

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: ... 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 text field To change the input settings see Language input settings on...

Page 92: ...on mark etc The text you enter by speech is underlined 5 Touch the Delete key to erase the underlined text or the Send button to accept the text You can change the language 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 ...

Page 93: ... To play back sound files through external speakers or headphones 1 Locate the headphone jack on the device 2 Using any necessary adapters plug the cable from the headphones or external speakers into the headphone jack The headphone jack requires a 16 ohm stereo mini connector To adjust the volume For external speakers use the volume controls on each speaker For headphones use the device s volume ...

Page 94: ...llular phones PDAs digital cameras digital video camcorders etc Inserting memory media When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data To insert a microSD Card 1 Open the port cover 2 Turn the media so that the contacts metal areas are face down 3 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place Sampl...

Page 95: ...media Adding optional external devices Not all devices are compatible Check with the manufacturer of each device for compatibility After starting your device for the first time you may want to Connect an external keyboard via the available Bluetooth settings see Using an external keyboard on page 96 or Setting up Wi Fi and Bluetooth connections on page 41 Connect an external mouse via the availabl...

Page 96: ...n 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 and Bluetooth connections on page 41 and Using external devices on page 96 Some mouse functionality may not be supported Using external devices You can connect external device...

Page 97: ...u 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 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 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: ...ings 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 notific...

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 94 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: ...ch as name modified date time etc The selected files folders are tagged in red Action bar You can create folders change views and manipulate files from this menu bar Operation of files folders Touch and hold a file or folder to select it This will change the action bar at the top of the screen to provide the options you can use for file or folder manipulation The available options are Icon Name De...

Page 104: ... Touch and hold the file or folder to select it Touch the Delete icon to permanently delete the item from the location it is currently in The system will prompt you to make sure this is what you want to do Change View This option allows the user to change the view from one in which items are shown in three columns and as many rows as needed to a single column list view Menu This option provides ad...

Page 105: ...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 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 microS...

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: ...harge properly If you think this is the probable cause let the battery reach room temperature and try again The device does not power on Let the battery discharge completely then try charging it again Check the power options For more information see Optimizing battery life on page 30 Is your software using the internal storage drive more Is the display power set to turn off automatically Was the b...

Page 109: ...y appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology The screen does not appear as bright as it used to be Over a period of time and depending on the usage of the device the brightness of the screen will deteriorate This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology When the device is operated on battery power the screen will dim and you may n...

Page 110: ...routers If it can detect a Wi Fi access point or router then it may be a configuration issue Verify that the signal strength is good If another device is on the same network verify that it has network access and can connect to the Internet If for example the other device cannot browse to a public Web site the ISP s Internet Service Provider service may be disrupted Verify that the Service Set Iden...

Page 111: ...w the troubleshooting information If the problem occurs while you are running a program consult the program s documentation for troubleshooting suggestions Contact the software company s technical support group for their assistance Consult the dealer from whom you purchased your device and or program Your dealer is your best source for current information For the detailed specifications for your d...

Page 112: ...ba com Toshiba USA Self Service support web site laptopforums toshiba com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Australia Toshiba Australia Pty Limited 84 92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney Australia Canada Toshiba Canada Ltd 191 McNabb Street Markham Ontario L3R 8H2 Canada France Toshiba Systèmes France S A 7 Rue Ampère B P 131 92800 Puteaux Cédex France Germany Toshiba Eu...

Page 113: ...to Piso Col Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000 Mexico DF Spain Toshiba Information Systems España S A Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 Madrid San Fernando de Henares Spain United Kingdom Toshiba Information Systems U K Ltd Toshiba Court Weybridge Business Park Addlestone Road Weybridge Surrey KT15 2UL United Kingdom United States Toshiba America Information Sys...

Page 114: ...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 115: ...User s Guide AC Alternating Current Apps Applications bps bits per second CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DPI Dots Per Inch EPROM Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory FCC Federal Communications Commission GB gigabyte GPS Global Positioning System HDD Hard Disk Drive HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HTML Hypertext Markup Language ...

Page 116: ... URL Uniform Resource Locator WAN Wide Area Network www World Wide Web WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Terms The following terms may appear in this User s Guide A active matrix display A liquid crystal display LCD made from an array of liquid crystal cells using active matrix technology Also known as a TFT display in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor TFT for each cell This type ...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...ablet to communicate with a device Direct Current DC The type of power usually supplied by batteries DC flows in one direction Compare Alternating Current AC disable To turn the option off See also enable disk drive The device that reads and writes information and programs on external media or hard disk It rotates the disk at high speed past one or more read write heads document Any file created w...

Page 120: ...sion file extension The three characters following the period pronounced dot at the end of a file name The extension indicates the type of file Examples are apk for application files and pdf for documentation files See also file name folder A container for organizing files saved to a disk A folder is symbolized on screen by a graphical image icon of a file folder A folder can contain files and oth...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ... 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 126: ...Accounts settings 77 adding optional external devices 95 Apps 87 apps Local 61 Maps 61 Navigation 61 preinstalled 88 settings 74 uninstalling 88 apps and settings menus 64 apps menu apps 64 automatic date time settings 82 automatic date time date time settings 82 Auto rotate screen Accessibility settings 81 B backing up data 22 42 Google Account 42 TOSHIBA File Manager 42 Backup reset settings 78 ...

Page 127: ...r 26 Creating Folders 54 customize device settings 64 D data backing up 22 restoring 43 date time settings 82 date time settings automatic 82 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 63 cleaning 63 disposal 31 ...

Page 128: ...ack 25 Home screen adding items 53 icons 45 moving items 53 removing items 53 Home screens customizing 53 I icon Battery status 45 Browser 65 Calculator app 66 Calendar app 66 Chrome 65 Downloads app 66 Gallery app 66 Gmail 46 Gmail 65 Maps app 65 Media Player app 66 Navigation app 66 People app 66 Play Books app 66 Play Store app 65 Safety 19 Screen capture 45 Settings 44 Settings menu 65 Install...

Page 129: ...67 Language Input 68 Security 68 Sound 67 Storage 67 Wi Fi 67 notifications notification bar 48 viewing new 49 Notifications menu 84 O online resources Toshiba 22 onscreen keyboard speak to text 92 typing 90 using 89 operating system troubleshooting 107 optimizing battery life 30 optional external devices adding 95 other documentation 20 P Personal dictionary language input settings 80 ports exter...

Page 130: ...4 securing your tablet Screen Lock 50 Security settings 73 security Clear credentials 74 device administrators 74 encrypt 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 21 set date ...

Page 131: ...re of battery 29 TalkBack Accessibility settings 81 this guide features 19 Tips file management tips 22 Toshiba online resources 22 worldwide offices 112 Toshiba App Place downloading apps 86 Toshiba Apps Place Media Player 86 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility create folders 104 file browsing 103 files folders 103 rename files folders 104 storage structure 105 TOSHIBA Service Station Application update...

Page 132: ... 24 hour format date time settings 82 Users 75 Utilities 97 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 105 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 101 TOSHIBA Service Station 98 V Voice Search language input settings 81 volume sound settings 70 W waking the tablet 40 wallpaper customize background 55 screen settings 72 warranty standard limited warranty 21 Wi Fi mobile network location location access 72 Wi Fi connection sett...

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