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User's Manual

TOSHIBA LT170

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Page 1: ...User s Manual TOSHIBA LT170 ...

Page 2: ...ing information is only for Turkey 1 7 Chapter 2 Introduction Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort 2 1 Safety icons 2 1 Chapter 3 Getting Started Check the components 3 1 Grand Tour 3 1 Hardware 3 4 Using the tablet for the first time 3 6 Care and use of the battery 3 10 Charging the battery 3 11 Chapter 4 Basics Using the touch screen 4 1 Getting to know the HOME screen 4 1 Opening applicati...

Page 3: ...Media Player 5 12 TOSHIBA File Manager 5 13 Online Manual 5 15 Chapter 6 Settings Wireless networks 6 1 Sound 6 6 Display 6 7 Location security 6 7 Applications 6 8 Accounts sync 6 9 Privacy 6 9 Storage 6 9 Language keyboard 6 10 Voice input output 6 10 Accessibility 6 10 Date time 6 11 About device 6 11 Chapter 7 Optional Accessories Memory media slot 7 1 SIM card slot 7 4 Optional TOSHIBA Access...

Page 4: ...ons 9 1 Environmental Requirements 9 1 Chapter 10 Information for Wireless Devices Wireless LAN Interoperability 10 1 Bluetooth wireless technology Interoperability 10 1 CAUTION about Wireless Devices 10 1 Wireless Devices and your health 10 2 Radio Regulatory Information 10 2 Radio approvals for wireless devices 10 7 TOSHIBA LT170 User s Manual iv ...

Page 5: ...6 549 and 7 050 698 and other intellectual property rights The use of Rovi Corporation s copy protection technology in the product must be authorized by Rovi Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW TOSHIBA CORPORATION ITS AFFILIATES AND OR SUPPLIERS TOSHIBA DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE EITHER EXPRESSLY IM...

Page 6: ... Google Android Android Market Google Mobile Google Apps Google Calendar Google Latitude Google Maps Google Talk and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc Availability of Google applications services and features may vary by country carrier phone model and manufacturer Freescale is a trademark of Freescale Semiconductor Inc Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under l...

Page 7: ...he following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Only peripherals complying with the FCC class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with n...

Page 8: ... related European Directives Responsible for CE Marking is Toshiba Europe GmbH Hammfelddamm 8 41460 Neuss Germany The complete and official EU Declaration of Conformity can be found on TOSHIBA s web site http epps toshiba teg com on the Internet Working environment The Electromagnetic Compliance EMC of this product has been verified typically for this product category for a so called Residential C...

Page 9: ...oduct has no special resistance against ingress of moisture and is not strong shock proofed Explosive atmosphere The use of this product in such special working environment Ex is not allowed REACH Compliance Statement The new European Union EU chemical regulation REACH Registration Evaluation Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals entered into force on 1 June 2007 Toshiba will meet all REACH r...

Page 10: ...r local city office or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of batteries and or accumulators The crossed out wheeled dust bin symbol indicates that batteries and or accumulators must be collected and disposed of separately from household waste If the battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead Pb mercury Hg and or cadmium Cd defined in the Battery Directive ...

Page 11: ...Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Following information is only for Turkey Compliant ...

Page 12: ...are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention Each type of icon and its implication are identified as shown below Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury if you do not follow instructions Pay attention A caution informs you that improper use of equipment or failure to follow instructions may cause data loss or damage your...

Page 13: ... sure you have all of the following items Hardware TOSHIBA LT170 Tablet AC adaptor 2 pin or 3 pin Power cable Documentation TOSHIBA LT170 Quickstart TOSHIBA LT170 User s Manual Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort Warranty Information If any of the items is missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Grand Tour Please handle your product carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the su...

Page 14: ...oth antennas not shown Provided with some models Product appearance depends on the model you purchased Speaker The speaker emits sound generated by your software as well as audio alarms such as low battery condition generated by the system Headphone jack A 3 5 mm mini headphone jack enables connection of stereo headphones Web Camera Your tablet is equipped with a front Web Camera and a back Web Ca...

Page 15: ...essories chapter for details Keep foreign metal objects such as screws staples and paper clips out of the memory media slot Foreign metal objects can create a short circuit which can cause damage and fire possibly resulting in serious injury SIM Card slot This slot lets you insert a single SIM card which enables a high speed access to the Internet corporate Intranet and your email while you are aw...

Page 16: ...s amber when Wi Fi 3G communication is turned on Always off The LED indicator will not glow The LED indicator works as Power battery indicator only when the tablet is powered off Hardware This section identifies the various components and the hardware of the tablet it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the tablet The actual specifications may vary depending on the...

Page 17: ... for maximum comfort and readability Display panel 17 8 cm 7 LCD screen configured with the following resolution 1024 horizontal x 600 vertical pixels Graphics controller The graphics controller maximizes display performance Multimedia Web Camera Web Camera is a device that allows you to record video or take photographs with your tablet You can use it for video chatting or video conferences by usi...

Page 18: ...er format storage media without checking its content formatting destroys all stored data It is a good idea to periodically backup internal storage of the tablet to an external media General storage media is not durable or stable over long periods of time and under certain conditions may result in data loss Connecting the AC adaptor When battery power becomes low you must recharge it Use only the t...

Page 19: ...Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the tablet possibly resulting in serious injury TOSHIBA assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor Never plug the AC adaptor into a power source that does not correspond to both the voltage and the frequency specified on the regulatory label of the unit Failure to do so could result in a fire or elect...

Page 20: ...e into the USB port on the AC adaptor Figure 3 3 Connecting the AC adaptor 1 2 pin 3 pin 2 Plug the USB connector of the power cable into the Micro USB port on your tablet Figure 3 4 Connecting the AC adaptor 2 3 Plug the AC adaptor into a live wall outlet You can charge the tablet by connecting the power cable to a USB port on a computer TOSHIBA recommends charging when the tablet goes into sleep...

Page 21: ...t down the tablet no data will be saved The tablet will boot to the operating system s main screen the next time it is turned on 1 If you have entered data either save it to flash memory or to other storage media Never turn off the power while an application is running Doing so could cause loss of data Never turn off the power disconnect an external storage tablet or remove storage media during da...

Page 22: ...he icon towards right until the icon reaches the appearing green dot Figure 3 6 Lock screen If you have set up a screen lock through one of the three ways as pattern PIN or password the method of unlocking the screen will be different See Location security section for other ways to protect your tablet and privacy Care and use of the battery This section provides the important safety precautions in...

Page 23: ...e AC adaptor to the tablet The tablet will be powered up automatically and the multi function LED indicator will glow amber while the battery is being charged Charging time The following table shows the approximate time required to fully charge a discharged battery when the AC adaptor is connected to the tablet Battery type Charging time Battery 1 cell 14 8Wh about 8 hours Please be aware that the...

Page 24: ...hould begin charging The indicator may show a rapid decrease in battery operating time when you try to charge a battery under the following conditions The battery has not been used for a long time The battery has completely discharged and been left unattended for a long time In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below 1 Fully discharge the battery with the power on until the system...

Page 25: ... click on a standard mouse Drag Press hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them Swipe or slide To swipe or slide you quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first touch it so you don t drag an item instead For ex...

Page 26: ...attery status Indicates the battery charge status Time Shows the time and date Launcher icon Tap the Launcher icon to open the Launcher and view all your applications Desktop Shows the icons of any applications widgets or folders you put on the screen Slide to see more Home screen panels Use panels to organize your widgets and shortcuts See Customizing the Home screen section for the details To re...

Page 27: ...cation icons Managing Notifications Notification icons report the arrival of new messages calendar events and alarms as well as ongoing events When you receive a notification its icon appears in the status bar along with a summary that appears only briefly You can open the Notifications panel to view a list of all your notifications Depending on your settings and the model of your tablet you may a...

Page 28: ...rn lock to lock your screen with following steps 1 Open the Location security settings by tapping Launcher Settings Location security 2 Tap Set up screen lock Pattern The first time you open it a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern will appear Then you re prompted to draw and redraw your own pattern Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the creation The next time you turn on your ...

Page 29: ... your contacts Bluetooth received contacts with phone numbers Your folders contents are kept up to date automatically Wallpapers Add a wallpaper you like or change the wallpaper for your Home screen from the Gallery Live Wallpapers or Wallpapers Moving an item on the Home screen To move an item on the Home screen follow the steps below 1 Press and hold the item you want to move until its icon is m...

Page 30: ...actories installed wireless transmitter can be used with this hand held device to satisfy RF exposure compliance In the Portrait mode some drivers utilities may not perform install and uninstall operation If it occurs switch to the Landscape mode to proceed Managing Tasks and Applications You can manage some of the running applications please follow the steps below 1 Tap Launcher Settings Applicat...

Page 31: ...ifications panel and then tap the Turn off USB storage button 3 Unplug the tablet from your computer Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket Do not try to force the connection doing so can damage the connecting pins Factory Reset The tablet provides you with the function to reset it Before executing this function you need to backup the system settings application settings user ...

Page 32: ...You can also reset the tablet by powering on your tablet while pressing the Volume up button You need to press the Volume up button until a message appears on the screen TOSHIBA LT170 User s Manual 4 8 ...

Page 33: ...age down until the URL box comes into view 2 Enter the address URL of the webpage by using the onscreen keyboard 3 Tap a suggestion or enter an address and tap Go with the onscreen keyboard If you want to stop opening or refresh the page tap Menu and then tap Stop or Refresh The Browser cannot display some webpages correctly if the web page has a complicated layout This is dependent on the web pag...

Page 34: ... thumbnails 2 Tap Close icon to close it View your Browser history As you browse the web Browser will keep track of the pages you visit to help you find your way back later 1 Tap the bookmark icon at the upper right corner of the screen 2 Tap the History tab The pages you ve visited are grouped chronologically Bookmarked pages have a golden star 3 Tap a time period to view the pages you ve visited...

Page 35: ...the display Calendar You can use Calendar to remind your date Add events to Calendar You can add events to Calendar by following these steps 1 Tap any blank period on your calendar or tap the Menu More New event 2 Enter Event name and set details for this date You can add guests by entering their email addresses 3 Tap Done to save Camera Camera is a combination of camera and camcorder that you use...

Page 36: ...mera screen to open the Gallery For details refer to the Gallery section Photo options The following option is displayed on the screen Camera settings General settings can be found here Picture size Choose the size of the pictures you take Restore defaults Restore factory default settings Video options Similarly in Video mode video options are displayed on screen Video quality High Tap to select t...

Page 37: ... Information about your contacts is shared with other applications such as Gallery for sharing photos and videos and so on If you have more than one account with contact information Contacts merges duplicate contacts into a single entry You can also manage that process manually Open Contacts To open your contact tap Launcher Contacts All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling...

Page 38: ...edit The menu with following options will appear View contact Tap to view the details of the selected contact Edit contact Tap to edit the details of the selected contact Delete contact Tap to delete the selected contact Downloads You can use the Downloads application to view and manage downloaded files To open the Downloads tap Launcher Downloads Email You can use the Email application to read an...

Page 39: ... copy or blind copy of the email 3 Enter a subject for the email and then enter the text 4 Tap Send If you re not ready to send the email tap Save as draft to save it in a Drafts folder To delete the email select Discard Respond to an email You can reply to or forward an email that you ve received You can also delete emails and manage them in other ways While reading an email tap Menu and then tap...

Page 40: ...bums are displayed in the screen 1 Tap an album to open it and view its contents The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order You can view the pictures and videos in your albums in chronological grid or in stacks sorted by the date and the location where they were taken You can switch album views with the Album View switch at the top right of the screen 2 Tap an arrow ...

Page 41: ... online stores or you copy from your CD collection and so on For the details of supported formats please refer to TOSHIBA Media Player in this chapter To open the Music screen tap Launcher Music The Music library screen will open with tabs that you can tap to view your music library organized by Albums Artists Songs Playlists or Genres Play Music You can listen to music by using your tablet s buil...

Page 42: ...old your recordings to open a menu where you can edit them Service Station The Service Station utility is used to provide you with updates for both application and system software It will notify you when new versions of your software are available as well as download and install them To open Service Station Tap Launcher Service Station When you run the Service Station for the first time you are pr...

Page 43: ...ground you can request that it check for updates immediately Tap the Check for Updates button and the application will refresh the list of available updates It is not normally necessary to check for updates manually as the utility checks for them automatically and informs you when one is available Please connect the AC adaptor before updating Downloading Updates When an update is available it will...

Page 44: ...ion and don t turn the tablet off while the installation is in progress Note that the system may reboot more than once during an system update depending on the update itself This application only updates system area in the internal storage User data area is kept after the system is updated TOSHIBA Media Player TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player where users can experience outstanding multi...

Page 45: ...annot be accessed by TOSHIBA File Manager TOSHIBA File Manager may not be able to open a file without its associated application Navigation The main window of TOSHIBA File Manager is divided into four panels Each panel s function is described as below Device panel Device panel lists icons of available storage devices By default you will see Internal Storage and SD Card icon Address panel Address p...

Page 46: ... folders and paste them to the target path After choosing the right path tap Paste to move files or folders into the target directory Delete Tap to delete the selected files A dialog is shown asking you to confirm deletion Tap OK or Cancel to continue By pressing and holding on a file or folder icon a pop up menu will be displayed which enables you Cut Copy Delete or Rename the selected file or fo...

Page 47: ...e storage device connected to the tablet Name Description Internal Storage All contents excluding system files in the tablet s internal storage are shown SD card All contents in SD card are shown Online Manual Online Manual is an application to launch the pre installed online manual this manual for this tablet TOSHIBA LT170 User s Manual 5 15 ...

Page 48: ...nd Bluetooth devices such as headsets You can use Wireless networks settings to configure and manage these connections You can also use wireless controls to turn off all radios with Airplane mode Airplane mode Check this option to disable all wireless radios Wi Fi Check this option to turn on Wi Fi so you can connect to Wi Fi networks Wi Fi settings Tap to set up and manage wireless access points ...

Page 49: ...ming 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Tap Wireless networks Mobile networks and uncheck Data roaming With Data roaming unchecked you can still transmit data with a Wi Fi connection Editing or creating a new access point If you and your wireless service provider determine that you need to change the settings of your current access point name APN or to create a new one you must obtain the APN and detail...

Page 50: ...ng to a Wi Fi network You may turn on and connect to a Wi Fi network by following steps 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Tap Wireless networks 3 Tap Wi Fi to turn it on The tablet scans for available Wi Fi networks and displays the names of those it finds Secured networks are indicated with a Lock icon If the tablet finds a network that you connected to previously it will connect to it automatically 4...

Page 51: ...ill be saved so you can connect automatically the next time you come within range of this network Forgetting a Wi Fi network You can make your tablet forget about the details of a Wi Fi network that you added For example if you don t want the tablet to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use 1 Turn on Wi Fi if it s not already on 2 In the Wi Fi settings screen tap ...

Page 52: ...efore you can connect to it Once you pair your tablet with another device they stay paired unless you unpair them 1 Open the Settings screen 2 Tap Wireless networks Bluetooth settings 3 If Bluetooth is not turned on check Bluetooth to turn it on Your tablet will scan for and display the Bluetooth names of all available Bluetooth devices in range 4 If the device you want to pair with is not include...

Page 53: ... information related to a specific device 1 Press and hold the device in the Bluetooth settings screen 2 Tap Unpair or Disconnect unpair in the menu that opens Sound You can use Sound settings to configure many aspects of notification ringtones music and other audio Sound settings contains the following options Silent mode Check this option to silence all sounds including notification ringtones Vo...

Page 54: ...elp secure your tablet and its data Location security contains the following options Use wireless networks Check this option to find your location via wireless networks Set up screen lock Tap to open a screen where you can configure the tablet to lock screen with a pattern PIN or password You can also choose Off to disable screen lock Set up SIM card lock Tap to open a screen where you can configu...

Page 55: ...r data and force them to stop Unknown sources Check this option to permit installation of applications that are not downloaded from or available in Andriod Market Manage applications Tap to open a list of downloaded applications and other software installed on your tablet along with their size These are sorted in alphabetical order Running services Tap to open a list of services applications or pa...

Page 56: ...ou can tap to edit an account Settings vary with different account type Privacy You can use the Privacy settings to manage your personal information Back up my data Check this option to back up application data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Automatic restore Check this option to restore backup settings or other data when you reinstall an application Factory data reset Tap to...

Page 57: ...select the language for the text on your tablet from a list User dictionary Tap to add words in user dictionary Keyboard settings Configure the onscreen keyboard Voice input output You can use Voice input output to set different aspects for voice recognition and text to speech settings Voice recognizer settings Tap to set the language used for voice recognition choose SafeSearch settings and selec...

Page 58: ...ou can set the tablet s time zone Set time If Automatic is unchecked tapping it will open a dialog where you can manually set the time Use 24 hour format Check this option to display the time using 24 hour time format for example 13 00 rather than 1 00 pm Select date format Tap to open a dialog where you can select the format for displaying dates About device About device includes information abou...

Page 59: ...lay the current version of the Android platform installed in your tablet Baseband version Display the baseband version This function is only supported by 3G models Kernel version Display the kernel version Build number Display the build number System Information Display the information of Manufacture Product name Product version Serial number UUID and OEM strings TOSHIBA LT170 User s Manual 6 12 ...

Page 60: ...t all memory media have been tested and verified to work correctly Therefore it is not possible to guarantee that all memory media will operate properly Ultra High Speed UHS I function is supported The slot does not support Magic Gate functions Memory media This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your memory media Points to note about the microSD SDHC memory card ...

Page 61: ...n system Media care Observe the following precautions when handling the card Card care Do not twist or bend cards Do not expose cards to liquids or store in humid areas or lay media close to containers of liquid Do not touch the metal part of a card or expose it to liquids or let it get dirty After using card return it to its case The card is designed so that it can be inserted only one way Do not...

Page 62: ...ction you may not be able to remove it When inserting memory media do not touch the metal contacts You could expose the storage area to static electricity which can destroy data Do not turn the tablet off or switch to Sleep Mode while files are being copied doing so may cause data loss Removing a memory media The following instructions apply to all types of supported media devices To remove a memo...

Page 63: ...k 4 Close the slot cover into place Figure 7 2 Inserting a SIM card 1 2 3 1 SIM card slot 2 SIM card 3 Slot cover Now you can power on your tablet to use your provider s mobile networks Please always keep minimum 1 5cm distance apart from the device during operation Removing a SIM card To remove a SIM card follow the steps as detailed below 1 Turn off your tablet 2 Open the slot cover and push the...

Page 64: ...s that are available from your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer AC Adaptor If you frequently use your computer at more than one site it may be convenient to purchase an additional AC adaptor to be kept at each site TOSHIBA LT170 User s Manual 7 5 ...

Page 65: ... this chapter are meant only as a guide they are not definitive problem solving techniques In reality many problems can be solved simply but a few may require help from TOSHIBA Support if you find you need to consult others be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible Preliminary checklist You should always consider the simplest solution first the items detailed in this checkl...

Page 66: ... Bluetooth Internal display panel Apparent tablet s display panel problems may be related to the tablet s setup and configuration Problem Procedure Markings appear on the tablet s display panel These marks may have come from contact with the touch screen You should try to remove the marks by gently wiping the display panel with a clean dry cloth or if this fails with a good quality LCD screen clea...

Page 67: ...y media card that is inserted into the tablet If you are still unable to resolve the problem contact TOSHIBA Support Sound system In addition to the information in this section please also refer to the documentation supplied with your audio device Problem Procedure No sound is heard Adjust the volume Check the software volume settings Please check to see if Mute is turned to Off Check to make sure...

Page 68: ...OSHIBA try the following Review troubleshooting sections in the documentation supplied with your software and or peripheral devices If a problem occurs when you are running software applications consult the software documentation for troubleshooting suggestions and consider calling the software company s technical support department for assistance Consult the reseller or dealer from where you purc...

Page 69: ...s Conditions Ambient temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C 41 F to 35 C F 20 to 90 noncondensing Non operating 20 C 4 F to 60 C 140 F 10 to 95 noncondensing Wet bulb temperature 29 C maximum Conditions Altitude from sea level Operating 0 to 6 561 feet 2 000 meters Non operating 0 to 40 000 feet 12 192 meters Power Requirements AC adaptor 100 240V AC 50 or 60 Hz cycles per second Tablet 5V DC...

Page 70: ...ification Ver 2 1 EDR as defined and approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group Logo certification with Bluetooth wireless technology as defined by the Bluetooth Special interest Group CAUTION about Wireless Devices The wireless devices have not completed verification of connection and operation with all devices which are using the Wireless LAN or Bluetooth radio technology Bluetooth and Wir...

Page 71: ...le representatives of the organization These situations may for example include Using the Wireless products equipment on board of airplanes or In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment e g airports ...

Page 72: ...encies in Europe Italy For private use a general authorization is required if WAS RLAN s are used outside own premises Luxembourg Implemented General authorization required for network and service supply Russian Federation Limited e i r p 100mW Permitted to use only for indoor applications closed industrial and warehouse areas and on board aircraft 1 Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft...

Page 73: ...e user should use the wireless LAN utility to check the current channel of operation If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies for outdoor use as listed above the user must contact the applicable national spectrum regulator to request a license for outdoor operation Canada Industry Canada IC This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the follo...

Page 74: ...use due to its operation in the 5 15 to 5 25GHz frequency range Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC any company enterprise or user is not allowed to change frequency enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices Article 14 The low power radio frequency devices shall not influence aircraft secu...

Page 75: ...ct to Other Radio Stations 2 Indication for Wireless LAN The indication shown below appears on this equipment 1 2 4 This equipment uses a frequency of 2 4GHz 2 DS This equipment uses DS SS modulation 3 OF This equipment uses OFDM modulation 4 4 The interference range of this equipment is less than 40m 5 This equipment uses a frequency bandwidth from 2 400MHz to 2 483 5MHz It is possible to avoid t...

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