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- Page 1 User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site tabletsupport.toshiba.com For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 99 in this guide. GMAD00314010 04/12...
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Page 2: Regulatory Information
LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. WHEN COPYING OR... - Page 3 Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Shielded cables must be used between the external devices and the device's ports.
- Page 4 Wireless Interoperability The Toshiba Wireless LAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- Page 5 Wireless LAN device prior to turning on the equipment. Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Toshiba Wireless LAN Card shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
- Page 6 Regulatory Information This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. Canada—Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;...
- Page 7 Europe—Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to Belgique: IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m.
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Page 8: Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability
® Always use Bluetooth cards from Toshiba in order to enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) Toshiba portable computers using these cards. Please contact Toshiba product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or tabletsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information. - Page 9 ® the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from Toshiba shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved.
- Page 10 America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
- Page 11 Licenses This Product is licensed under the AVC, the VC-1 and the MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual patent portfolio licenses for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the above standards (“Video Standards”) and/or (ii) decode AVC, VC-1 and MPEG-4 Part 2 Visual that was encoded by a consumer engaged in personal and non-commercial activity or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide such video.
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
Other icons used..........19 Your device’s features and specifications ..19 Other documentation ..........19 Service options ............20 Precautions............20 File management tips ..........21 Toshiba’s online resources ........21 Chapter 1: Getting Started............22 Features and components........22 Front ..............23 Back ..............23 Right side............24 Left side ............24 Top ..............25... - Page 13 Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections ..........37 Registering your Toshiba device ......38 Backing up your data ..........38 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager ..38 Backing up data using your Google™ Account..38 Restoring your data using your Google™ Account............39 Navigation and features ..........40 Home screen.............41...
- Page 14 Language & input settings ........74 Accessibility settings ........75 Date & time settings .........75 About tablet .............76 Chapter 3: Working with Apps..........78 Downloading Toshiba Apps ........78 TOSHIBA Media Player ........78 Apps ...............79 Downloading from Google Play Store ....79 Preinstalled Apps on your tablet .......80 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet .......80...
- Page 15 Connecting an HDMI®-compatible television or display device ..........88 Using a docking station ..........89 Connecting your tablet to a docking station ..89 Chapter 5: Utilities..............91 TOSHIBA Service Station ........91 Check for application updates ......93 Downloading updates ........93 Installing updates..........94 Downloading and installing System updates..94 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility........94...
- Page 16 Contents Sound system problems ........102 Wireless networking problems......102 If you need further assistance.......103 Before you contact Toshiba ......103 Contacting Toshiba .........104 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites......104 Toshiba’s worldwide offices........104 Appendix A: Power Cord/Cable Connectors......106 Glossary..................107 Index..................117...
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Page 17: Introduction
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. -
Page 18: This Guide
Introduction This guide This guide This guide introduces the features on your device as well as some basic procedures needed to perform tasks on your tablet, which are powered by the Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. This product brings new features and performance enhancements to your device. You can: ❖... -
Page 19: Other Icons Used
Your device comes with the following documentation: ❖ A Legal/Safety/Regulatory document ❖ A Quick Start document ❖ A standard limited warranty ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory information, visit Toshiba’s Web site at accessories.toshiba.com. -
Page 20: Service Options
To stay current on the most recent applications, application updates, and hardware options for your device, as well as other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If Something... -
Page 21: File Management Tips
Internet. Toshiba’s online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with future upgrades. -
Page 22: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter provides tips for using your device effectively, summarizes how to connect components, and explains what to do the first time you use your device. Please read and adhere 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. -
Page 23: Front
Getting Started Features and components Front Camera display (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) or record videos. Back Camera light Camera (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ Camera indicator light—Glows blue when the front Camera is in operation. -
Page 24: Right Side
Getting Started Features and components Right side Power button Volume control button Screen rotation lock/unlock switch Power indicator light (Sample Illustration) Right side view ❖ Screen rotation lock/unlock switch—Allows you to lock the orientation of the display screen so that the current view does not rotate with movement. -
Page 25: Top
Getting Started Connecting to a power source ❖ ® Micro HDMI Out port—Allows for the transfer of video and audio signals. For more information, see “Using external devices” on page ❖ Micro SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. - Page 26 Getting Started Connecting to a power source Always use the Toshiba USB/AC adaptor that was provided with your device, or use USB/AC adaptors specified by Toshiba to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the device. Use of an incompatible USB/AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the device possibly resulting in serious injury.
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Page 27: Battery Notice
The battery life cited in the product specifications is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is not an estimate of a system’s battery life under any conditions other than the... -
Page 28: Taking Care Of Your Battery
❖ Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound Do not turn on the device's power again until an authorized Toshiba service provider has checked it for safety. Continued use could cause a fire or rupture possibly resulting in serious injury or device failure... -
Page 29: Optimizing Battery Life
Getting Started Taking care of your battery Optimizing battery life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features you don’t need. You can also change and monitor the way apps and system resources consume battery power. Below are some of the things you can do: ❖... -
Page 30: Disposing Of Your Device
Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green. Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. -
Page 31: Setting Up Your Device
This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology. Setting up your device NOTE To take full advantage of features for your device, Toshiba ® recommends that you have access to a Wi-Fi network and a Google™... -
Page 32: Setting Up Your Wi-Fi® Connection
Getting Started Using the device for the first time ® Setting up your Wi-Fi connection After choosing your language, the “Wi-Fi setup screen” appears ® and displays all the available Wi-Fi networks. (Sample Image) Wi-Fi setup screen Touch the name of the network you want to connect to, enter the key or password (if required), and then touch Connect. -
Page 33: Make It Google
Getting Started Using the device for the first time Set the date and time by touching the date or time option and then the up/down arrows, and then touch Next to continue. Make it Google™ Once the date and time have been set, the “Make it Google” screen appears. - Page 34 Getting Started Using the device for the first time If you choose Sign in, the “Sign in with your Google Account” screen appears. (Sample Image) Sign in with your Google Account screen ❖ Enter your existing Google Account information, and then touch Sign in.
- Page 35 Getting Started Using the device for the first time ❖ Google’s location service uses data from sources such as ® Wi-Fi networks to help apps determine your approximate location, even when GPS is not available. ❖ Read the selections carefully, and then either touch the options to select/deselect the options, or change them later in Settings (see “Location services settings”...
- Page 36 Getting Started Using the device for the first time Read the information carefully, and then touch Next to continue. The “Set up complete” screen appears. (Sample Image) Setup complete NOTE 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.
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Page 37: Setting Up Wi-Fi® And Bluetooth
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 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 ®... -
Page 38: Registering Your Toshiba Device
72. If you need to replace your device, your data can be restored to your new one. Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to a Micro SD™ Card. For more information, see “TOSHIBA File Manager Utility”... -
Page 39: Restoring Your Data Using Your Google™ Account
Getting Started Backing up your data Restoring your data using your Google™ Account If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google™ Account and choose to restore your settings from your Google Account to your device. (Sample Image) Backup and Restore screen The data that is backed up may include the following: ❖... -
Page 40: Navigation And Features
Getting Started Navigation and features Navigation and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touch-screen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device. Google™ Search bar Voice recognition Apps button Home screens System Time Notification icons Battery status icons (Sample Image) Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen. -
Page 41: Home Screen
Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name Description Voice recognition Touch to perform a voice-enabled search. button Google Search bar Touch to perform a search using the keyboard. Settings icon Touch to open the Settings menu. Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right. -
Page 42: Touch Screen Navigation
Getting Started Navigation and features Touch screen navigation Use your finger to manipulate the onscreen icons, buttons, menu items, onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen. You can also change the screen’s orientation. The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. -
Page 43: Navigating The Home Screen
Getting Started Navigation and features Navigating the Home screen When the setup process is complete, the 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. - Page 44 Getting Started Navigation and features Status icons Status icons are located on the far right of the System bar. Status icons display current system status information, such as power usage and network connectivity status. Notification icons Status icons Time (Sample Image) Status icons Touch the Time display to view the Status Details panel.
- Page 45 Getting Started Navigation and features Opening a notification Touch the time display in the System bar on the lower right of your Home screen. The Notification summary panel opens. (Sample Image) Notification summary panel screen 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.
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Page 46: Securing Your Tablet
Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur, as a result of the 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”... - Page 47 Getting Started Navigation and features Slide is the default screen lock option. If you touch Slide, you will be taken back to the Security screen. The next time you wake up your device from sleep, you will be taken to the Lock screen. At the Lock screen, you can either slide to left to launch the camera application, or slide to the right to unlock the system.
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Page 48: Customizing Your Home Screens
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens ❖ Charge your tablet’s battery. ❖ Plug your tablet to the USB/AC adaptor. ❖ Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process. Touch the Settings ( ) icon, Security ( ) icon, and then Encrypt tablet. -
Page 49: Removing An Item From A Home Screen
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens Removing an item from a Home screen Touch and hold the item you want to remove. The Remove button appears in the top center of the display. Drag the item to the Remove button. Lift your finger when the icon turns red. - Page 50 Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 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”).
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Page 51: Changing The Wallpaper
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens Type the desired name. The folder is now renamed. (Sample Image) Named folder Removing a folder To remove folders from your Home screen: Locate and open the folder (on a Home screen) that you want to remove. -
Page 52: Turning Off The Device
Getting Started Turning off the device ❖ Wallpapers—Opens a thumbnail page, displaying the sample wallpaper images that came preinstalled on your tablet. Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen. Additional wallpapers can be downloaded from Google Play Store. -
Page 53: Using Shut Down Mode
Getting Started Turning off the device Using Shut down mode The Shut down mode completely shuts down the device without saving your data or the current state of the device. Shut down mode closes all open apps, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your tablet. -
Page 54: Syncing And Managing Your Accounts
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts You can also place your tablet into Sleep mode by pressing the Power button quickly. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the device uses some battery power. ❖... -
Page 55: Remove An Account
Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts Touch the Accounts & sync ( ) icon. The Accounts & sync menu appears displaying the current sync settings and a list of the current accounts. (Sample Image) Accounts & sync screen Touch the Menu ( ) icon in the upper-right corner. Touch Add account. -
Page 56: Navigation, Maps, Places, And Latitude
Getting Started Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude Touch Remove account from the dialog box to continue. (Sample Image) Removing an account The account and the associated information is removed from the Accounts & sync settings. Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude To access Navigation, Maps, Places and Latitude: Touch the Apps ( ) icon. -
Page 57: Managing Downloads
Getting Started Managing downloads Latitude: Locate points-of-interest directly on a street map or satellite image. Some areas support street-level views of businesses and neighborhoods. View your friends’ locations on your maps and share your location and other information with them, using Google Latitude. -
Page 58: Caring For Your Device
Getting Started Caring for your device 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: Touch the Settings ( ) icon. -
Page 59: Chapter 2: Settings
Customizing your device’s settings You can customize the settings 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. - Page 60 Settings Customizing your device’s settings The Apps menu appears. (Sample Image) Apps menu screen The following are some of the icons you may find in the Apps menu. Icon Name Description Settings Touch to open the Settings menu. Browser Touch to open and view Web sites. Camera Touch to open the Camera application.
- Page 61 Downloads Touch to view the Downloads application, see “Managing downloads” on page Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player, see “TOSHIBA Media Player” on page Play Books Touch to view the books that have been downloaded to your tablet.
- Page 62 Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Description Display Configure the screen orientation or use energy saving settings, see “Display settings” on page Multimedia Touch to adjust the multimedia playback settings, see “Multimedia settings” on page Storage Monitor the used and available space on your tablet’ s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet, see “Storage settings”...
- Page 63 Settings Customizing your device’s settings Access Settings from 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. Touch the Time ( ) display in the lower-right corner of the screen in the System bar.
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Page 64: Wireless And Networks Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the Settings ( ) icon to open the Settings menu, and then select the setting you wish to change. The following are icons you will find in the Quick Settings menu. Icon Name Description Airplane mode Touch to turn ON/OFF Airplane mode, see “Wireless and... - Page 65 Settings Customizing your device’s settings Below are some of the categories to choose from: ❖ ® ® Wi-Fi—Select to turn on Wi-Fi so you can connect to Wi-Fi networks. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page In addition to the information described in this section, you can access the Advanced settings.
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Page 66: Sound Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Sound settings The Sound settings can be configured to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the desired volume level and notification sounds. You can also set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen. To change the Sound settings: Touch the Settings ( ) icon. -
Page 67: Display Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Display settings You can change the Display settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation. To change the Display settings: Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. Touch the Display ( ) icon. -
Page 68: Multimedia Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Auto-rotate screen—Select to enable your screen to auto-rotate the screen in apps, Web pages, and games that support auto-rotation. This allows the screen to automatically switch the orientation of the currently viewed screen as you turn the tablet sideways or upright. -
Page 69: Security Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the item you wish to change in the Location services menu. Below are some of the categories you may choose from: ❖ Google's location service—Under My Location, selecting ® this option allows your tablet to use information from Wi-Fi and networks to determine your approximate location. - Page 70 Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur, as a result of the inability to access your device. ❖...
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Page 71: Apps Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Apps settings You use the Apps settings to view details about the applications installed on your tablet, to manage their data, to force them to stop if needed, and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from Web sites and email. -
Page 72: Accounts & Sync Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Accounts & sync settings You can add, remove, and manage your Google™ Accounts and other accounts, using the Accounts & sync settings. For more information, see “Syncing and managing your accounts” on page 54. Use these settings to also control the ways in which applications send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules, or how applications synchronize user data automatically. -
Page 73: Storage Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the Backup & reset ( ) icon. The Backup & reset menu appears. Touch the item you wish to change in the Backup & reset menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖... -
Page 74: Language & Input Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the Storage ( ) icon. The Storage menu appears. Touch the item you wish to change in the Storage menu. You can also view and manage the amount of storage used by your applications. Language &... -
Page 75: Accessibility Settings
Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Google text-to-speech engine—Select to open a screen that allows you to configure the language and voice settings. Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug-ins that are installed on the tablet. To change the Accessibility settings: Touch the Settings ( ) icon. -
Page 76: About Tablet
Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the item you wish to change in the Date & time menu. (Sample Image) Date & Time screen Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Automatic date & time—Clear the selection to set the date and time manually. - Page 77 Touch the item you wish to view in the About tablet menu. Below 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. ❖...
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Page 78: Chapter 3: Working With Apps
Chapter 3 Working with Apps Downloading Toshiba Apps You can download Toshiba apps from the Toshiba App Place™ by touching the App Place icon. NOTE To download apps, you must be connected to the Internet. TOSHIBA Media Player The TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player that allows users to experience outstanding multimedia viewing enjoyment. -
Page 79: Apps
Working with Apps Apps On the Media Player’s main screen, touch the Menu ( ) button. (Sample Image) Toshiba Media Player Settings menu screen The menu may display the following options: ❖ Playback device—Opens the list of available playback devices ❖... -
Page 80: Preinstalled Apps On Your Tablet
“Moving an item from the Home screen” on page 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. Touch the Apps ( ) icon. -
Page 81: Chapter 4: Exploring The Features On Your Device
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. -
Page 82: Type To Enter Text
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Type to enter text To begin typing, touch the text field in the application you are using to open the onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Touching a text field to type An insertion point tab ( ) appears where you touch the text field. - Page 83 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Touch and hold until the Paste ( ) option appears on the screen. Touch the Paste ( ) icon. The text is inserted into the new text field. NOTE Text can be copied and pasted from one app to another. ❖...
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Page 84: Speak To Enter Text
Exploring the Features on your Device Using the built-in speakers Speak to enter text You can use the speech-recognition feature to input text to the onscreen keyboard. Touch the text field. Touch the Microphone ( ) key on the keyboard. Speak your text when you are prompted to “Speak now.”... -
Page 85: Recording Sounds
Using a Micro SD™ Card For detailed information regarding supported media, see the detailed specifications for your device at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. The Micro SD™ Card slot supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. This media can be used with a variety of digital products: digital music players, cellular phones, PDAs, digital cameras, digital video camcorders, etc. -
Page 86: Inserting Memory Media
Exploring the Features on your Device Using a Micro SD™ Card 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 Micro SD™ Card: Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are face down. -
Page 87: Adding Optional External Devices
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices Grasp the card and pull it straight out. (Sample Illustration) Removing memory media Adding optional external devices After starting your device for the first time you may want to: ❖ ®... -
Page 88: Using External Devices
Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices Using external devices You can connect external devices to your device using the following available ports: ❖ ® ® A Micro HDMI Out port—Connect an HDMI -compatible television or display device to your tablet. NOTE ®... -
Page 89: Using A Docking Station
Connecting your tablet to a docking station To connect your tablet to the dock: Assemble the AC adaptor (provided with your Toshiba tablet), “Connecting to a power source” on page NOTE Additional Toshiba USB/AC adaptors can be purchased separately at accessories.toshiba.com. - Page 90 Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station Align the docking interface located on your tablet with the docking connector on the dock. Docking interface (Sample Illustration) Aligning the docking interface with the docking connector NOTE Not all USB devices are compatible. Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility.
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Page 91: Chapter 5: Utilities
❖ TOSHIBA Adaptive display TOSHIBA Service Station The TOSHIBA Service Station app provides you with updates for both application and system software. It notifies you when new versions of your system software are available, and then prompts you to download and install them. - Page 92 This agreement authorizes the app to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba servers as part of the process of obtaining updates. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station Acceptance screen Touch the Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline.
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Page 93: Check For Application Updates
NOTE Connect the USB/AC adaptor before updating. Downloading updates NOTE Toshiba strongly recommends that you back up your data and settings 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. -
Page 94: Installing Updates
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 Micro SD™ Card. Insert a Micro SD™ Card into the Micro SD™ Card slot on your tablet. - Page 95 (Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager Select items count menu The specific file or folder you have selected will highlight with a red checkbox in the upper right hand corner to signify that it has been selected for manipulation.
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Page 96: File Browsing Screen
Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Touch the Copy button ( ) in the action bar located at the top right corner of the screen. Touch the SD Card ( ) icon from the device icons on the left of the screen to select the Micro SD™ card. - Page 97 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Icon Name Description Delete 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.
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Page 98: Toshiba Adaptive Display
To perform a screen capture, press the Power and Volume down button simultaneously for a few seconds. TOSHIBA Adaptive display The Toshiba Adaptive display provides an enhanced visual experience in varying locations and conditions. It automatically adjusts the display brightness and gamma based on ambient light. It also automatically adjusts locally stored pictures and video content for optimal viewing. -
Page 99: Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong
This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba’s support services at the end of this chapter. -
Page 100: The Operating System Is Not Working
If Something Goes Wrong The operating system is not working The operating system is not working Once you are familiar with the Home screens and used to the way the operating system responds, you can easily detect if the it is not working correctly. -
Page 101: Power And The Batteries
If Something Goes Wrong Power and the batteries Power and the batteries Your device receives its power through the USB/AC adaptor and power/docking connector cord or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty USB/AC adaptor or power/docking connector cord will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries. -
Page 102: Display Problems
(Wi-Fi ) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please contact Toshiba. -
Page 103: If You Need Further Assistance
Before you contact Toshiba Since some problems may be related to the operating system or the program you are using, it is important to investigate other sources of assistance first. Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information. ❖... -
Page 104: Contacting Toshiba
Toshiba’s Technical Support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your device, and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com... - Page 105 Spain United States The Rest of Europe Toshiba America Information Toshiba Europe (I.E.) GmbH Systems, Inc. Hammfelddamm 8 9740 Irvine Boulevard D-4-1460 Neuss Irvine, California 92618 Germany United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.
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Page 106: Appendix A: Power Cord/Cable Connectors
Appendix A Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your device ships 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. Canada UL approved CSA approved United Kingdom Europe VDA approved... -
Page 107: Glossary
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may not be available on your device. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User’s Guide. Alternating Current Apps Applications bits per second Central Processing Unit Direct Current Dots Per Inch EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Federal Communications Commission... - Page 108 Glossary IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Input/Output interrupt request Internet Service Provider kilobyte Liquid Crystal Display Light Emitting Diode megabyte Random Access Memory Radio Frequency Interference Read-Only Memory Real-Time Clock Secure Digital Thin Film Transistor Universal Serial Bus Uniform Resource Locator Wide Area Network World Wide Web...
- Page 109 Glossary adapter—A device that provides a compatible connection between two units. For example, the tablet’s internal display adapter receives information from the software and translates it into images on the screen. An adapter can take a number of forms, from a microprocessor to a simple connector.
- Page 110 Glossary bus—An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the tablet, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also bus speed, frontside bus. bus speed—The speed at which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with the other parts of the tablet.
- Page 111 Glossary cursor—An on-screen symbol (usually a flashing vertical line) that indicates the position where characters will appear when you enter data. default—The setting selected by a program when the user does not specify an alternative setting. device—A component attached to the tablet. Devices may be external (outside the tablet’s case) or internal (inside the tablet’s case).
- Page 112 Glossary extension—See file extension. external device—See device. file—A collection of related information, saved on disk with a unique name. A file may be a program, information used by a program, or a document. See also document. file name—A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder.
- Page 113 Glossary icon—A small image displayed on the screen that represents a function, file, or program. interlaced—A method of refreshing the display screen, in which only every other line of pixels is refreshed. Interlaced screens take two passes to create a complete screen image. Compare non-interlaced. internal device—See device.
- Page 114 Glossary network—A collection of computers and associated devices that are connected by communications facilities. A network allows you to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced—A method of refreshing the tablet screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen.
- Page 115 Glossary Read-Only Memory—See ROM. reboot—See boot, restart. removable disk—A disk that can be removed from a disk drive. A Flash drive is one example of a removable disk. resolution—A measure of the sharpness of the images that can be produced by a printer or displayed on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi).
- Page 116 Glossary Transfer—To move files or data from one location to another. 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.
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23 adding backing up data 21 optional external devices 87 backup data 38 applications Google™ Account 38 settings 71 TOSHIBA File Manager 38 Apps 79 battery apps care 28 icon 59 charge indicator light 27 Latitude 56 charging 27... - Page 118 Index Bluetooth® select time zone 76 setting up 37 set date 76 wireless & networks 65 set time 76 button Use 24-hour format 76 power 30 date and time buttons setting up 32 buttons and features 40 device power button 24 caring for 58 screen rotation lock/unlock switch cleaning 58...
- Page 119 Index factory data reset 57 icon features 19 apps 59 features and components 22 Gmail 41 other documentation 19 safety 18 this guide 18 settings 59 features and components back view 23 keyboard, external 87 bottom view 25 front view 23 language &...
- Page 120 85 troubleshooting 100 recovery optimizing battery life 29 factory data reset 57 optional external devices registering your Toshiba device 38 adding 87 Removing other documentation 19 Folders 49 restoring your data 39 ports docking connector 25...
- Page 121 Index screen auto-rotate 68 location & security 68 settings 67 menu 59 screen auto-rotate multimedia 68 screen 68 open 59 screen brightness privacy settings 72 screen settings 67 Quick Settings menu 63 screen rotation lock/unlock switch 24 screen 67 screen settings sound 66 screen brightness 67 storage 73...
- Page 122 78 language & input settings 74 Toshiba Apps Place using Quick Settings Media Player 78 Settings 63 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Utilities 91 file browsing 96 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 98 files/folders 96 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility rename files/folders 97...
- Page 123 Index Wi-Fi® setting up 37 Wi-Fi® connection setting up 32 wireless & networks Bluetooth® 65 settings 64 wireless networking troubleshooting 102 wireless networks location & security 69...