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  • Page 1 User’s Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba’s Support Web site tabletsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Customer Support Center Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see page 105 in this guide.

  • 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 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conformé à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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: ❖...
  • 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 Turn Wi-Fi Functionalities off for Cardiac Pacemakers ❖ Turn Wi-Fi when you are near a person who may have a cardiac pacemaker implant or other medical electric device. Radio waves may affect pacemaker or medical device operation, possibly resulting in serious injury.

  • Page 7: Radio Approvals For Wireless Devices

    Radio Approvals for Wireless Devices Approved Countries/Regions for the Broadcom ® Wi-Fi AW-NH931 Series This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. Do not use this equipment except tin the countries/regions in the following table.

  • Page 8: Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability

    Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure. ® Bluetooth Wireless Technology Interoperability ® Bluetooth Cards from Toshiba are designed to be interoperable with any product ® with Bluetooth Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to: ❖ ® Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
  • Page 9 ® Bluetooth Always use Bluetooth 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 10 Because products with Bluetooth guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Bluetooth These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.
  • Page 11 Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the Bluetooth the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth 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.
  • Page 12 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. Broadcom is a registered trademark of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries, and/or the EU.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Other icons used...20 Your device’s features 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 ...25 Right side...26 Left side ...27 Top ...27...
  • Page 14 Setting location preferences ...41 Setting the date and time ...41 Sign in to your Google™ Account ...42 Setting up Wi-Fi Registering your Toshiba device ...45 Backing up your data ...45 Backing up data using TOSHIBA Backing up data using your Restoring your data using your Navigation and features ...47...
  • Page 15 Storage settings...78 Language & input settings ...78 Accessibility settings ...81 Date & time settings ...81 About tablet ...82 Chapter 3: Working with Apps... 84 Downloading Toshiba Apps ...84 TOSHIBA Media Player ...84 Apps ...85 Downloading from Android Market™ ...85 Contents...
  • Page 16 Using an external keyboard...94 Using an external mouse ...94 Using a docking station ...95 Connecting your tablet to a docking Chapter 5: Utilities... 97 TOSHIBA Service Station ...98 Check for application updates ...99 Downloading updates ...99 Installing updates...100 Downloading and installing System TOSHIBA File Manager Utility...101...
  • Page 17 Power and the batteries ...107 Display problems ...108 Sound system problems ...108 Wireless networking problems...109 If you need further assistance...109 Before you contact Toshiba ...110 Contacting Toshiba ...110 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites...111 Toshiba’s worldwide offices...111 Appendix A: Power Cord/Cable Connectors... 113 Glossary...

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 powered by Android™. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you.

  • Page 20: Other Icons Used

    ❖ A Legal/Safety/Regulatory document ❖ A Quick Start Card ❖ 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. System icons...

  • Page 21: 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 Goes Wrong”...

  • Page 22: File Management Tips

    Do not turn off the device if a drive indicator light indicates a drive is active. 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 23: 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 24: Front

    Tablet is plugged into AC power: The light glows white when the battery is fully charged and glows amber when battery power is low. ❖ Tablet is not plugged into AC power: The light does not glow. ❖ Wireless indicator light—Glows amber when Wi-Fi Bluetooth Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 25: Back

    Back (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos and videos. For more information, see ❖ Removable back cover—Can be removed to replace the battery. For more information, see page Getting Started Features and components Camera Removable back cover “Using the cameras”...

  • Page 26: Right Side

    Getting Started Features and components Right side SD™ Card slot (Sample Illustration) Right side view ❖ SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For more information, see page ❖ 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 27: Left Side

    Left side Speaker (Sample Illustration) Left side view ❖ Docking connector—Allows connection to a docking station. Remove the docking connector cover to access to the docking connector. For more information, see station” on page ❖ Speakers—Allow you to listen to sounds on your device. For more information, see page Locked position...

  • Page 28: Bottom

    Getting Started Features and components Bottom DC-IN (Sample Illustration) Bottom view NOTE Remove the port cover to access the ports. ❖ DC-IN—Allows connection of the AC adaptor to charge the battery or run your device on AC power. For more information, “Using the device for the first time”...

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Power Source

    Always use the Toshiba AC adaptor that was provided with your device, or use AC adaptors specified by Toshiba to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the device. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the device possibly resulting in serious injury.
  • Page 30 Getting Started Connecting to a power source To connect AC power to the device: Connect the power cord/cable to the AC adaptor. (Sample Illustration) Connecting the power cord/cable to the 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.

  • Page 31: Charging The Battery

    ❖ Is unlit when the battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC adaptor is not plugged into the device or AC outlet ❖ Flashes amber when the battery charge is low and it is time to recharge the battery or plug in the AC adaptor Charging the battery Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be charged prior to use.

  • Page 32: Changing The Battery

    Turn the tablet’s power off and remove all cables and peripherals that are connected to the device. Turn the tablet upside down and slide the cover lock to the unlocked position. (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the back cover lock Slide your finger under the cover recess (speaker area) and first lift up the corner closest to the lock.
  • Page 33 (Sample Illustration) Unlocking the battery release lock Slide and hold the battery release latch to disengage the battery with one hand, then using the other hand, lift up from the center to remove the battery from the tablet. (Sample Illustration) Removing the battery Getting Started...

  • Page 34: Inserting A Charged Battery

    With the label side of the battery facing down, line up the connector of the battery with that of the tablet, and then gently insert the battery into the tablet at the angle of approximately 30 degrees.
  • Page 35 (Sample Illustration) Locking the battery release lock Seat the back cover in place, and then slide the cover lock to the locked position. Locked position (Sample Illustration) Replacing the back cover lock Turn the device right side up. Reconnect any cables that were removed in step 3 of “Removing the battery from the device”...

  • Page 36: Taking Care Of Your Battery

    ❖ ❖ ❖ 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 including but not limited to the loss of data.

  • Page 37: Maintaining Your Battery

    The Apps menu appears. Swipe to the second screen and touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. Touch the About tablet ( ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. Touch Status. The battery status (charging/discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen.

  • Page 38: Disposing Of Used Batteries

    If you cannot find the information you need elsewhere, call Toshiba at: (800) 457-7777. In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green.

  • Page 39: Using The Device For The First Time

    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: Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Your Device

    Using the device for the first time Setting up your device NOTE To take full advantage of features for your device, Toshiba recommends that you have access to a Wi-Fi Google™ Account before setting up your device. The first time you power on your tablet the Welcome screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language.

  • Page 41: Setting Location Preferences

    Touch the name of the network you want to connect to, and then touch Confirm. (If the network is a secured/locked network, you will be asked to enter the appropriate credentials before confirming.) Setting location preferences After you choose an available Wi-Fi location service”...

  • Page 42: Sign In To Your Google™ Account

    Getting Started Using the device for the first time ❖ Set the option, “Use network provided time” to OFF. This allows you to manually enter the date/time information. Select the region. The default setting is “Pacific Standard time.” Set the date by touching the up/down arrows, and then touch Next to continue.
  • Page 43 NOTE This may take several minutes. 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: Press the Power button. The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled...

  • Page 44: 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 ®...

  • Page 45: Registering Your Toshiba Device

    Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to an SD™ Card or other external media. For more information, see “TOSHIBA File Manager Utility” on page Backing up data using your Google™...

  • Page 46: Restoring Your Data Using Your Google™ Account

    The data that is backed up may include the following: ❖ Your Wi-Fi settings ❖ Many Google application settings, such as your Browser bookmarks ❖ The apps you download from Android Market ® networks and passwords, user data, and tablet...

  • Page 47: 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 Home screens System bar (Sample Image) Central Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen.

  • Page 48: Home Screen

    Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name Battery status icon Customize button Voice recognition button Google Search bar Home screen The total number of available Home screens is five. Move between screens by swiping your finger to the left or right. (Sample Image) 5 available Home screens Your device’s five home screens have several standard features, including icons and a customizable background pattern (wallpaper).

  • Page 49: Touch Screen Navigation

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

  • Page 50: Navigating The Home Screen

    (to zoom in). Rotate the screen—In most apps, the orientation of the screen rotates with the tablet as you turn it. You can turn this feature on and off, using the Screen rotation lock switch on the side of your tablet.
  • Page 51 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 Account or the wireless connection is disabled, the icons are gray.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: 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 54 Touch the Encrypt tablet button again, to confirm you want to continue. The encryption process begins and displays the progress. Encryption can take an hour or more, during which time your tablet may restart several times. When encryption is complete, you are prompted to enter your PIN or password.

  • Page 55: Customizing Your Home Screens

    Customizing your Home screens You can add Apps icons, Widgets, Bookmark shortcuts, and other items to any available free space on any Home screen. You can also change the Wallpaper. For more information on the Home screens, see features” on page Adding an item to a Home screen Open the Home screen you want to add the item to.

  • Page 56: Moving An Item From The Home Screen

    Touch Wallpapers, Gallery, or Live wallpapers. ❖ 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. ❖ Gallery—Opens a thumbnail page, displaying the images you have taken with the tablet’s camera.

  • Page 57: Turning Off The Device

    Shut down mode closes all open apps, shuts down the operating system, and then turns off your tablet. Always back up your data and settings before shutting down your tablet.

  • Page 58: Using Sleep Mode

    Settings ( NOTE Increase battery life between charges by using the shortest available time-out setting. See You can also place your tablet into Sleep mode by pressing the Power button quickly. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode: ❖...

  • Page 59: Syncing And Managing Your Accounts

    Syncing and managing your accounts Using the Accounts & Sync settings, you can configure the ways in which your account interacts with the applications on your tablet, and you can sync contacts, email, calendar events, etc. from your multiple Google™ Accounts.

  • Page 60: Remove An Account

    Getting Started Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude Touch Add account. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information. Configure the account settings. For more information, see “Accounts & sync settings” on page The account is added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings.

  • Page 61: Managing Downloads

    Touch the Downloads ( ) icon. The Downloads menu appears. Touch an item to open it. Items can be deleted from your tablet or sorted by file size or date/time of download for easier viewing. To sort the items: Touch the Menu ( Touch Sort by size or Sort by time.

  • Page 62: Factory Data Reset

    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 Before restoring the device to the out of box state, back up all data to external media.

  • Page 63: Caring For Your Device

    Caring for your device This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your device. For information about taking care of your device’s battery, see care of your battery” on page 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 64: 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...
  • Page 65 “Using the cameras” on page Touch to access and download available Toshiba apps. Touch to access your Gmail email account. Touch to open the Maps app, see Places, and Latitude” on page Touch to open Android Market to view and download available apps for your tablet.
  • Page 66 Touch to open the Navigation app, see Maps, Places, and Latitude” on page Touch to view the photos/videos you have recorded, using the camera, or images preinstalled on your tablet, “Using the cameras” on page Touch to view your Calendar.
  • Page 67 The following are some of the icons you may find in the Settings menu. Icon Name ® Wi-Fi Sound Screen Multimedia Location & security Configure how you want the tablet to determine your Applications Accounts & sync Privacy Storage Language & input Date & time About tablet Customizing your device’s settings...
  • Page 68 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 ( screen in the System bar.

  • Page 69: Wireless And Networks Settings

    Touch to turn ON/OFF Notifications, see settings” on page Touch to select the tablet setting you wish to change, see “Apps and Settings menus” on page “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 44. The Wireless & Networks settings can ) icon.
  • Page 70 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless & networks menu. Below are some of the categories to choose from: ❖ Airplane mode—Select to turn off the tablet’s radios that transmit data. ❖ Wi-Fi—Select to turn on Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 71: Sound Settings

    ❖ Discoverable—Select to make your tablet discoverable by other Bluetooth ❖ Bluetooth devices—Displays a list of Bluetooth that you’ve previously configured and those detected when the tablet last scanned for Bluetooth ❖ Find nearby devices—Touch to search for and display...

  • Page 72: Screen Settings

    Animation—Displays a list of settings to enable or disable animation while navigating your tablet in menus, screens, and apps that support it. Multimedia settings Change the way in which your tablet displays media playback in videos, music, photos, etc. Touch the Apps ( The Apps menu appears.

  • Page 73: Location And Security Settings

    Location and security settings Use the Location & security settings to configure how you want the tablet to determine your location (this affects accuracy), and the way in which you want to share your location with Google™ and others. Security settings can also be configured to help secure your tablet and its data.
  • Page 74 Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur, as a result of the inability to access your device. ❖...

  • Page 75: Applications Settings

    Applications settings You use the Applications 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 76: Accounts & Sync Settings

    ❖ Manage accounts—You can manage your Google Accounts and others you have added to the tablet by touching an account on this screen. “Syncing and managing your accounts” on ) icon.

  • Page 77: Privacy Settings

    You can use the Privacy settings to back up your settings and data to Google™ servers, using your Google Account. You can also perform a factory data reset to erase all data on your tablet. For more information, see To change the Privacy settings: Touch the Apps ( The Apps menu appears.

  • Page 78: Storage Settings

    Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Factory data reset—See 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 Storage settings The Storage settings can be used to monitor the used and available space in your tablet’s internal storage and other storage media...
  • Page 79 Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Select language—Select to open the Language screen, and then select your preferred language for use on your tablet. ❖ User dictionary—Select to open a list of the words you’ve added to the dictionary.
  • Page 80 Settings Customizing your device’s settings NOTE The Install voice data setting is not available if a synthesizer application is already installed on your device. ❖ Speech rate—Touch to select the speed in which you would like the synthesizer to speak. ❖...

  • Page 81: Accessibility Settings

    ❖ Accessibility—Select to enable all installed accessibility plug-ins. ❖ KickBack—Select to allow the tablet to vibrate briefly while navigating, using the buttons, icons, keyboard, etc. ❖ TalkBack—Select to allow the tablet’s installed speech synthesizer to announce the labels of the buttons, icons, etc.

  • Page 82: About Tablet

    The Settings menu appears. Touch the About tablet ( The About tablet menu appears. 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 a screen that lists the availability of operating system software updates.
  • Page 83 Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Battery use—Select to open a list of the applications and operating system components used since you last charged the tablet. ❖ Legal information—Select to open a screen that displays legal information about the system software included with your tablet.

  • Page 84: 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 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 85: Apps

    ❖ Capture Video—Turns on the camera application in video mode. ❖ Help—For more information, refer to the TOSHIBA Media Player Help file. TOSHIBA Resolution+ NOTE Viewing enhancements may vary depending upon content quality and display device capability/functionality/settings. Depending on the quality of the content, some video noise may be visible.

  • Page 86: Uninstalling Apps On Your Tablet

    Touch & hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete, and then drag it to the Trash can. Confirm the deletion. NOTE Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device. ) icon.

  • Page 87: Chapter 4: Exploring The Features On Your Device

    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 88: 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 ( If text has been previously entered you can drag the insertion point by its tab to move it to the location in the text line you wish to begin...
  • Page 89 Touch Paste ( The text is inserted into the new text field. NOTE Text can be copied and pasted from one app to another. ❖ Touch the space bar or a punctuation mark to auto complete a word you are typing. ❖...

  • Page 90: Speak To Enter Text

    You can silence your tablet, so that your notifications are announced with a vibration instead of a tone. To place your tablet into Silent mode do one of the following: ❖...

  • Page 91: Recording Sounds

    Using the cameras Your device comes with a built-in camera on the front and one on the back of the tablet. With these cameras you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your device ❖...

  • Page 92: Inserting Memory Media

    Exploring the Features on your Device Using an SD™ Card To avoid damaging your tablet device when using a micro or mini SD™ Card, an SD™ adapter is required. 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.

  • Page 93: Adding Optional External Devices

    You can connect external devices to your device using the following available ports: NOTE Not all USB or HDMI™ devices are compatible with your tablet. Check with the manufacturer of the external device for compatibility. ❖ A USB port—Connect an external keyboard or mouse, or backup your data to an external hard drive or flash drive.

  • Page 94: Connecting An Hdmi™-Compatible Television Or Display Device

    Adding optional external devices ❖ A Mini-USB port—Supports data transfer. (Sample Illustration) External device ports on the bottom of the tablet Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or display device To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display device to the device: ❖...

  • Page 95: Using A Docking Station

    Connecting your tablet to a docking station Connect the power cord to the AC adaptor (provided with your tablet device. NOTE Additional Toshiba AC adaptors can be purchased separately at accessories.toshiba.com. Connect the AC adaptor cord to the DC-IN on the back of the dock.
  • Page 96 Exploring the Features on your Device Using a docking station Remove the docking connector cover on the side of your tablet. Docking connector cover (Sample Illustration) Removing the docking connector cover Align the docking interface located on your tablet with the docking connector on the dock.

  • Page 97: Chapter 5: Utilities

    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 ❖ TOSHIBA Resolution+®...

  • Page 98: Toshiba Service Station

    This agreement authorizes the utility to collect certain basic information about your device and send it to the Toshiba severs as part of the process of obtaining updates. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station Acceptance screen ) icon.

  • Page 99: Check For Application Updates

    Touch the Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline. NOTE The TOSHIBA Service Station utility will not be able to notify you of new software and application updates if you choose to decline the agreement.

  • Page 100: Installing Updates

    Make sure to close any applications 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.

  • Page 101: Toshiba File Manager Utility

    TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to an SD™ Card, or an external USB storage device. Insert an SD™ Card into the SD™ Card slot, or an external USB device via the USB port on your tablet. For more...

  • Page 102: File Browsing Screen

    Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility TECHNICAL NOTE: When using external USB media, you may need to reformat the media in the exFAT file system. For information on how to do this, contact the manufacturer of the media device. Select the folder you want to copy the files to, and then touch the Paste ( The files are copied to the SD™...
  • Page 103 Touch Create a folder. A pop-up window appears. Create a new folder name. Touch OK to continue. Storage structure The following describes the function of each of the icons on the TOSHIBA File Manager screen: Icon Name Internal storage SD™ Card USB storage...

  • Page 104: Toshiba Adaptive Display

    Utilities TOSHIBA Adaptive display 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 105: 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 106: The Operating System Is Not Working

    If you experience any of these problems, use the About tablet setting to check for available system updates. For more information, see Internet problems My Internet connection is very slow.

  • Page 107: Power And The Batteries

    Power and the batteries Your device receives its power through the AC adaptor and power cord/cable or from the system battery. Power problems are interrelated. For example, a faulty AC adaptor or power cord/cable will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The Power light does not come on when you plug in the AC adaptor and power cord/cable.

  • Page 108: Display Problems

    This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery, see your accessories information included with your device, or visit the Toshiba Web site accessories.toshiba.com. the most recent software and hardware options for your device, and for other product information.

  • Page 109: Wireless Networking Problems

    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. ❖ Your device is equipped with an internal Wi-Fi that your Wireless connection is enabled.

  • Page 110: Before You Contact 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 Toshiba voice contact Before calling Toshiba, make sure you have: ❖...

  • Page 111: Other Toshiba Internet Web Sites

    For technical support, call the Toshiba Customer Support Center: Within the United States at (800) 457-7777 Outside the United States at (949) 859-4273 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites toshiba.com us.toshiba.com accessories.toshiba.com www.toshiba.ca www.toshiba-Europe.com www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm support.toshiba.com acclaim.toshiba.com laptopforums.toshiba.com Toshiba’s worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty.
  • Page 112 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. 9740 Irvine Boulevard Irvine, California 92618 United States For more information on additional Toshiba worldwide locations, please visit: www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm. Mexico Toshiba de México S.A. de C.V. Sierra Candela No.111, 6to. Piso Col. Lomas de Chapultepec.

  • Page 113: 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. UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia AS approved...

  • Page 114: 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. Apps EPROM HDMI HTML Alternating Current Applications bits per second Central Processing Unit Direct Current Dots Per Inch Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Federal Communications Commission...
  • Page 115 “TFT display,” in its simplest form there is one thin film transistor (TFT) for each cell. This type of display works well with tablet devices because of its shallow depth and high-quality color. Active-matrix displays are viewable from wider angles than most passive-matrix displays.
  • Page 116 AC reverses its direction at regular intervals. Compare Direct Current (DC). application—A set of instructions that can be executed by a tablet. App shortcut—An application icon that can be placed on a Home screen. Touching one opens the app without having to first open the Apps screen.
  • Page 117 (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.
  • Page 118 See also file. download—(1) In communications, to receive a file from another source through a network. (2) To send font data from the tablet to a printer. See also upload. drag—To touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the target position.
  • Page 119 change.
  • Page 120 Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can be nonvolatile and hold data permanently, such as ROM. A tablet’s main memory is RAM. See also RAM, ROM. microprocessor—See Central Processing Unit (CPU). motherboard—The computer’s main circuit board that contains the processor, memory, and other primary components.
  • Page 121 Central Processing Unit (CPU).
  • Page 122 ROM (Read-Only Memory)—Non-volatile memory that can be read but not written to. Non-volatile here means that information in ROM remains whether or not the tablet is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your tablet’s BIOS, which is essential instructions the tablet reads when you start it up.
  • Page 123 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. —A small, portable flash memory card that plugs into...

  • Page 124: Index

    Index about tablet battery use 83 legal information 83 settings 82 status 82 system updates 82 version information 83 AC adaptor 29 Accessibility Accessibility settings 81 accessibility settings 81 Accessibility scripts Accessibility settings 81 Accessibility settings Accessibility 81 Accessibility scripts 81...
  • Page 125 25 back cover lock/unlock switch 27 background data accounts & sync 76 backing up data 22 backup data 45 Google™ Account 45 TOSHIBA File Manager 45 battery Call2Recycle™ 38 care 36 changing 32 charge indicator light 30 charging 31...
  • Page 126 12 disposing of used batteries 38 docking connector 27 docking station connecting to 95 using 95 downloads managing 61 encrypt tablet location & security 74 external device Mini-USB port 94 USB port 93 external devices keyboard 94 mouse 94...
  • Page 127 79 voice recognizer settings 79 LEDs system indicator lights battery light 30 Power light 29 legal information about tablet 83 Licenses 12 lights battery light 24 front/back camera indicator light ON/OFF light 24 power light 24 location & security...
  • Page 128 78 settings 77 Quick Settings menu settings 68 recording sounds 91 recovery factory data reset 62 registering your Toshiba device 45 removable back cover 25 removing battery from the device 32 restoring your data 46 running services applications settings 75...
  • Page 129 92 removing memory media 92 SD™ Card slot 26 secure credentials location & security 75 securing your tablet 53 Select date format date & time settings 82 select language language & input settings 79 select time zone date &...
  • Page 130 Toshiba App Place™ downloading apps 84 TOSHIBA Apps Place TOSHIBA Media Player, TOSHIBA Resolution+® 85 Toshiba Apps Place Media Player 84 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility file browsing 102 files/folders 102 rename files/folders 103 TOSHIBA Resolution+® 85 TOSHIBA Service Station Application updates 99...
  • Page 131 & time settings 82 user dictionary language & input settings 79 using Quick Settings Settings 68 Utilities 97 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 104 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility TOSHIBA Resolution+® 104 TOSHIBA Service Station 98 version information about tablet 83 visible passwords location &...

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