Toshiba AT275-T16 User Manual
Toshiba AT275-T16 User Manual

Toshiba AT275-T16 User Manual

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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 100 in this guide. GMAD00315010 06/12...
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Left side ............23 Right side............24 Top ..............24...
  • Page 13 ® Setting up Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections ..........37 Registering your Toshiba device ......39 Backing up your data ..........39 Backing up data using TOSHIBA File Manager............39 Backing up data using your Google™ Account............39 Restoring your data using your Google™ Account............40 Navigation and features ..........40 Home screen.............42...
  • Page 14 Language & input settings ........76 Accessibility settings ........77 Date & time settings .........77 About tablet .............78 Chapter 3: Working with Apps..........80 Downloading Toshiba Apps ........80 TOSHIBA Media Player ........80 Apps ...............81 Downloading from Google Play Store ....81 Preinstalled Apps on your tablet .......82...
  • Page 15 Using external devices ........89 Using a docking station ..........90 Connecting your tablet to a docking station ..90 Chapter 5: Utilities..............92 TOSHIBA Service Station ........92 Check for application updates ......94 Downloading updates ........94 Installing updates..........95 Downloading and installing System updates..95 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility........95...
  • Page 16 Contents Sound system problems ........103 Wireless networking problems......103 If you need further assistance.......104 Before you contact Toshiba ......104 Contacting Toshiba .........105 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites......105 Toshiba’s worldwide offices........105 Appendix A: Power Cord/Cable Connectors......107 Glossary..................108 Index..................118...
  • 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 Camera indicator light HD display (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) or record videos. ❖ Camera indicator light—Glows when the front Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras”...
  • Page 24: Left Side

    Getting Started Features and components Back Camera Camera indicator light (Sample Illustration) Back view ❖ Camera indicator light—Glows when the back Camera is in operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on page ❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) and videos.
  • Page 25: Top

    Getting Started Features and components ❖ Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack—Allows you to record sounds onto your device. For more information, see “Using external speakers or headphones” on page Internal microphone Power button Volume control button Screen rotation lock/unlock switch (Sample Illustration) Top view ❖...
  • Page 26: 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.
  • 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: Charging The Battery

    Getting Started Charging the battery Charging the battery If the device is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it. Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be charged prior to use. To use external power or to charge the battery you must attach the USB/AC adaptor.
  • Page 29: Safety Precautions

    ❖ 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 30: 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 31: Setting Up Your Device

    Press and hold the Power button for several seconds. (Sample Illustration) Turning on the power. 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...
  • Page 32: Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Connection

    Getting Started Using the device for the first time The first time you power on your tablet the “Welcome” screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language. (Sample Image) Welcome screen ❖ If English is your language of choice touch Start. ❖...
  • Page 33: Setting The Date And Time

    Getting Started Using the device for the first time Setting the date and time ® After your Wi-Fi has been set, the “Set date and time” screen appears. (Sample Image) Set date and time screen Use one of the following options to set the date and time: ❖...
  • Page 34 Getting Started Using the device for the first time NOTE Sign in to your Google Account now to restore settings that have been previously backed up (if applicable). If you wait until after setup, you will not be able to restore your settings. For more information, see “Backing up your data”...
  • Page 35 Getting Started Using the device for the first time Use Google Location (Sample Image) Use Google Location screen ❖ 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. ❖...
  • Page 36 Getting Started Using the device for the first time The “Google Services” screen appears. (Sample Image) Google Services screen 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.
  • Page 37: Setting Up Wi-Fi And Bluetooth Connections

    Getting Started Using the device for the first time Waking the tablet If the screen times-out: Press the Power button. The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled it. (Sample Image) Lock screen Touch and hold the Lock ( ) icon and drag it to the edge of the large circle surrounding it.
  • Page 38 Getting Started Using the device for the first time If you use third-party applications on this device, any information those applications collect (including location-based information) may be sent to third parties and merged with other customer information subject to their respective privacy policies. ®...
  • Page 39: Registering Your Toshiba Device

    74. 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 40: Restoring Your Data Using Your Google™ Account

    Getting Started Navigation and features 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 41 Getting Started Navigation and features Google™ Search bar Voice recognition Apps button Home screens System Time Notification icons Battery status icons (Sample Image) Center Home screen Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen. Icon Name Description Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen.
  • Page 42: Home Screen

    Getting Started Navigation and features Icon Name Description 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. Your device’s five home screens have several standard features, including icons and a customizable background pattern (wallpaper).
  • Page 43 Getting Started Navigation and features 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. If you see a crack in the glass, discontinue use of the device to avoid injury.
  • Page 44: 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 45 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. Status icons Time (Sample Image) Status icons Touch the Time display to view the Status Details panel.
  • Page 46 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 47: 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 48 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.
  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 51 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”).
  • Page 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Syncing And Managing Your Accounts

    Getting Started Syncing and managing your accounts Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the device uses some battery power. ❖ Because the state of the system is stored in memory, you will lose data if the battery discharges completely while the device is in Sleep mode.
  • Page 56: 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 Add account. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information.
  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62 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 63 Settings Customizing your device’s settings Icon Name Description Storage Monitor the used and available space on your tablet’ s internal storage and other storage media installed on your tablet, see “Storage settings” on page Battery Displays battery status, see “Battery Notice” on page Apps Touch to view and manage the installed applications, see “Apps settings”...
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 Settings Customizing your device’s settings The Quick Settings menu displays below the Status Details menu, replacing the list of current notifications. (Sample Image) Quick Settings menu screen 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.
  • Page 66: Wireless And Networks Settings

    Settings Customizing your device’s settings Wireless and networks settings Use the Wireless & networks settings to configure and manage ® ® connections to networks and devices via Wi-Fi , or Bluetooth . For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections”...
  • Page 67: Sound Settings

    Settings Customizing your device’s settings information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page Some of the options available are: ❖ Rename tablet—Touch to open a dialog box to rename ® your tablet a name that is visible on some Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 68: Display Settings

    Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ Volumes—Select to open a screen containing three sliders, used to adjust media volume, notification sounds, and alarm sounds.
  • Page 69 Settings Customizing your device’s settings Touch the Display ( ) icon. The Display menu appears. (Sample Image) Display Settings menu screen Touch the item you wish to change in the Display menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: NOTE The Automatic Brightness selection must be deselected to access the Brightness control screen.
  • Page 70: Location Services Settings

    Settings Customizing your device’s settings ❖ Sleep—Displays a list of time interval settings that indicate the amount of time it takes for the screen to time-out. Using the shortest time-out period extends the battery life between charges. ❖ Multi function switch settings—Lock screen orientation. Location services settings Use the Location services settings to configure how you want the tablet to determine your location (this affects accuracy), and the...
  • Page 71: Security Settings

    Settings Customizing your device’s settings Security settings Use the Security settings to configure our tablet to help secure your tablet and its data. To change the Security settings: Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. Touch the Security ( ) icon. The Location &...
  • Page 72 Toshiba is not responsible for any losses that may occur, as a result of the inability to access your device. ❖...
  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 55. 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79 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. ❖...
  • Page 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85 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. ❖...
  • Page 86: 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: Adding Optional External Devices

    Exploring the Features on your Device Adding optional external devices Adding optional external devices After starting your device for the first time, you may want to: ❖ ® Connect an external keyboard via the available Bluetooth settings (see “Using an external keyboard” on page 89 “Setting up Wi-Fi®...
  • Page 90: 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 91 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.
  • Page 92: 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 93 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.
  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 96 (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.
  • Page 97: 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 Micro SD Card ( ) icon from the device icons on the left of the screen to select the Micro SD™ card.
  • Page 98 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.
  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103: Sound System 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 adapter.
  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106 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.
  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 109 Glossary 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 WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Terms...
  • Page 110 Glossary Alternating Current (AC)—The type of power usually supplied to residential and commercial wall outlets. 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.
  • Page 111 Glossary cache—A section of very fast memory in which frequently used information is duplicated for quick access. Accessing data from cache is faster than accessing it from the tablet’s main memory. See also CPU cache. Central Processing Unit (CPU)—The chip that functions as the “brain” of the tablet.
  • Page 112 Glossary device—A component attached to the tablet. Devices may be external (outside the tablet’s case) or internal (inside the tablet’s case). Printers, disk drives, and modems are examples of devices. device driver—A program (called a “driver”) that permits the tablet to communicate with a device.
  • Page 113 Glossary file name—A set of characters that uniquely identifies a file within a particular folder. It consists of two parts: the actual name and the file name extension. See also file extension. file extension—The three characters following the period (pronounced “dot”) at the end of a file name.
  • Page 114 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 115 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 116 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 117 Glossary unmount—To prepare the external storage media for removal from the device. upload—To send a file to another computer through a modem or network. See also download. utility—A computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management.
  • Page 118: Index

    74 indicator light 23 adding backing up data 21 optional external devices 89 backup data 39 applications Google™ Account 39 settings 73 TOSHIBA File Manager 39 Apps 81 battery apps care 28 icon 60 charging 27 Latitude 57 maintaining 29...
  • Page 119 Index wireless & networks 66 setting up 33 button device power 31 caring for 59 buttons cleaning 59 power button 24 disposal 30 screen rotation lock/unlock switch turning off 53 turning off options 53 volume control 24 device administrators settings 72 device will not start camera troubleshooting 100...
  • Page 120 Index back view 23 bottom view 25 language & input front view 23 settings 76 left side view 24 language & input settings right side view 23 select language 76 top view 24 user dictionary 76 files/folders LEDs operation 97 power light 26 first time use 30 system indicator lights...
  • Page 121 86 recording sounds 87 typing 84 recovery using 83 factory data reset 58 operating system registering your Toshiba device 39 troubleshooting 101 Removing optimizing battery life 29 Folders 50 optional external devices restoring your data 40 adding 89...
  • Page 122 Index securing your tablet 47 Wi-Fi® 37 Select date format Wi-Fi® connection 32 date & time settings 78 Shut down mode select language using 54 language & input settings 76 Sleep mode 54 select time zone using 54 date & time settings 78 waking the tablet 37 service options sound...
  • Page 123 Use Google Location 35 downloading apps 80 user dictionary Toshiba Apps Place language & input settings 76 Media Player 80 using Quick Settings TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Settings 64 file browsing 97 Utilities 92 files/folders 97 TOSHIBA Adaptive display 99 rename files/folders 98...

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