Toshiba Excite 7.7 User's Guide

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.

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Model: AT270 Series

Regulatory Information

Protection of Stored Data

For your important data, please make periodic back-up copies of all the data stored on the hard disk or other storage devices as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. IF YOUR DATA IS ALTERED OR

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 TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. TOSHIBA DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE TO COPY OR TRANSFER THE DATA CORRECTLY.

Critical Applications

The device you have purchased is not designed for any “critical applications.” “Critical applications” means life support systems, medical applications, connections to implanted medical devices, commercial transportation, nuclear facilities or systems or any other applications where product failure could lead to injury to persons or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE DEVICE PRODUCTS IN ANY CRITICAL APPLICATIONS. IF YOU USE THE DEVICE PRODUCTS IN A CRITICAL APPLICATION, YOU, AND NOT TOSHIBA, ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUCH USE.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure

When the transmitter and receiver on your device is powered ON, RF energy is received and transmitted. The power level your device transmits at is controlled by your network access while in communication.

Your device is approved to the radio standard by the country/region listed in the approved countries table for the module installed in your device.

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❖ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❖ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ❖ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

❖ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Only Peripherals complying with the FCC Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with 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. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba or parties authorized by Toshiba could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

❖ This device may not cause harmful interference. ❖ This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Contact Toshiba’s Support Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com.

Industry Canada Requirement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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:

❖ The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision A/B/G), as defined

and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

❖ The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi

Alliance. The “Wi-Fi CERTIFIED” logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

) certification as defined by the Wi-Fi

Bluetooth® and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio

frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection.

If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off your

Bluetooth

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.

or Wireless LAN device.

Wireless LAN and Your Health

Wireless LAN products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by Wireless LAN devices however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe for use by consumers. 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.

In some situations or environments, the use of Wireless LAN may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the Wireless LAN equipment on board airplanes, or ❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the 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. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Specific Absorption Rate (IEEE)

Your device is designed to be in compliance with Radio Waves exposure regulations and does not exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves (radio frequency electromagnetic fields) in accordance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC). A substantial safety margin is set to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of health.

A unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption rate, or SAR is utilized for the radio wave exposure guidelines. The SAR measurement for devices does not exceed 1.6W/kg.

The actual SAR values for your device, while in use, are normally well below the stated values. The operating power of your device is automatically decreased when full power is not needed for the wireless connection to increase system efficiency and to minimize interference on the network. The lower the power output of the device the lower its SAR value.

As stated by the World Health Organization, present scientific information indicates no special precautions are needed for the use of this device. To further reduce any exposure, limit your usage.

Turn Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and Wireless WAN Functionalities off for Cardiac Pacemakers

❖ Turn Wi-Fi

, Bluetooth®, and Wireless WAN functionality off 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. Follow the instructions of your medical device when using any Wi-Fi

or Bluetooth® or Wireless WAN

functionally.

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; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s Web site www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. The RF device shall not be co-located with any other transmitter that has not been tested with this device.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

L’ utilisation de ce dispositif est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même s’il est susceptible de compromettre son fonctionnement.

The term “IC” before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, il doit etre utilize a l’interieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage maximal. Si le matriel (ou son antenne d’emission) est installe a l’exterieur, il doit faire l’objet d’une licence.

Europe—Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries

België/ Belgique:

Deutschland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

France: Restricted frequency band: only channels 1 to 7 (2400 MHz and 2454

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations not

Nederland: License required for outdoor installations. Check with reseller for

For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/BIPT is required for private usage outside buildings across public grounds over more than 300m. For registration and license please contact IBPT/BIPT.

Voor privé-gebruik buiten gebouw over publieke groud over afstand kleiner dan 300m geen registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig; voor gebruik over afstand groter dan 300m is wel registratie bij BIPT/IBPT nodig. Voor registratie of licentie kunt u contact opnemen met BIPT.

Dans le cas d’une utilisation privée, à l’extérieur d’un bâtiment, audessus d’un espace public, aucun enregistrement n’est nécessaire pour une distance de moins de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l’IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l’IBPT.

procedure to follow. Anmeldung im Outdoor-Bereich notwendig, aber nicht

genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

MHz respectively) may be used outdoors in France. Please contact A.R.T. (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for applicable procedures to follow.

Bande de fréquence restreinte: seuls les canaux 1- 7 (2400 et 2454 MHz respectivement) doivent être utilisés endroits extérieur en France. Vous pouvez contacter l’Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications (http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

allowed. È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.

procedure to follow. 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® wireless technology that is based on Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) radio technology, and is compliant to:

❖ Bluetooth

Special Interest Group.

❖ Logo certification with Bluetooth

Bluetooth

Specification as defined and approved by The Bluetooth®

Special Interest Group.

wireless technology as defined by The

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.

When you use Bluetooth LAN devices, Bluetooth you detect certain interference while you use Bluetooth

cards from Toshiba close to 2.4 GHz Wireless

transmissions might slow down or cause errors. If

cards from Toshiba, always change the frequency, move your device to the area outside of the interference range of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more) or stop transmitting from your device. Please contact Toshiba product support on Web site http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/ bluetooth.htm in Europe or tabletsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

Bluetooth

and Wireless LAN devices operate within the same radio frequency range and may interfere with one another. If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you may occasionally experience a less than optimal network performance or even lose your network connection. If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth

or Wireless LAN. 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.

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and Your Health

The products with Bluetooth® wireless technology, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by devices with Bluetooth electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices such as mobile phones.

Because products with Bluetooth® wireless technology operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Bluetooth

wireless technology however is much less than the

wireless technology is safe for use by consumers.

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.

In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth® wireless technology may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

❖ Using the equipment with Bluetooth

airplanes, or

❖ In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or

services is perceived or identified as harmful.

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.

wireless technology on board

wireless technology prior to

Card from Toshiba is far below

Card

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Export Administration Regulation

This product and/or document contains technical data that may be controlled under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, and may be subject to the approval of the U.S. Department of Commerce prior to export. Any export, directly or indirectly, in contravention of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations is prohibited.

Notice

While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are all subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date product information about your device, or to stay current with the various product software or hardware options, visit Toshiba’s Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damages incurred directly or indirectly from any errors or omissions contained herein. In no event shall Toshiba be liable for any incidental, consequential, special, or exemplary damages, whether based on tort, contract or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this information or any other information contained herein or the use thereof.

Trademarks

App Place and excite are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba 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.

Google, the Google logo, Android, Android Market, Google Maps, Google eBooks, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Talk are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Secure Digital and Micro SD are trademarks of SD Card Association. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Device Recycling Information

As part of a commitment to people and the future, Toshiba promotes the efficient use of resources by working to achieve our zero-waste-to-landfill goal at all our production sites. In addition to our existing waste reduction and recycling policies, Toshiba is strongly committed to reducing electronic waste. In order to ensure efficient use of resources and appropriate treatment of hazardous substances, in accordance with recycling regulations in each state, country, and territory, Toshiba wants to make it easy for customers to recycle products at the end of the life cycle. To learn more about Toshiba's sustainability commitment, visit us.toshiba.com/green.

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. None of the licenses extend to any other product regardless of whether such product is included with this product in a single article. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See www.mpegla.com.

Introduction................................................................................ 17

This guide ...............................................................18

Safety icons ............................................................18

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

Bottom..............................................................25

Contents

Connecting to a power source ................................25

Battery Notice .........................................................27

Charging the battery ...............................................27

Taking care of your battery .....................................27

Safety precautions ............................................28

Optimizing battery life .......................................29

Maintaining your battery ...................................29

Disposing of your device ........................................30

Using the device for the first time ...........................30

Turning on the power .......................................30

Setting up your device ......................................31

Setting up your Wi-Fi® connection....................32

Setting the date and time ..................................33

Make it Google™...............................................33

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

Touch screen navigation ...................................42

Navigating the Home screen .............................44

System bar........................................................44

Securing your tablet..........................................47

Customizing your Home screens ............................49

Adding an item to a Home screen .....................49

Moving an item from the Home screen.............49

Removing an item from a Home screen............50

Creating, naming, and removing folders ...........50

Changing the wallpaper.....................................52

Contents

Turning off the device .............................................53

Options for turning off the device .....................53

Using Shut down mode ....................................54

Using Sleep mode.............................................54

Syncing and managing your accounts ....................55

Add an account .................................................55

Remove an account ..........................................56

Navigation, Maps, Places, and Latitude...................57

Managing downloads..............................................58

Factory data reset ...................................................58

Caring for your device.............................................59

Cleaning the device ...........................................59

Chapter 2: Settings..................................................................... 60

Customizing your device’s settings.........................60

Apps and Settings menus .................................60

Wireless and networks settings ........................66

Sound settings..................................................67

Display settings ................................................68

Location services settings.................................70

Security settings ...............................................71

Apps settings ....................................................73

Accounts & sync settings .................................74

Backup & reset settings ....................................74

Storage settings................................................75

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

Contents

Uninstalling Apps on your tablet .......................82

Chapter 4: Exploring the Features on your Device.................. 83

Using the onscreen keyboard..................................83

Type to enter text ..............................................84

Speak to enter text ............................................86

Using the built-in speakers .....................................86

Using external speakers or headphones..................86

Recording sounds.............................................87

Using the cameras ..................................................87

Using a Micro SD™ Card ........................................87

Inserting memory media...................................88

Removing memory media.................................88

Adding optional external devices.............................89

Using an external keyboard...............................89

Using an external mouse ..................................89

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

File browsing screen .........................................97

Operation of files/folders...................................97

TOSHIBA Adaptive display ......................................99

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong ................................... 100

Problems when you turn on the device.................100

The operating system is not working ....................101

Internet problems ...........................................101

Power and the batteries ........................................102

Display problems ..................................................102

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

Introduction

NOTE

Welcome to the world of powerful, portable, multimedia. With your Toshiba tablet device, you can watch movies, listen to your favorite music, read books, play games and do much more.

The product specifications and configuration information are designed for a product Series. Your particular model may not have all the features and specifications listed or illustrated. For more detailed information about the features and specifications on your particular model, please visit Toshiba’s Web site at

tabletsupport.toshiba.com.

NOTE

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:

❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific

Safety icons

All of the Safety instructions contained in this manual must be read carefully and be fully understood before you attempt to use this device, in order to avoid potential hazards that could cause bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the device.

❖ The Safety Instructions contained in this Manual have been

Introduction

This guide

information.

categorized according to the seriousness of the potential hazards, through the use of the following signal words.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Provides important information.

Other icons used

Additional icons highlight other helpful or educational information:

TECHNICAL NOTE: This icon indicates technical information about the device.

HINT: This icon indicates helpful hints and tips.

DEFINITION: This icon indicates the definition of a term used in the text.

Your device’s features and specifications

Certain chassis are designed to accommodate all possible configurations for an entire product Series. Your select model may not have all the features and specifications corresponding to all of the icons or switches shown on the chassis, unless you have selected all those features.

This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide.

Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on your device:

Introduction

Service options

Toshiba’s standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba.com.

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

Goes Wrong” on page 100.

Precautions

Your device is designed to provide optimum safety and ease of use, and to withstand the rigors of travel. You should observe certain precautions to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the device.

Keep this device away from small children. This device is not a toy and may be hazardous to small children, for example, small detachable parts may be a choking hazard. Improper use of device could result in loud volume emitting from the device possibly causing hearing damage, and improper use and handling of batteries could result in possible injury.

Never place a heavy object on the device and be careful not to drop a heavy object onto the device. It could damage the device or cause system failure.

❖ Turning off the device while it is reading from or writing to flash

media may damage the flash media.

❖ Keep the device and disks away from objects that generate

strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via email or download from the Internet. Occasionally, even new programs you buy from a supplier may contain a virus. You need a special program to check for viruses.

File management tips

❖ Back up your files to external media on a regular basis. Label

the backup copies clearly and store them in a safe place. As you work with data it exists in the device’s memory. This

memory is called “volatile memory” because it is only active while the device is turned on. When you turn off the device, all the data remaining in volatile memory is lost. To help avoid data loss, save your work to Internal Storage or network storage. Your work (data) will remain in internal storage to be called up when you need it. As long as the internal storage remains healthy, your data is relatively safe. However on occasion, hardware failures do happen. If you experience a hardware failure, your data could be lost. As an extra step to help avoid data loss, back up your data. See “Backing up your

data” on page 39 for more information.

❖ Scan all new files for viruses.

This precaution is especially important for files you receive via external media, email, or download from the 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. For more information, see “Contacting Toshiba”

on page 105.

Introduction

File management tips

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.

Features and components

For further details on each of the items listed in the following section, be sure to follow the provided references to sections later in this document.

Front

HD display

Camera Camera indicator light

Getting Started

Features and components

(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” on

page 87.

❖ HD display—Your device has an Organic Light-Emitting

Diode (OLED) display. OLED displays require no backlight and are therefore thinner, lighter, and capable of superior color reproduction compared to LCDs. OLED displays typically draw less power than LCD displays*, offer wider viewing angles, and have a much faster refresh rate.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Although OLED displays have many benefits, they do have limitations. Through time and usage, potential for screen burn-in, missing pixels, brightness reduction, and color shift may occur. This is normal behavior for OLED displays and not a malfunction. These symptoms can be exacerbated from the following:

❖ Prolonged display of same image ❖ Using the display at high brightness setting ❖ Prolonged use of the tablet

❖ For more information on how to adjust your display settings,

see “Display settings” on page 68.

*OLEDs actually consume more power against a white background, such as a document or Web site.

Camera

Camera indicator light

Micro USB Port

Micro SDTM Card slot

Headphone/Microphone Line-in jack

Back

Getting Started

Features and components

(Sample Illustration) Back view

❖ Camera indicator light—Glows when the back Camera is in

❖ Camera—Allows you to take still photos (includes flash

Left side

(Sample Illustration) Left side view

Right side

(Sample Illustration) Right side view

❖ Micro USB port—Allows the transfer of data. ❖ Micro SD™ Card slot—Supports the use of Secure Digital™

operation. For more information, see “Using the cameras” on

page 87.

settings) and videos. For more information, see “Using the

cameras” on page 87.

(SD™) media. For more information, see “Using a Micro

SD™ Card” on page 87.

To p

Volume control button

Screen rotation lock/unlock switch

Power button

Internal microphone

Speaker

Power/Docking connector

Speaker

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 86.

Bottom

(Sample Illustration) Top view

❖ Internal microphone—Allows you to record audio using the

device’s internal microphone.

❖ Power button—Turns the device on and off. Press and hold

the button for several seconds to turn the device ON/OFF. Press the button quickly to wake the device from Sleep mode or to place it into Sleep mode. For more information, see “Options

for turning off the device” on page 53.

❖ Volume control button—Allows you to increase/decrease the

volume.

❖ 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. For more information, see “Display

settings” on page 68.

(Sample Illustration) Bottom view

❖ Speakers—Allow you to listen to sounds on your device. For

more information, see “Using the built-in speakers” on

page 86.

❖ Power/Docking connector—Allows connection to a USB

power cable or a docking station. Remove the docking

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connector cover to access to the docking connector. For more information, see “Using a docking station” on page 90.

Connecting to a power source

Your device requires power to operate. Use the USB Power cable and USB/AC adaptor to connect the device to a live electrical outlet, or to charge the device’s battery.

Always confirm that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to ensure a secure electrical connection. Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Be careful if you use a multiple connector. An overload on one socket could cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

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. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor.

To connect AC power to the device:

1 Connect the USB Power cable to the USB/AC adaptor.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB Power cable to the USB/AC adaptor

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NOTE

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Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

2 Plug the USB Power cord into the Power/Docking connector

on the bottom of the device.

Do not force the plug into device.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the device

3 Connect the USB/AC adaptor to a live electrical outlet.

Never attempt to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury.

Battery Notice

Actual battery life may vary depending on settings, application usage, features or tasks selected, network configuration, operating temperature and many other factors.

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 specific test settings.

Recharge time varies depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the device is consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced. This is normal for all batteries.

NOTE

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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. See “Connecting to a power source” on page 26.

To charge the device plug it into a power source.

Battery life and charge time may vary depending on the external conditions, or the applications and features used.

Please handle your device carefully to avoid scratching or damaging the surface.

Taking care of your battery

The following sections offer tips on how to take care of your battery and prolong its life.

Safety precautions

Device warning indicators

❖ Always immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power

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.

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cable/ cord plug from the plug socket and stop using the battery pack if you observe any of the following conditions:

❖ Offensive or unusual odor ❖ Excessive heat ❖ Discoloration ❖ Deformation, cracks, or leaks ❖ Smoke ❖ Other unusual event during use, such as abnormal sound

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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:

❖ To turn off Wi-Fi

touch the Settings ( ) icon, and then touch the ON/OFF option for either Wi-Fi networks. For more information, see “Wireless and networks

settings” on page 66 and “Location services settings” on page 70.

❖ Turn down the screen brightness and set a shorter screen

time-out. For more information, see “Display settings” on

page 68.

❖ If you do not need them, turn off automatic syncing for

Gmail™, Calendar, Contact, etc. For more information, see

“Accounts & sync settings” on page 74.

❖ If you know you will not be near a Wi-Fi

time, switch to Airplane mode. For more information, see

“Wireless and networks settings” on page 66.

To check the battery charge level:

1 Touch the Settings () icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 Touch the About tablet ( ) icon.

The About tablet menu appears.

3 Touch Status.

The battery status (charging/discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed.

or Bluetooth® when you are not using them,

or Bluetooth® under Wireless &

network for some

For more details on your battery use, touch Battery use.

Maintaining your battery

Fully discharging your battery periodically will allow better accuracy of the battery meter.

To fully discharge your battery, periodically disconnect the device from a power source and operate it on battery power until the battery fully discharges.

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