Toshiba Excite Pure, AT15 User's Guide

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For more information, see “If Something Goes Wrong” on

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User’s Guide

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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.

For the state of California only.

Model: AT10 - A 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, FAIL URE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK D RIVE 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.

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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.

Yo u r d e v ic e i s a p p ro v e d t o t he r a di o standard by the country/region listed in the approved countries table for the module installed in your device.

FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity Information”

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.

NOTE

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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.

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

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

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

or Wireless LAN 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.

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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.

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Specific Absorption Rate (IEEE)

Yo u r d e vi c e i s d e s i g ne d t o be i n 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.

Tur n W i-F i®, Bluetooth®, and Wireless WAN Functionalities off for Cardiac Pacemakers

❖ Turn W i- 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.

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Canada—Industry Canada (IC)

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. 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 colocated 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’ ut ilis atio n de c e di sp osit if e st s ou mis 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 pr e v en t r ad i o in t e r fe r e n ce t o t h e li c e n se d s er v i c e, t h is d e v ic e i s 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.

Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.

Veuillez noter que les utilisateurs d e radars de haute puissa nce sont désignés utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs LAN-EL.

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

België/ Belgique:

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 priv é-gebruik bui ten gebouw over publieke groud ove r 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, au-dessus 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.

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

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

genehmigungspflichtig. Bitte mit Händler die Vorgehensweise abstimmen.

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

2454 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 Té l éc o m m un i c a ti o n s ( h t t p: / / www.art-telecom.fr) pour la procédure à suivre.

Italia: License required for indoor use. Use with outdoor installations

not allowed. È necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l’uso interno.

Verificare con i rivenditori la procedur a da seguire.

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

procedure to follow. Licentie verplicht voor gebruik met buitenantennes. Neem

contact op met verkoper voor juiste procedure.

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Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Interoperability

Bluetooth

modules 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

Specification as defined and approved by The

Bluetooth

Special Interest Group.

❖ Logo certification with

Bluetooth

wireless technology as

defined by The

Bluetooth

Special Interest Group.

Bluetooth

modules enable wireless networks over two or more (up to a total of seven) Toshiba portable devices. Please contact To s h i b a p r o d u c t s u p p o r t o n W e b site http://www.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or tabletsupport.toshiba.com in the United States for more information.

When you use a

Bluetooth

module close to 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN

devices,

Bluetooth

transmissions might slow down or cause errors.

If you detect certain interference while you use a

Bluetooth

device, 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.

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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

wireless technology however is much less than the 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 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

wireless technology on

board airplanes, or

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

devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.

Bluetooth

wireless technology prior to turning on the equipment.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of the

Bluetooth

module is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the

Bluetooth

module shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.

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This guide is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this guide cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed, however, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

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.

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Trademarks

App Place and Excite are either trademarks or registered trademarks of To s hi b a Am e r ic a I nf o r m at i o n S y s t em s , 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.

U.S. patents apply to this product. See http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks and DTS Premium Voice Pro is a trademark of DTS, Inc. ©DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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

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

Secure Digital, SD, and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.

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-tolandfill 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 MPEG4 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.

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Contents

Introduction.......................................................18

This guide ............................................................ 19

Safety icons ......................................................... 19

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............................................................... 24

Left side ......................................................... 25

Right side ....................................................... 25

Top................................................................. 26

Bottom ........................................................... 26

Connecting to a power source ............................ 26

Battery Notice ...................................................... 28

Charging the battery ............................................ 28

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Taking care of your battery.................................. 29

Safety precautions ......................................... 29

Optimizing battery life .................................... 30

Maintaining your battery ................................ 30

Disposing of your device ..................................... 31

Using the device for the first time........................ 31

Turning on the power .................................... 31

Setting up your device ................................... 32

Setting up your Wi-Fi

connection................. 33

Got Google™?............................................... 33

Make it Google™ ........................................... 34

Google™ & Location...................................... 35

Setting the date and time............................... 38

Waking the tablet ........................................... 40

Setting up Wi-Fi

and Bluetooth®

connections ............................................. 41

Registering your Toshiba device ......................... 42

Backing up your data........................................... 42

Backing up data using TOSHIBA File

Manager ................................................... 42

Backing up data using your Google™

Account.................................................... 42

Restoring your data using your Google™

Account.................................................... 43

Navigation and features....................................... 44

Home screen.................................................. 45

Touch screen navigation................................ 46

Navigating the Home screen.......................... 47

System bar..................................................... 47

Securing your tablet....................................... 50

Customizing your Home screens......................... 53

Adding an item to a Home screen ................. 53

Moving an item from the Home screen.......... 53

Removing an item from a Home screen ........ 53

Creating, naming, and removing folders........ 54

Changing the wallpaper ................................. 55

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Turning off the device .......................................... 56

Options for turning off the device .................. 56

Using Shut down mode ................................. 57

Using Sleep mode.......................................... 58

Managing your accounts ..................................... 58

Add an account.............................................. 59

Remove an account ....................................... 59

Navigation, Maps, and Local ............................... 61

Managing downloads........................................... 61

Factory data reset................................................ 62

Caring for your device.......................................... 63

Cleaning the device ....................................... 63

Chapter 2: Settings.................................................64

Customizing your device’s settings..................... 64

Apps and Settings menus.............................. 64

Wireless and networks settings ..................... 69

Sound settings............................................... 70

Display settings.............................................. 71

Location access settings ............................... 72

Security settings ............................................ 73

Apps settings ................................................. 74

Users.............................................................. 75

Accounts settings .......................................... 77

Backup & reset settings................................. 78

Storage settings............................................. 79

Language & input settings ............................. 80

Accessibility settings...................................... 81

Date & time settings....................................... 82

About tablet .................................................. 83

Chapter 3: Working with Apps ................................86

Downloading Toshiba Apps................................. 86

TOSHIBA Media Player.................................. 86

Apps..................................................................... 87

Downloading from Google Play™ Store........ 87

Preinstalled Apps on your tablet.................... 88

Uninstalling Apps on your tablet.................... 88

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Chapter 4: Exploring the Features on your Device .... 89

Using the onscreen keyboard.............................. 89

Type to enter text........................................... 90

Speak to enter text ........................................ 92

Using the built-in speakers .................................. 92

Using external speakers or headphones ............. 93

Recording sounds.......................................... 93

Using the camera................................................. 93

Using a microSD™ Card ..................................... 94

Inserting memory media ................................ 94

Removing memory media.............................. 94

Adding optional external devices......................... 95

Using an external keyboard ........................... 96

Using an external mouse ............................... 96

Using external devices................................... 96

Chapter 5: Utilities.................................................. 97

TOSHIBA Service Station .................................... 98

Check for application updates..................... 100

Downloading updates.................................. 100

Installing updates......................................... 100

Downloading and installing System

updates .................................................. 101

TOSHIBA File Manager Utility............................ 101

File browsing screen.................................... 103

Operation of files/folders.............................. 103

TOSHIBA Adaptive display................................ 105

Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong .................. 106

Problems when you turn on the device ............. 106

The operating system is not working................. 107

Internet problems............................................... 107

Power and the batteries..................................... 108

Display problems ............................................... 109

Sound system problems.................................... 109

Wireless networking problems........................... 110

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If you need further assistance............................ 111

Before you contact Toshiba......................... 111

Contacting Toshiba...................................... 111

Other Toshiba Internet Web sites ...................... 112

Toshiba’s worldwide offices .............................. 112

Appendix A: Power Cord/Cable Connectors........114

Glossary..........................................................115

Index ...............................................................126

Introduction

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

Introduction

This guide

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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™ 4.2, Jelly Bean. This product brings new features and performance enhancements to your device.

Yo u c an:

❖ 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

information.

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 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.

NOTE

Introduction

Other documentation

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.

Introduction

Service options

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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 To sh i ba We b s it e a t tabletsupport.toshiba.com.

If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see “If

Something Goes Wrong” on page 106.

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.

❖ Turn in g off the de vi ce w hi le i t 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.

Introduction

File management tips

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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 42 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 on line re s ources

To sh i ba m ai n ta i ns a nu mb e r o f 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 111.

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.

Getting Started

Features and components

Front

(Sample Illustration) Front view

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

settings) or record videos. For more information, see

“Using the camera” on page 93.

Back

(Sample Illustration) Back view

Display

Camera

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Features and components

Left side

(Sample Illustration) Left side view

❖ Headphone/Microphone Line-In jack—Allows you

to listen to or record sounds onto your device. For more information, see “Using external speakers or

headphones” on page 93.

❖

Volume control button—Allows you to

increase/decrease the volume.

❖

Micro HDMI® port—Allows connection to an

HDMI

-compatible television or external display device.

❖

microSD™ slot—Supports the use of Micro Secure

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

a microSD™ Card” on page 94.

❖

Micro USB port—Allows the transfer of data.

❖

Speaker—Allows you to listen to sounds on your

device. For more information, see “Using the built-in

speakers” on page 92.

Right side

(Sample Illustration) Right side view

❖ Speaker—Allows you to listen to sounds on your

device. For more information, see “Using the built-in

speakers” on page 92.

Headphone/Microphone

Micro HDMI® port

Volum e contr ol butt on microS D™ slot

Speaker

Micro USB port

Speaker

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Top

(Sample Illustration) Top view

❖ Internal microphones—Allows you to record sounds

using the computer’s internal microphone or an optional external microphone. You can listen to audio files using the built-in speakers, headphones, or external speakers.

❖

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 56.

Bottom

(Sample Illustration) Bottom view

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.

Internal microphone

Power Button

Internal microphone

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

To c o nn e ct AC po we r t o t he de v ic e :

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

(Sample Illustration) Connecting the USB Power cable to the USB/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.

Wash hands after handling.

2 Plug the USB Power cable into the Micro USB port on

the device.

Do not force the plug into 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.

NOTE

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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 To sh i ba un d er th e s p ec i fi c te s t s et t in g s a t t he ti m e o f 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.

Charging the battery

If the device is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it.

Yo ur dev ic e co nta in s a re c ha rg ea b le bat te r y t hat m a y n ee d to be charged prior to use.

To u s e e xt e rna l p ow e r o r t o c ha rge t h e b at t er y y o u m us t attach the USB/AC adaptor. See “Connecting to a power

source” on page 26.

To c h ar ge t h e de vi c e p lu g i t i n to a p ow e r so ur c e.

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.

Wall Outlet—The fastest way to charge your tablet is with

the included AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet.

NOTE

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Taking care of your battery

USB Charge—In “Suspend mode,” you can also charge

your tablet, although more slowly, by connecting the USB cable to the USB port on your PC. Please make sure your PC is turned ON while charging via USB. If your PC is turned OFF, depending on PC specifications, the tablet battery may discharge. We recommend that you do not use your tablet while charging via USB as auto shut down may occur if the battery charge is too low.

Taking c a re of y our batt ery

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 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

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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Optimizing battery life

Yo u c an ext en d yo ur ba t te r y’s l if e b e tw e en c h ar ge s b y 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 t u rn of f Wi - Fi

Bluetooth

when you are not using

them, touch the

Settings ( ) icon under Wireless &

networks. Turn Wi-Fi

and/or

Bluetooth

ON/OFF. For more information, see “Wireless and networks settings”

on page 69 and “Location access settings” on page 72.

❖ Turn do wn t he s cree n brightness and set a shorter

screen time-out. For more information, see “Display

settings” on page 71.

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

Gmail™, Calendar, Contact, etc. For more information, see “Accounts settings” on page 77.

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

network for some time, switch to Airplane mode. For more information, see “Wireless and networks settings” on

page 69.

To c h ec k t h e b at t er y c h ar ge l ev el :

1 To uc h t he

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uc h t he

About tablet ( ) icon.

The About tablet menu appears.

3 To uc h

Status.

The battery status (charging or not charging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed.

For more details on your battery use, touch Battery.

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.

NOTE

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Disposing of your device

Discard this device in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Disposal of this product may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal, reuse or recycling information, please contact your local government.

In addition, Toshiba’s recycling initiatives include recycling programs, events, and consumer promotions. For details, please visit us.toshiba.com/green.

Notice regarding CR coin cell batteries, applicable to California, U.S.A. only:

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

Using the device for the first time

The device is now ready for you to turn it on and begin using it.

Turni ng on th e power

To t u rn on th e d e vi c e:

1 Make sure any external devices (such as the USB/AC

adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery

power) are properly connected and ready.

2 Check to ensure that all slots are empty. 3 Press and hold the Power button for several seconds.

(Sample Illustration) Turning on the power

Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you turn on your device. Your display contains an extremely large number of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology. Over a

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period of time, and depending on the usage of the device, the brightness of the screen will deteriorate. This is also an intrinsic characteristic of the screen technology.

Setting up your device

To s hi b a re c o m me n d s t ha t y o u have access to a Wi-Fi® network and a Google™ Account before setting up your device to take full advantage of your device’s features.

1 Connect to a power source using the provided USB/AC

adaptor.

2 To tu rn on yo u r d ev i ce , p re ss an d h o ld t he

Power ( )

button for several seconds. Yo ur set up proc ess b e gi ns .

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

3 Select the language you want, and then touch Start to

continue. Your tablet begins the activation process.

NOTE

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Setting up your Wi-Fi® connection

After choosing your language, the “Select Wi-Fi” screen appears, displaying all available Wi-Fi

networks.

(Sample Image) Select Wi-Fi screen

1 To uch t h e W i- F i® network you want to use and enter the

key or password.

2 To uch

Connect.

Got Google™?

A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by Android™ features, including Gmail™, backing up your data, etc.

The “Got Google?” screen appears displaying two options,

Yes or No.

(Sample Image) Got Google? screen

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❖ Yes—Sign in with an existing Google account and

then follow the on screen instructions.

(Sample Image) Sign in with your Google Account screen

❖ No—Select if you do not have an existing Google

account.

Make it Google™

If you touched No, the “Make it Google” screen appears with two options:

❖

Get an Account—Touch if you do not already have a

Google account and would like to create a new account. Follow the onscreen instructions.

❖

Not Now—Touch to skip the account setup for now. You

can sign into a Google Account later in

Settings, under

Accounts.

(Sample Image) Make it Google screen

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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” on page 42.

Google™ & Location

The “Use Google location” screen appears displaying two options:

❖ Use Wi-Fi location ❖ Let Google apps access your location

Select/deselect the check boxes to activate/deactivate

the options.

Yo u ca n c h an g e t he s e a t a l a te r t im e v ia t h e Se t t i n gs menu.

(Sample Image) Google & Location screen

1 To uch t h e Arrow key to continue.

The “This tablet belongs to...” screen appears.

❖ Enter your first and last names, or

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❖ Just touch the Arrow key to continue

(Sample Image) This tablet belongs to... screen

2 The Google services screen appears.

(Sample Image) Google services screen

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3 To uch t h e Arrow key to continue.

The “Setup complete” screen appears.

(Sample Image) Setup complete screen

4 To uch Finish to complete the setup process.

This may take several minutes. If your screen times-out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again.

If the screen times-out:

1 Press the

Power button.

The lock screen appears, unless you have previously

disabled it.

2 To uch a n d h ol d t h e

Lock icon and drag it to the edge of

the large circle surrounding it.

The last screen viewed appears.

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Setting the date and time

The “Date & time” screen appears.

If you have not set up an Internet connection, this screen appears.

(Sample Image) Date & time screen

1 Select a preferred time zone, or set the current date and

time.

2 To uch t h e

Arrow key to continue.

This may take several minutes. If your screen times-out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again.

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The “This tablet belongs to…” screen appears.

(Sample Image) This tablet belongs to… screen

There are two options in the “This tablet belongs to…” screen:

❖ Enter your information into the

First and Last name

fields, and then touch

Next.

❖ To uc h

Next to continue (without entering the

information).

The “Google Services” screen appears.

(Sample Image) Google Services screen

Read the information carefully, and then touch the Arrow key to continue.

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The “Setup complete” screen appears. Touch Finish to continue to the main Home screen.

(Sample Image) Setup complete screen

The setup may take several minutes to complete. If your screen times out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again.

Waking the tablet

If the screen times-out:

1 Press the

Power button.

The lock screen appears, unless you have previously disabled it.

(Sample Image) Lock screen

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2 To uch a n d h ol d t h e Lock ( ) icon and drag it to the

edge of the large circle surrounding it.

The last screen viewed appears.

Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections

Wi-Fi®:

1 To uch t h e Settings ( ) icon and then select the Wi-Fi

( ) icon, if not previously turned on.

The device scans for and displays all available Wi-Fi

networks.

2 To uch t h e W i- F i

network you want to connect to.

If the network is open, you will be asked to confirm the

connection.

3 To uch

Connect to confirm.

The

Wi-Fi ( ) icon appears in the System bar.

4 To uch t h e

Back ( ) icon to try a different network.

To c o nn e ct to se c ur e/ lo c ked networks, you will be

prompted to enter the appropriate credentials.

Wi-Fi® may be enabled by default and the device saves this information so that you can connect automatically the next time you come within range of this network.

If you use third-party applications on this device, any information those applications collect (including locationbased information) may be sent to third parties and merged with other customer information subject to their respective privacy policies.

Bluetooth®:

1 To uch t he Settings ( ) icon and then Bluetooth (switch

to ON to enable it).

2 To uch t he na me of t he de vi c e to pa ir w i th an d th e n tou ch

Pair.

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Registering your Toshiba device

To re g i s te r o nl i n e , y o u m us t b e c o n n ec t e d t o t h e I n t er n e t .

Product registration is strongly recommended, and allows To sh i ba to se n d y ou pe ri od i c u pd at es , a n no u nc e men ts , a n d special offers applicable to your product. Product registration can be completed by either visiting the Toshiba Web site at register.toshiba.com or by touching the

( ) icon. Failure to complete Product Registration will not diminish your rights under the Toshiba Standard Limited Warranty.

Backing up your data

Back up the data you create in case something happens to your device. You can back up your data to a microSD™ Card (see “Using a microSD™ Card” on page 94), or to a network (see “Backing up data using your Google™ Account” on

page 42), if available.

You can also back up your settings as well as your data using your Google™ Account. Your data is backed up automatically using this option. For more information, see

“Backup & reset settings” on page 78. 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 microSD™ Card. For more information, see “TOSHIBA

File Manager Utility” on page 101.

Backing up data using your Google™ Account

You can also back up your settings as well as your data using your Google Account. Your data is backed up automatically using this option. For more information, see

“Make it Google™” on page 34.

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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

To uc h t h e Arrow key to continue. The data that is backed up may include the following:

❖ Yo ur Wi- Fi

networks and passwords, user data, and

tablet settings

❖ Many Google application settings, such as your Browser

bookmarks

❖ The apps you download from Google Play™ Store

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Navigation and features

Yo ur dev ic e ex em p lif ie s t h e i nno va t ive b l end in g o f to uch screen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device.

(Sample Image) Central Home screen

Icons and buttons you may find on your display screen.

Icon Name Description

Apps icon Touch to display the system apps.

Settings icon Touch to open the Settings menu.

Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed

screen.

Home button Touch to return to the Home screen.

Google™ search bar

Home screens

Back

Status icons

Time

System

Voi ce recogn ition

bar

Apps icon

Notifications

Clock

Home

Recent apps

Widget

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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). The wallpaper image spans the width of all five Home screens.

The middle screen is your Central Home screen and the starting point after your device has been set up. However, your device will return to the last home screen viewed each time you wake up your device from Sleep mode. Touch the Home button to return to the central Home screen.

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.

Recent Apps button

To u ch t o vi e w th e m os t r ec e n t ly v i ew apps.

Time display Located in the System bar to the left of

the Status icons.

Battery status icon

Located in the System bar. Displays the status of the battery charge.

Voice recognition button

To u ch t o pe r f o rm a vo i c e -e n a b le d search.

Google™ search bar

To u ch t o pe r f o rm a se a r c h u s i ng t h e keyboard.

Screen capture icon

To u ch t o t ak e a sc r e en c a pt u r e o f t he current view.

Icon Name Description

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Each Home screen may display icons for any of the following:

❖ Widgets ❖ Applications ❖ Bookmarks ❖ Games ❖ Thumbnails

Yo ur Hom e s cree n will contain other icons depending on how you have customized it. See “Customizing your Home

screens” on page 53.

Gmail™ icon—An example of an icon located on a Home

screen is the Gmail icon. This shortcut, when touched, launches your Gmail webmail account.

Touch screen n a vigation

Use your finger to manipulate the onscreen icons, buttons, menu items, onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen. You can also change the screen’s orientation.

The screen is made of glass so avoid contact with sharp, rough, or abrasive objects or substances as screen may break or scratch if not handled properly. If you see a crack in the glass, discontinue use of the device to avoid injury.

Touc h—Touch to activate items displayed on the screen,

such as app and setting icons or onscreen buttons. Touch to type using the onscreen keyboard.

Touc h & hold —Touch and hold an item on the screen by

touching and holding the item in place until an action occurs.

Drag—Touch and hold an item for a moment and then,

without lifting your finger, move the item until you reach the target position. For example, drag items on the Home screen to reposition them, see “Customizing your Home screens”

on page 53.

Swipe or slide—To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger

across the surface of the screen without pausing. For example, slide the Home screen left or right to view another Home screen.

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Double-tap—Tap quickly twice to zoom in. For example,

double-tap a section of a Web page to zoom in on that section. Double-tap again to zoom out.

Pinch—In some apps (such as Maps and Gallery), you can

zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (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 Auto-rotate screen option through the Quick Settings menu, see “Accessing the

Notifications menu” on page 84. This allows you to lock the

screen to the currently viewed screen orientation.

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. You can also change your wallpaper to more customize the look of your device. For more information, see “Customizing your Home

screens” on page 53.

System bar

The System bar displays icons of tasks or programs that run continuously in the background and displays notifications, such as incoming email and the status of your wireless connection. Touch an icon to learn more about its task.

Navigation buttons

Using the navigation buttons in the System bar is an easy way to quickly switch between apps.

The System bar displays the

Back ( ) button, Home ( )

button,

Recent Apps ( ) button, and the Notification

icons. Also displayed in the far upper-right of the screen are the time, and Status icons.

To uc h t h e H om e b u tt o n a t a ny t im e t o r et ur n to t h e H om e screen. Swipe your finger right or left to view another Home screen.

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In some media apps, the System bar controls are replaced by dim dots while a movie, slide show, etc. is displayed. This increases the viewing space on the screen. Touch the dot that corresponds with the desired control, or touch a blank area of the System bar to restore the full view.

At the top of the screen you will find the Google™ Search bar ( ), and next to that is the search by voice ( ) button.

At the far upper-left you will find the

Screen capture ( )

icon. Also available at the bottom of the screen is the

Apps ( ),

and

Settings ( ) button.

Status icons

Status icons are located on the far upper-right of the screen. Status icons display current system status information, such as power usage and network connectivity status.

(Sample Image) Status icons

To uc h t h e Tim e display to view the Status Details panel. For more information, see “Securing your tablet” on page 50.

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.

Managing Notifications

Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, and they report the status of your Wi-Fi

connection. Notification icons appear in the center of the System bar,

along with a summary that appears briefly. Depending on your settings you may also hear a notification

sound. Typical notifications are currently running programs and

available updates. To activate a specific task, click the appropriate Notification bar icon.

Status icons

Time

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Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail™ and the calendar, have their own settings. These settings can be configured to send notifications in different ways, with a sound or vibration, etc. See the documentation for those apps for details.You can open the Notifications list to view all of your current notifications.

Opening a notification

1 To uch a n d sw ip e d o wn t he S ys t em ba r o n t he up p er -l e ft

of your Home screen.

The Notification summary panel opens.

(Sample Image) Notification summary panel screen

2 To uch a no t if i ca t io n s u mm a ry to v ie w i t o r t o r es po n d t o

it. Touch the notification’s Close button to remove it from the

Notifications list. Touching a blank area of the screen closes the list without removing the notification.

Responding to notifications

When the Notification summary panel is open you can respond to a notification by touching the associated icon.

Notification panels contain a variety of information and controls, including:

❖ A message summary, with the date and picture of the

sender

❖ Media controls to play/pause music or to skip to the next

or previous track

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❖ Progress bars that indicate the progress of currently

downloading apps:

1 To uc h a n o ti f ic at io n i c on in th e S y st e m b ar.

The notification’s summary panel opens.

2 Touch a notification in the Notification summary

panel to open it in its application. It will then be cleared from the Notification summary

panel.

3 To re mo v e t he no t if ic at i on wi t ho u t v ie w in g i t , t ou c h

its Close button.

Securing your tablet

If you choose to set a password (with or without encryption), Toshiba strongly recommends that you write down your password and keep it in a safe location where you can later access it should you not remember it.

To s hi b a is n o t re s p o ns i b l e f o r 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” on page 40. Alternatively, you can secure the lock screen by requiring a pattern or entry of a numeric PIN or password, so only you can access your data. Yo u m ay al s o b e r eq u ir ed t o se cu r e t he loc k s cree n b y a policy set by an email account or other account you add to your tablet. For more information, see “Location access

settings” on page 72.

Yo u c an als o e ncr yp t th e d ata o n yo ur ta b le t , s o y ou mus t enter a numeric PIN or a password to decrypt it each time you power it on.

1 To uch t h e Time ( ) display in the System bar, touch

the time in the Status Details panel, and then touch the

Settings ( ) icon at the bottom of the Quick Settings

screen. You can also open Settings by touching the

Settings

( ) icon in the Apps screen or on a Home screen.

2 To uch t h e

Security ( ) icon.

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3 To uch Screen Lock. 4 To uch

Slide, Pattern, PIN, or Password.

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.

(Sample Image) Unlocked screen

If you touch Pattern, you’re guided to create a pattern you must draw to unlock the screen. The first time you do this, a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears. Then you are prompted to draw and redraw your own pattern.

If you touch

PIN or Password, you are prompted to set a

numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your screen.

The next time you turn on your tablet or wake up the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password to unlock it.

Yo u c an enc ry p t a ll the d a ta on you r t abl et : Go og l e™ Accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, etc. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time you power on your tablet.

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❖ Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an

unencrypted device is to perform a factory data reset, which will erase all your data.

❖ Yo u mu s t n ot i n t er r u p t t h e e nc r y p t io n p ro c e s s o r y o u

will lose some or all of your data. (See “Backup &

reset settings” on page 78 and “If Something Goes Wrong” on page 106).

1 Before starting the encryption process on your tablet,

you must:

❖ Set a lock screen PIN or password (see “Securing

your tablet” on page 50).

❖ Charge your tablet’s battery. ❖ Plug your tablet to the USB/AC adaptor. ❖ Schedule an hour or more for the encryption

process.

2 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon, Security ( ) icon, and

then

Encrypt tablet.

Read the information on the Encrypt Tablet screen carefully.

If you change your mind touch the

Back ( ) button to

exit the encryption process.

3 To uch t h e

Encrypt tablet button.

4 Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch

Continue.

5 To uch t h e

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. Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each time you power on your tablet, to decrypt it.

Getting Started

Customizing your Home screens

Yo u c an a dd A pps i c on s , W i dg et s , Bo okm ark s h or t cu t s, an d other items to any available free space on any Home screen. Yo u c an als o c han ge the Wa l lp a pe r.

For more information on the Home screens, see “Navigation

and features” on page 44.

Adding an item to a Home screen

1 Open the Home screen you want to add the item to. For

more information on using the Home screens, see

“Navigation and features” on page 44.

2 Swipe your finger left or right to find the item you want to

add.

3 To uc h & ho l d t he it e m, an d t h en dr a g i t t o t he lo ca ti o n

you wish to place it on the Home screen.

Moving an item from the Home screen

To m o ve an it e m t o a n e w lo ca t io n o n t h e c ur re nt Ho m e screen or to move it to another Home screen, touch & hold the icon, and then drag and drop it to the new location.

Removing an item from a Home screen

1 To uch a n d h ol d t h e i te m y o u w an t t o r em ov e .

The

Remove button appears in the top center of the

display.

2 Drag the item to the

Remove button.

3 Lift your finger when the icon turns red.

The item has been removed from the Home screen, but not deleted from the system. To add the item back to your Home screen, see “Adding an item to a Home

screen” on page 53.

NOTE

Getting Started

Customizing your Home screens

Creating, naming, and removing folders

Creating a folder

Complete the following steps to create folders on your Home screen.

1 Locate the desired first app (on a Home screen) that you

want to include in a folder.

2 Locate the second app (on the Home screen or in the

app list).

Touc h, hold, and drag the second app to the first app.

(Sample Image) Dragging an app to create a folder

4 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”).

Name/rename a created folder

1 Touc h and hold the folder you want to name/rename.

(Sample Image) Naming a folder

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Customizing your Home screens

The name of the folder turns into a field you can type into.

2 Type the desired name. The folder is now renamed.

(Sample Image) Named folder

Removing a folder

To r em ov e f o ld e rs fr om y o ur Ho m e s cr ee n:

1 Locate and open the folder (on a Home screen) that you

want to remove.

Touc h, hold, and drag all apps from the folder (on the

Home screen or in the app list) to the Home screen.

Release the apps on the Home screen. When the last

app is removed, its folder is automatically removed.

Changing the wallpaper

1 To uc h an d h old a n y o f t he fi ve H o me sc re en s . 2 To uch

Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.

❖

Gallery—Opens a thumbnail page, displaying the

images you have taken with the tablet’s camera. Pictures can be cropped before setting them as a wallpaper.

❖

Live wallpapers—Opens a thumbnail page,

displaying the sample live wallpapers that came preinstalled on your tablet. Touch a thumbnail image to preview it on the screen.

❖

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.

3 To uc h the w all pa p er y ou wa nt . T he s ele ct e d wal lp a pe r i s

set as the background image on your display screen.

Getting Started

Turning off the dev ice

Turning off the device

It is a good idea to turn off your device when you are not using it for a while.

If you are using the device for the first time, leave the device plugged into a power source (even though the device is off) to fully charge the battery.

Options for turning off the device

You have two options available for turning off the device: Shut down and Sleep mode. Each option has its advantages.

❖ Use Shut down if you will not be using the device for

several days or if you must turn off your device.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Before using the Shut down option to turn off your device, backup your data.

If you change your mind and decide to continue working after all, wait a few seconds before turning the device on again.

If you do not intend to use your device for a long period of time, turn off the device, disconnect the power plug from the plug socket, and store your device in a dry dust-free location.

❖ Letting the screen time-out or enter into Sleep mode

allows the device to conserve power. When turning on

the device again, the system automatically returns to the

last screen viewed.

To c h an g e t he sc re en ti m e- o ut se tt in g , s ee “Display

settings” on page 71.

NOTE

Getting Started

Turning off the de vice

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.

Always back up your data and settings before shutting down your tablet.

To turn off your device using Shut down mode:

1 Press and hold the

Power button.

A pop-up screen appears, displaying three selections.

(Sample Image) Shut down pop-up screen

2 In the pop-up window, touch Power off.

A pop-up screen appears, asking you to confirm the shut down.

(Sample Image) Shut down pop-up confirmation screen

3 In the pop-up window, touch OK to completely shut

down the tablet. The operating system shuts down and the tablet turns

off.

4 To uch

Cancel to abort the shut down process.

Getting Started

Managing your accounts

Using Sleep mode

Yo ur dev ic e w i ll aut om a ti c all y time-out after a couple minutes of non-operation, placing it into Sleep mode. The screen dims and then darkens to conserve battery power. For more information on waking the tablet from Sleep mode, see “Waking the tablet” on page 40. To change the amount of time it takes for the display to darken, touch the

Settings ( ) icon, and then the Display ( ) icon.

Increase battery life between charges by using the shortest available time-out setting. See “Display settings”

on page 71.

Yo u c an als o p la c e yo u r t ab l et in t o S le e p m od e by p r es s in g the Power button quickly.

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.

❖ Waking your device from Sleep mode takes less time

and consumes less battery power than restarting after

shutting down the device.

❖ When starting up again, the device returns to the screen

last viewed.

If you place the device in Sleep mode and the battery discharges fully, your unsaved data will be lost. Be sure to backup your data first.

Managing your accounts

Using the Accounts 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.

NOTE

Getting Started

Managing your accounts

Add an account

Add multiple Google™ Accounts and Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync accounts to have all your accounts available on your tablet device. For more information, see “Accounts

settings” on page 77.

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 Scroll down to the

Accounts setting.

The Accounts menu appears displaying a list of the current accounts.

(Sample Image) Accounts screen

3 To uch t h e Add account ( ) icon. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required

account information.

5 Configure the account settings. For more information,

see “Accounts settings” on page 77. The account is added to the list in the Accounts settings.

Remove an account

To r em ov e a n a c co u nt an d a l l th e a ss o ci a te d i n fo r ma t io n , including email, contacts, settings, etc.:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

Getting Started

Managing your accounts

2 Scroll down to the Accounts setting.

The Accounts menu, appears, displaying a list of the

current accounts.

3 To uch t h e a cc o un t y o u w is h t o d e le t e. 4 To uch t h e

Menu ( ) icon in the upper-right corner.

(Sample Image) Removing an account

5 To uch Remove account from the dialog box to

continue.

The “Remove account?” confirmation screen appears.

(Sample Image) Removing an account confirmation

6 To uch Remove account to continue.

The account and the associated information is removed

from the Accounts settings.

Getting Started

Navigation, Maps, and Local

To a c ce s s N av i ga t io n , M ap s , a nd L oc a l:

1 To uch t h e

Apps ( ) icon.

The Apps menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Navigation ( ) icon, Maps ( ) icon, or the

Local ( ) icon.

Do not use this device while driving.

Navigation: Access turn-by-turn, spoken driving

instructions with the free Google™ Navigation application (Beta).

Maps: Finds your current location to access real-time traffic

conditions, and obtain detailed directions by foot, public transportation, or car, using the free Google Maps application.

Local: Quickly find local establishments, such as

restaurants, banks, or gas stations, using the free Google Places application.

To l e ar n m o re , vi s it th e G o og l e H el p C e nt e r.

Managing downloads

Files, apps, and items downloaded from a Web Browser, Gmail™, etc., are stored on your tablet’s internal storage. Use the Downloads app to view, open, or delete downloaded items.

To a c ce s s d ow n lo a ds :

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t he

Apps ( ) icon, and then touch the Downloads

menu on the right side.

3 To uch

Downloads.

The Downloads menu appears.

4 To uch a n i t em to op e n it .

Items can be uninstalled from your tablet or sorted by file size or file name for easier viewing.

Getting Started

Factory data reset

To s or t the i te ms , t ouc h th e Sort by size menu option on the top right of the screen.

To u n in s ta l l it em s :

1 Select the item(s) you wish to delete. 2 To uch t h e

Delete ( ) icon.

To s h ar e it e ms :

1 Select the item(s) you wish to share. 2 To uch t h e

Share ( ) icon.

Factory data reset

This restores the device to the out of box state. All data on the device is erased, including system/application settings, user downloaded/installed applications and data such as photos, music, videos, contacts, etc.

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

“Backing up your data” on page 42.)

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 p e rf o rm th i s p ro ces s:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Backup & reset ( ) icon.

The Backup & reset menu appears.

3 To uch

Factory data reset.

4 To uch

Reset tablet.

5 To uch

Erase everything.

The Factory data reset process begins.

This process could take several minutes. For more information, see “Setting up your device” on page 32.

NOTE

Getting Started

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 “Taking care of your battery” on page 29.

Cleaning the device

Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the device’s ports, speakers and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the device. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the device.

To k e ep yo u r d ev i ce cl e an , g e nt ly w i pe it wi t h a l i gh tl y dampened soft cloth.

Chapter 2

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Yo u c an cu s tom iz e th e s ett in g s 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.

Accessing the Apps and Settings menus

To a c ce s s t he Apps menu:

❖ Touch the Apps ( ) icon.

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.

Chrome Touch to open and view Google™

Chrome Web browser.

Gmail™ Touch to access your Gmail email

account.

Maps Touch to open the Maps app, see

“Navigation, Maps, and Local” on page 61.

Play Store Touch to open Google Play™ Store to

view and download available apps for your tablet.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Navigation Touch to open the Navigation app, see

“Navigation, Maps, and Local” on page 61.

Gallery Touch to view the photos/videos you

have recorded, using the camera, or images preinstalled on your tablet, see

“Using the camera” on page 93.

Calendar Touch to view your Calendar.

People Touch to view your Contacts.

Calculator Touch to open the Calculator application.

Downloads Touch to view the Downloads

application, see “Managing downloads”

on page 61.

Media Player Touch to open the multimedia player, see

“TOSHIBA Media Player” on page 86.

Play Books Touch to view the books that have been

downloaded to your tablet.

Icon Name Description

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

To access the Settings menu:

❖ To uc h t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

(Sample Image) Settings menu screen

The following are some of the icons you may find in the Settings menu.

Icon Name Description

Wi-Fi

Configure and manage connections to networks and devices via Wi-Fi

, see

“Wireless and networks settings” on page 69.

Sound Configure the Sound settings to set the

audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the your desired volume level and notification sounds, see “Sound

settings” on page 70.

Display Configure the screen orientation or use

energy saving settings, see “Display

settings” on page 71.

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 79.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Battery Displays battery status, see “Battery

Notice” on page 28.

Apps Touch to view and manage the installed

applications, see “Apps settings” on

page 74.

Accounts Add, remove, and manage all of your

accounts, and sync accounts to work together, see “Accounts settings” on

page 77.

Location access

To u ch t o c h a n ge t h e s e t ti n g s f o r lo c a t io n services, see “Location access settings”

on page 72.

Security Configure how you want the tablet to

determine your location, see “Location

access settings” on page 72.

Language & input

Configure the various input methods available on your tablet, see “Language &

input settings” on page 80.

Backup & reset

Back up your settings and data to Google™ servers, using your Google Account, or perform a factory data reset, see “Backup & reset settings” on

page 78.

Date & time Configure your preferences for the way in

which dates are displayed, see “Date &

time settings” on page 82.

Accessibility Touch to change the settings for

accessibility features to activate an accessibility application, see

“Accessibility settings” on page 81.

About tablet Displays information regarding your

operating system software and hardware, see “About tablet” on page 83.

Icon Name Description

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” on page 41. The Wireless &

Networks settings can also be used to configure connections between your tablet and virtual private networks (VPNs), and to turn off the device’s radios while in-flight.

To c h an g e t he

Wireless & networks settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless &

networks menu.

Below are some of the categories to choose from:

❖

Wi-Fi

—Select to turn on Wi-Fi® so you can connect to

Wi-Fi

networks. For more information, see “Setting up

Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 41.

In addition to the information described in this section, you can access the

Advanced settings. Touch the

Menu ( ) button in this screen’s Application bar, and

then

Advanced to view the settings in the “Advanced

Wi-Fi” screen. Some of the options available are:

❖

Network notification—If this is selected, you will

receive a notification in the System bar when an open Wi-Fi

network becomes available.

❖

Keep Wi-Fi on during Sleep—Choose from the

following selections to set conditions for automatically turning off the Wi-Fi

connection: Always (uses more battery power) Only when plugged in Never

❖

Bluetooth

—Select to turn on

Bluetooth

so you can

connect to

Bluetooth

devices, such as an external keyboard. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi®

and Bluetooth® connections” on page 41.

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. The current name is displayed.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

❖ Visibility timeout—Select to make your tablet

discoverable by other

Bluetooth

devices for a brief

period of time.

❖

Show received files—Displays a list of files

received via

Bluetooth

Sound settings

The Sound settings can be configured to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the desired volume level and notification sounds. You can also set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the screen.

To c h an g e t he

Sound settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Sound ( ) icon.

The Sound menu appears.

(Sample Image) Sound Settings menu screen

3 To uc h th e i te m y o u w is h t o c h an g e i n t he So u nd me n u.

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.

❖

Default notification—Select to open a screen

containing a list of notification sounds. Touch a notification sound to listen to a sample of it.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

❖ Touc h so unds —Select to hear a sound while touching

the buttons, icons, and other onscreen items.

❖

Screen lock sound—Select to hear a sound when

locking or unlocking the screen.

Display settings

You can change the Display settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation.

To c h an g e t he

Display settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Display ( ) icon.

The Display menu appears.

(Sample Image) Display menu screen

3 To uc h th e i te m y o u w is h t o c h an g e i n t he Di s pl a y me nu .

Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

The Automatic Brightness selection must be deselected to access the Brightness control screen. Under certain operating conditions, e.g., very high ambient temperatures, your tablet might automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to maintain a reasonable system temperature. This is a normal protective feature and you might not be able to manually adjust the LCD brightness during the auto dimming period.

NOTE

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

❖ Brightness—Displays the Brightness control bar

screen. To change the brightness level, deselect the Automatic brightness option. Then touch and slide the bar left or right to decrease or increase the screen brightness.

❖

Wallpaper—Select to change the wallpaper.

❖

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.

Location access settings

Use the Location access 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.

Do not use this device while driving.

To c h an g e t he

Location access settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Location access ( ) icon.

The Location access menu appears.

3 To uch t h e i te m y o u w is h t o ch a ng e i n t h e L oc a ti o n

access menu.

Below are some of the categories you may choose from:

❖

GPS satellites—Selecting this option allows your

tablet’s global positioning system (GPS) receiver to pinpoint your location to within as close as several meters (street level). Actual GPS accuracy depends on weather conditions, as well as other factors.

❖

Wi-Fi & mobile network location—Selecting this

option allows your tablet to use information from Wi-Fi

and networks to determine your approximate location. This is important for use in Maps and other geographically aware applications, etc. Allows Google’s Location access to collect anonymous location data. Some data may be stored on your device. Collection may occur even when no apps are running.

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 c hang e th e

Security settings:

1 To uch t he

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Security ( ) icon.

The Security menu appears.

3 Touch the item you want to change in the Security menu.

Below are some of the categories you may choose from:

❖

Screen lock—Under Screen security, touch this option

to configure your lock screen with a required pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the screen. For more information, see “Securing your tablet” on page 50.

❖

Owner info—Touching this option displays a screen that

allows you to display information about yourself (such as your contact information) on the lock screen. You will be prompted to enter the text you want to display.

❖

Encrypt tablet—Under Encryption, touch this option to

encrypt the contents of your tablet in the event that it is powered off. Configure a required numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on, see “Securing your tablet” on page 50.

To s hi b a is n o t re s p o ns i b l e f o r any losses that may occur, as a result of the inability to access your device.

❖

Make passwords visible—Select this option to briefly

display each character of your passwords as you enter them into the keyboard.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

❖ Device administrators—Under Device administration,

touch open a screen with a list of the applications you have authorized to be administrators for your tablet. This is typically an email, calendar, or other enterprise application that you granted this authority to, when you added an account hosted by an enterprise service that requires the ability to implement security policies on any devices that connect to it. Touch an application in this list to disable its authority to be a device administrator; if you do, the account you added will typically lose some functionality in its applications, such as the ability to sync new email or calendar events, until you restore the application’s authority as a device administrator. Applications whose device administration authority you disable in this way, but that have accounts that require them to be device administrators, typically notify you how to restore their authority when you try to use them, unless you delete those accounts.

❖

Install from storage—Under Credential storage, select

to install a secure certificate from your tablet’s storage.

❖

Clear credentials—Under Credential storage, select to

delete all secure certificates and related credentials. You will be prompted to also confirm deletion of the credential storage password.

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.

To c h an g e t he

Apps settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

2 To uch t h e Apps ( ) icon.

The Apps menu appears.

(Sample Image) Apps menu screen

3 To uch i t em yo u w a nt to ch a ng e i n t h e Ap ps me n u.

Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

❖

Downloaded—Displays a list of the applications and

other software downloaded on your tablet.

❖

Running—Displays a list of applications, processes, and

services currently running.

❖

All—Displays all applications and software currently

installed on your tablet.

Users

You can share this device by adding additional users, allowing the ability to create unique personal settings for each. Each user has their own space and can customize it with their own apps, wallpaper, etc.

To a d d a n e w us er:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

2 To uch t h e Users ( ) icon.

The Users menu appears.

(Sample Image) Users menu screen

3 To uch Other users.

A “Set up user now?” dialog box appears.

(Sample Image) Set up user now dialog box

4 To uch Set up now to continue. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the new user has been added, he/she will need to go through a setup process. See “Setting up your device” on

page 32.

Any user can accept updated app permissions on behalf of all other users.

NOTE

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Accounts settings

Yo u c an ad d , r em o ve , a n d m an a ge yo u r G oo g le ™ Ac co u nt s and other accounts, using the Accounts settings. For more information, see “Managing your accounts” on page 58. 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.

Gmail™, Calendar, and other applications may have their own setting options. For details, refer to the application’s documentation.

To c h an g e t he

Accounts settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 Scroll down to the

Accounts setting.

The Accounts menu appears.

(Sample Image) Accounts menu screen

3 Touch the item you want to change in the Accounts

menu.

Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

❖

Calendar—Touch to sync your calendar with your

device.

❖

Contacts—Touch to sync your contacts with your

device.

❖

Gmail—Touch to sync your Gmail with your device.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

While an account is selected, you can touch the Menu ( ) button to:

❖

Remove account—Touch to remove the account and

all of its data.

❖

Sync Now—Touch to synchronize your data now.

Backup & reset settings

You can use the Backup & reset 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 “Backing

up your data” on page 42.

To c h an g e t he

Backup & reset settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Backup & reset ( ) icon.

The Backup & reset menu appears.

(Sample Image) Backup & reset menu screen

3 To uch t he i te m y ou wi sh t o ch a ng e i n t h e Bac ku p & r es et

menu.

Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

❖

Back up my data—Select to back up your personal

data (Wi-Fi

passwords, bookmarks, etc.) to Google servers, with your Google Account. Your data can be restored to a new tablet the first time you sign in with your Google Account. Some third-party applications

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

may also take advantage of this feature, allowing you to restore the associated data of a reinstalled application.

If you disable this option, data will no longer be backed up to your Google Account. All existing backed up data is deleted from Google servers.

❖

Backup account—Displays the Google Account used

to back up your settings and data. Sign in to this account to restore your settings and data to a new tablet or other device.

❖

Automatic restore—Select this option to restore the

associated settings and data when reinstalling an application.

❖

Factory data reset—Restores your device to it’s out-of-

box state, see “Factory data reset” on page 62.

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

“Backing up your data” on page 42.)

Any system updates already installed are retained on your device.

Storage settings

The Storage settings can be used to monitor the used and available space in your tablet’s internal storage or on a microSD™ Card inserted in your tablet.

To c h an g e t he

Storage settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Storage ( ) icon.

The Storage menu appears.

3 To uc h th e i te m y o u w is h t o c h an g e i n t he St o ra g e m en u .

Yo u c an al s o v ie w an d m ana ge the am ou n t o f s tor ag e us ed by your applications.

NOTE

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Language & input settings

Yo u c an se l ect t h e l an g uag e a nd co n fig ur e v a ri o us in p ut methods, such as the Google™ text-to-speech engine for applications that support it.

To c h an g e t he

Language & input settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Language & input ( ) icon.

The Language & input menu appears.

(Sample Image) Language & input menu screen

3 To uch t h e i te m y o u w is h t o ch a ng e i n t h e L an g ua g e &

input menu.

Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

❖

Language—Select to open the Language screen, and

then select your preferred language for use on your tablet.

❖

Spell checker—Select to enable/disable the auto-

spelling correction.

❖

Personal dictionary—Select to open a list of the words

you have added to the dictionary. Touch a word to edit it, or touch the red

X next to a word to delete it. Touch the

Plus button at the top right of the Application bar to add

a word.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

❖ Default—Under Keyboard and Input Methods, select

this to change and configure between available

keyboards.

❖

Voice Search—Under Speech, select this to configure

the Voice search options.

One of the available options is:

❖

Block offensive words—Select to have your

Google voice recognition replace offensive words with hash symbols (#).

Accessibility settings

Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug-ins that are installed on the tablet.

To c h an g e t he

Accessibility settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Accessibility ( ) icon.

The Accessibility menu appears.

3 To uch t h e i te m y o u w is h t o change in the Accessibility

menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

❖

Talk Bac k —Select to allow the tablet’s installed speech

synthesizer to announce the labels of the buttons, icons,

etc. while navigating the tablet.

❖

Large text—Select to make the font size bigger.

❖

Auto-rotate screen—Select to enable/disable the auto-

rotate feature.

❖

Touc h & hold del ay—Select to set the hold delay time

between when you touch the item and when the item

responds.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Date & time settings

Use the Date & time settings to configure your preferences for the way in which dates are displayed.

To c h an g e t he

Date & time settings:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

Date & time ( ) icon.

The Date & time menu appears.

3 To uc h th e i te m y o u w is h t o c h an g e i n t he Da t e & t im e

menu.

(Sample Image) Date & time menu screen

Below are some of the categories you can choose from:

❖

Automatic date & time—Clear the selection to set the

date and time manually.

❖

Automatic date & time settings—Clear the selection

to set the time zone manually.

❖

Set date—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a

screen opens to set the date manually.

❖

Set time—If Automatic date & time is cleared, a

screen opens to set the time manually.

❖

Select time zone—Select to set the time zone manually.

❖

Use 24-hour format—Select to display the time using a

24-hour time format (i.e. 13:00, rather that 1:00).

❖

Choose date format—Select to open a screen to select

the displayed date’s format.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

About tablet

The About tablet menu displays information regarding your operating system software and hardware.

To view the

About tablet information:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

2 To uch t h e

About tablet ( ) icon.

The About tablet menu appears.

3 To uc h th e i te m y o u w is h t o v i ew in th e A b ou t t a bl et

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.

❖

Status—Select to open a screen that displays

information about your battery, network connections,

etc.

❖

System information—Select to open a screen that

displays information about the Manufacturer, Product

name, Product version, Serial number, UUID, and OEM

strings for your tablet.

❖

Legal information—Select to open a screen that

displays legal information about the system software

included with your tablet.

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

Accessing the Notifications menu

Yo u can o pen t he N o tif ic a tio ns m en u t o vie w pen din g act iv i ty on your tablet.

1 Touch and swipe down from the upper-left corner of the

screen in the System bar. The Notifications menu displays.

(Sample Image) Notifications menu screen

2 Touch any open area of the display screen to close the

Notifications menu.

Accessing the Quick Settings menu

Yo u c an op e n t he Qu i ck Se t tin gs me n u t o v ie w an d c on t ro l the tablet settings you most often use, as well as access the Settings menu.

1 Touch and swipe down from the upper-right corner of

the screen in the System bar. The Quick Settings menu displays.

(Sample Image) Quick Settings menu screen

Settings

Customizing your device’s settings

2 To uch t h e i co n t h at co r re sp on d s t o t he se tt in g y o u w is h

to change, and then select the setting you wish to

change it to.

3 Touch any open area of the display screen to close the

Quick Settings menu. The following are some of the icons you may find in the

Quick Settings menu.

Icon Name Description

Airplane mode

To u ch t o t ur n O N /O F F A ir p l a ne m o de .

Wi-Fi

To u ch t o vi e w th e c ur r e n t W i - Fi® connections, see “Wireless and networks

settings” on page 69.

Auto-rotate screen

To u ch t o l o ck / u n lo c k a u t o r o ta t i o n. W h e n unlocked, the screen automatically changes orientation to match the orientation of the device.

Display brightness

To u ch t o a dj u s t t h e sc re e n br i g ht n e s s, see “Display settings” on page 71.

Settings Touch to select the tablet setting you

wish to change, see “Apps and Settings

menus” on page 64.

Chapter 3

Working with Apps

Downloading Toshiba Apps

Yo u c an dow nl o ad Tosh ib a a p ps f ro m t he Tos h iba Ap p Place™ by touching the App Place icon.

To do w n l oa d a p p s , y o u m u s t b e c on n e c te d t o t he Internet.

TOSHIBA Media Player

The TOSHIBA Media Player is a multimedia player that allows users to experience outstanding multimedia viewing enjoyment.

The TOSHIBA Media Player supports a number of multimedia content formats. For detailed information regarding supported file formats, see the detailed specifications for your device at tabletsupport.toshiba.com.

To s hi b a do es n o t g u a r an t e e t h at all audio/video files will play correctly.

NOTE

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

❖

Find network devices—Displays available network

devices.

❖

Settings—Opens media player settings.

❖

Tut o ria l —Opens the media player tutorial.

❖

About—Displays version information, etc.

Apps

In Google Play™ Store you will have direct access to more than 100,000 apps. Search for your favorite games, apps, wallpapers, and more to customize your tablet.

To l e ar n m o re , vi s it th e G o og l e H el p C e nt e r.

Downloading from Google Play™ Store

On the Home Screen, touch the Play Store ( ) icon. This opens Google Play™ Store, allowing you to choose music, books, and movies.

Working with Apps

Apps

Preinstalled Apps on your tablet

Google Play™ Store, Gmail™, Maps, YouTube™, and Calendar apps are preinstalled on your tablet and the shortcuts for them appear on your Home screen. You can move the icons for these applications to other Home screens to customize the look of your tablet, see “Moving an item

from the Home screen” on page 53.

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 u n in s ta l l a pp l ic a ti o ns from your tablet.

1 To uch t h e

Apps ( ) icon.

2 To uch & h old t he ic on t h at represents the application you

want to delete, and then drag it to

Remove.

3 Confirm the deletion.

Applications that came preinstalled on your tablet cannot be deleted from the device.

NOTE

Chapter 4

Exploring the Features on your Device

Using the onscreen keyboard

Yo ur tab le t co me s wi th an on s cre en ke y boa rd .

(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. Some apps open the keyboard automatically.

The onscreen keyboard has a number of settings. For more information, see “Language & input settings” on page 80.

Exploring the Features on your Device

Using the onscreen keyboard

Type to enter t ext

To b egi n ty p in g , to uc h t he t e xt fi el d i n t h e ap p li c at i on y o u 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. 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 typing from.

Yo u m ay al s o s el e ct o n e o r m ore word s t o c opy, cu t , a nd paste.

Not all applications support this function.

1 Select the text you want to cut or copy.

(Sample Image) Touching a text field to cut, copy, or replace text

2 To uch Cut ( ) or Copy ( ) in the Application bar.

To uc h in g Cut removes the selected text from the text field, but it can be pasted into another text field.

NOTE

Select All, Cut, Copy

Exploring the Features on your Device

Using the onscreen keyboard

3 Place the cursor in the text field where you want to place

the text.

4 To uch a n d h ol d u n ti l t h e

Paste ( ) option appears on

the screen.

5 To uch t h e

Paste ( ) icon.

The text is inserted into the new text field.

Te x t c a n b e c o pi e d an d p as t e d f r o m o n e ap p t o a no t h e r.

❖ To uc h t h e s pa c e b ar o r a p u nc t ua t io n m a rk to au t o

complete a word you are typing.

❖ To uc h t h e

Shift ( ) key one time to capitalize the next

letter typed.

❖ Double-tap the

Shift ( ) key to capitalize all of the letters

you type. Touch the

Shift ( ) key again to type in lower

case.

(Sample Image) Word suggestion

❖ While typing, spelling suggestions and similar word

suggestions appear just above the keyboard. Touch a

word suggestion to use it in place of the underlined word

in the text field. To change the input settings, see

“Language & input settings” on page 80.

❖ To uc h t he

Delete ( ) key to erase characters to the left

of the cursor.

❖ To uc h t h e

Number and Symbols ( ) key to type

numbers, symbols, and other special characters.

❖ To uc h t h e

Close Keyboard ( ) button when you are

finished.

NOTE

Word

Underlined

suggestion

word

Exploring the Features on your Device

Using the built-in speakers

You can change the language you want to use by touching the

Input Method ( ) button, or by going to the Settings

menu, see “Language & input settings” on page 80.

Speak to enter text

Yo u c an us e th e s pe e ch- re co gni ti o n f eat ure to inp ut te x t t o the onscreen keyboard.

1 To uc h th e t ex t f i el d . 2 To uch t h e

Microphone ( ) key on the keyboard.

3 Speak your text when you are prompted to “Speak

now.” The speech-recognition types the words you say.

4 To en te r p u nct ua t io n , sa y “ co m ma , ” “ pe ri od , ”

“exclamation mark,” etc. The text you enter by speech is underlined.

5 To uch t h e

Delete ( ) key to erase the underlined text,

or the

Send ( ) button to accept the text.

You can change the language you want to use by touching the

Input Method ( ) button, or by going to the Settings

menu, see “Language & input settings” on page 80.

Using the built-in speakers

Your tablet is equipped with internal speakers. To increase or decrease the volume, use the volume control buttons on the side of your tablet.

Yo u c an si l en c e y our t a bl e t, so tha t y our n o tif ic a tio ns are announced with a vibration instead of a tone. To place your tablet into Silent mode, use the volume decrease button to turn the volume down completely, and then press it once again to place your tablet into Silent mode.

Exploring the Features on your Device

Using external speakers or headphones

Instead of using the internal speakers, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers.

Do not set the volume too high on this device or when using headphones. Continuous exposure to loud sound can harm your hearing. Discontinue use and consult a physician if you experience any hearing discomfort.

TECHNICAL NOTE: When using amplified speakers, use speakers that require an external power source. Other types of speakers will be inadequate to produce sound from the device.

To p l ay ba c k s ou n d f il es t h ro u gh e xt e rn al sp ea ke r s o r headphones:

1 Locate the headphone jack on the device. 2 Using any necessary adapters, plug the cable from the

headphones or external speakers into the headphone

jack.

The headphone jack requires a 16-ohm stereo mini

connector. To adjust the volume:

❖ For external speakers, use the volume controls on each

speaker.

❖ For headphones, use the device’s volume control.

Recording sounds

Yo u may r eco rd s o und s u s in g t he i nt e rn al m ic ro ph o ne on t he device or by connecting a headset.

Using the camera

Yo ur dev ic e co me s wi th a b uil t- i n c ame ra on the f r on t o f t h e tablet. With the camera you can do the following:

❖ Take pictures and record videos with your device ❖ Chat with others and have them see you while using

instant messaging (IM) programs

❖ Have video conference calls

Exploring the Features on your Device

Using a microSD™ Card

To e m a i l, i n st a n t m e s sa ge o r v i d eo c on f e r en c e , y o u m u s t be connected to the Internet.

Using a microSD™ Card

For detailed information regarding supported media, see the detailed specifications for your device at

tabletsupport.toshiba.com.

The microSD™ Card slot supports the use of microSD™ (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.

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 i n se r t a m i cr oS D™ Ca rd :

1 Open the port cover. 2 Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are

face down.

3 Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place.

(Sample Illustration) Inserting memory media

Removing memory media

Do not remove media while data is being written or read, or your data could be destroyed.

To prepare the card for removal:

1 To uch t h e

Settings ( ) icon.

The Settings menu appears.

NOTE

Exploring the Features on your Device

Adding optional external devices

2 To uch t h e Storage ( ) icon.

The Storage menu appears.

3 To uch

Unmount SD card.

4 Open the port cover. 5 Gently press the card inward to release it.

The card pops out slightly.

6 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.

(Sample Illustration) Removing memory media

Adding optional external devices

Not all devices are compatible. Check with the manufacturer of each device for compatibility.

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 96 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 41)

❖ Connect an external mouse via the available

Bluetooth

settings (see “Using an external mouse” on page 96 or

“Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on page 41)

NOTE

Exploring the Features on your Device

Adding optional external devices

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one to your device by pairing a

Bluetooth

enabled keyboard

using the available

Bluetooth

connectivity on your device. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and

Bluetooth® connections” on page 41 and “Using external devices” on page 96.

Some keyboard functionality may not be supported.

Using an external mouse

You may want to use an e.xternal mouse instead of the device’s touch screen. You can attach one to your device by pairing a

Bluetooth

enabled mouse using the available

Bluetooth

connectivity on you device. For more information, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on

page 41 and “Using external devices” on page 96.

Some mouse functionality may not be supported.

Using external devices

Yo u c an co n nec t e xt e rn al de v ice s t o y ou r de vi c e u sin g t he following available port:

❖

A Micro USB port—Supports data transfer.

(Sample Illustration) External device port on the left of the tablet

Not all USB devices are compatible. Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility.

NOTE

Micro USB port

NOTE

Chapter 5

Utilities

Yo ur dev ic e i n clu de s se ver al utilities designed to help you reconfigure your system to best meet your individual needs. Together, these allow you to ascertain certain system details, set additional options, or change default options. These utilities are described in this chapter.

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

NOTE

Utilities

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.

To o p en TO S HI B A S er v ic e S t at i on :

1 To uch t h e

Apps ( ) icon.

2 To uch t h e

Service Station ( ) icon.

The TOSHIBA Service Station screen appears.

(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station screen

The first time TOSHIBA Service Station is run, you will be prompted to accept the access agreement. 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.

Utilities

TOSHIBA Service Station

(Sample Image) TOSHIBA Service Station Acceptance screen

To uc h t h e Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the

Decline button to decline.

The TOSHIBA Service Station app will not be able to notify you of new software and application updates if you choose to decline the agreement.

The main screen of this application includes the following areas:

❖

Header—This section runs along the top of the screen

and contains basic information about your system, such as the version of the OS, the device part number, and serial number.

❖

Buttons—Buttons are displayed on the screen.

Depending on the actions you have available, the buttons will vary.

❖

Information—The main part of the screen displays

information, such as the list of available updates, or more detailed information about each specific update.

NOTE

100

Utilities

TOSHIBA Service Station

Check for application updates

During normal operations, the TOSHIBA Service Station will periodically check for updates to your system. This is done automatically. You will be notified with the

TOSHIBA Service

Station icon in the Status bar when new updates become

available. Yo u c an al s o c he c k f or upd at e s m an u all y. Tou c h t he

Check

for Updates

button. The application will refresh the list of

available updates.

Connect the USB/AC adaptor before updating.

Downloading updates

To s hi b a s tr o n gl y r ec o m m en d s that you back up your data and settings before downloading updates.

To uc h t h e

TOSHIBA Service Station ( ) icon in the Status

bar when an update becomes available to display additional information about that item. To download the update, touch the Download button. The update begins to download and displays a progress indicator in the Notification bar.

To u ch t h e H om e ( ) button to allow the download to continue while you use your tablet. A notification of download completion appears in the Status bar.

To d i sc o nt i nu e t he d o wn l oa d p ro ce s s, to u ch th e

Back ( )

button.

Installing updates

Once an update has been successfully downloaded, it can be installed.

1 To uch t h e

Download completion notice on the Status

bar.

2 To uch t h e

Install button.

The application installer launches.

3 Confirm the installation to continue.

NOTE

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