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User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site tabletsupport.toshiba.com For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 105 in this guide. GMAD00389011 02/14 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 2
handling. For the state of California only. Model: AT7 - B Series Regulatory Information Protection of Stored Data TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA applications" means life support systems, medical applications - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 3
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this equipment. Operation with noncompliant peripherals or peripherals not recommended by Toshiba is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 4
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 AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 5
frequency safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Wireless LAN is safe and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 6
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 7
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 8
8 Europe-Restrictions for use of 2.4 GHz Frequencies in European Community Countries België/ Belgique: Deutschland: France: Italia: Nederland: For private usage outside buildings across public grounds over less than 300m no special registration with IBPT/BIPT is required. Registration to IBPT/ - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 9
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.toshibaeurope.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm in Europe or - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 10
safety standards and recommendations, Toshiba believes Bluetooth® wireless technology committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 11
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. ©2014 by Toshiba , product specifications, configurations, prices, system/component/options availability are - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 12
12 Trademarks App Place and Excite are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and/or Toshiba Corporation. Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba is under license. Other trademarks and - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 13
Contents Introduction 17 This guide 18 Safety icons 18 Other icons used 19 Your device's features and specifications ..... 19 Other documentation 19 Service options 20 Precautions 20 File management tips 21 Toshiba's online resources 21 Chapter 1: Getting Started 22 Features and components - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 14
34 Google™ & location 35 Setting the date and time 38 Waking the tablet 41 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 43 Backing up data using your Google™ Account 43 Restoring your - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 15
83 Chapter 3: Working with Apps 86 Apps 86 Downloading from Google Play™ Store ........ 86 Preinstalled Apps on your tablet 86 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet 87 Chapter 4: Exploring the Features on your Device..... 88 Using the onscreen keyboard 88 Type to enter text 89 Speak to enter - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 16
Service Station 97 Check for application updates 99 Downloading updates 99 Installing updates 99 Downloading and installing System updates 100 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 100 File browsing screen 102 Operation of files/folders 102 Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong 105 Problems when - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 17
the world of powerful, portable, multimedia. With your Toshiba tablet device, you can watch movies, listen to your toshiba.com. While Toshiba has made every effort at the time of publication to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, product specifications, configurations, prices - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 18
to your device. You can: ❖ Read the entire guide from beginning to end. ❖ Skim through and stop when a topic interests you. ❖ Use the table of contents and the index to find specific information. Safety icons All of the Safety instructions contained in this manual must be read carefully and be fully - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 19
features. This information applies to all the features and icons described in this guide. Below are examples of some of the many possible icons used on Start document ❖ A Standard Limited Warranty ❖ It may also contain guides for other programs that may come with your system. For accessory - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 20
Service options Service options Toshiba's standard limited warranty, extended warranty, and service upgrade terms and conditions are available at warranty.toshiba to regularly check the Toshiba Web site at tabletsupport.toshiba.com. If you have a problem or need to contact Toshiba, see "If Something - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 21
for files you receive via external media, email, or download from the Internet. Toshiba's online resources Toshiba maintains a number of online sites to which you can connect. These sites provide information about Toshiba products, give help with technical questions and keep you up to date with - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 22
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 23
Front Getting Started Features and components 23 Camera Display (Sample Illustration) Front view ❖ Camera-Allows you to take still photos (includes flash settings) or record videos, see "Using the camera" on page 92. Back (Sample Illustration) Back view - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 24
24 Getting Started Features and components Left side (Sample Illustration) Left side view Right side Power button (Sample Illustration) Right side view ❖ 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 25
Started Connecting to a power source 25 ❖ microSD™ slot-Supports the use of Micro Secure Digital™ (SD™) media. For see "Using the built-in speaker" on page 91. Connecting to a power source NOTE Toshiba recommends you use the USB cable included with your device and an (optional) compatible USB/AC - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 26
AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the device possibly resulting in serious injury. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by use of an incompatible adaptor. To connect hands. Failure to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 27
is only achieved on the select models and configurations tested by Toshiba under the specific test settings at the time of publication and is for all batteries. Charging the battery If the device is leaking or its case is cracked, put on protective gloves to handle it. Your device contains a - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 28
on the computer's specifications, the tablet battery may discharge. Toshiba recommends that you do not use your tablet while charging via USB as auto shut 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 29
" on page 68. To check the battery charge level: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the About tablet ( ) icon. The About tablet menu appears. 3 Touch Status. The battery status (charging or not charging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed. NOTE - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 30
. 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 AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 31
USB/AC adaptor. A compatible USB/AC adaptor is available for purchase at toshiba.com/us. 2 To turn on your device, press and hold the Power several seconds. Your setup process begins. The first time you power on your tablet the "Welcome" screen appears and you will be asked to choose a language. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 32
32 Getting Started Using the device for the first time 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 Touch the Wi-Fi® network you want to use and enter the key or - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 33
displaying two options, Yes or No. (Sample Image) "Got Google?" screen ❖ 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. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 34
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 35
. NOTE You can change these at a later time via the Settings menu. (Sample Image) Google & location screen 1 Touch the Arrow key to continue. The "This tablet belongs to..." screen appears. ❖ Enter your first and last names, or - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 36
36 Getting Started Using the device for the first time ❖ 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 37
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 3 Touch the Arrow key to continue. The "Setup complete" screen appears. 37 (Sample Image) Setup complete screen 4 Touch Finish to complete the setup process. NOTE This may take several minutes. If your screen times-out and goes blank/dark, - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 38
may take several minutes. If your screen times-out and goes blank/dark, press the Power button to turn on the screen again. The "This tablet belongs to..." screen appears. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 39
Getting Started Using the device for the first time 39 (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. ❖ Touch Next to continue (without entering - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 40
40 Getting Started Using the device for the first time (Sample Image) Google Services screen Read the information carefully, and then touch the Arrow key to continue. The "Setup complete" screen appears. Touch Finish to continue to the main Home screen. (Sample Image) Setup complete screen - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 41
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 2 Touch - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 42
by touching the Register ( ) 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 43
TOSHIBA File Manager Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to a microSD™ Card. For more information, see "TOSHIBA If your data was previously backed up using this service you can sign in to your Google Account , user data, and tablet settings ❖ Many Google application settings, such as - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 44
and features Your device exemplifies the innovative blending of touchscreen technology and intuitive application design making the most of your tablet device. Google™ search bar Notifications Google™ voice search Time Status icons Home screen Clock Widget Settings Icon Apps icon System - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 45
Icon Name Apps icon Getting Started Navigation and features 45 Description Touch to display the system apps. Back button Touch to return to the previously viewed screen. Home button Touch to return to the Home screen. Recent Apps Touch to view the most recently view button apps. Home - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 46
46 Getting Started Navigation and features ❖ Games ❖ Thumbnails Your Home screen 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 47
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, 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 48
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 49
Getting Started Navigation and features 49 Opening a notification 1 Touch and swipe down the System bar on the upper-left of your Home screen. The Notification summary panel opens. (Sample Image) Notification summary panel screen 2 Touch a notification summary to view it or to respond to it. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 50
from the Notification summary panel. 3 To remove the notification without viewing it, touch 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 51
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 or password to unlock it. You can encrypt all the data on your tablet: Google™ Accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, etc - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 52
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 53
Getting Started Customizing your Home screens 53 Customizing your Home screens You can add Apps icons, Widgets, Bookmark shortcuts, and other items to any available free space on any Home screen. You can also change the Wallpaper. For more information on the Home screens, see "Navigation and - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 54
54 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 55
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 Touch the wallpaper - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 56
56 Getting Started Turning off the device 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 57
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 58
Increase battery life between charges by using the shortest available time-out setting. See "Display settings" on page 71. You can also place your tablet into Sleep mode by pressing the Power button quickly. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep mode: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the device uses some - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 59
Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync accounts to have all your accounts available on your tablet device. For more information, see "Accounts settings" on page 77. Touch the Add account ( ) icon. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the required account information. 5 Configure the account settings. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 60
60 Getting Started Managing your accounts 2 Scroll down to the Accounts setting. The Accounts menu, appears, displaying a list of the current accounts. 3 Touch the account you wish to delete. 4 Touch the Menu ( ) icon in the upper-right corner. The "Removing an account" screen appears. (Sample - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 61
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 appears. 3 Touch an item to open it. Items can be uninstalled from your tablet or sorted by file size or date for easier viewing. To sort the items, - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 62
/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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 63
Getting Started Caring for your device 63 Cleaning the device Keep liquids, including cleaning fluid, out of the device's ports, speaker, and other openings. Never spray cleaner directly onto the device. Never use harsh or caustic chemical products to clean the device. To keep your device clean, - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 64
You can customize the settings for the various functions on your Toshiba tablet, such as screen orientation, or sound settings. Apps and Settings menus This menu contains most of the tools you will need to customize and configure your tablet. Accessing the Apps and Settings menus To access the Apps - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 65
. Touch to open the Maps app, see "Maps" on page 61. Touch to open Google Play™ Store to view and download available apps for your tablet. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 66
's settings Icon Name Gallery Calendar Description Touch to view the photos/videos you have recorded, using the camera, or images preinstalled on your tablet, see "Using the camera" on page 92. Touch to view your Calendar. People Touch to view your Contacts. Calculator Touch to open the - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 67
and sync accounts to work together, see "Accounts settings" on page 77. Location access Touch to change the settings for location 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. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 68
"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 change the Wireless & networks settings: 1 Touch the - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 69
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. ❖ Visibility timeout-Select to make your - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 70
70 Settings Customizing your device's settings Sound settings The Sound settings can be configured to set the audio for media playback, notifications, and alarms with the desired volume level and notification sounds. You can also set audible feedback when touching or locking and unlocking the - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 71
Settings Customizing your device's settings 71 Display settings You can change the Display settings for various things, such as orientation of the display or brightness level for energy conservation. To change the Display settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 72
), 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 change the Location access settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 73
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. 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 74
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 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, - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 75
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 76
"Set up user now?" dialog box appears. (Sample Image) "Set up user now?" dialog box 5 Touch Set up now to continue. 6 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 31. NOTE - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 77
Settings Customizing your device's settings 77 Accounts settings You can add, remove, and manage your Google™ Accounts 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 78
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 change the Backup & reset settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 79
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 may also take advantage of this feature, allowing you to restore - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 80
and configure various input methods, such as the Google™ text-to-speech engine for applications that support it. To change the Language & input settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The preferred language for use on your tablet. ❖ Spell checker-Select to enable/disable the autospelling correction. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 81
words with hash symbols (#). Accessibility settings Use the Accessibility settings to configure any plug-ins that are installed on the tablet. To change the Accessibility settings: 1 Touch the Settings ( ) icon. The Settings menu appears. 2 Touch the Accessibility ( ) icon. The Accessibility menu - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 82
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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 83
menu appears. 3 Touch the item you wish to view in the About tablet menu. Below are some of the categories you can choose from: ❖ System updates-Select to open the Toshiba Service Station that lists the availability of operating system software updates. ❖ Status-Select to open a screen that displays - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 84
the display screen to close the Notifications menu. Accessing the Quick Settings menu You can open the Quick Settings menu to view and control the tablet settings you most often use, as well as access the Settings menu. 1 Touch and swipe down from the upper-right corner of the screen in - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 85
changes orientation to match the orientation of the device. Touch to adjust the screen brightness, see "Display settings" on page 71. Touch to select the tablet setting you wish to change, see "Apps and Settings menus" on page 64. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 86
. Search for your favorite games, apps, wallpapers, and more to customize your tablet. To learn more, visit the Google Help Center. Downloading from Google Play™ 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. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 87
Working with Apps Apps 87 Uninstalling Apps on your tablet To uninstall applications from your tablet. 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. 2 Touch & hold the icon that represents the application you want to delete, and then drag it to Remove. 3 Confirm the deletion. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 88
Chapter 4 Exploring the Features on your Device Using the onscreen keyboard Your tablet comes with an onscreen keyboard. (Sample Image) Onscreen keyboard Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications open a text field that when touched, opens the - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 89
text line you wish to begin typing from. You may also select one or more words to copy, cut, and paste. NOTE Not all applications support this function. 1 Select the text you want to cut or copy. Select All, Cut, Copy (Sample Image) Touching a text field to cut, copy, or replace - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 90
Double-tap the Shift ( ) key to capitalize all of the letters you type. Touch the Shift ( ) key again to type in lower case. Underlined word Word suggestion (Sample Image) Word suggestion ❖ While typing, spelling suggestions and similar word suggestions appear just above the keyboard. Touch a word - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 91
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. Using the external speaker or headphones Instead of using the internal speaker, you can connect headphones or a pair of external stereo speakers - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 92
the internal microphone on the device or by connecting a headset. Using the camera Your device comes with a built-in camera on the front of the tablet. With the camera you can do the following: ❖ Take pictures and record videos with your device NOTE An optional camera app must first be downloaded - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 93
on your Device Using a microSD™ Card 93 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 94
, see "Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections" on page 41 and "Using external devices" on page 95. NOTE 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 95
can connect external devices to your device using the following available port: ❖ A Micro USB port-Supports data transfer. Micro USB port (Sample Illustration) External device port on the top of the tablet NOTE Not all USB devices are compatible. Check with the manufacturer of the USB device for - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 96
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 96 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 97
you to download and install them. To open TOSHIBA Service Station: 1 Touch the Apps ( ) icon. 2 Touch the 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 98
Station Acceptance screen Touch the Accept button (recommended) to accept the agreement or touch the Decline button to decline. NOTE 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 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 99
notified with the TOSHIBA Service Station icon in the Status bar when new updates become available. You can also check for updates manually. Touch the ) button to allow the download to continue while you use your tablet. A notification of download completion appears in the Status bar. To - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 100
Utility Downloading and installing System updates TOSHIBA Service Station downloads both application and system . Do not interrupt or turn off your tablet during a system update once it has begun. Data loss may occur. TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 101
located at the top left corner of the screen. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager Select items The specific file or folder you have selected will however they will remain grayed-out until specifically selected. (Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager - files checked At this time you can touch individual - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 102
102 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 8 Select the folder you want to copy the files/folders to, and then touch the Paste ( ) icon in the action bar located - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 103
103 Utilities TOSHIBA File Manager Utility Icon Name Change View Menu Description This option allows the user to change the view from one in which items are shown - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 104
File Manager Utility Storage structure The following describes the function of each of the icons on the TOSHIBA File Manager screen: Icon Name Description Internal storage Displays the file content of the device's internal storage, (excluding system files). microSD™ Card Displays the file - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 105
encounter when using your tablet are relatively easy to identify and solve. This chapter aims to help you solve many problems by yourself. It covers the problems you are most likely to encounter. If all else fails, contact Toshiba. You will find information on Toshiba's support services at the end - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 106
is not working If the device still does not power on, contact Toshiba immediately. The device starts but when you touch an icon nothing the About tablet setting to check for available system updates. For more information, see "About tablet""About tablet" on page 83. Internet problems My Internet - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 107
are interrelated. For example, a faulty USB/AC adaptor or USB/power cable will neither power the device nor recharge the batteries. Here are some typical problems and how to solve them: The optional compatible USB/AC adaptor and USB/power cable work correctly, but the battery will not charge. The - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 108
general troubleshooting tips for networking problems, specifically wireless (Wi-Fi®) networking. The terms and concepts used assume a basic understanding of networks, and may be for more advanced users. If you need assistance or if you are not familiar with the terminology, please contact Toshiba - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 109
Try the following before you contact Toshiba: ❖ Review the troubleshooting information. ❖ If the problem occurs while you are running a program, consult the program's documentation for troubleshooting suggestions. Contact the software company's technical support group for their assistance. ❖ Consult - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 110
.com Mexico and all of Latin America acclaim.toshiba.com Toshiba USA Self-Service support web site laptopforums.toshiba.com Community discussion forums for Toshiba laptop users Toshiba's worldwide offices Australia Toshiba (Australia) Pty. Limited 84-92 Talavera Road North Ryde NSW 2113 Sydney - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 111
111, 6to. Piso 9740 Irvine Boulevard Col. Lomas de Chapultepec. Irvine, California 92618 CP 11000 Mexico, DF. United States Spain Toshiba Information Systems (España) S.A. Parque Empresarial San Fernando Edificio Europa, 1a Planta Escalera A 28831 (Madrid) San Fernando de Henares Spain United - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 112
Appendix A Power Cord/Cable Connectors Your device ships with the correct power supply for the country of purchase. This appendix shows the shapes of the typical AC power cord/cable connectors for various parts of the world. USA Canada UL approved United Kingdom BS approved Australia CSA - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 113
your device. Acronyms The following acronyms may appear in this User's Guide. AC Alternating Current Apps Applications bps bits per second CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current DPI Dots Per Inch EPROM Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory FCC Federal Communications - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 114
Input/Output interrupt request Internet Service Provider kilobyte Liquid Crystal Display following terms may appear in this User's Guide. A active-matrix display-A liquid crystal display each cell. This type of display works well with tablet devices because of its shallow depth and high-quality - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 115
set of instructions that can be executed by a tablet. App shortcut-An application icon that can be placed on a Home screen. Touching one opens the app without having to first open the Apps screen. See also icon. B backup-A copy of a file, usually on a removable disk, kept in case - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 116
loads and initializes the operating system. See also reboot. bus-An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with other parts of the tablet, such as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. It is the pathway through which data flows from one device to another. See also - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 117
fast memory residing between the CPU and the tablet's main memory that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will need to execute commands and component attached to the tablet. Devices may be external (outside the tablet's case) or internal (inside the tablet's case). Printers, disk drives - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 118
of executable files. Names of executable files usually end with a .bat, .exe, or .apk extension. expansion device-A device that connects to a tablet to expand its capabilities. Other names for an expansion device are port expander, port replicator, docking station, or network adapter. extension - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 119
hot swapping-The ability to add or remove devices from the tablet while it is running and have the operating system automatically recognize the of computers that provides electronic mail, the World Wide Web, and other services. See also World Wide Web. L LED (Light Emitting Diode)-A solid state - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 120
to share data and peripheral devices, such as printers, with other users and to exchange electronic mail. non-interlaced-A method of refreshing the tablet screen, in which each pixel of every line is refreshed as the electron beam scans across and down the screen. Compare interlaced. O online - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 121
on a screen. For a printer, resolution is expressed in dots per inch (dpi). For a screen, it is expressed as the number of pixels whether or not the tablet is receiving power. This type of memory is used to store your tablet's BIOS, which is essential instructions the tablet reads when you start - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 122
to continue from where you left off when you turn the tablet on again. software-See application. Compare hardware. Swipe-To move computer program designed to perform a narrowly focused operation or solve a specific problem. Utilities are often related to computer system management. W Wallpaper-is - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 123
network of Web sites linked together over the Internet. A user of the Web can jump from site to site regardless of the location of the tablet hosting the site. See also Internet. - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 124
Index A about tablet legal information 83 settings 83 status 83 System information time settings 82 Auto-rotate screen Accessibility settings 81 B backing up data 21, 42 Google™ Account 43 TOSHIBA File Manager 43 Backup & reset settings 78 automatic restore 79 back up my data 79 backup account 79 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 125
off 56 turning off options 56 device administrators security 74 device will not start troubleshooting 105 devices external 95 disposal information 12 disposing of the device 30 downloads managing 61 E encrypt tablet security 73 external device Micro USB port 95 external devices keyboard 94 mouse 94 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 126
guide 24 Internet problems troubleshooting 106 K keyboard external 94 L language & input settings 80 language & input settings Default 81 Personal dictionary 81 select language 80 Spell checker 80 Voice Search 81 Large text Accessibility settings 81 legal information about tablet - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 127
the Home screen 47 Navigation and features 44 navigation buttons 47 notification About tablet 68 Accessibility 68 Accounts 67 Apps 67 Backup & reset 68 Battery 67 Date online resources Toshiba 21 onscreen keyboard speak to text 91 typing 89 using 88 operating system troubleshooting 106 optimizing - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 128
recording sounds 92 recovery factory data reset 62 registering your Toshiba device 42 Removing Folders 54 restoring your data 43 S 82 service options standard limited warranty 20 set date date & time settings 82 set time date & time settings 82 setting up USB/AC adaptor 25 settings about tablet 83 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 129
99 installing updates 99 tablet system updates 100 Touch & hold delay Accessibility settings 81 touch screen navigation onscreen 46 Touch sounds sound settings 70 troubleshooting 107 bookmarked site not found 107 contacting Toshiba 109 device will not start 105 display problems screen is blank 107 - Toshiba AT7-B8 | Android 4.2 Jellybean User's Guide for Excite AT7-B Series - Page 130
24-hour format date & time settings 82 Users 75 Utilities 96 TOSHIBA File Manager Utility 100 TOSHIBA Service Station 97 V Voice Search language & input settings 81 volume sound settings 70 W waking the tablet 41 wallpaper customize background 55 screen settings 71 warranty standard limited warranty
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