Toshiba At7c Manual

							51Getting Started
Maps
Maps
To access Maps:
1Touch the 
Apps () icon.
The Apps menu appears.
2Touch the 
Maps () icon.
Do not use this device while driving.
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.
To learn more, visit the Google Help Center.
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 access downloads:
1Touch the 
Apps () icon
The Apps menu appears.
2Touch 
Downloads ().
The Downloads menu appears.
3Touch an item to open it.
Items can be deleted from your tablet or sorted by name, file 
size, or date for easier viewing.
To sort the items, touch the ( ) option at the upper-right of 
the screen.
To delete items:
1Touch and hold the item until the Menu bar appears at 
the top of the screen.
 
 
(Sample Image) Downloads Menu bar 
						

							52Getting Started
Factory data reset
2Touch the Delete () icon.
To share items:
1Touch and hold the item until the Menu bar appears at 
the top of the screen.
 
 
(Sample Image) Downloads Menu bar
2Touch the 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 33.
Before restoring the device to the out of box state, back up 
all data to external media. You can use your Google™ 
account to back up all data and apps settings.
To perform this process:
1Touch the 
Settings () icon.
The Settings menu appears.
2Touch the 
Backup & reset () icon.
The Backup & reset menu appears.
3Touch 
Factory data reset.
4Touch 
Reset tablet.
5Touch 
Erase everything.
The Factory data reset process begins. 
This process could take several minutes. For more 
information, see “Setting up your device” on page 30.
NOTE 
						

							53Getting Started
Caring for your device
Caring for your device
This section gives tips on cleaning and moving your device. 
For information about taking care of your device’s battery, 
see “Taking care of your battery” on page 28.
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.
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, gently wipe it with a lightly 
dampened soft cloth. 
						

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Chapter 2
Settings
Customizing your device’s settings
You can customize the settings for the various functions on 
your Toshiba tablet, such as screen orientation, or sound 
settings. 
Apps and Settings menus
This menu contains most of the tools you will need to 
customize and configure your tablet.
Accessing the Apps and Settings menus
To access the Apps menu:
❖Touch the 
Apps () icon. 
						

							55Settings
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.
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 
“Maps” on page 51.
Play Store Touch to open Google Play™ Store to 
view and download available apps for 
your tablet.
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 81. 
						

							56Settings
Customizing your device’s settings
To access the Settings menu:
❖Touch the 
Settings () icon.
The Settings menu appears.
   
 
(Sample Image) Settings menu screen
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 51.
Play Books Touch to view the books that have been 
downloaded to your tablet. Icon Name Description 
						

							57Settings
Customizing your device’s settings
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 58.
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 60.
Display Configure the screen orientation or use 
energy saving settings, see “Display 
settings” on page 61.
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 68.
Battery Displays battery status, see “Battery 
Notice” on page 26.
Apps Touch to view and manage the installed 
applications, see “Apps settings” on 
page 64.
Accounts Add, remove, and manage all of your 
accounts, and sync accounts to work 
together, see “Accounts settings” on 
page 66.
Location Touch to change the settings for location 
services, see “Location settings” on 
page 62.
Security Configure how you want the tablet to 
determine your location, see “Location 
settings” on page 62. 
						

							58Settings
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 31. 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:
1Touch the 
Settings () icon.
The Settings menu appears.
2Touch the item you wish to change in the Wireless & 
networks menu.Language & 
inputConfigure the various input methods 
available on your tablet, see “Language & 
input settings” on page 69.
Backup & 
resetBack up your settings and data to 
Google™ servers, using your Google 
Account, or perform a factory data reset, 
see “Backup & reset settings” on 
page 67.
Date & time Configure your preferences for the way in 
which dates are displayed, see “Date & 
time settings” on page 71.
Accessibility Touch to change the settings for 
accessibility features to activate an 
accessibility application, see 
“Accessibility settings” on page 70.
About tablet Displays information regarding your 
operating system software and 
hardware, see “About tablet” on page 72.
Bluetooth® Pair your Bluetooth® enabled devices, 
(i.e. an external keyboard or mouse) to 
your device, see “Setting up Wi-Fi® and 
Bluetooth® connections” on page 31. Icon Name Description 
						

							59Settings
Customizing your device’s settings
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 31.
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 31.
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 tablet 
discoverable by other 
Bluetooth® devices for a brief 
period of time.
❖
Show received files—Displays a list of files 
received via 
Bluetooth®. 
						

							60Settings
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 screen.
To change the 
Sound settings:
1Touch the 
Settings () icon.
The Settings menu appears.
2Touch the 
Sound () icon.
The Sound menu appears.
   
 
 
(Sample Image) Sound menu screen
3Touch the item you wish to change in the Sound menu.
Below are some of the categories you can choose from:
❖
Volumes—Select to open a screen containing three 
sliders, used to adjust media volume, notification 
sounds, and alarm sounds.
❖
Default notification—Select to open a screen 
containing a list of notification sounds. Touch a 
notification sound to listen to a sample of it.
❖
Touch sounds—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.