Toshiba At7c Manual

							81Exploring the Features on your Device
Using the external speaker or headphones
Using the external speaker or headphones
Instead of using the internal speaker, 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 play back sound files through external speakers or 
headphones:
1Locate the headphone jack on the device.
2Using 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
You may record sounds using 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
❖Chat with others and have them see you while using 
instant messaging (IM) programs
❖Have video conference calls 
						

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Using a microSD™ Card
To email, instant message or video conference, you must 
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 insert a microSD™ Card:
1Turn the media so that the contacts (metal areas) are 
face down.
2Push the media into the adapter until it locks in place.
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:
1Touch the 
Settings () icon.
The Settings menu appears.
2Touch the 
Storage () icon.
The Storage menu appears.
3Touch 
Unmount SD card.
4Gently press the card inward to release it.
The card pops out slightly.
5Grasp the card and pull it straight out.
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Adding optional external devices
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 83 or “Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 
connections” on page 31).
❖Connect an external mouse via the available 
Bluetooth® 
settings (see “Using an external mouse” on page 83 or 
“Setting up Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connections” on 
page 31).
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 31 and “Using external 
devices” on page 84.
Some keyboard functionality may not be supported.
Using an external mouse
You may want to use an external 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 31 and “Using external devices” on page 84.
Some mouse functionality may not be supported.
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Adding optional external devices
Using external devices
You can connect external devices to your device using the 
following available port:
❖
A Micro USB port—Supports data transfer.
(Sample Illustration) External device port on the top of the 
tablet
Not all USB devices are compatible. Check with the 
manufacturer of the USB device for compatibility.
Micro USB port
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Chapter 5
Utilities
Your device includes several 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
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TOSHIBA Service Station
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 open TOSHIBA Service Station:
1Touch the 
Apps () icon.
2Touch 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 may 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. 
Touch the 
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.
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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.
You can also check for updates manually. Touch the 
Check 
for Updates
 button. The application will refresh the list of 
available updates.
Connect the included USB cable to a USB port on 
your computer. Make sure your computer is turned 
ON and plugged into a power source.
Downloading updates
Toshiba strongly recommends that you back up your 
data and settings before downloading updates.
Touch the 
TOSHIBA Service Station ( ) icon in the Status 
bar when an update becomes available to display additional 
information about that item. To download the update, touch 
the Download button. The update begins to download and 
displays a progress indicator in the Notification bar.
Touch the Home ( ) button to allow the download to 
continue while you use your tablet. A notification of 
download completion appears in the Status bar.
To discontinue the download process, touch the 
Back () 
button.
Installing updates
Once an update has been successfully downloaded, it can 
be installed. 
1Touch the 
Download completion notice on the Status 
bar.
2Touch the 
Install button.
The application installer launches.
3Confirm the installation to continue.
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TOSHIBA File Manager Utility
Downloading and installing System updates
TOSHIBA Service Station downloads both application and 
system updates. System updates require the device to be 
rebooted during the update process.
Installing a system update is similar to an application update, 
however you will be reminded that the device will 
automatically reboot during the update process. Make sure 
to close any applications and save all data prior to installing 
a system update.
Do not interrupt or turn off your tablet during a system 
update once it has begun. Data loss may occur.
TOSHIBA File Manager Utility
Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data 
to a microSD™ Card.
1Insert a microSD™ Card into the microSD™ Card slot on 
your tablet. For more information, see “Using a 
microSD™ Card” on page 82. 
2Touch the 
Apps () icon.
3Touch the 
File Manager ( ) icon. 
The TOSHIBA File Manager screen appears.
   
 
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager screen
4Make sure Internal Storage ( ) option is selected at 
the top left of the screen.
5Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode. 
Then touch the files/folders you wish to back up, or 
Files Path
Controls
Devices 
						

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TOSHIBA File Manager Utility
touch Select All from the selected items count 
drop-down menu 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 highlight 
with a checkbox in the upper right hand corner to signify 
that it has been selected for manipulation. All the other 
files and folders on the screen will also now have a 
checkmark in the upper right hand corner however they 
will remain grayed-out until specifically selected.
   
(Sample Image) TOSHIBA File Manager - files checked
At this time you can touch individual files and folders 
with the grayed-out checkmarks to select them. 
6Touch the 
Copy ( ) button in the action bar located at 
the top right corner of the screen.
7Touch the 
SD Card ( ) icon from the device icons on 
the left of the screen to select the microSD™ card.
Touching the 
SD Card ( ) icon displays the file/folder 
content on the microSD™ Card.
8Select the folder you want to copy the files/folders to, 
and then touch the 
Paste ( ) icon in the action bar 
located at the top right corner of the screen.
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TOSHIBA File Manager Utility
Operation of files/folders
Touch and hold a file or folder to select it. This will change 
the action bar at the top of the screen to provide the options 
you can use for file or folder manipulation.
The available options are:
Rename files/folders
To rename a file/folder:
1Touch and hold a file or folder to enter selecting mode.
2Touch the 
Menu () icon.
3Select 
Rename from the drop-down menu.
4Type in the new name for the folder and touch 
OK. Icon Name Description
Cut Touch and hold the file or folder to select it. 
Touch the 
Cut icon to copy the file to the 
“virtual clipboard” and remove it from its 
current location.
Copy Touch and hold the file or folder to select it. 
Touch the 
Copy icon to copy the item to 
the “virtual clipboard.” Later you can use 
the “Paste” option to paste the item to the 
destination location of your choosing.
Delete Touch and hold the file or folder to select it. 
Touch the 
Delete icon to permanently 
delete the item from the location it is 
currently in. The system will prompt you to 
make sure this is what you want to do.
Change View This option allows the user to change the 
view from one in which items are shown in 
three columns and as many rows as 
needed to a single column list view.
Menu This option provides additional menu 
options based upon where you are in the 
process. As an example if have not yet 
selected any items the options are: Device 
Information, About and Help. If you have 
selected items the options become: 
Rename, Share, Information, and 
Help.