Toshiba Excite Pro User manual

QUICK START

Quick Tour
Top
Bottom
Left
Right
Internal microphone
Power button
Internal microphone
Volume control button
Headphone/Microphone
Micro HDMI®port
DC in
Micro SD port
Micro USB port
Speaker
Speaker

NOTE: Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to be
charged prior to use.
Front
Back
Camera
HD Display
Camera*
* Available on certain models.
SpeakerSpeaker

Setting up your device
NOTE: Toshiba recommends that you 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 AC adaptor.
2. To turn on your device, press and hold the Power button ( ) for several
seconds.
Your setup process begins.
3. Select the language you want, and then touch Start to continue. The
Select “Wi-Fi®setup” screen appears, displaying all available Wi-Fi®
networks.
4. Touch the Wi-Fi®network you want to use and enter the key or
password. Click on Connect.
A Google Account is required to access many of the powered by
Android™ features, including Gmail™, backing up your data, etc.
5. The “Got Google?” screen appears displaying two options:
A. Yes to sign in with an existing Google account and then follow the
on screen instructions.
B. No if you do not have an existing Google account.
6. If you touch No, the “Make it Google” screen appears with two options:
A. Get an Account – follow the on screen instructions.
B. Not Now – touch Not now to skip the account setup for now. You
can sign into a Google Account later in Settings, under Accounts.
7. The “Google & location” screen appears displaying two options:
 •Deselectthecheckboxestodeactivatetheoptions.
 •Selectthecheckboxestoactivatetheoptions.
NOTE: You can change these at a later time via the Settings menu.
8. Touch the Arrow key to continue.
The “This tablet belongs to...” screen appears.
•Enteryourrstandlastnames,or
•JusttouchtheArrow key to continue
9. The Google services screen appears. Touch the Arrow key to continue.
10. The “Setup complete” screen appears. Touch Finish to complete the
setup process.

Setting up your device (continued)
Home Screen information
NOTE: 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. Touch and hold the lock icon and drag it to the edge of the large circle
surrounding it. The last screen viewed appears.
FiveHomescreensareavailable,eachcustomizabletotyourpersonal
needs. Adding Apps shortcuts, Widgets, and Bookmarks, as well
as changing the Wallpaper creates a more personalized multi-media
experience.
Back Home Recent Apps
Clock
widget
System bar
Home screen
Voice recognition
Apps icon
Home screen icons
Status icons
Application shortcuts
Google™ search bar
Settings
Notifications
(Sample Image)

Setting up Wi-Fi®and Bluetooth®
Backing up your data
Wi-Fi®
1. Touch the Settings ( ) icon > Wi-Fi. (The device scans for and
displays all available Wi-Fi®networks.)
2. Touch the name of the network you want to connect to, and then touch
Connect. (If the network is a secured/locked network, you will be
askedtoentertheappropriatecredentialsbeforeconrming.)
NOTE: Wi-Fi®may be enabled by default and the device saves this
information so that the device can connect automatically the next
time it is within range of the connected network.
Bluetooth®
1. Touch the Settings ( ) icon > Bluetooth (switch to ON to enable it) >
(Thedevicescans/ndsnearbydevices[i.e.keyboard,mouse].)
2. Touch the name of the device to pair with, enter required PIN (if
prompted) and then touch OK.
Using the TOSHIBA File Manager, you can back up your data to a Micro
SD™Card.
1.InsertaMicroSD™CardintotheMicroSD™Cardslot.
2. Touch the Apps ( ) icon > File Manager ( ) (make sure “Internal
Storage” is selected at the top left of the screen).
3.Long-pressaleorfoldertoenterselectingmode,thentouchtheles/
folders you wish to back up, or touch Select All from the “selected items
count:” drop-down menu located at the top left corner of the screen.
4. Touch the Copy button ( ) from the action bar located at the top right
corner of the screen, and then SD Card from the device icons on the
leftofthescreentoselecttheMicroSD™Card.
5.Selectthefolderyouwanttocopytheles/foldersto,andthentouch
the Paste icon ( ) from the action bar located at the top right corner
of the screen.
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. If you need
to replace your device, your data can be restored to your new one.
NOTE: To help keep your new device operating at its peak performance,
youmaybenotiedwhenupdatedsoftwareisavailablefor
download (internet connection required). Toshiba recommends
installing these updates as soon as they become available.

Basics
Charging your tablet
Wall Outlet– The fastest way to charge your tablet is with the included
AC adaptor plugged into a wall outlet.
Auto Rotation
When you rotate the device from portrait to landscape (or vice versa), the
screen orientation automatically changes according to the rotation angle.
To lock the screen so that it does not rotate automatically, orient the
device in the desired screen rotation (portrait or landscape) swipe down
from the upper right corner of the screen to access the Quick Menu and
then switch the “Auto Rotate screen” to Rotation Locked.
Creating and naming folders
To create folders on the home screen:
1. Locate the desired app that you wish to include in a folder.
2. Locate a second app (on the home screen or in the app list).
 3.Touch,hold,anddragthesecondapptotherstapp.
4. Release the second app and its icon will appear in the circle, behind
theiconoftherstapp.Thefolderisnowcreated.
To name your new folder:
1. Touch the newly created folder.
2. Touch the generic title and type in the desired title.
For more information on how to customize your home screens, please
refer to your User’s Guide.
Application shortcuts
Some basic icons/application shortcuts:
Back – Return to previous screen
Home – Starting point for all features
Recentapps–Displaysrecentlyusedapplications
Browser – Web portal
Gmail™ – Webmail service
Apps icon – View all your applications
Settings – Opens the Settings menu
FileManager–Backupyourdataandtransferles

Consult the electronic User’s Guide
To access the downloadable electronic
User’s Guide for your device, touch the
User’s Guide icon ( ) located on the Apps
screen (internet connection required). The
User’s Guide will automatically download
to your device and prompt to select which
application to open with. Select “Adobe
Reader”.TolaunchtheUser’sGuidePDF
again at a later time, touch Apps and then
User’s Guide.
For solutions to the most common
problems, refer to the “If Something Goes
Wrong” section of the User’s Guide.
Please read and adhere to all of the safety
information in the User’s Guide and Legal/
Safety/Regulatory document, and make
sure you fully understand the instructions
before using the device.
Visit Toshiba’s Support Web site:
tabletsupport.toshiba.com
Check the components
Your device comes with:
•ACadaptorandadaptorcord
•Powercord/cable
•Severaldocuments,includinga
standard limited warranty booklet
If any items are missing or
damaged, notify your dealer
immediately.
Register Your Toshiba Device
EnhanceyourownershipexperiencebytakingafewminutestoregisteryourToshiba
device by touching the Register ( ) icon located on the Apps screen or go to register.
toshiba.com. Completing device registration allows Toshiba to provide you with device
information updates, special offers and promotions.
NOTE: Your device contains a rechargeable battery that may need to
be charged prior to use.
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