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  • Page 1 User's Manual TOSHIBA WT8-A series...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Legal, Regulatory and Safety Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks ..........1-1 Regulatory Information ................. 1-2 Video Standard Notice ................1-7 OpenSSL Toolkit License Issues ............1-7 FreeType License Issues ..............1-10 Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries ....1-13 General Precautions ................
  • Page 3 Hardware and system checklist ............6-4 TOSHIBA support ................. 0 Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications ..................0 AC Power Cord and Connectors ............0 Information for Wireless Devices ............0 Legal Footnotes ..................0 Glossary ....................0 Index User's Manual...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Toshiba Legal, Regulatory And Safety

    TOSHIBA computers. Copyright, Disclaimer and Trademarks Copyright © 2013 by TOSHIBA Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of TOSHIBA. No patent liability is assumed, with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Toshiba Corporation and its affiliates is under license. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 6: Fcc Conditions

    This product and the original options are designed to observe the related EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and safety standards. However, TOSHIBA cannot guarantee that this product still observes these EMC standards if options or cables not produced by TOSHIBA are connected or User's Manual...

  • Page 7: Working Environment

    This product was designed to fulfil the EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) requirements to be observed for so-called “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”. TOSHIBA do not approve the use of this product in working environments other than the above mentioned “Residential, commercial and light industry environments”.
  • Page 8 Note that Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) regulations provide, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by TOSHIBA Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 9: Following Information Is Only For Turkey

    The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. TOSHIBA will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.

  • Page 10: Video Standard Notice

    For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please visit our website (http://www.toshiba- india.com) or contact call center (1800-200-8674). These symbols may not stick depending on the country and region where you purchased.
  • Page 11 ------------------------ /*===================================================== Copyright (c) 1998-2011 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
  • Page 12 ---------------------------------- /* Copyright (C) 1995-1998 Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com) All rights reserved. This package is an SSL implementation written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). The implementation was written so as to conform with Netscapes SSL. This library is free for commercial and non-commercial use as long as the following conditions are aheared to.

  • Page 13: Freetype License Issues

    USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
  • Page 14 Finally, many people asked us for a preferred form for a credit/disclaimer to use in compliance with this license. We thus encourage you to use the following text: """ Portions of this software are copyright (C) <year> The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org).
  • Page 15 source and object code forms) and derivative works thereof for any purpose; and to authorize others to exercise some or all of the rights granted herein, subject to the following conditions: Redistribution of source code must retain this license file (`FTL.TXT') unaltered;...

  • Page 16: Disposing Of The Computer And The Computer's Batteries

    Disposing of the computer and the computer's batteries Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider for details regarding how to dispose of the computer and the batteries. General Precautions TOSHIBA computers are designed to optimize safety, minimize strain and withstand the rigors of portability. However, certain precautions should be observed to further reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the computer.

  • Page 17: Cleaning The Computer

    that can be caused by extensive use. It also includes information on work space design, posture and lighting that can help reduce physical stress. Heat injury Avoid prolonged physical contact with the computer. If the computer is used for long periods, its surface can become very warm. While the temperature will not feel hot to the touch, if you maintain physical contact with the computer for a long time, for example if you rest the computer on your lap or if you keep your hands on the palm rest, your...

  • Page 18: Safety Icons

    Moving the computer While the computer is designed for flexible day-to-day usage you should exercise a few simple precautions when moving it in order to help ensure trouble-free operation. Make sure all disk activity has ended before moving the computer. Turn off (shut down) the computer.
  • Page 19 Please read. A note is a hint or advice that helps you make best use of your equipment. User's Manual 1-16...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    TOSHIBA. In this manual, both words "tablet" and "computer" refer to the TOSHIBA tablet. Equipment checklist Carefully unpack your tablet, taking care to save the box and packaging materials for future use.

  • Page 21: Using Your Tablet For The First Time

    Start screen You can go back to the Start screen from an app or the desktop by the following ways: Press the Windows button ( ) on the tablet. Tap the Start charm. Tap the Start button ( ) in the lower-left corner of the screen (Only on Desktop).
  • Page 22 DC power and reduces the voltage supplied to this tablet. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was included with your tablet, or use AC adaptors specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the tablet. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor could cause fire or damage to the tablet possibly resulting in serious injury.

  • Page 23: Turning On The Power

    Plug the USB connector of the Micro-USB cable into the AC adaptor. Figure 2-1 Connecting the AC adaptor 1 2-pin 3-pin Either a 2-pin or 3-pin adaptor/cord will be included with the tablet depending on the model. Plug the other smaller connector of the Micro-USB cable into the Micro-USB port on your tablet.

  • Page 24: Initial Setup

    Figure 2-3 Turning on the power 1. Power button Tablet appearance depends on the model you purchased. Initial setup The Windows Startup Screen will be the first screen displayed when you turn on the power. Follow the on-screen instructions on each screen in order to properly install the operating system.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Power

    Search This Charm allows you to search your tablet (apps, settings and files), the web, or within an app. Share This Charm allows you to share items (links, photos, and more). Start This Charm takes you to the Start screen or, if already on the Start screen, returns you to your last app.

  • Page 26: Sleep Mode

    Never turn off the power, disconnect an external storage device or remove storage media during data read/write. Doing so can cause data loss. In any emergency case, you can also press and hold Power button for about 10 seconds to force power off. Tap the Settings charm.

  • Page 27: Hibernation Mode

    Before entering Sleep Mode, be sure to save your data. Do not switch to Sleep Mode while transferring data to external media, such as USB devices, memory media or other external memory devices, as data will be lost. The tablet will automatically go into Sleep Mode according to the settings in the Power Options (to access it, tap Control Panel under Windows System in Apps view, and then tap System and Security ->...
  • Page 28 Save your data. While entering Hibernation Mode, the tablet saves the contents of memory to the internal storage. However, for safety sake, it is best to save your data manually. Data will be lost if you disconnect the AC adaptor before the save is completed.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 The Grand Tour

    Chapter 3 The Grand Tour This chapter identifies the various components of the tablet - it is recommended that you become familiar with each before you operate the tablet. Legal Footnote (Non-applicable Icons) For more information regarding Non-applicable Icons, please refer to the Legal Footnotes section.
  • Page 30 Figure 3-1 Grand tour of the tablet 1. Microphones 2. Micro-USB port 3. Micro HDMI port 4. Headphone/Microphone combo jack 5. Web Camera LED 6. Ambient light sensor (not shown) 7. Web Camera (front) 8. Display screen 9. Memory media slot 10.
  • Page 31 Micro HDMI port Micro HDMI port can connect to HDMI cable with Type D connector. An HDMI cable sends video and audio signals. Please refer to the section for details. Headphone/ A 3.5 mm mini headphone/microphone combo Microphone combo jack enables connection of a monaural jack microphone or a stereo headphone.

  • Page 32: Internal Hardware Components

    Memory media slot This slot lets you insert a microSD™/SDHC™/ SDXC™ Card which enables you to transfer data from devices, such as digital camera, onto your tablet. Refer to the Memory media section for details. Keep foreign metal objects, such as screws, staples and paper clips, out of the Memory media slot.
  • Page 33 This tablet includes one battery pack inside. However, please do not attempt to dismount or replace it by yourself. Please contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider, if necessary. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack provides power to the tablet when the AC adaptor is not connected.
  • Page 34 Legal Footnote (Memory (Main System)) For more information regarding Memory (Main System), please refer to the Legal Footnotes section. Display controller The display controller interprets software commands into hardware commands that turn particular parts on the screen on or off. The display controller also controls the video mode and uses industry standard rules to govern the screen resolution and the maximum number...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Operating Basics

    Chapter 4 Operating Basics This chapter describes the basic operations of your tablet and highlights the precautions that should be taken when using it. Using the Touch Screen You can use your finger to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the on- screen keyboard, and other items on the touch screen.

  • Page 36: Battery

    You can change the Real Time Clock settings in the BIOS setup utility. Please refer to TOSHIBA Setup Utility section for further information. Care and use of the battery pack This section provides the important safety precautions in order to handle your battery pack properly.

  • Page 37: Charging The Battery

    Charge the battery pack only in an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. Otherwise, the electrolyte solution might leak, battery pack performance might deteriorate and the battery life might be shortened. Charging the battery When the power in the battery pack becomes low, the tablet will enable Hibernation Mode so that you do not lose any data, and automatically turn itself off.
  • Page 38 The battery has completely discharged and been left in the tablet for a long time. In such cases you should follow the steps as detailed below: Fully discharge the battery by leaving it in the tablet with the power on until the system automatically turns itself off.

  • Page 39: Gps Function

    Batteries exhausted time When you turn off the power of your tablet with batteries fully charged, the batteries will be exhausted within the following approximate period. Battery type Sleep Mode Shut Down Mode Battery pack (20Wh, 2 cell) about 10 days about 120 days RTC lasting time about 7 days...

  • Page 40: Memory Media

    Inside or directly under a building Inside a bag or box Among dense trees When there is an obstacle (person or object) in the front of the antenna Underground tunnel, underground, or underwater Buildings streets or residential areas Near to the high voltage cables Bad weather such as heavy rain or snow Memory media The tablet is equipped with a memory media slot that can accommodate...

  • Page 41: Media Care

    Formatting a memory media card Memory media cards are sold already formatted in conformity to specific standards. If you reformat a memory card, be sure to reformat it with a device such as digital camera or digital audio player that uses the memory cards, not with the format command provided within Windows.

  • Page 42: Usb Device

    Insert the memory media into the memory media slot on the side of the tablet. Figure 4-2 Inserting memory media 1. Memory media slot 2. Memory media Make sure the memory media is oriented properly before you insert it. If you insert the media in wrong direction, you may not be able to remove it.

  • Page 43: External Display

    To connect a USB device, plug the device’s connector into the Micro-USB port on your tablet. Make sure the connector is properly aligned with the socket. Do not try to force the connection, doing so can damage the connecting pins. As the port operation of all USB devices has not been confirmed, some USB devices may not function properly.
  • Page 44 Please do not plug/unplug an HDMI display device under the following conditions: The system is starting up. The system is shutting down. When you connect a television or external monitor to the Micro HDMI port, the display output device is set to HDMI. When you unplug the HDMI cable and re-plug it, please wait at least 5 seconds before you re-plug the HDMI cable again.

  • Page 45: Optional Toshiba Accessories

    Not all the accessories are available in your region. Please contact your reseller or TOSHIBA dealer for more information. Sound System and Video mode This section describes some of the audio control functions.

  • Page 46: Video Mode

    To adjust the volume level of speakers or headphones, move the Speakers slider. To adjust the volume level of an application that you are using, move the slider for the corresponding application. Microphone Level Follow the steps below to change the microphone recording level. Press and hold on the speaker icon on the Taskbar, and select Recording devices from the sub menu.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Utilities And Advanced Usage

    To access this application, tap Service Station in Apps view. Special features The following features are either unique to TOSHIBA computers or are advanced features which make the computer more convenient to use. User's Manual...

  • Page 48: Trucapture

    Settings -> Help. TOSHIBA Setup Utility TOSHIBA Setup Utility is a BIOS setup utility that provides you a menu- based user interface so that you can easily view and change BIOS settings.

  • Page 49: System Recovery

    Saving Changes -> Yes. The tablet will restart immediately. Navigating the utility TOSHIBA Setup Utility can be navigated through the touch screen. Some buttons on the tablet are also designated to execute the corresponding functions. Details are described as follows:...
  • Page 50 Do not use utilities, including those intended to enhance internal storage access speed. They may cause unstable operation and damage data. Do not shut down/log off or Sleep/Hibernate while writing or rewriting the drive. Set the computer on a level surface and avoid places subjected to vibrations such as airplanes, trains, or cars.
  • Page 51 "Recovery Media", the "Recovery Media" cannot be created. However, if you have already created a "Recovery Media", you can use it to restore the recovery partition. If you have not created "Recovery Media", please contact TOSHIBA support for assistance. Restoring the pre-installed software from the...
  • Page 52 Tap Get started under Remove everything and reinstall Windows. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the recovery. User's Manual...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    In reality many problems can be solved simply, but a few may require help from TOSHIBA Support - if you find you need to consult others, be prepared to describe the problem in as much detail as possible.
  • Page 54 Always try to make detailed notes of your observations and keep them in a permanent error log - this will help you to describe your problems to TOSHIBA Support. In addition, if a problem recurs, the log you have made will help to identify the problem faster.
  • Page 55 Before using a peripheral device or application software that is not an authorized TOSHIBA part or product, make sure the device or software can be used with your computer. Use of incompatible devices may cause injury or may damage your computer.

  • Page 56: Hardware And System Checklist

    Computer shuts Leave the computer off until the it reaches room down automatically temperature. If the computer has reached room temperature and it still does not start, or if it starts but shuts down quickly, contact TOSHIBA Support. User's Manual...
  • Page 57 If the AC adaptor still does not power the computer, you should contact TOSHIBA Support. Battery Problem Procedure Battery doesn’t...
  • Page 58 BIOS setup utility by using the following steps: Launch the BIOS setup utility. Please refer to TOSHIBA Setup Utility section for further information. Set the date in the System Date field. Set the time in the System Time field.
  • Page 59 If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. USB device In addition to the information in this section, please also refer to the documentation supplied with your USB device.

  • Page 60: External Monitor

    Volume cannot be adjusted during Windows start up or shut down. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, contact TOSHIBA Support. External monitor Please also refer to Operating Basics, and to the documentation supplied with your monitor for further information.

  • Page 61: Wireless Lan

    TOSHIBA Support. TOSHIBA support If you require any additional help using your computer or if you are having problems operating the computer, you may need to contact TOSHIBA for additional technical assistance. Before you call Some problems you experience may be related to software or the operating system so it is important that you investigate other sources of assistance first.
  • Page 62 - they are your best resource for current information and support. TOSHIBA technical support If you are still unable to solve the problem and suspect that it is hardware related, visit TOSHIBA technical support website http://www.toshiba.co.jp/ worldwide/. User's Manual 6-10...

  • Page 63: Appendix Specifications

    Chapter 7 Appendix Specifications This section summarizes the computer’s technical specifications. Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions shown below do not include parts that extend beyond the main body. The physical dimensions may vary depending on the model you purchased. Size 135.9 (w) x 213 (d) x 10.7 (h) millimeters (not including parts that extend beyond the main body).

  • Page 64: Ac Power Cord And Connectors

    AC Power Cord and Connectors The power cord’s AC input plug must be compatible with the various international AC power outlets and the cord must meet the standards for the country/region in which it is used. All cords must meet the following specifications: Wire size: Minimum 0.75 mm...

  • Page 65: Information For Wireless Devices

    United Kingdom UL approved BS approved Australia Europe Approved by the appropriate AS approved agency Canada China CCC approved CSA approved Information for Wireless Devices Wireless Technology Interoperability The Wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) /Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology, and is compliant to: The IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision a/b/g/n, b/g/n or Revision a/b/g/n/ac(draft)), as defined and approved by the Institute...

  • Page 66: Wireless Devices And Your Health

    If you should experience any such problem, immediately turn off either one of your Bluetooth or Wireless LAN. Please visit http://www.pc.support.global.toshiba.com, if you have any questions about using Wireless LAN or Bluetooth Module. In Europe visit http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/bluetooth.htm Wireless Devices and your health Wireless products, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy.
  • Page 67 TOSHIBA is not liable for the loss of data due to eavesdropping or illegal access through the wireless LAN and the damage thereof. Card Specifications...

  • Page 68: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Radio Frequency Band 5GHz (5150-5850 MHz) (Revision a and n) Band 2.4GHz (2400-2483.5 MHz) (Revision b/g and n) The range of the wireless signal is related to the transmit rate of the wireless communication. Communications at lower transmit range may travel larger distances.

  • Page 69: Radio Regulatory Information

    Radio links You can easily establish links between two or more devices, with these links being maintained even if the devices are not within a line-of-sight of each other. Radio Regulatory Information The Wireless device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.
  • Page 70 Russian Limited e.i.r.p 100mW. Permitted to use Federation: only for indoor applications, closed industrial and warehouse areas, and on board aircraft. Permitted to use for local networks of aircraft crew service communications on board aircraft in area of the airport and at all stages of flight.
  • Page 71 check the current channel of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies for outdoor use, as listed above, the user must contact the applicable national spectrum regulator to request a license for outdoor operation. Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
  • Page 72 Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca Taiwan Article 12 Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio frequency devices.
  • Page 73 If this equipment causes RF interference to other radio stations, promptly change the frequency being used, change the location of use, or turn off the source of emissions. Contact an authorized TOSHIBA service provider if you have problems with interference caused by this product to Other Radio Stations.

  • Page 74: Device Authorization

    Radio approvals for wireless devices This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. If you use this equipment in the countries/regions which are not listed in the table below, please contact TOSHIBA Support. Austria Belgium Bulgaria...
  • Page 75 (41°F to 86°F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature references are approximate and may vary depending on the specific computer model - contact TOSHIBA support for details). CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design configuration.

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Published battery life numbers are achieved on select models and configurations tested by TOSHIBA at the time of publication. Recharge time varies depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is consuming full power. After going through many charge and discharge cycles, the battery will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced.
  • Page 77 Abbreviations Alternating Current AMT: Intel Active Management Technology ASCII: American Standard Code for Information Interchange BIOS: Basic Input/output System BD-ROM: Blu-ray Disc Read-only Memory bps: bits per second Compact Disc CD-ROM: Compact Disc Read-only Memory CD-RW: Compact Disc-rewritable CMOS: Complementary Metal-oxide Semiconductor CPU: Central Processing Unit Direct Current...
  • Page 78 IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers I/O: Input/Output IRQ: interrupt request ISP: Internet Service Provider kilobyte LAN: Local Area Network LCD: Liquid Crystal Display LED: Light Emitting Diode megabyte MBps: megabytes per second MMC: Multi Media Card OCR: Optical Character Recognition (Reader) Personal Computer PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect...

  • Page 79: Index

    Hardware and system Documentation list 2-1 checklist 6-4 Internal display panel 6-6 Memory Media Card 6-6 Overheating power Equipment checklist 2-1 down 6-4 Power 6-4 External monitor Real Time Clock 6-6 problems 6-8 Sound system 6-7 TOSHIBA support 6-9 User's Manual Index-1...
  • Page 80 USB device 6-7 Wireless communication 7-4 Recovery hard disk drive 5-5 Recovery Media 5-4 Restarting the computer 2-7 SD/SDHC/SDXC Card formatting 4-7 note 4-6 Sleep Mode setting 2-7 System automatic 5-2 Sound system problems 6-7 Touch Screen USB device problems 6-7 Video mode 4-12 Video RAM 3-5 Web Camera 3-3...

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