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Insignia Flex™ Android Tablet
Important Safety
Instructions
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this device to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
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An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type
plug is a Class I apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible
electric shock. Make sure that you connect this Class I device to a
grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
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Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality
Insignia product. Your Insignia Flex Tablet represents the state of the art in
Android tablet design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
Features
Top
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Item
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Description
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(headphone jack)
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Plug headphones into this jack. For more
information, see "
Connecting headphones
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Microphone
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Speak into the microphone when you are making a
phone call or performing a voice search on Google.
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VOL+/-
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Press to increase or decrease the speaker volume.
For more information, see "
Adjusting the volume
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30-pin connector
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Plug the 30-pin connector to USB cable into this
port.
To charge the battery, plug the other end of the
cable into the USB power adapter, then plug the power adapter into a power
outlet. For more information, see "
Charging the battery
."
To connect your tablet to a computer, plug the
other end of the cable into a USB port on the computer. For more information,
see "
Connecting to a computer."
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microSD™ card slot
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Insert a microSD™ memory card into this slot to
expand the storage capacity of your tablet. For more information, see "
Installing the microSD memory card
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Screen rotation lock
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Enables or disables screen rotation.
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(power button)
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Press this button to turn your tablet on or off or
to turn the screen on or off. See "
Turning your tablet on or off
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Front
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Item
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Description
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Camera
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Use the camera to take pictures or record video.
For more information, see "
Taking pictures
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Recording video
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Ambient light sensor
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When turned on, the sensor automatically adjusts
the screen brightness based on the surrounding light level.
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Back
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Item
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Description
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Reset button
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Press this button if your tablet is not
responding. Your tablet restarts automatically. For more information, see "
Restarting your tablet
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Speakers
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Play sounds produced by your tablet.
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Package contents
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Insignia Flex™ Android Tablet
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Wall charger
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USB data transfer cable
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Cleaning cloth
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QUICK SETUP GUIDE
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Setting up your tablet
Charging the battery
Your tablet has a built-in battery. The battery
can only be replaced by the original manufacturer.
Before using your tablet for the first time, you
need to charge the battery for a minimum of eight hours.
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Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts,
or dispose of battery in fire or water.
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Do not expose to temperatures above 60°C (140°F).
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Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated
by local regulations.
To charge the battery:
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Insert the 30-pin connector into your tablet's
30-pin connector port.
- Insert the USB connector into the
wall charger.
- Plug the wall charger into a power
outlet to start charging the battery.
When the battery is charging, the
(battery charging) icon appears at the bottom right corner of the screen if
your tablet is turned on.
After the battery has been fully charged, the
(full battery) icon appears at the bottom right corner of the screen if your
tablet is turned on.
Use only the included power adapter to charge your tablet's battery. Even if a
different brand of power adapter has the same type USB port, using it may damage
your tablet.
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If the battery does not charge using the included
power adapter, use a small tool (like a straightened paperclip) to press the
RESET button on the back of your tablet.
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Battery performance depends on many factors,
including the network configuration, signal strength, temperature, features or
settings, items attached to ports, and usage of programs or functions.
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Your tablet's battery provides approximately six
to eight hours of video playback or several days of power depending on usage
type.
Installing the microSD
memory card
Your tablet's internal storage capacity is 8 GB.
You can install a microSD™ memory card with up to 32 GB to save more pictures,
music, and applications.
To install the microSD memory card:
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Make sure that your tablet is turned off.
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Locate the microSD memory card slot, then open the
slot door.
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Insert the microSD memory card into the slot with
the narrow side of the card pointing toward the slot and the label facing up.
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Close the slot door.
For instructions on removing the microSD memory
card, see "
Removing a microSD memory card
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Removing a microSD memory
card
To remove a microSD memory card:
- On the Home screen, touch the
(applications) icon.
- Touch the
(settings) icon, touch , then touch . A message asks you to confirm the card removal.
- Touch .
Some applications may
stop and be unavailable until you insert the SD card again.
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Open the microSD memory slot door, push the
microSD memory card to eject it from the slot, then pull the card out of the
slot and close the slot door.
Connecting headphones
When headphones are plugged in, the tablet speakers are muted.
To connect headphones:
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Plug headphones into the
(headphone) jack.
Connecting to a computer
If the computer's operating system is Windows XP or an older version of
Windows, you need to install Windows Media Player 11 on the computer.
To connect to a computer:
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Insert the 30-pin connector into your tablet's
30-pin connector port.
- Plug the other end of the cable
into a USB port on the computer.
- On the computer, open Computer or My Computer, then select the
icon to view files on your tablet or to transfer files between your tablet and
your computer.
- When you are finished, unplug the
cable from your tablet and the computer.
Turning on your tablet for
the first time
To set up for the first time:
- Press
(power).
The Welcome screen opens.
- Follow the on-screen instructions
to select your language, connect to the Internet, set the date and time, and
sign in to your Google account.
You can use your tablet without connecting to the Internet and signing in to
your Google account, but you will not be able to use the Playstore and you will
not receive software updates.
Understanding the basics
Turning your tablet on or
off
To turn on your tablet:
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Press and hold
(power) until your tablet turns on.
To turn off your tablet:
- Press and hold
(power) until the options menu opens.
- On the options menu, touch to turn off your tablet.
To turn the screen on or off:
- Press
(power). The screen turns off and your tablet enters standby mode.
- Press
(power) again to turn the screen back on.
Restarting your tablet
To restart your tablet:
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If your tablet is not responding, use a small tool
(like a straightened paperclip) to press the
button. Your tablet automatically restarts.
Using gestures to navigate
Action
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Description
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Touch
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Touch an application or other item with your
finger to open or select it.
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Touch and hold
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Touch an item with your finger and hold it until
your tablet responds.
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Double touch
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Quickly touch an item on the screen twice.
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Drag
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Touch and hold an item with your finger, then move
your finger to the position where you want the item.
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Flick
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Quickly slide your finger either vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
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Pinch
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Pinch your fingers together or move them apart.
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Rotate
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To change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape (or from landscape to portrait) turn your tablet sideways.
When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to switch to landscape
mode and make the keyboard bigger.
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Using on-screen function
buttons to navigate
Icon
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Touch to...
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Start a text search on Google.
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Start a voice search on Google.
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Return to the previous screen.
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Return to the Home screen.
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Open the list of recently used applications and
running applications.
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View all applications installed on your tablet.
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Open the options menu.
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Close the keyboard.
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Open a drop-down menu.
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Using the keyboard
When you start a program or select an item that
requires text or numbers, the on-screen keyboard opens.
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Touch to...
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1
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Switch between number/symbol mode and text mode.
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2
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Switch between uppercase and lowercase letters.
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3
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Enter a space.
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4
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Start a new line.
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5
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Delete a character to the left of the cursor.
Touch and hold to delete all the characters to the left of the cursor.
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When you don't need the keyboard, press
in the lower left corner of the screen to close the keyboard.
- To open the keyboard,
touch an item that requires text or numbers.
- To delete a character,
touch to the right of the character you want to delete, then touch the delete
key ().
- To insert a character,
touch the character to the left of where you want to insert the character, then
touch the character you want to insert.
Status area and
notifications
At the bottom, right corner of the screen is the
status area. Notifications, such as Wi-Fi connection, battery, and time, are
displayed in this area.
To view a status item or notification:
- Touch the status bar in the lower
right corner of the screen to expand the window.
- Touch again to access the notification and setting options.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Customizing the Home screen
The Home screen is your starting point for using
the applications on your tablet. You can customize the Home screen to display
application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets.
A widget is a small, stand-alone application that
you can place on the Home screen to let you access a favorite feature. Your
tablet comes with several widgets already installed, either on the main Home
screen or one of the extended Home screens.
Like a widget, an app shortcut lets you quickly
access a favorite feature like the Gallery. An app shortcut can also quickly
open a favorite application. You can add an app shortcut to any Home screen.
The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to
provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
To use the extended Home screen:
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Slide your finger horizontally across the screen
(to the left or the right) to access the extended screens to the left or right
of the Home screen.
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Press the
(home) icon to go back to the main screen.
Your tablet provides two extended screens to the
left and right of the Home screen, for a total of five screens.
Home screen items
Items displayed on the Home screen include:
--Add shortcuts such as an application, a bookmarked web page, a
favorite contact, an email label, or a music playlist.
--Add wireless manager, profile mode, clock, Facebook widget,
Weather widget, music player, FM player, picture frame, Google Search bar, power
control, or a calendar that shows upcoming appointments.
--Change the Home screen wallpaper.
Adding an icon to the Home
screen
To add an icon to the Home screen:
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Make sure that the home screen you want to add an
icon to is displayed.
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On the Applications screen, touch and hold the
icon you want to add. The Applications screen closes.
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Drag the icon to the location you want on any
extended Home screen, then release the icon.
Adding a widget to the Home
screen
To add a widget to the Home screen:
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Touch the
(applications) icon, then touch .
- Touch and hold the widget you want
to add. The Widgets screen closes.
- Drag the widget to the location
you want on any extended Home screen, then release the widget.
Repositioning an item on the
Home screen
To reposition an item on the Home screen:
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Touch and hold the item on the screen to activate
move mode.
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Without lifting your finger, drag the item to the
position where you want it, then lift your finger.
To move an item from the Home screen to an extended Home screen, touch and hold
the item, then drag it to the left or right edge of the screen until the display
shifts to the extended Home screen. Position the item on the screen, and then
lift your finger.
Deleting an item from the
Home screen
To delete an item from the Home screen:
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Touch and hold the item on the screen to activate
move mode.
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Without lifting your finger, drag the item to
at the top center of the screen, then lift your finger.
Changing the Home screen
wallpaper
To change the Home screen wallpaper:
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On the Home screen, touch the
(applications) icon, touch the
(settings) icon, touch , then touch . The Choose wallpaper from screen opens.
OR
Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen
until the Choose wallpaper from screen opens.
- Touch:
--To select a picture you captured using the camera or copied to your tablet as
wallpaper.
--To select a preset animated wallpaper that came installed on your tablet.
--To select a preset wallpaper that came installed on your tablet.
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Touch the wallpaper you want to use, then touch
.
Changing basic settings
Setting the date and time
By default, your tablet automatically uses the
network-provided date, time zone, and time.
You can manually set the date and time.
To manually set the date and time:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- Drag the screen up, then touch .
- Touch to un-check the check box, then touch . The Set date screen opens.
- Touch p or q to change the month, day, or year, then when you have finished, touch .
- Touch .
- Drag the screen up or down to
scroll through the time zone list, then touch the time zone you want.
- Touch .
The Set time screen opens.
- Touch the p
or q
to change the hour, minutes, or AM/PM, then when you have finished, touch .
- Touch the check box to toggle between using a 12-hour or 24-hour
format.
- Touch
, then select how you want the date to display on your tablet. The selected date
format also applies to the date displayed on the clock.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Manually adjusting the
screen brightness
When
is checked, your tablet automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on
the surrounding light level.
Selecting the language your
tablet uses to display text
To select the language your tablet uses to display
text:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- Touch . The Language & input screen opens.
- Touch .
The Language screen opens.
- Touch the language you want to use.
- When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Selecting the keyboard
language
To select the keyboard language:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- Touch . The Language & input screen opens.
- Under , touch . The Default
keyboard language screen opens.
- Touch the language you want to
use.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Turning Wi-Fi on and
connecting to a network
Your tablet connects to the Internet though a
Wi-Fi network access point, hotspot, or router.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a network:
- Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- To turn on Wi-Fi, touch or .
appears and a list of available networks opens.
- Touch the network you want to
connect to.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
- Touch the Password field, use the
on-screen keyboard to enter the password, then touch . If the connection is successful, the connection icon appears in
the lower right corner of the screen.
Adding a Wi-Fi network
To add a Wi-Fi network:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- To turn on Wi-Fi, touch or . appears and a
list of available networks opens.
- Touch
at the top right corner of the screen.
- Use the on-screen keyboard to
enter the network SSID, then touch the security type you want to use. You can
select:
- --No
security.
- --Wired
Equivalent Privacy. A passphrase is required.
- --Wi-Fi
Protected Access. A password is required.
- --802.1x
Extensible Authentication Protocol.
If you are not sure
which security type to select, refer to your network setup documentation.
- Touch .
The network you added appears in the list of
available networks.
Checking network status
To check network status:
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Touch the (home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the (settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- To turn on Wi-Fi, touch or . appears and a list of available networks opens.
Networks (access points and hotspots) appears with
that status of each displayed. If you are connected to a network, "Connected"
appears below the network name. The network security type is displayed below
each network name.
The icon to the right of a network name shows the
signal strength information.
Creating and managing
contacts
You can create a list of contacts and store
information such as telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and home addresses.
Creating a contact
To create a contact:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(people) icon. The list of contacts opens.
- Touch the
(add new contact) icon, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter information
(such as telephone numbers, e-mail addresses, and home addresses) for your new
contact.
- To add more information, touch , then enter the information (such as a Web site or
relationship).
- When you have entered all
information, touch in the upper left corner of the
screen to save your contact. A list of contacts opens.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Viewing contacts
- Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(people) icon. The list of contacts opens.
To sync the contacts on your tablet with the
contacts in your Google account:
- Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on.
See "Turning
Wi-Fi on and connecting to a network."
- Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon.
- Touch , then touch the
(auto-sync) icon.
- Check the box for .
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Using e-mail
Your tablet comes with an e-mail wizard that lets
you add external POP3 or IMAP e-mail accounts from popular Web-based e-mail
service providers such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!™ Mail Plus, AOL, and more.
Setting up an e-mail account
To set up an e-mail account:
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Touch the (home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the (e-mail) icon. The on-screen keyboard opens.
- Use the keyboard to enter your
e-mail address and password.
- Touch .
If the e-mail account you want to set up is not in the tablet's e-mail database,
you are prompted to manually enter the email account settings, such as your
account type, email server, protocol, and more.
OR
Touch to open the
screen where you enter e-mail settings, make your changes, then touch when you have finished.
The Account options screen opens where you can set
options, such as how often you want your inbox checked and whether you want to
sync from that account.
- Touch .
Give your account a name (optional) and enter a display name. Your account syncs
and your inbox opens.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Adding another e-mail
account
To add another e-mail account:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(e-mail) icon.
- Touch the
(options) icon, touch , then touch in the upper right
corner of the screen. The on-screen keyboard opens.
- Use the keyboard to enter your
e-mail address and password.
- Touch .
If the e-mail account you want to set up is not in the tablet's e-mail database,
you are prompted to manually enter the email account settings, such as the type
of your account, email server, protocol, and more.
OR
Touch to open the
screen where you can enter e-mail settings, enter your settings, then touch when you have finished.
The Account options screen opens where you can set
options. such as how often you want your inbox checked and whether you want to
sync from that account.
- Touch .
Give your account a name (optional) and enter a display name. Your account syncs
and your Inbox appears.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Creating and sending an
e-mail
To create and send an e-mail:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(e-mail) icon. Your inbox opens.
If you have more than one e-mail account set up, your tablet displays
the last account you used.
To access a different account, touch the left
arrow in the upper left corner of the screen. The Your Accounts screen opens
where you can select a different account.
- Touch the
(compose) icon.
- Enter the recipient's e-mail
address. As you begin entering the address, your tablet displays all your
contacts that match the characters you have entered. You can touch a contact or
continue entering the address.
If you are sending the e-mail to more than one recipient, separate the e-mail
addresses with commas.
- Enter a subject in the subject
field.
- Enter your message in the message
area.
- When you are finished, touch .
You can touch or touch the
(return) key to save your e-mail as a draft instead of sending it.
To access a saved draft, touch on the left side of the screen to view all saved drafts, then touch
the draft you want to open.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Deleting an e-mail
To delete an e-mail:
- In the e-mail inbox, touch the
check box to the left of the e-mail you want to delete, then touch the
(trash icon) in the upper right corner of the screen.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Editing or deleting an
e-mail account
To edit or delete an e-mail account:
- Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(e-mail) icon. Your inbox opens.
If you
have more than one e-mail account set up, your tablet displays the last account
you used.
To access a different account, touch the left
arrow in the upper left corner of the screen. The Your Accounts screen opens
where you can select a different account.
- To edit an e-mail account, touch
the (options)
icon, touch , then touch the account you want to edit or delete. Use the
on-screen keyboard to change the account information. When you are done, touch .
OR
To delete an e-mail account,
touch . At the bottom of the list of options,
touch
. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, touch .
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Using Gmail
Google mail is a web-based e-mail service that
lets you check e-mail directly without logging into your mail account from the
Web site.
Setting up a Gmail account
To set up a Gmail account:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(Gmail) icon. You are prompted to create a new Gmail account.
- Follow the on-screen instructions
for setting up an account.
Creating and sending a Gmail
Deleting a Gmail
To delete a Gmail:
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In the Gmail account inbox, touch the check box to
the left of the e-mail you want to delete, then touch the
(trash icon) in the upper right corner of the screen.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Connecting to the Internet
Viewing Web pages
Your tablet's browser lets you view Web pages just
like on a desktop computer.
For optimal viewing, change the screen orientation
to landscape view by rotating your tablet 90°. The screen automatically adjusts
according to how you hold the tablet.
To lock the screen in place slide the screen rotation button to the lock
position. Locking the screen rotation lets you turn your tablet without changing
the screen orientation.
To view a Web page:
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Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(browser) icon. The browser screen opens.
The
browser screen opens automatically when you touch a Web link in an e-mail.
Touch...
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To...
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1
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Open a new Web page.
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2
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Go back.
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3
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Go forward.
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4
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Refresh.
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5
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Bookmark the current Web page.
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6
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Open the bookmark screen.
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7
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Display the search box.
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8
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View more menu options.
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To navigate on a Web page:
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To go to a Web page, touch the address field, then
use the on-screen keyboard to enter the Web address, or touch the
(voice search icon) in the lower right corner of the keyboard and speak the Web
address. Press the
(return) key on the on-screen keyboard to go to the Web page.
- To scroll the Web page, slide
your finger left, right, up, or down.
- To zoom in on a part of the
Web page, touch the Web page with your fingers together, then spread your
fingers apart.
- To zoom out on a Web page,
touch the Web page with your fingers apart, then pinch your fingers together.
- To open a new browser window,
touch at the top of the browser. A new browser window
opens with the home page displayed.
- To switch between open browser
windows, touch the top of the windows you want to view.
- To close a browser window,
touch the ∞ (close) icon.
- To search, touch the
(search) icon or the
(Google) icon, then use the on-screen keyboard to type your search information.
- You can search from the
Applications screen by selecting .
- You can use the
speech-to-text feature to search information using voice input by touching the
(voice search) icon.
Searching for text on a Web
page
To search for text on a Web page:
- With the Web page open, touch the
(options) icon at the top right of the screen, then touch .
- Use the on-screen keyboard to
enter the search text. As you enter characters, matching characters on the Web
page are highlighted in green. Touch the up or down arrow to go to the previous
or next matching item.
- Touch
to close the search bar at any time.
Copying text on a Web page
To copy text on a Web page:
- Open the Web page where you want to copy text.
- Zoom out on the Web page.
- Touch and hold the text that you want to copy until a blue ribbon covers the text.
- To select additional text to the
left or right of the highlighted text, drag the left or right "ribbon handles."
- Release your finger from the text,
then touch on the top of the screen.
- To paste text into an e-mail or
SMS/MMS message, touch and hold the area you want to paste the text, then touch .
Checking browser history
To check browser history:
- On the browser screen, touch ,
then touch the tab to view history.
- Touch a history item to open the
Web page.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Clearing browser cache and
history
To clear browser cache and history:
-
On the browser screen, touch the
(options) icon.
- On the options menu, touch , touch , touch , then touch .
- Touch , then touch .
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Setting the browser home
page
To set the browser home page:
- Open the browser, then touch the
(options) icon at the top of the screen.
- Touch ,
touch , then touch .
- Touch the check box for the home
page you want to use. If you select , use the
on-screen keyboard to enter the Web address of the page you want to use, then
touch ./LI>
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Downloading apps
Before you can download an application from the
Web, you have to turn on the Web application download feature.
Applications downloaded from the Web may be from unknown sources. To protect
your tablet and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources.
Managing bookmarks
Your tablet lets you store as many bookmarks as
you want. Bookmarks can also be copied from a Google Chrome™ browser on your
computer to your tablet. This add-on feature must be installed on the Google
Chrome browser on your computer.
To manage bookmarks:
- When viewing a Web page, touch
the (add bookmark)
icon to add the page to your bookmarks.
- To open the bookmark page,
touch (open
bookmark page).
- Touch and hold a bookmark to
see a list of options.
Using Bluetooth
Your tablet supports wireless connections between
devices using Bluetooth. When using Bluetooth, keep the tablet within 33 feet
(10 meters) of the other Bluetooth devices that you want to connect to.
Bluetooth connectivity is affected by your
surroundings. Obstacles like walls or other electronic devices may interfere
with your Bluetooth connection.
When Bluetooth is turned on, your tablet detects
other Bluetooth devices. However, other devices cannot detect your tablet.
Using multimedia
Turning the camera on or off
To turn on the camera:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch the
(camera) icon. The camera turns on and your tablet automatically changes to
landscape mode.
To turn off the camera:
- On the camera screen, touch
the "dot" to the far left on the bottom left of the screen.
Taking pictures
To take pictures:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch the
(camera) icon. The camera turns on and your tablet automatically changes to
landscape mode.
- To use the camera:
- Touch the blue capture button
to take a picture.
- Touch the circular dial toward
the + to zoom in or toward the - to zoom out.
- To change camera settings, touch
the (settings)
icon. You can adjust:
- The white balance by touching
the (white balance)
icon.
- The exposure by touching the
(exposure) icon.
You can access and change additional camera
settings by touching the
(options icon).
Menu
|
Functions
|
Options
|
Setting
|
Store location
JPEG quality
Picture size
Camera setting
|
On, Off
Super fine, fine, normal
2M Pixels, 1.3M Pixels, 1M Pixels, VGA, QVGA
Restore defaults
|
Exposure
|
|
+2, +1, -1, -2
|
White balance
|
|
Auto
Incandescent
Daylight
Fluorescent
Cloudy
|
After you take a picture, the image appears in the
Preview/Zoom screen at the upper right corner. Touch the Preview/Zoom screen to
go to the Gallery to share the picture.
Capturing an image of the
current screen
You can create a graphic of what you see on your
tablet's screen.
To capture an image of the current screen:
- Press and hold the and buttons until
you see the image captured on the screen.
To view a captured screen image:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch the
() icon. The File Manager screen opens.
- Touch .
- Touch .
- Touch .
The Screenshots folder opens.
- Touch the image you want to view.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Recording video
To record video:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch the
(camera) icon. The camera turns on and your tablet automatically changes to
landscape mode.
- Touch the
(camcorder) icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
- To use the camcorder:
- Touch the red record button to
start or stop recording.
- Touch the circular dial toward
the + to zoom in or toward the - to zoom out.
- To change camcorder settings,
touch the
(settings) icon. You can adjust:
- The white balance by touching
the (white balance)
icon.
- The exposure by touching the
(exposure) icon.
You can access and change additional camcorder
settings by touching the
(options icon).
Menu
|
Functions
|
Options
|
Setting
|
Video format
Audio encoder
Video encoder
Store location
Camera Setting
|
720P, WVGA, DVD-Video, VGA, QVGA, CIF, QCIF, SQCIF
AAC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB
MPEG4, H264, H263
On, Off
Restore defaults
|
White balance
|
|
Auto
Incandescent
Daylight
Fluorescent
Cloudy
|
After you capture a video, the image appears in
the Preview/Zoom screen at the upper right corner. Touch the Preview/Zoom screen
to go to the Gallery to share the video.
Recording sound
To record sound:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch . The Record your message screen opens.
- Touch the
(record icon) to start recording.
- Touch the
(stop) icon to stop recording.
- Touch Done to save your recording
or Discard to delete the recording.
To play back a recording:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch the icon.
- Touch the recording you want to
play. Your recording starts playing.
Opening the Gallery screen
The Gallery screen is where your pictures and
videos are stored.
To open the Gallery screen:
-
Touch the
(home) icon, then touch the
(applications) icon. The Applications screen opens.
- Touch the
(Gallery) icon. The Gallery screen opens.
- To close the Gallery screen, touch
the (home) icon or the
(return) icon.
-
If you stored your files in folders (directories)
on the microSD memory card, the Gallery screen displays these folders as
separate albums. The top left album contains all the pictures on the microSD
memory card. Touch an album to view the pictures in an album. If there are no
picture albums, slide your finger upward or downward on the screen to view
pictures.
-
Depending on the number of pictures stored on the
storage card, it may take some time to load all your photos on the tablet.
-
If you open the Gallery screen from the Camera
screen, when you touch the
(return) icon your tablet displays the Camera screen.
Viewing pictures
Pictures are sorted by date.
To view a picture:
- On the Gallery screen:
- To open an album, touch it.
- To view pictures, slide your
finger up and down to scroll through the pictures.
- To zoom in on a picture, touch
the picture with your fingers together, then spread your fingers apart.
- To zoom
on a picture, touch the picture with your fingers spread apart, then pinch your
fingers together.
- To rotate a picture, touch the
picture, touch the
(options) icon in the upper right corner, then touch
(to rotate the picture 90° counter-clockwise) or
(to rotate the picture 90° clockwise). Each time you touch a rotation option,
the picture rotates 90°.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Cropping a picture
To crop a picture:
-
While viewing a picture full-screen, touch the
(options) icon in the upper right corner, then touch .
The crop tool appears
- To adjust the crop tool size,
touch and hold the edge of the crop tool. When the diamond-shaped "handles"
appear, drag your finger inward or outward from the center of the crop tool to
resize it.
- To move the crop tool to
another area on the picture, touch and hold inside the crop tool, then drag it
with your finger to the position you want.
- Touch
in the upper right corner of the screen to apply the changes to the picture. The
cropped picture is saved on your tablet as a copy. The original picture remains
unedited.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Sending a picture using
e-mail or Gmail
To send a picture using e-mail or Gmail:
- While viewing a picture in
full-screen, touch the screen, then touch the
(share) icon.
- When prompted, touch or . The picture is automatically attached
to your e-mail or Gmail. Compose your message, then touch . For more information on how to create and send e-mails, see "Creating
and sending an e-mail" or "
Creating and sending a Gmail."
Watching video
To view video:
-
On the Gallery screen, touch an album to open it,
then touch the video you want to watch to start playback.
-
Touch the screen to open a playback control bar.
Sharing a video using e-mail
or Gmail
To share a video using e-mail or Gmail:
- On the Gallery screen, touch and
hold the video you want to share.
- When the options list opens, touch
the (share) icon.
- When prompted, touch or . The video is automatically attached
to your e-mail or Gmail. Compose your message, then touch . For more information on how to create and send e-mails, see "Creating
and sending an e-mail
" or "Creating
and sending a Gmail."
Listening to music
Playing songs in random order
To play songs in random order:
- On the music library screen,
touch the
(options) icon, then touch .
- To turn off random play, touch
the (return) icon,
then touch a song you want to play.
Creating a playlist
You can create as many playlists as you want.
To create a playlist:
-
On the music library screen, touch a music
category.
-
Find the song you want to add to the playlist,
then touch and hold the song until the options menu opens.
-
Touch
. The Add to playlist screen opens.
-
Touch
, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter a playlist name.
-
Touch
to save your playlist.
-
To add another song to your playlist, touch and
hold the song on the music library screen until the options menu opens. Touch
, then touch the playlist name.
Managing playlists
To manage playlists:
-
To play a playlist, open the music library screen,
then touch the drop-down arrow in the upper left corner of the screen to open
the list of music categories. Touch
, then touch the playlist name.
-
To delete a playlist, touch and hold the playlist
name until the options menu opens, then touch
. When a message asks you to confirm the deletion, touch
.
-
To rearrange the order of the songs in the
playlist, touch and hold the icon to the left of the song you want to move, then
drag the song to the position you want. Release when finished moving.
-
To delete a song from a playlist, touch and hold
the icon to the right of the song you want to delete, touch
. When a message asks you to confirm the deletion, touch
.
-
To rename a playlist, touch and hold the playlist
name until the options menu opens, then touch
. Use the on-screen keyboard to change the playlist name, then touch
.
The playlist name "Recently added playlist" is a system playlist and cannot be
deleted or renamed.
Protecting your data and
tablet
You can protect your tablet by locking the screen
or creating a screen unlock pattern.
You can protect your microSD memory card by
setting a password or installing an encrypted certificate onto the card.
Creating a screen unlock
pattern
You can increase the security of your tablet by
creating a screen unlock pattern. Slide is the default unlock pattern.
If you fail to input the correct screen unlock pattern after five tries, you
have to wait more than 30 seconds before you can try again.
If you forget your screen unlock pattern, touch
. You have to sign in to your Google account and create a new screen unlock
pattern before the Home screen will open.
To create a screen unlock pattern:
- Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- Touch ,
then touch .
- Touch the screen unlock pattern
you want to use. You can select:
- --No
screen lock pattern is used.
- --(Default
setting) Slide the lock icon to the right to unlock the screen.
- --Create
your own pattern. Touch this option, then read the instructions for creating a
pattern. Touch . Create your own pattern by connecting
four dots, then touch . Re-draw the pattern to
confirm, then touch . The Security screen opens.
- --Enter
a PIN (personal identification number) to unlock the screen. Touch this option,
use the on-screen number pad to enter a PIN, then touch . Re-enter the PIN to confirm, then touch .
The Security screen opens.
- --Enter
a password to unlock the screen. Touch this option, use the on-screen keyboard
to enter a password, then touch . Re-enter the
password to confirm, then touch . The Security screen
opens.
- When you finish, touch the
(home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Encrypting your tablet or
microSD memory card
Encryption take an hour or more. Make sure that your battery is fully charged.
To encrypt your table or microSD memory card:
-
Make sure that your tablet's battery is fully
charged.
-
Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, then touch the
(settings) icon. The Settings screen opens.
- Touch .
The Security screen opens.
- Touch .
You must set a screen lock PIN or Password before you can start encryption. For
more information, see "Encrypting
your tablet or microSD memory card" and select
or .
- Touch . The Confirm your PIN screen opens.
- Enter your screen lock PIN or password, then touch . The Confirm encryption screen opens.
- Touch to confirm.
You must enter your PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power
it on.
Clearing application cache
and data
You can free up storage by deleting application
cache and data.
Freeing up internal or
microSD memory card storage space
If your tablet is running low on storage space,
try one of the following:
-
Go to your Internet browser and clear all
temporary Internet files and browser history information. See the browser's
online help for instructions.
-
Move data files, such as pictures, videos, or
music files, to the microSD memory card or a computer.
-
Move applications to the microSD memory card if
the applications will run from the memory card.
-
Move data files from the microSD memory card to a
computer.
Resetting your tablet to the
default settings
If your tablet is not responding, try using the RESET button to restart your
tablet. Using the RESET button does not delete data and applications. For more
information, see "
Restarting your tablet
."
Resetting the tablet deletes all data, including
downloaded applications, and resets the tablet back to its initial state--the
state before you turned on the tablet for the first time.
Make sure you back
up the data you have on your tablet before you reset your tablet to the default
settings.
Resetting your tablet to the default settings
deletes all your files including:
- Applications you installed
- Data files, such as
pictures, videos, and music files
- All your contact
information
- Your Google account
information
- All changes to settings
that you have made.
Troubleshooting
What should I do if my tablet screen freezes?
-
Press and hold the power button for 3 to 5 seconds
to turn off your tablet, then turn your tablet back on.
-
If your tablet is still not working after you turn
it off and back on, use a small tool (like a straightened paperclip) to press
the
button on the back of your tablet.
What should I do if I cannot turn on my tablet?
-
Connect the charger and check the battery level on
the screen. Make sure the battery is fully charged.
-
If your tablet's battery is fully charged and your
tablet is still not working, use a small tool (like a straightened paperclip) to
press the
button on the back of your tablet.
Can I open Microsoft Office and PDF files on my
tablet?
You can purchase and download third party
applications to read these types of files.
Why do I need to update the firmware?
Firmware updates may improve performance, provide
new features, and fix software problems. You should update your tablet whenever
firmware updates are available.
How do I back up data and apps before updating
firmware?
To back up data and apps, download and install a
"sync" tool, such as ASTRO or Mybackup. Follow the instructions provided by the
tool to backup data and apps.
How do I update firmware?
Your tablet will receive a new firmware
notification when a firmware update is available. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete an update. Wi-Fi connection is required.
Why is there no charge indicator on the tablet
screen?
The charge indicator appears on your tablet's
screen when the battery is charging except if the battery's charge is at less
than 10% of its capacity. When the battery is charging and the battery charge
reaches 10% of its capacity, the charge indicator appears on the screen.
Why can't I open Google Maps when my tablet is
connected to Wi-Fi?
If your tablet is connect to Wi-Fi and you can't
open Google Maps, try opening Google Maps using the Web browser to refresh
Internet data, then open Google Maps again.
What can I do if my tablet is running too slowly?
- Access the Web browser's
settings menu and clear the browser's cache.
- Touch the
(home) icon, touch the
(applications) icon, touch the
(settings) icon, then touch . On the Apps screen,
touch an application to uninstall it or to clear the application's cache.
Maintaining
-
Keep your tablet dry.
-
Avoid exposing your tablet to extreme hot or cold
temperatures.
-
Avoid placing your tablet close to lit cigarettes,
open flames, or any heat source.
-
Do not drop, knock, or shake your tablet. Rough
handling may break internal circuit boards.
-
Do not paint your tablet as the paint could
obstruct the ports and prevent normal use.
-
Keep your tablet in a clean and dust free place.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Dimensions
H x W x D
|
0.48 x 7.4 x 9.29 inches
(1.24 x 18.9 x 23.6 cm)
|
Weight
|
1.45 lbs. (0.66 kg)
|
Screen size
|
9.7-inch diagonal
|
Screen resolution
|
1024 ∞ 768
|
Pixel-per-inch (PPI)
|
132
|
Power supply
|
5V/2A
|
Power consumption
|
Maximum 10W
|
Internal memory
|
8 GB
|
microSD memory card
|
Up to 32 GB
|
Camera
|
Front, 2MP
|
Maximum video capture resolution
|
720p
|
Operating system
|
Android ICS 4.0
|
Wi-Fi
|
802.11 b/g/n
|
Bluetooth
|
4.0
|
Battery
|
6800 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Up to 7.0 hours video playback
|
Legal notices
FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
-
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE
If you require additional information, or you wish to receive the complete corresponding GPL licensed source code, please call the Insignia support line at 1-877-467-4289.
This source code is available for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by Insignia.
The open source software licenses associated with the Insignia Flex Tablet can be viewed by selecting: Settings > About Tablet > Legal Information > Open Source Licenses.
One-year warranty
Insignia Products ("Insignia") warrants to you,
the original purchaser of this new NS-13T001 ("Product"), that the Product shall
be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship
for a period of 1 year from the date of your purchase of the Product ("Warranty
Period"). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Insignia
brand products and packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not
cover refurbished Product. If you notify Insignia during the Warranty Period of
a defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty
apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days)
from the date you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the
receipt you received with the Product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original
manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be
defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia
will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or
(2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or
parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are
required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts
charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Insignia Product during the
Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer
the Product.
How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store
location, take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased
it from. Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or
packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging.
If you purchased the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt
and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put
the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount
of protection as the original packaging.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only in the United States
and Canada at Best Buy or Future Shop branded retail stores or websites to the
original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was
made.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
-
Customer instruction
-
Installation
-
Set up adjustments
-
Cosmetic damage
-
Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning
strikes
-
Accident
-
Misuse
-
Abuse
-
Negligence
-
Commercial use
-
Modification of any part of the Product, including
the antenna
-
Display panel damaged by static (non-moving)
images applied for lengthy periods (burn-in).
This warranty also does not cover:
-
Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
-
Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
-
Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Insignia to service the Product
-
Products sold as is or with all faults
-
Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
-
Products where the factory applied serial number
has been altered or removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT,
LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR
THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND
CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES
AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Insignia:
For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289
www.insigniaproducts.com
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