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Welcome! ENGLISH Thank you for choosing this device. Please carefully read this user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use. Always use genuine accessories. The supplied items are designed only for • this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
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Instructional notices This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious WARNING injury (*1) to a person from improper use. This symbol indicates the possibility of personal minor injury (*2) to a person or physical damage (*3) from Caution! improper use. NOTE notice or additional information tips for when using the function...
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Table of contents About this user guide ........6 Notifications ............27 Accessing notifications.........28 About this user guide ..........6 Quick Settings on the Notifications Panel ....28 Trademarks............7 To rearrange Quick Setting options on the Important notice ..........8 Notification Panel ..........29 QSlide apps on the Notifications Panel ....29 Getting to know your device .......
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Voice Recorder ..........71 Working with account folders ......52 POLARIS Office 5 ..........72 Composing and sending email ......52 Google+ .............73 Receiving emails ..........52 LG SmartWorld ..........73 Entertainment ..........53 The Web ............75 Camera ..............53 Chrome ..............75 Getting to know the viewfinder ......53 Viewing web pages ..........75...
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LG Backup ............ 90 About backing up and restoring device data ..90 Backup your tablet data ........91 Restoring tablet data .........91 Tablet software update ........ 93 Tablet software update........93 LG tablet software update via Over-the-Air (OTA) ..........93 Accessories ..........95 Troubleshooting ........... 96...
About this user guide About this user guide Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that • you use your device safely and correctly. Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently •...
Important notice Please read this before you start using your tablet! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your tablet are described in this section before taking the tablet in for service or calling a service representative. 1.
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3. Before installing an open source application and operating system (OS) WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it • may cause your tablet to malfunction. In addition, your tablet will no longer be covered by the warranty.
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Turn the tablet off. Press and hold the Volume Down Key first, then press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the tablet until the LG logo is displayed. Release all of the keys when the LG logo is displayed.
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If the screen freezes or the tablet does not respond when you try to operate it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for over 8 seconds until the LG logo is displayed to restart your tablet. If it still does not work, please contact the service center.
Getting to know your device Tablet Overview Front-facing camera Power/Lock key Volume keys Earphone jack Infrared (IR) LED microSIM card/ microSD card slot Microphone Charger/USB port Rear-facing camera Speakers NOTE Your tablet is designed to have two • speaker openings on the back side for aesthetic reasons.
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Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can Front-facing also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal camera performance. Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn the Power/Lock key tablet on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode. Allow you to adjust the media volumes.
If the device is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/Lock • Key for over 8 seconds until LG logo is displayed to restart your tablet. Charging your tablet A USB adapter, which is included with your tablet, is used to charge the battery. Before using your tablet for the first time, make sure the battery is fully charged.
Connect the USB adapter and USB cable. Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the tablet’s Charger/USB port. Plug the charger into an electrical socket. NOTE The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged •...
To extend the life of your battery Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi , Bluetooth ® ® • or GPS. Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. • Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. •...
Insert the microSIM card into the tray with the golden contact facing down. Push the tray back into the slot until it “clicks” into place and close the cover. microSIM card slot microSD card slot Inserting a microSD card Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 128 GB capacity. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card.
Insert the memory card into the slot with the golden contacts facing up. Push the memory card slot cover into the tablet to close it. Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your tablet, first you need to unmount it. From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
Formatting the microSD card WARNING All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage. Tap Erase SD card (twice). If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.
Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off. Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn • the screen on. Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area •...
Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your tablet. NOTE To select an item, touch the center of the icon. • Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, •...
Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through the different Home screen canvases by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
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Status Bar – Shows device status information, including the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Application icons – Tap an icon (application, widget, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Quick Keys – Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions used most often.
Customizing the Home screen You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite apps and widgets to the Home screen. To add items on your Home screen: Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
Using Dual window The Dual window feature splits the screen to enable multi-tasking, drag and drop interaction, auto-linking and recently used apps. Touch to split the screen or touch and hold the until the app list is displayed. Touch or drag an app icon to the desired space. to display the following options.
Customizing app icons on the Home screen You can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery. Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application.
Google Now Long touch the and drag up. The following options are available: Google Now. Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as downloads. From the Notifications Panel, you can view your tablet’s current status and pending notifications.
Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel and access notifications. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards. Quick Settings Bar – Swipe to the right or left to scroll through the list.
To rearrange Quick Setting options on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap . To rearrange items, drag to the desired location. To add more icons, checkmark the desired functions. QSlide apps on the Notifications Panel QSlide apps are displayed in a bar on the Notifications Panel below the Quick Settings Bar.
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System warning Vibrate mode is on Silent mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging Content sharing is on Downloading data Uploading data An alarm is set GPS is on Data is syncing New Gmail message New Hangouts message A song is currently playing Tablet is connected to PC via USB cable Battery saver mode is on...
Multiple Users Only one tablet owner ID can be created, but multiple user IDs can be added so that others can log in and use the tablet independently. Each user can configure their own tablet settings, use their own storage space, and have their own app update privileges. Tablet owner privileges Only the tablet owner ID can add a new user log in ID and remove user IDs.
To add a new user on your tablet From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Users > Add user. Select the type of user you want to add. User: Users have their own apps and content. • Restricted user: You can restrict access to apps and content from your account. •...
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While using an application that supports QSlide, tap . The function will be displayed continuously as a small window on your screen. Using QSlide The QSlide function opens the associated app in a window in the foreground, allowing you to access other apps in the background. It’s displayed continuously on the screen until you close it.
Capturing a Screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen. To view the captured image, go to Apps > Gallery > Screenshots folder. Using QMemo+ to capture a screenshot On the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward and select QMemo+...
Changing the keyboard display Adjusting the height of the keyboard enlarges the screen display area which allows for easier controlling of the keyboard. Tap the upper right of the keyboard, and drag the to adjust the displayed size • and height. Tap the keyboard , and drag the top portion to move the keyboard.
Using Clip Tray Easily access the contents you stored in the Clip Tray whenever and wherever you want. You can copy images or texts and keep them in the Clip Tray. Then, you can paste them whenever and wherever you want. Here an example is given of clipboard data being pasted into a QMemo+.
Google account setup When you first turn on your tablet, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account Sign into a Google account from the prompted setup screen.
Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi , you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the ® wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi , without extra charges. ® Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ® To use Wi-Fi on your tablet, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’.
® from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones and tablets. ® NOTE LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or • received via the Bluetooth ® wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted •...
NOTE Depending on the type of device, you may have to enter matching codes, • confirm matching codes, or the devices may automatically pair. Your tablet doesn't support Handsfree Profile. Therefore, the use of call features • with some of accessories, such as Bluetooth ®...
SmartShare You can use the SmartShare feature easily in the Gallery, Music apps, and others. Enjoying the content via a variety of devices You can share your tablet's content with a variety devices. Tap or tap > SmartShare to share the content in the Gallery, Music apps. Playing/Sending Play –...
Searching other devices Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-supported devices. Connect to the device to view the content. Using the content from the Cloud You can use the content from the cloud (i.e., Dropbox) in the Gallery and Music apps. Using the Cloud NOTE The supported features may vary depending on the cloud.
QPair By connecting your tablet and mobile phone via QPair, you can sync incoming calls, messages, and social networking notifications between your tablet and mobile phone. Run QPair and tap Get started > Start on your tablet first and then run the same steps on your phone.
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QPair features Call notifications – Sends the tablet a notification when the phone receives a call. The notification displays the caller's number and allows you to answer and decline the call. You can also change call settings, such as a ringtone, ringtone volume, ringtone with vibration, or send a decline message when you get a call.
Connect your tablet to a PC using a USB cable. If you haven't installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to manually change the settings. To change the settings, slide the Status Bar down and tap the current USB connection mode >...
Items Requirement Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 or higher Windows Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher If the Windows Media Player version is older than 10, install version 10 or newer. • PC connections with a USB cable for Mac OS X users You can transfer media contents to your Mac OS X PC from the tablet and vice versa by setting up the Android File Transfer program.
Contacts You can add contacts on your tablet and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts to open your contact list. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact's name.
To add a contact to your favorites From the Home screen, tap Apps > Contacts to open your contacts. Tap a contact to view its details. Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns gold and the contact is added to your favorites.
Messaging Your tablet combines text messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a message From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
Using smilies Liven up your messages using smilies. When writing a new message, tap and choose a category on the toolbar at the bottom of the keyboard. You can also tap the Menu icon > Insert smiley. Changing your message settings Your tablet’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately.
E-mail You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Yahoo!, MSN, and AOL. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.
Working with account folders Open the E-mail application and tap the Menu icon and select Folders. Each account has an Inbox, Drafts, Sent, Outbox and Trash folder. Depending on the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have additional folders. Composing and sending email While in the E-mail application, tap Compose Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient.
Entertainment Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Clean view – Touch to show or hide menus on the view finder. Swap camera – Switch between the back-facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens.
Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. Selects photo resolution. If you choose a high resolution, the file size will increase, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in the memory. Take photos by voice command.
To zoom in or out When taking a picture or recording a video, place two fingers anywhere on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in. To zoom back out, pinch them together. Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera.
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Touch to delete the photo. Touch to access more options. TIP! If you have a social networking account and set it up on your tablet, you can share your photo with your social networking community. Touch the Menu icon to open the following options. SmartShare –...
Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview by the capture button and your Gallery will be displayed. Choose the app to use to view and/or edit your photos. Tap Gallery or Photos Tap OK.
NOTE You can view your videos in the Gallery and Photos apps. • Do not to press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a • light, but firm touch. Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal memory for easy access to all your multimedia files.
Playing videos Open the Gallery app and select an album. The Play icon is displayed on video files. Tap an image to select it. Select the app to play it (tap the Photos app or the Video app ), then tap OK and the video begins playback. NOTE When using the Videos app to play a video, slide the left side of the screen up •...
Video Your Gallery has an integrated video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. Playing a video From the Home screen, tap Apps > Gallery > (in the upper left corner of the title bar) > Videos. Select the video you want to play.
Touch to lock/unlock a video screen. To change the volume while watching a video, press the Volume Keys on the right side of the tablet. Tap Gallery > > Videos, then touch and hold a video in the list to access the following options: Share, Delete, Trim, Rename and Details.
Playing a song From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Music Touch the Songs tab. Select the song you want to play. Touch to share your music via the SmartShare function. Touch to set the current song as a favorite. Touch to see the Now playing playlist.
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Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the previous song. Touch and hold to rewind 3 seconds. Touch to pause playback. Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist. Touch and hold to fast-forward 3 seconds.
Tools QMemo+ The QMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QMemo+. Creating a memo From the Home screen, tap QMemo+ , then tap to create a new memo.
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Allows you to set a reminder notification for an event. Allows you to insert weather information into the memo. Allows you to add location information using GPS. Capturing a screen shot for your QMemo+ To access the QMemo+ feature, slide the Status Bar downwards and touch Press both of the Volume Keys at the same time for one second.
QRemote QRemote turns your tablet into a Universal Remote for your home TV, Blu-ray or DVD. NOTE QRemote may not be available for some devices and areas. • To open and configure QRemote From the Home screen, tap the Apps >...
NOTE When adding the TV remote control, QRemote can use the INPUT button to • configure appropriate remote control. When configuring the INPUT button, the TV input source can be changed. To reset the TV input source, tap the INPUT button on QRemote several times (depending on the number of devices connected to the TV).
Calculator Using your calculator From the Home screen, tap Apps > Calculator Tap the number keys to enter numbers. For simple calculations, tap the function you want to perform ) followed by NOTE For more complex calculations, touch the Menu icon , select Scientific •...
NOTE Touch and hold a spot on the calendar to quickly save a calendar event on • that date. Simply enter the event name and time, then tap Save. You can tap Details and enter more information, or update the event with additional details later.
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Allows you to move files and folders to another location. Allows you to copy files and folders to another location. Allows you to delete files and folders. Allows you to access more options. Tools...
Voice Recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice From the Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Recorder • Touch to select where to save your recording. Touch to begin recording. Touch to view a list of your Touch to end the recording.
POLARIS Office 5 POLARIS Office 5 is a professional mobile office solution that lets users conveniently view various types of office documents, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, anywhere or anytime, using their mobile devices. To create a new document From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
> Apps > tap the icon to access LG SmartWorld. Tap Sign in and enter ID/PW for LG SmartWorld. If you have not signed up yet, tap Register to receive your LG SmartWorld membership. Download the content you want. LG SmartWorld may not be available for all carriers or in all countries.
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Decorate your own style on your tablet by personalizing it with Home themes, keyboard themes, and fonts provided on LG SmartWorld. (However, this service is available only to specific devices. Please check the LG SmartWorld website to check availability). Enjoy LG SmartWorld's special service by joining promotions that are consistently provided.
The Web Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse web pages. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Chrome NOTE This application may not be available, depending on your region and service • provider. Viewing web pages Tap the address field (at the top of the screen), enter a web address or search criteria, and tap on the keyboard.
Adding and viewing bookmarks To add bookmarks, tap in the URL bar. To open a bookmarked web page, tap the Menu icon > Bookmarks and select the desired page. Chrome Options menu Tap the Menu icon to access the following options. New tab –...
Settings Access the Settings menu From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key > System settings. Select a setting category and set the desired option. WIRELESS NETWORKS Wi-Fi Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
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SmartShare Beam. • Media server – Share media content with nearby devices via DLNA. Miracast – You can mirror phone screen and sound onto LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly. NOTE To start the Miracast feature quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the Notification •...
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LG PC Suite – Allows you to use LG PC Suite to transfer music and images between a computer and your tablet. Tethering & networks Allows you to connect other devices to tablet to use the Internet or set the networks settings.
DEVICE Sound Sound profile – Allows you to set the sound profile to Sound, Vibrate only or Do not disturb. Volume – Manage the volume for Notification sound, Touch feedback & system, and Music, video, games & other media. Notification sound – Allows you to set your default notification ringtone. Do not disturb –...
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Allow Home screen looping – Checkmark to set the Home screens to scroll continuously, eliminating the need to scroll back in the opposite direction when you reach one end. Home backup & restore – Allows you to backup and restore app and widget configurations and themes.
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Daydream – Tap the Daydream switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows the set screen saver to be displayed when the tablet is sleeping while docked and/or charging. Choose from Clock and Google Photos. NOTE Charging might be slow while the screen saver is on. •...
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Battery BATTERY INFORMATION – See how much battery power is used for device activities. The battery level displays in a percentage. The remaining time of use is also displayed. Battery usage – Displays battery usage. Battery percentage on status bar – Displays the battery percentage on the Status Bar.
Dual window Split view – Allows the device to automatically open Dual window when you tap a link on the full screen or tap an e-mail attachment (images only). Help – Displays help information about using the Dual window feature. PERSONAL Cloud Tap Add account to add a cloud account.
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Security Encrypt tablet – Allows you to encrypt data on the tablet for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your tablet each time you power it on. Encrypt SD card storage – Allows you to encrypt data on the microSD for security. Set up SIM card lock –...
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Automatic restore – Set to restore your settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on your device. LG Backup service – Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement.
SYSTEM Shortcut key Allows you to turn the Shortcut keys on and off. Date & time Use Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.
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Accessibility settings shortcut – Sets quick and easy access to selected features when you triple-tap the Home Key. One-touch input – Each finger touch enters a letter/character on the LG keyboard. Switch Access – Allows you to interact with your device using one or more switches that work like keyboard keys.
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Software info – Allows you to view Android version, kernel version, build number, and software version. Legal info – Allows you to view legal documents for LG software, open source licenses and Google legal information. Regulatory and Safety – Displays information pertaining to regulations and safety.
This LG Backup application is supported between LG smartphones and tablets, other software or operating system versions. As a result, when you buy the new LG smartphones and tablets, you can backup the current device data to your new device.
Backup your tablet data From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Backup & reset > LG Backup service > Copy data to new device. Select the displayed Receive or Copy data. Read the information displayed on the screen, after all of the files for which Start is selected are backed up, the Backup completed message will be displayed.
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You can set the Lock backup files option when creating a backup to encrypt • your backup files for extra protection. On the LG Backup main screen, touch the Menu icon > Set password and enter a password and hint in case you forgot your password. Once you have set up a password, you need to enter it every time you want to do backup/restore.
This feature allows you to update the firmware of your tablet to the newer version conveniently via OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on your tablet: From the Home screen, tap Apps >...
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NOTE Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any • other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your device's software. Therefore, We recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your tablet's software.
Accessories These accessories are available for use with the your tablet. Quick Start Guide • USB cable • AC adaptor • Warranty • NOTE Always use genuine accessories. The items supplied with this product were • designed exclusively for it, they are not interchangeable with other terminals. Accessories...
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your tablet. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Expected Possible causes Possible corrective measures problems Not supported by service No applications provider or registration Contact your service provider.