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  • Page 1 Alba 8” Android Tablet Instruction manual Alba_8in...
  • Page 2 8 minutes to charge before will boot. Help and Guidance We’re here to help you get the most from your Alba 8" Tablet. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at: www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety information........5 Using your Alba 8" Tablet......37 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet..21 Using your Alba 8" Tablet......38 Ready let’s begin...........22 Product support..........47 Contents............22 Troubleshooting...........48 Device description........23 Help and assistance........51 Starting up............25 Environmental considerations....52 Your Alba guarantee........53 Formatting SD Card........26 Connecting to a WiFi network....30...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information...
  • Page 6 Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating. Warranty and Limited Liability In this document, with regard to the use of the name “Alba”, Alba is a brand owned by Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.
  • Page 7 Any modification to the hardware, software, or physical enclosure of the product must be approved in writing by Alba. Non approved modified products are subject to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses.
  • Page 8 Alba on receipt of your faulty device. This Guarantee is provided by Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard MK9 2NW, Lithium-ion Battery Caution This product is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery.
  • Page 9 If the device is not used for an extended period of time, the battery will slowly discharge and the device will need to be recharged before using again. Unplug the charger from the wall when it is not being used. Use only a Alba approved battery in the device. Warnings and Safety Instructions CAUTION To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualified service...
  • Page 10 Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating. Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of all such applicable laws concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction. If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Safety information...
  • Page 11 Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating. Never put your Alba device inside of, or on top of, a heating device such as microwave oven, toaster oven, or heater. When batteries heat up, there is a risk of explosion. Be careful to never crush or perforate the battery.
  • Page 12 Other Security Instructions Always manipulate your Alba device with care. Keep it in a clean environment away from dust. Do no expose the device to extreme temperatures. Do not drop or throw the device. Do not allow the device to come in close contact to a flame.
  • Page 13 Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Normal functioning of the product may be disturbed by ESD. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. During file transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.
  • Page 14 YOU ARE THUS GIVING YOUR CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THIS EULA, Alba WILL NOT LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU. IN SUCH A CASE, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR VENDOR OR CONTACT Alba DIRECTLY in order to FIND an adequate solution to this disagreement.
  • Page 15 1. GRANT OF LICENSE – Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, Alba grants you the nonexclusive right to use the software within the Alba hardware product. The Alba SOFTWARE can only be used on the Alba manufactured product that it is delivered with.
  • Page 16 Alba’s licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Where some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.
  • Page 17 8. TRANSFER – You can permanently transfer your rights to the Alba SOFTWARE through the transfer or the sale of your Alba hardware product to a second party. You must not retain any copy of the software, upgrades, versions, or documentation, and the party to whom you transfer the agreement must make written notice that he accepts the conditions of this EULA.
  • Page 18 Argos Ltd (owner of the Alba Brand), 489 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK. Argos declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
  • Page 19 Safety information Battery: CAUTION : RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

  • Page 21: Getting To Know Your Alba 8" Tablet

    Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet...

  • Page 22: Ready Let's Begin

    Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will help you get the best from your Alba tablet and ensure safe and correct installation and operation. If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help.

  • Page 23: Device Description

    Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. Charger assembly - To assemble, put the plug into the main body of charger and push in the Device description direction of the arrow until it ‘clicks’.
  • Page 24 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. Device description Reset ON/OFF button Camera Volume buttons Headphone jack Micro-SD card slot Loudspeaker Microphone Micro-USB port Camera If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the...

  • Page 25: Starting Up

    4. You have your WiFi name and password to hand. Charging Connect the supplied charger to the device and to a wall outlet. The Alba device will start charging. You can use the device whilst on charge . Turning the device on Press the ON/OFF button for 2-3 seconds.

  • Page 26: Formatting Sd Card

    Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. How to format a SD card Warning: Formatting an SD card will wipe any and all data inside SD card, please transfer all onto a computer before formatting a SD Card.
  • Page 27 Getting to know your Alba 8" T ablet ou’ll be up and running in no time. 5. Click " " drop down menu to choose"settings" 6. Click"Format as internal" option and follow up "Erase & Format" process to complete Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our...
  • Page 28 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. Turning the device o or reboot the device. Press the ON/OFF button for 2-3 seconds. Then touch Power o to turn o the device or touch Reboot to restart the device.
  • Page 29 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. Startup Wizard The first time you start up your device, the startup wizard will help you set up your device: - Language - Date & time...

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Wifi Network

    Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. Connecting to a WiFi network Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. 1. Touch ‘Settings’ to open the WiFi settings menu. 2. If the W ‘OFF’...
  • Page 31 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. 4. When entering a WiFi password, Select ‘Show password’ so you can see the characters you are typing. - To get the correct WiFi password (or settings) for the network, contact the WiFi network provider.

  • Page 32: The Android Interface

    Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. The Android interface If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the...
  • Page 33 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. Google Search >Touch “Google” for text search or touch the microphone icon for voice search. Android apps shortcuts > Touch to start an application. Permanent Android apps shortcuts >...
  • Page 34 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. The Android interface The quick settings Touch the top of the screen and pull down to open the notifications. Pull down one more time to open the quick settings menu.
  • Page 35 Getting to know your Alba 8" Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time. The Android interface The recent apps Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you’ve worked with recently: - To open an app, touch it.

  • Page 37: Using Your Alba 8" Tablet

    Using your Alba 8" Tablet...

  • Page 38: Using Your Alba 8" Tablet

    Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Moving a home screen icon: touch and hold your finger onto it until the positioning gridlines appear, then slide it to the desired location, and release your finger. Removing a home screen icon: touch and hold it, slide your finger towards the top of the screen and drop it over the...
  • Page 39 Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Creating application folders: to organise your apps, drop one app icon over another on the home screen and the two icons will create a folder. You can add many more apps in it. To remove one app from a folder, touch, hold, and drag it to ‘Remove’...
  • Page 40 Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Locking the touchscreen: from the quick settings dashboard in the status bar, touch ‘Settings’ . In ‘Settings’ , scroll down and touch ‘Security’ . Touch ‘Screen lock’ . Touch the type of lock you would like to use.
  • Page 41 Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Backing up your files with your Google account 1. Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network. 2. Make sure the files you want to back-up are added to your Google Drive.
  • Page 42 Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Syncing your photos/videos automatically on your Android devices 1. Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network. 2. Go to ‘Google Photos’ app and select your Google account. 3. Make sure ‘Auto-Backup’ is turned on 4.
  • Page 43 Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Transfering files to your tablet: From a computer, use the USB lead provided in the package box. From a USB device with a standard male USB connection, you will need to purchase a female USB to micro USB lead in order to connect it (e.g.
  • Page 44 Using your Alba 8" Tablet Let’s get started. Setting a PIN or password You can set a pin code (4-8 digit numerical code) or you can set a password which is 4 to 17 characters. We recommend you set a password, the longer and more complex it is the harder it is to break.
  • Page 45 NOTE: you may need to install a pdf viewer in order to open this file. Alba Tablets Helpline For detailed advice on this or any other issue concerning your Alba tablet you can consult with the technical support helpline – 0345 604 0105 or go to our FAQ on argos.co.uk.

  • Page 47: Product Support

    Product support...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Product support Help is always at hand. Troubleshooting If your device is frozen: Press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 seconds or use the hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the “pinhole reset” button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.
  • Page 49 Product support Help is always at hand. If your WiFi reception is poor: Make sure you are not far from the WiFi hotspot. Update the firmware of the device. Reset and redefine your connection parameters. Contact your WiFi connection provider. If you want to restore your product (erase all your settings? forgotten password?): If your device is turned on: 1.
  • Page 50 Product support Help is always at hand. If your device doesn’t turn on: 1. Hold the ON/OFF button and Volume+ button until a black screen with options is displayed, then release. 2. Press Volume+ button to scroll down to ‘Recovery’ and Volume- button to select. Press once the ON/OFF button and Volume+ button.

  • Page 51: Help And Assistance

    Help is always at hand. Help and assistance If you require any technical guidance or find that your Alba tablet is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the Troubleshooting section of these instructions or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 0345 604 0105*.

  • Page 52: Environmental Considerations

    Products of this type contain substances that are potentially dangerous to the environment and to human health. Therefore, you should not dispose of the Alba electronic device in a regular trash. As such, the current European directives ask that this device be collected: At places of distribution in the case of a purchase of a similar electronic product.

  • Page 53: Your Alba Guarantee

    • Specifications are subject to change without notice. cabinet parts, knobs or consumable items. • Alba disclaim any liability for loss or damage arising from • The product must be correctly installed and operated in the breakdown of the product.
  • Page 54 Contact: www.argos-support.co.uk Helpline: 0345 604 0105...

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