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HomeSurf Tablet 8
Warning
Before operating this set,
please read these instructions carefully
Use only the power adaptor supplied with your product.

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  • Page 1 UIDE HomeSurf Tablet 8 Warning Before operating this set, please read these instructions carefully Use only the power adaptor supplied with your product.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Please keep your sales (till) receipt - this is your guarantee. You should also keep the original packaging material. The Binatone Help Line is available from 9.00am ~ 5.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, 0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate).

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    • Docking station (for charging and audio amplifying) • UK/VDE power adapter (for charging) • USB cable (for data transfer only) • Earphone • User’s Guide • Quick Start Guide Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 5: Overview Of The Product

    • Press and hold (about 3 seconds) to launch onscreen keyboard. Press again to hide the keyboard. • Press to return to the home screen. • Press and hold for 1 second to switch between tasks. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 6: Side

    Basic operations of your Homesurf Tablet You can operate the HomeSurf Tablet by touching the surface of the display using the Stylus pen (included) or with your finger. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 7: Using The Stylus Pen

    • Gently tap an item on the screen to select the item that you wish to as application and settings activate. icons • Select onscreen buttons. • Type using the onscreen keyboard Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 8: Calibrate The Touch Screen

    HomeSurf Tablet. Icon Description Battery is fully charged Battery low Battery is charging SD card is inserted Wireless connection is on Alarm clock is set Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 9: Notifications Panel

    Notifications to open the Notifications panel. To hide the notifications panel, press or tap and hold the bottom bar of the notifications panel and then slide upward. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Accept or Reject Dictionary Suggestions ........31 Edit text ...................32 Calibrate the touch screen ..............32 10 Making a Wireless Connection ............ 33 10.1 Register your HomeSurf Tablet to a Wi-Fi Network ......33 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 11 Party Shuffle all songs..............53 13.7 Turn party shuffle off ...............53 13.8 Create playlists................53 13.9 Mute/Unmute music playback ............55 13.10 Set current song as background music ...........55 13.11 Exit Music application..............55 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 12 Change Font Setting ...............71 17.5 Exit tDigitalClock ................71 18 Installing Android applications............ 71 19 Installing non-Android applications ..........72 20 Removing applications from HomeSurf Tablet ......73 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 13 28 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) ......81 29 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE ............82 30 FCC Statement................82 31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............ 83 32 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..........84 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Follow the steps below to connect your HomeSurf Tablet to the power outlet and charge the battery. 1 Plug one end of the AC power adaptor into the power jack on your HomeSurf Tablet or the docking station. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 15 Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings > Network notification (disable); 3 Turn off Wi-Fi: From the home screen, press and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi (turn off Wi-Fi). Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 16: Inserting A Memory Card

    Switching on your HomeSurf Tablet Press and hold and release when the blue power LED turns ON. It takes about 1 minute for your HomeSurf Tablet to boot up. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 17: Switching Off Your Homesurf Tablet

    There are two additional home screens apart from the main home screen. Drag the stylus pen or slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the main home screen. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 18: Program Launcher

    4 Tap Set Date. Tap + or - on each date field to change the Month, Day and Year. 5 Tap Set to confirm the date setting. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 19: Set Time Zone

    Home Screen. 5.10.1 Set Time Zone 1 Press 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap to select Date & time. 4 Tap Select time zone. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 20 5.10.2 Set Time Format 1 Press 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap to select Date & time. 4 Tap Use 24-hour format to activate or deactivate 24-hour format. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 21 2 Tap Settings. 3 Tap to select Date & time. 4 Tap Select date format. 5 Tap to select the date format that you want to use. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 22: Screen Rotation

    5.11.1 Enable/Disable automatic screen orientation 1 Press 2 Tap Settings > Sound & display. 3 Tap Orientation to disable automatic screen rotation. Automatic screen rotation is disabled when disappears. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 23: Applications On Your Homesurf Tablet

    78 convenient place. Set your wallpaper, screen brightness, and settings for network, mail, web, music, video, photos, and more. Set auto-lock and a passcode for security. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 24: Usb Connection

    PC, by which you can read and write files between your Homesurf Tablet and the PC. Note When a MicroSD card is inserted, the PC will only read the MicroSD card content. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 25: Disconnecting Homesurf Tablet From A Pc

    2 In the notifications panel, tap Turn off USB Storage and then tap Turn Off. 3 Disconnect the USB cable from both your Homesurf Tablet and PC. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 26: Personalizing Your Homesurf Tablet

    HomeSurf Tablet). If you select Wallpaper gallery, simply slide horizontally across the pictures to browse them. Tap to select a wallpaper and then tap Set wallpaper. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 27 5 Tap Save to set the picture as wallpaper. You will see that the background image is now changed to the picture you have selected. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 28 2 Tap and hold an application icon until it wiggles. 3 Drag the icon to the home screen. A shortcut of the application will be automatically created and placed on the home screen. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 29: Add Widgets To Your Home Screen

    8.1.7 Add Widgets to your home screen 1 From the home screen, press 2 Tap Add > Widgets. 3 You will be given a list of Widgets to add to your home screen. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 30: Sound

    2 Tap Settings > Sound & display > Media volume. 3 Slide across the volume control bar to reduce or increase media volume and tap OK to confirm. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 31: Using The Onscreen Keyboard

    To accept the suggested word, simply tap on the suggested entry. To reject the suggested word, simply continue typing. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 32: Edit Text

    3 After touch screen calibration, your HomeSurf Tablet will save the new touch screen data. This process might take up to a few minutes. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 33: Making A Wireless Connection

    If is a secured network, you will be prompted to select the security option (for networks secured with WEP) and enter the wireless password. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 34 “Connected” will appear below the name of the Wi-Fi network. 8 Press to return to the home screen. will appear on the status bar of your home screen. You can now use the Internet function. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 35: Using The Web Browser

    3 In the Set home page dialog box, tap on the URL input field to launch the onscreen keyboard. 4 Enter the web address of the home page and tap Done. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 36: Open A Web Page

    11.4 Refresh a web page 1 On the web page, press Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 37: Zoom In And Out Of A Webpage

    You can open multiple browser windows and switch between different web pages. 1 In the Browser window, press and tap New Window. A new browser window opens and enters the home page. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 38: Finding Text Within A Webpage

    2 Tap to select Open, Open in new window, Bookmark link, Save link, Share link or Copy link URL. 11.8.2 Email links 1 Tap and hold the link. A pop-up menu opens. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 39: Downloading Unknown Applications From The Web

    HomeSurf Tablet and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources. 11.9.1 View your downloads 1 In the Browser window, press and then tap More > Downloads. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 40: Manage Bookmarks

    5 Tap OK. 11.10.2Open a bookmark 1 In the Browser window, press and then tap Bookmarks. The bookmark option opens. 2 Tap to select the bookmark to open it. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 41: Customize Browser Options

    Show security warnings Advanced settings Enable Gears Gears settings Reset to default When appears next to the option, the setting is enabled. To disable, tap the option again. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 42: Exit Browser Application

    12.2 Set up the first email account on your HomeSurf Tablet 1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. 2 In Your Accounts window, tap Next. 3 Enter your Email address and tap Next. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 43 Security = SSL (if available) Authentication = Yes It is recommended that you get all the necessary information for the email account such as incoming/outgoing server settings before you proceed. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 44 Reading and Managing emails Incoming server settings example: Outgoing server settings example: 6 Tap OK or Next. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 45: Set Up Another Email Account

    12.4.1 Edit Account name 1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. 2 Press and tap Account settings > Account name. 3 Enter your account name and tap OK. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 46 3 Tap to select a ringtone from the list, Default ringtone or Silent. 4 Tap OK to confirm. 12.4.7 Modify incoming server settings 1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. 2 Press and tap Account settings > Incoming settings. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 47: Compose And Send Email Messages

    You can send an email message to anyone who has an email address. You can send the message to one person or to a group of people. 1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. 2 Press and tap Compose. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 48: Read Messages

    If you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as draft in the Draft folder of your email account. 12.6 Read messages 1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 49: Open An Attached File

    4 Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the email. 12.10 Delete an email message 1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. 2 Tap to select the mailbox. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 50: Forward An Email Message

    1 Tap Program Launcher > Email. 2 Press and tap Accounts. In Your Accounts window, tap and hold on the email account that you wish to delete. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 51: Exit Email Application

    • Insert the earphone jack into the earphone jack of your HomeSurf Tablet. 13.1.2 Using the speaker on your HomeSurf Tablet 13.2 Open Music application Tap Program Launcher > Music. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 52: Music Library

    (Shuffle is off when button is gray.) to cycle through the repeat modes: Repeat all songs, Repeat current song, Don’t repeat. to pause or to resume playing the song. to rewind. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 53: Search For A Song

    You can use playlists to organize your music files. You can create as many playlists as you want on your HomeSurf Tablet. 1 In the playback window, press 2 Tap Add to playlist. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 54 13.8.2 Play the songs in a playlist 1 From the main music library, tap Playlists. 2 Tap to select a playlist. The screen displays a list of songs in the playlist. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 55: Mute/Unmute Music Playback

    More > Use as background music. 13.11 Exit Music application Do one of the following: • Press until you return to the home screen. • Press Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 56: Viewing Photos And Creating Your Own Slideshows

    When viewing pictures in Gallery, swipe up, down, left or right to view more albums. 14.3 View pictures in full screen 1 Tap on a thumbnail to view the picture in full screen. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 57: Rotate Picture

    3 Tap < or > to view the previous or next picture in the album. 4 Tap + to zoom in or - to zoom out. 14.4 Rotate picture 1 When viewing a picture, press and then tap Rotate. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 58: View Pictures As Slideshow

    14.6 Modify display size of pictures and videos You can select the display size of your pictures and videos. 1 In the main Gallery window, press and tap Settings. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 59: Modify Sort Order Of Pictures And Videos

    • To adjust the cropper size, tap and hold the edge of the cropper tool. When the cropper arrows appear, drag inward to or outward from the center of the cropper to resize it. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 60: Send Pictures Using Email Application

    Draft folder of your default email account. For more information on composing and sending email messages, see Compose and send email messages on page 47. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 61: Watch Videos

    4 Tap OK to confirm delete. 14.15 Use Picture as wallpaper You can use a picture as wallpaper. 1 Tap Program Launcher > Gallery. 2 Tap to select a picture. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 62 The picture will be set as the wallpaper of your HomeSurf Tablet. 6 Press to exit. Note Keep the file size of the wallpaper to 300kbytes or smaller. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 63: Exit Gallery

    Feedbooks right from the application. The site contains thousands of public domain and creative commons works. 15.1 Open Aldiko Tap Program Launcher > Aldiko. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 64: Download Free Ebooks Using Aldiko

    1 In the main screen, tap Download Books. 2 Tap Free Public Domain Books or Free Original Books. The application displays the thumbnails of the covers. 3 Tap the desired title. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 65: Book Navigation

    • Tap on the left half of the screen to turn back to the previous page. Volume Buttons • Press to turn to the next page. • Press to turn to the previous page. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)
  • Page 66 Bookmarks allows you to create and use bookmarks in the book. Show Progress displays the section you are in, a thumbnail of the cover and a bar displaying the overall progress and the progress within the chapter. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 67: Importing Epub Files Into Aldiko Bookshelf

    Brightness. You can set the brightness, and choose the shortcut swipe to set brightness while reading. Display Orientation. You can lock or unlock display orientation while reading. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 68: Exit Aldiko

    You can use the Calculator to perform simply and advanced arithmetical calculations. 16.1 Open Calculator Tap Program Launcher > Calculator. 16.2 Perform Calculations Tap on the numbers and mathematical operators to perform simple calculations. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 69: Exit Calculator

    To clear calculation histories, tap =. 16.3 Exit Calculator Do one of the following: • Press until you return to the home screen. • Press Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 70: Using The Tdigitalclock

    9 Tap Close to exit. Note indicates that the option is activated. Note When the alarm rings, tap Snooze or Dismiss to snooze or dismiss the alarm. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 71: Deactivate Alarm Clock

    2 Copy the .apk files into a memory card. 3 Insert the memory card into your HomeSurf Tablet. 4 Browse the .apk files through ES File Explorer and install them. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 72: Installing Non-Android Applications

    HomeSurf Tablet. See Inserting a memory card on page 16 on how to install a storage card. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 73: Removing Applications From Homesurf Tablet

    The internal memory cannot be read even though you remove the MicroSD card. To activate internal memory again, you have to power On/Off the tablet after the MicroSD card is removed. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 74: Open Es File Explorer

    1 Go to the location that you wish to create a new directory. 2 Press MENU, then tap New. 3 Tap to select Folder. 4 Enter Folder Name and tap OK. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 75: Rename A File

    1 Tap and hold the file you wish to compress. A pop-up menu appears. 2 Tap Compress. 3 Enter a name for the compress file, select the compression mode and tap OK. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 76: Change Orientation

    Directory Home Directory App Backup Directory 21.12 Exit ES File Explorer Do one of the following: • Press until you return to the home screen. • Press Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 77: Es Task Manager

    4 Tap Kill All to clear all current tasks. 22.2 Exit ES Task Manager Do one of the following: • Press until you return to the home screen. • Press Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 78: Main Settings Of Your Homesurf Tablet

    About Device View legal info, device status, software version 23.1 Exit Settings Do one of the following: • Press until you return to the home screen. • Press Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 79: Help/Troubleshooting

    I can’t open an attachment in an email The file type may not be supported. You may download and install applications that may support the file type. Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 80: If You Need Help

    You may need to change the port setting on an outgoing mail server for one of your email accounts. 25 IF YOU NEED HELP... The Binatone Helpline is available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, please call 0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate) Australia customer service number 1300 768 112 or email to service@shriro.com.au...

  • Page 81: Replacing Batteries

    RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. If you think the battery needs replacing, please call the Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate).

  • Page 82: Guarantee And Service

    End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications

    Li-polymer rechargeable battery Speaker output 1W x 2 on Tablet, 2W x 1 on Docking unit Power supply DC5.5V Operating temperature 0 - 40ºC Storage temperature 0 - 40ºC Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

  • Page 84: Declaration Of Conformity

    The product is labelled with the European Approval Marking CE as show. Any Unauthorized modification of the product voids this Declaration. Manufacturer / Importer (signature of authorized person) Signature: Position: Engineering Manager Full Name: Date: 22 Sep 10 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)

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