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- Page 1 Alba 7” Android Tablet Instruction manual Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_cover.indd 1 27/11/2015 11:53:35...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
..............Troubleshooting....................For more information, please consult the FAQs on argos.co.uk. Make sure to read them before considering any product return. As we are often updating and improving our products, your device’ software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual. -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package contents Warranty, Instruction Legal and Safety manual Information Alba Tablet USB cable Charger 2 silicone covers Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 2 30/11/2015 12:24:39... - Page 4 Charger assembly - To assemble, put the plug into the main body of charger and push in the direction of the arrow until it ‘clicks’. - To disassemble, push the plug against the direction of the arrow. Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 3 30/11/2015 12:24:39...
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Page 5: Description Of The Device
Description of the device Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 4 30/11/2015 12:24:39... - Page 6 Micro-USB port Webcam Camera Volume buttons ON/OFF button Micro-SD card slot Headphone jack Loudspeakers Microphone Reset hole Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 5 30/11/2015 12:24:39...
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Page 7: Getting Started
3. 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 8 Startup Wizard The first time you start up your device, the startup wizard will help you set up your device: - Language - Date & time - WiFi connection - Location service options - Third-party applications We strongly recommend that you open a Google account (you need this to download new apps) and we recommend that you answer yes to backing up your tablet to the Google account.
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Page 9: Connecting To A Wifi Network
Connecting to a WiFi network WARNING: Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. Touch ‘Settings’ to open the WiFi settings menu. If the WiFi is off, slide the WiFi switch to the ‘ON’ position. Once the WiFi is ON, the device will scan for WiFi networks in range. - Page 10 When entering a WiFi password, we recommend that you select ‘Show password’ so you can see the characters you are typing. TIPS: - To get the correct WiFi password (or settings) for the network, contact the WiFi network provider. - If your WiFi is on and you are in range of a network that you previously connected to, your device will automatically attempt to connect to it.
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Page 11: The Android Interface
The Android interface Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 10 30/11/2015 12:24:39... - Page 12 Android apps shortcuts > Opens an application. Back button > Goes back through the previous actions in an application (in reverse order) or out of any open application (app) if opening was the last action. Home button > Takes you to the home screen (where you can pin shortcuts to your favourite apps).
- Page 13 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 1. To access all your settings. 2. Current user 3. Brightness: To adjust the screen brightness. 4.
- Page 14 The recent apps Opens a list of thumbnail images of apps you’ve worked with recently: - To open an app, touch it. - To close an app, swipe it left or right. Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 13 30/11/2015 12:24:39...
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Page 15: Getting Familiar With Android
Getting familiar with Android 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 ‘Remove’... - Page 16 To check which applications are downloaded or built-in, go to ‘Settings’ then ‘Apps’. You can also uninstall apps in ‘Settings’ and move them from internal memory to SD card etc.. 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.
- Page 17 Getting familiar with Android 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. After you set a lock, a lock screen is displayed whenever your screen wakes up, requesting the pattern, pin or other specified key.
- Page 18 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. 3. Go to ‘Settings’. Under Accounts/Google, touch your Google email address and tick all the data you want to back up, including ‘Drive’.
- Page 19 Getting familiar with Android Syncing your photos/videos automatically on your Android devices. On your tablet: Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network. Go to ‘Google Photos’ app and select your Google account. Make sure ‘Auto-Backup’ is turned on Select how you want to back-up your photos and videos (over Wifi or mobile network).
- Page 20 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. USB card reader, USB connection from a camera etc.).
- Page 21 Getting familiar with Android Improving security on your tablet Online In order to avoid online threats we recommend that you install antivirus and security software on your device and keep these and your browser and other software up to date to take advantage of security fixes. Physical theft If you store valuable information on your tablet including passwords and logins for personal accounts etc.
- Page 22 Encryption In order to protect your personal data on this tablet, in the event of the device being stolen, you can encrypt your tablet. Go to settings - Security - Encrypt tablet. Make sure to follow correctly the onscreen instructions. Erasing your personal data If you sell your tablet on, or discard it you should erase the data in memory, before you do so.
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Page 23: Getting Familiar With Android Tm
Getting familiar with Android Using an eraser program With eraser programs you can choose which files are erased. The eraser writes to every record in the selected area securely erasing your data so that it cannot be recovered. - To download a file eraser go to Google Play store, select a file eraser program such as Remo File Eraser –... - Page 24 Alba Tablets Helpline For detailed advice on this or any other issue concerning your Alba tablet you can consult with the technical support helpline – 0207 744 0346 or go to our FAQ on argos.co.uk. Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 23 30/11/2015 12:24:40...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
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. If your device doesn’t turn on: Charge your device then switch on normally. - Page 26 If you want to restore your product (erase all your settings? forgotten password?) : If your device is turned on: 1. Go to ‘Settings’, under ‘Personal’, go to ‘Backup & reset’ 2. Choose ‘Factory data reset’, then ‘Reset tablet’: this will erase all your files, settings and applications, so make sure you have backed-up your data in your Google account (see page 17) or a hard drive.
- Page 27 Argos declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained from: Argos Ltd. 489-499 Avebury Boulevard Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK 1313 Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_book.indd 26...
- Page 28 P/N: 114023V2 Argos Limited © 2015. All rights reserved. Argos_ALBA_7_PN114023V2_cover.indd 2 27/11/2015 11:53:35...
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