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USER GUIDE

10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
NS-P10A8100
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    USER GUIDE 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ NS-P10A8100 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome Features Package contents Tablet overview Home screen Get started Charge the battery Turn on your tablet for the first time Understand the basics Turn your tablet on or off Restart your tablet Adjust the volume Navigate with gestures Navigate with on-screen function buttons Use the Recents screen Use the keyboard...
  • Page 3 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Select your language Connect to a computer Windows Transfer or download an e-book Set up wireless connections Connect to a Wi-Fi network Add a Wi-Fi network Check network status Connect to a Bluetooth device Use the internet View web pages Search for text on a web page Copy text on a web page...
  • Page 4 NS-P10A8100 Manage storage space Use a micro SD card View storage space Clear app cache and data Uninstall apps Free up storage space Reset to default settings Troubleshooting Need additional help? Maintenance Specifications Customer support Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ (NS-P10A8100). Your tablet is a state of the art Android design that will give you reliable and trouble-free performance. Features Familiarize yourself with your tablet's features below.

  • Page 6: Tablet Overview

    NS-P10A8100 Tablet overview Front Item Description Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera Front camera page 51). www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 7 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Back Item Description Speakers Play audio from your tablet. Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen. Power Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off. Press and hold for eight seconds to restart. Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 8 NS-P10A8100 Side Item Description Connect the micro USB cable to charge your Micro USB port tablet. Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice. Headphone jack Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio. Insert a micro SD card to increase your tablet's Micro SD slot memory.

  • Page 9: Home Screen

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Home screen Navigate with gestures (on page 13) for information on using the touch screen. See Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page 14) information on navigating on your tablet. Notifications Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with one finger. www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 10: Get Started

    NS-P10A8100 Status items Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with two fingers. Open notifications, then swipe down again. Get started This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can also check out Features (on page 5) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet.

  • Page 11: Turn On Your Tablet For The First Time

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Conserve battery power Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on page 30). Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it. Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on page 29). Close apps that you aren't using.

  • Page 12: Understand The Basics

    NS-P10A8100 Understand the basics Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful features. Turn your tablet on or off Turn on your tablet Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on. Note If you don't touch your tablet for a while (depending on the screen timeout setting), it may sleep with the screen off.

  • Page 13: Restart Your Tablet

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Restart your tablet Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Your stored data and customized settings aren't affected. Note To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on page 57).

  • Page 14: Navigate With On-Screen Function Buttons

    NS-P10A8100 Gesture Action Pinch Pinch your fingers together or move them apart to zoom in and out. Rotate Turn your tablet sideways to switch between landscape and portrait. Tip: If the orientation does not change, swipe down from the top of your screen with two fingers, then tap Landscape or Portrait to turn off the rotation lock.

  • Page 15: Use The Recents Screen

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Use the Recents screen The Recents screen lets you quickly switch to recently used and open apps. If you have too many apps running, your tablet may run slower or shorten your battery life. Close apps you are not using to improve your tablet's performance. On the home screen, tap Recents.
  • Page 16 NS-P10A8100 Icon Description Close the keyboard. Tap to delete a character. Tap and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor. Open the emoji keyboard. Note: This icon is not always available. Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.

  • Page 17: Download Apps

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Download apps Caution To protect your tablet and personal data, only download apps from trusted sources. You must connect to the internet to download apps. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 36) for more information. 1 Tap Apps Play Store.

  • Page 18: Capture And View A Screenshot

    NS-P10A8100 Capture and view a screenshot To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the same time. To view the screenshot: 1 Tap Apps Photos. 2 Open the menu (in the search bar), then tap Device folders. Note You may need to tap (back) until the...

  • Page 19: View A Status Item Or Notification

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ View a status item or notification Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen. Drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such as email, calendar, and time). Drag two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information).
  • Page 20 NS-P10A8100 Change notification interruptions Press a volume button on your tablet. A volume menu opens. You can: Drag the slider to adjust the notification volume. , then drag the slider to adjust the media volume. , then drag the slider to adjust the alarm volume. www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 21: Check For Updates

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Check for updates Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software. Update your tablet Warning Back up your personal data before updating your tablet. Updates may delete your data. 1 Tap Apps Settings About tablet. 2 Tap Update Check update.

  • Page 22: Change Basic Settings

    NS-P10A8100 Change basic settings Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste. Customize the home screen Change the wallpaper 1 Touch and hold on the home screen until a menu appears. 2 Tap WALLPAPERS. 3 Tap the wallpaper you want to use. To select a photo you took, tap My photos.
  • Page 23 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Remove a home screen item Note Removing an item from the home screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 56). 1 Touch and hold the item you want to remove until it is highlighted. 2 Drag the item over the X, then release your finger.

  • Page 24: Set And Use The Screen Lock

    NS-P10A8100 3 Tap the folder to open it, then tap Unnamed Folder to open the keyboard and name the folder. Tap when finished. 4 To add more items, drag them into the folder. Note To remove apps from a folder, open the folder, touch and hold the app, then drag it back to the home screen.
  • Page 25 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Setting up the smart lock 1 Tap Apps Settings Security. 2 Tap Screen lock to secure your tablet with a Pattern, PIN, or Password (if needed). 3 On the Security screen, tap Smart Lock. 4 Enter your pattern, PIN, or password. 5 If prompted, tap GOT IT when the smart lock description is displayed.
  • Page 26 NS-P10A8100 Swipe up on the screen. Drag your finger to enter a pattern. Enter a PIN or password. Set the lock screen timeout 1 Tap Apps Settings Display. 2 Tap Sleep, then select how long before your inactive tablet sleeps. www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 27: Customize The Lock Screen

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Customize the lock screen Add lock screen message For information on changing your screen lock, see Set and use the screen lock page 24). 1 Tap Apps Settings Security. 2 Tap the settings icon next to Screen lock. 3 Type the text you want to display on the lock screen, then tap SAVE.
  • Page 28 NS-P10A8100 Remove owner info 1 Tap Apps Settings Security. 2 Tap the settings icon next to Screen lock. 3 Delete all the text, then tap SAVE. Turn on or off lock screen notifications 1 Tap Apps Settings Notifications. 2 Tap the settings icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 29: Set The Date And Time

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Set the date and time 1 Tap Apps Settings Date & time. 2 Select an option: Automatically or manually set your date and time. Select your time zone. Choose your hour format (12-hour or 24-hour). Adjust the screen brightness Drag your two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items, then drag the slider left or right.

  • Page 30: Adjust The Power Saving Settings

    NS-P10A8100 Adjust the power saving settings To help improve battery life, battery saver reduces your device's performance and limits vibration, location services, and most background data. Email, messaging, and other apps that rely on syncing may not update unless you open them.

  • Page 31: Setting The Screen Font Size

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Setting the screen font size 1 Tap Apps Settings Display Font size. 2 Use the slider to select the font size you want. Adjust system sounds Change your notification tones, system volume, and other sound settings. Adjust app notifications 1 Tap Apps...
  • Page 32 NS-P10A8100 Adjust media, alarm, or notification volume 1 Tap Apps Settings Sound. 2 Use the sliders to adjust your tablet's volume. 1 Press volume + or -. A volume menu appears at the top of your screen. 2 Press to view alarm and notification volume levels. 3 Use the sliders to adjust your tablet's volume.

  • Page 33: Select Your Language

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Turn on or off screen lock, charging, or touch sounds 1 Tap Apps Settings Sound Other sounds. 2 Tap the sliders to turn on or off your screen lock, charging, or touch sounds. Select your language Change your system language or add an additional language to your keyboard.

  • Page 34: Connect To A Computer

    NS-P10A8100 Add a keyboard language By default, your tablet uses the system language as its keyboard language. If you want to add an additional language to your keyboard: 1 While the keyboard is open, touch and hold / (slash) or , (comma) until a settings icon appears.
  • Page 35 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ If you cannot access your files: 1 Swipe down from the top of your tablet's screen to open your notifications. 2 Tap the USB device entry. It may say: USB charging this device, USB for file transfer, or USB for photo transfer 3 Make sure that your tablet is set to Transfer files.

  • Page 36: Transfer Or Download An E-Book

    NS-P10A8100 Transfer or download an e-book Note Make sure that your e-books are in the PDF, EPUB, TXT, RB2, RTF, or PDB format. Transfer an e-book from your computer 1 Connect your tablet to your computer. See Connect to a computer (on page 34).

  • Page 37: Add A Wi-Fi Network

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 3 Tap a Wi-Fi network. If the network is open, your tablet connects automatically. If the Wi-Fi icon has a (lock), the network is secured. Enter the password, then tap CONNECT. "Connected" appears under the network name. Add a Wi-Fi network 1 Tap Apps...
  • Page 38 NS-P10A8100 4 Enter the Network SSID (name), then select the type of security you want from the drop-down menu. You can select: A None—No security. B WEP—Wired Equivalent Privacy. Note: A password is required. C WPA/WPA2 PSK—Wi-Fi Protected Access. Note: A password is required.

  • Page 39: Check Network Status

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Check network status 1 Tap Apps Settings Wi-Fi. 2 Make sure that the Wi-Fi slider is turned On. A list of available networks appears. Secured networks are noted with a lock icon. If you are connected to a network, "Connected" appears below the network name.

  • Page 40: Use The Internet

    NS-P10A8100 Use the internet Learn how to navigate the internet and adjust browser settings with your tablet. Note These instructions are for Google Chrome™. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. View web pages Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 36).

  • Page 41: Search For Text On A Web Page

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Search for text on a web page Note These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. 1 In your browser, tap (options), then tap Find in page. 2 Use the keyboard to type the text you want to find.

  • Page 42: Check And Clear History

    NS-P10A8100 Check and clear history Note These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. In your browser, tap (options), then tap History. You can: Tap a website to open the page. to search for a website.

  • Page 43: Manage Bookmarks

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Manage bookmarks You can store an unlimited number of bookmarks. Note These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. Save a bookmark 1 Go to the website that you want to bookmark. 2 Tap in the address bar.

  • Page 44: Manage Downloads

    NS-P10A8100 Open a bookmark If you saved the bookmark to a folder, tap (options), Bookmarks, then select the website from the list. Manage downloads View a download 1 Tap Apps Downloads. 2 To open a download, tap the file name. If needed, select the program you want to use to open the file.
  • Page 45 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Delete a download 1 Tap Apps Downloads. 2 Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, then tap . Share a download 1 Tap Apps Downloads. 2 Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, tap , then select how you want to share the file.

  • Page 46: Use Gmail

    NS-P10A8100 Use Gmail™ Use the Gmail app to add your email accounts from Google and other web- ® based providers like Outlook and Yahoo Set up a Gmail account You may have set up a Gmail account when you set up your tablet. 1 Tap Apps >...
  • Page 47 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Change Gmail account settings 1 Tap Apps Gmail Menu Settings. 2 Tap your account name. 3 Change your account settings as needed. Switch Gmail accounts 1 Tap Apps Gmail Menu 2 Tap ▼(drop-down) next to your account name, then select a different account from the list displayed.

  • Page 48: View A Gmail

    NS-P10A8100 View a Gmail Apps Gmail. Note If you have more than one email account, the last account you used opens. See Manage Gmail accounts (on page 46) for instructions on switching between accounts. Drag your finger up and down to scroll through your Gmails. Tap a Gmail to open it.

  • Page 49: Create A Gmail

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Create a Gmail 1 Tap Apps Gmail (compose). Note To open a different account, tap in the upper-left corner, then select a different account. 2 Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet displays your contacts that match the characters you've entered.

  • Page 50: Use The Calendar

    NS-P10A8100 Use the calendar Apps Calendar. to add a new event. Tap the calendar view (Day, Week, Month, Agenda) in the upper-left corner to change the view. Tap (options), then tap Settings to access calendar settings. www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 51: Work With Photos And Video

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Work with photos and video Learn how to take pictures and video with your tablet. Then, learn how to view and edit them before sharing with your friends and family. Use the camera Note View photos and video (below) for information on how to view your pictures.

  • Page 52: Edit Photos

    NS-P10A8100 Edit photos 1 Tap Apps Photos. 2 Tap the photo you want to edit, then tap 3 Use the available options to edit your photo. 4 When finished, tap SAVE. Share photos or videos 1 Tap Apps Photos. 2 Select the photo or video you want, then tap (share).

  • Page 53: Listen To Music

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 4 Follow the on-screen prompts to send your photo or video. Note You may need to install social media apps (such as Facebook and Twitter) to share photos on those sites. Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist. Control playback 1 Tap Apps...

  • Page 54: Www.insigniaproducts.com

    NS-P10A8100 Manage storage space Learn how to keep your tablet running at peak efficiency by managing your storage space. Use a micro SD card Install a micro SD card Insert the micro SD card into the slot with the label facing the back of your tablet.

  • Page 55: View Storage Space

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ View storage space Apps Settings Storage. Clear app cache and data 1 Tap Apps Settings Storage Internal shared storage (near bottom of screen) Apps. 2 Tap the app from which you want to clear the data. www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 56: Uninstall Apps

    NS-P10A8100 3 Tap CLEAR CACHE. Tap MANAGE SPACE CLEAR ALL DATA Uninstall apps 1 Tap Apps, then locate the app you want to uninstall. 2 Touch and hold the app, then drag it to the Uninstall icon at the top of the screen until the app turns red. Note You may not be able to remove some pre-installed apps.

  • Page 57: Reset To Default Settings

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Move files such as pictures, videos, or music to a microSD™ memory card or a computer. See Use a micro SD card (on page 54). Move apps to a microSD memory card if they will run there. Reset to default settings Caution Resetting to factory defaults deletes all personal data and settings.
  • Page 58 NS-P10A8100 Note If you did not enable the Smart Lock before forgetting your password, you cannot use it to access your data. Reset your tablet to factory defaults (see "How do I reset my tablet to factory defaults? (on the facing page)").

  • Page 59: Need Additional Help

    NS-P10A8100. Next to Features, select Support & Downloads, then select FAQs. Check out our online community forum for helpful information from other Insignia tablet owners. Go to www.insigniaproducts.com, search for NS-P10A8100, then select FAQs & community discussions from the Need help? box.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    NS-P10A8100 Maintenance 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.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Operating system Android 7.0 (Nougat) MTK Quad-Core 10" diagonal panel (25.4 cm) Display 800 × 1280 IPS Capacitive 5-Point Touch Panel 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless/Connectivity Bluetooth 4.1 Storage 32GB internal memory 2MP front-facing (fixed focus) Camera...

  • Page 62: Customer Support

    NS-P10A8100 Customer support For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 57). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289. Your tablet model number is: NS-P10A8100 Safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.

  • Page 63: Legal Notices

    10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Legal notices Google, Android, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. 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.

  • Page 64: One-Year Limited Warranty

    One-Year Limited Warranty Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 (burn-in). Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)
  • Page 67 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 INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC ©2017 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Made in China www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 68 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2017 Best Buy. All rights reserved. V1 ENGLISH Made in China.

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