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- Page 1 Alba 8” Android Tablet Instruction manual UserGuide_Alba_8_cover.indd 1 02/09/2015 14:33:02...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
..............Troubleshooting....................For more information, please consult the FAQs on www.argos.co.uk/alba. Make sure to read them before considering any product return. As we are often updating and improving our products, your device’s software may have a slightly diferent appearance or modiied functionality than presented in this manual. -
Page 3: Package Contents
Package contents Warranty, Instruction Legal and Safety manual Information Alba 8 ” Tablet Charger cable 1 Silicone cover UserGuide_Alba_8_book.indd 2 04/09/2015 15:44:05... - Page 4 Charger assembly Assembly: place the plug in the middle of the body and push it down until it ‘clicks’ Disassembly: press button 1 and push it up. Click! UserGuide_Alba_8_book.indd 3 04/09/2015 15:44:05...
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Page 5: Description Of The Device
Description of the device 7 8 9 UserGuide_Alba_8_book.indd 4 04/09/2015 15:44:06... - Page 6 Micro-SD card slot Webcam Headphone jack Light sensor Micro-HDMI port Volume buttons Micro-USB port ON/OFF button Microphone Reset button UserGuide_Alba_8_book.indd 5 04/09/2015 15:44:06...
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Page 7: Getting Started
3. You have your WiFi name and password to hand. Charging Connect the supplied power cable 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 irst time you start up your device, the startup wizard will help you set up your device: - Language - WiFi connection - Date & time - Your name - Location service options - 3rd party apps 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 of, 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 UserGuide_Alba_8_book.indd 10 04/09/2015 15:44:06... - Page 12 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 > Touch to start an application All Apps button > Touch this icon to show all the applications and widgets installed on your device.
- Page 13 The Android interface The quick settings Touch the top of the screen and pull down to open the notiications. 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. UserGuide_Alba_8_book.indd 13 04/09/2015 15:44:07...
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Page 15: Getting Familiar With Android
Getting familiar with Android Moving a home screen icon: Touch and hold your inger onto it until the positioning gridlines appear, then slide it to the desired location, and release your inger. Removing a home screen icon: Touch and hold it, slide your inger 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 speciied key.
- Page 18 Backing up your iles with your Google account 1. Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network. 2. Make sure the iles 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 Wii or mobile network).
- Page 20 Transfering iles 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 ixes. 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, it is encrypted as a standard feature. There is no need to perform any process to protect your data in this way. However, for this to be efective, you need to use a lock screen password or pass-phrase.
- Page 23 Getting familiar with Android Using an eraser program With eraser programs you can choose which iles 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 ile eraser go to Google Play store, select a ile eraser program such as Remo File Eraser –...
- Page 24 NOTE: you may need to install a pdf viewer in order to open this ile. 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.
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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 iles, 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 National restrictions This device is intended for home and oice use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below: Country Restriction Reason/remark Bulgaria None General authorization required for outdoor use and public service France Outdoor use limited...
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