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  • Page 1 PS47 Official User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME I. GET ACQUAINTED II. HAND GESTURES 9-10 III. GETTING STARTED 11-12 IV. YOUR HOME SCREEN 13-15 V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI 16-17 VI. EMAIL SET UP VII. SAVING BATTERY VIII. MICRO SD CARDS IX. DEVICE STORAGE 21-22 X.

  • Page 3: Welcome

    Thanks for Choosing Cruz Thank you for purchasing a Velocity Micro CRUZ PS47! We appreciate your business and know you’ll love your brand new multimedia device. This guide is intended to help you with initial setup of your device and to familiarize you with the Android operating system.

  • Page 4: Get Acquainted

    I. GET ACQUAINTED Getting Acquainted K L M...
  • Page 5 I. GET ACQUAINTED A. Power Button The power button is located on the top left-hand corner of the device. While running, this button is also used to send the CRUZ into “Sleep” mode, as well as waking the device up. B.
  • Page 6 L. Charging Indicator LED When your Cruz is charging, this LED light will be on. M. Micro USB Port The Micro-USB port is used to tether your CRUZ PS47 to a computer for file transfer as well as battery recharge. N. microSD Slot With the integrated microSD card slot, your CRUZ has up to 32 GB of expandable storage.

  • Page 7: Hand Gestures

    II. HAND GESTURES Tapping Touch your finger to the screen and remove immediately to select an item on the screen. This is the equivalent of a mouse “click” on a computer. Long-Pressing Press and hold your finger on the screen for 2-3 seconds.
  • Page 8 II. HAND GESTURES Scrolling Sliding your finger up and down in a vertical motion scrolls through menus, websites, and lists. The quicker you slide your finger, the greater the momentum and speed of the on-screen scrolling motion. Swiping Sliding your finger left and right scrolls horizontally.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    III. GETTING STARTED Getting Started To start your Cruz, press the on/off button located bottom-right corner of the device. When you first turn on the Cruz, you will be greeted with a CRUZ logo, then an ANDROID logo, and then your Home screen. The display has a screen timeout by default set to 10 min.
  • Page 10 III. GETTING STARTED Getting Started Quick Launch Buttons There are four buttons along the bottom edge of the touch screen. These are the Quick Launch buttons. They control the most frequently used functions in the Android platform. From left to right: MENU Generally this button is utilized for accessing settings, options, or preferences.

  • Page 11: Your Homescreen

    IV. YOUR HOMESCREEN Getting Started Think of your home screen as your desktop. What goes on the home screen is up to you. You can fill the space with any combination of shortcuts, widgets, and folders you like. Some preinstalled shortcut icons will appear at the bottom, and a Google Search Widget appears at the top.
  • Page 12 IV. YOUR HOME SCREEN Getting Started Adding Widgets to the Home Screen Widgets allow you to place a function of an app onto your Home Screen. For instance, you may add an Analog clock, calendar, picture frame, and other useful widgets. To add a widget, long-press, or tap/hold your finger on any open space on your home screen, and select Widgets from the context menu that opens.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Wi-Fi

    V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI Getting Started Now that you’re familiar with the layout of the device and some of the functions of the Home Screen, it’s time to set up your Wi-Fi. You will need Wi-Fi access to download eBooks through the Kindle for Android app, as well as web surfing and email.
  • Page 14 V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI Getting Started Choose which network you want to connect to and tap the name of that network. When dealing with an unprotected Wi-Fi network, a confirmation box will flash on the screen. Tap “Connect” to continue. When dealing with a secure Wi-Fi network, first check the box that says “Show Password.”...
  • Page 15 MAC address filtering. This will need to be disabled in the Wi-Fi router, or the device’s MAC address will need to be added to the router as an acceptable device connection. You can find the CRUZ PS47’s MAC address under the Wi-Fi settings > Menu > Advanced.

  • Page 16: Email Set Up

    You may have to locate the server settings information at your Email Provider’s support website, or you may need to call their support line. Unfortunately Velocity Micro cannot provide assistance with this step. Below is the information you will need:...
  • Page 17 VI. EMAIL SET UP Getting Started Email Step-by-Step 1. Open the email app and enter your email address and password. 2. Complete the fields for the Incoming server portion of the manual setup. Be sure your username is entered correctly, whether email address or alias. If a security setting is not specified by your email provider, choose “None.”...

  • Page 18: Saving Battery

    VII. SAVING BATTERY LIFE Getting Started Helpful Tips 1. Streaming audio or video apps will use a lot of battery life. 2. Disable Wireless Network Positioning. You can turn it off from Settings > Location & Security > Use wireless networks. 3.

  • Page 19: Micro Sd Cards

    VIII. MICRO SD CARDS Getting Started There are two areas for storage on your CRUZ PS47. The first is a micro SD card slot located on the bottom of your device. You may purchase micro SD cards in a wide range of capacities, varying from 1 GB – 32 GB.

  • Page 20: Device Storage

    IX. DEVICE STORAGE Getting Started There are two areas for storage on your CRUZ PS47 Appears Name Capacity in ASTRO Storage Uses The Android apps you install will write file folders and app content to this removable storage. You microSD...

  • Page 21: Transfer Files

    X. TRANSFER FILES Getting Started Transfer Via USB Cable Turn on your Cruz and connect a mini USB cable to Step 1 the Cruz device and to your PC. Slide the notification panel down and tap the alert that reads, “USB Connected Select to copy files Step 2 to/from your computer,”...
  • Page 22 X. TRANSFER FILES Getting Started Transfer Via SD Card Unmount the micro SD card: Settings>SD and Device Step 1 Storage>Unmount SD Card Eject your micro SD card and insert it into SD card Step 2 adapter. Then insert SD card adapter into your PC Step 3 Transfer files as needed Eject micro SD card from PC, remove micro SD card from...

  • Page 23: File Formats

    XI. FILE FORMATS Getting Started The file formats that this device can support are numerous, but not infinite. The pre-installed apps should allow you to view many Microsoft Office file formats, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as many eReader file types, and music and video file types.

  • Page 24: Kindle For Android

    XII. KINDLE FOR ANDROID Getting Started Your CRUZ PS47 offers the remarkable opportunity of carrying all your favorite books in the palm of your hand. Each Cruz comes pre-loaded with the Kindle for Android application. This application is a library portal...
  • Page 25 XII. KINDLE FOR ANDROID Getting Started When you find a book you want to download/purchase, tap Step 4 the book cover to select it and advance to the next step. The app will bring you to a product page with the book Step 5 cover, the price, a “Buy Now”...

  • Page 26: Reading Epubs

    XIII. READING EPUBS Getting Started Many eReader files are in the ePUB file format. The Cruz does not natively support this file format, so an additional application available on the Cruz Market must first be downloaded. Keep in mind that many ePUB files are also DRM-protected, preventing illegal distribution of publications.

  • Page 27: Camera

    CRUZ PS47 in the direction of your target. When taking photos, tap the bottom icon once. When taking video, tap the bottom icon to begin recording, then again to end recording.

  • Page 28: Bluetooth

    XV. BLUETOOTH Getting Started The CRUZ PS47 has built-in Bluetooth functionality, which enables other devices to interact with your CRUZ PS47 wirelessly. To utilize the bluetooth function of your CRUZ, follow these steps: MAKE PS47 DISCOVERABLE Tap the Wi-Fi Settings icon then tap Wireless & Networks >...

  • Page 29: Installing Apps

    XVI. INSTALLING APPS Getting Started Android Applications are available via the Cruz Market or other third-party sources like the developer’s website. Many Android apps are designed for use with phone devices rather than just tablet devices, but many, many more are great for use on tablets! You can also install any number of eReader Android apps, allowing you to have multiple eReader file formats, all on one Cruz.
  • Page 30 XVI. INSTALLING APPS Getting Started When you download an app to the CRUZ PS47, it is saved as a zip folder in the “download” directory on the SD card. Inside the zip folder is an .apk file and other source files. It is vital that you keep these files together in their original folders.

  • Page 31: Preinstalled Apps

    XVII. PREINSTALLED APPS Getting Started Requires Icon Name Purpose Wi-Fi Clock Allows you to set alarms for easy reminders. This is your file management application. Use it to ASTRO browse your storage locations, transfer files and even install/uninstall apps. Your primary eBook library portal. Wi-Fi is only Amazon ®...
  • Page 32 This app can play music while other apps are running. Purchase songs and download them directly to your Napster CRUZ PS47! Requires Wi-Fi only when browsing and downloading music. Allows you to view Microsoft® Office files, including Office Suite Excel®...

  • Page 33: Multimedia

    XVIII. MULTIMEDIA Getting Started Not only does your Cruz hold tons of eBooks, browse the web, and keep you connected with social networks, it also functions as a great portable media player too. Just load up your micro SD card with your music collection, favorite pictures, or digital videos and take all of your favorites on the road with you.
  • Page 34 XVIII. MULTIMEDIA Getting Started Video After loading your music onto your Cruz, tap the music icon (found by default on your home screen or by opening the App Panel). You’ll be given the option of selecting by Artist, Song, Album, or custom Playlist. Tap to select.

  • Page 35: System Requirements

    XIX. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Getting Started Platform Windows Operating MAC OS X v10.4, 10.5 Microsoft® Windows® 2000. Me, XP, or higher preferred Vista, 7 or higher (32-bit or64-bit) System Intel Pentium II or AMD K6-2 PowerPC G3 300MHz or higher Processor 300MHz or higher Including Intel-based Macs 128 MB...

  • Page 36: Open Source License

    If you would like to have a copy of the GPL or certain other open source code in this component on a CD, Velocity Micro will mail to you a CD with such code for $5 plus the cost of shipping, upon request.

  • Page 37: Support

    Note: Those customers who have purchased a Cruz product directly from Velocity Micro may skip this step. 2. Then register your purchased Cruz products. 3. When complete, go to ‘My Products’ and submit a ticket for the product you are seeking support for.

  • Page 38: Contact Us

    XXII. CONTACT INFO Getting Started Address 7510 Whitepine Road Richmond, VA 23237 Phone 800-296-4312 804-897-4777 Websites www.cruzreader.com www.velocitymicro.com...

  • Page 39: Fcc Information

    XXIII. FCC INFORMATION Getting Started This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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