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User Guide 10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Table of 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...
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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 Check and clear history Manage bookmarks...
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NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Use a Micro SD card View storage space Clear app cache and data Uninstall apps Free up storage space Reset to default settings Troubleshooting Maintenance Specifications Customer support Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ (NS- P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C). 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.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C TABLET OVERVIEW Front Item Description Take pictures or record video. See Front camera the camera (on page 43). www.insigniaproducts.com...
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10" 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 ten seconds to restart. Press to increase or decrease the Volume volume.
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NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Side Item Description Connect the micro USB cable to charge Micro USB port your tablet. Speak into the microphone to capture Microphone your voice. Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen Earphone jack to audio. microSD™ card Insert a microSD card to increase your slot tablet's memory.
10" 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...
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Conserve battery power Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on page 26). Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it. Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on page 25). Close apps that you aren't using.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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.
10" 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 51).
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Gesture Action Swipe Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen to scroll up and down or right and left. 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Icon Tap to... Open the side menu. 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.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Icon Description Change keyboard language. See Select your language (on page 27) to enable languages. Note: These icons are not always available. 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 1. Tap Apps > Play Store. 2. Search for an app or browse the categories to find apps, then follow the on- screen instructions to install. Notes If a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app developer for more information.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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).
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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 System Update > Check update. If an update is available, your tablet displays the update version information.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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.
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NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Remove a home screen item Note Removing an item from the home screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 51). 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. Create a folder 1.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Unlock the screen There are several ways to unlock your tablet, depending on which screen lock is enabled. You may need to: Swipe up on the screen. Drag your finger to enter a pattern. Enter a PIN or password. Set the lock screen timeout 1.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Remove owner info 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Security > Lock screen message. 2. Delete all the text, then tap SAVE. Turn on or off lock screen notifications 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Sound &...
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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. To turn on battery saver mode: 1.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ SETTING THE SCREEN FONT SIZE 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Display > Font size. 2. Select the font size you want. ADJUST SYSTEM SOUNDS Change your notification tones, system volume, and other sound settings. Adjust media, alarm, and notification volume level 1.
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NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Connect to a computer For more information on viewing and transferring files, see your computer's documentation. WINDOWS 1. Connect the Micro USB cable from your tablet to your computer. 2. Open Computer or My Computer, then click your model number (NS- P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C) icon to view or transfer files.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Set up wireless connections Learn how to set up wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi . Your tablet automatically scans for available networks.
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 4. Enter the Network SSID (name), then select the type of security you want from the drop-down menu. You can select: None—No security. WEP—Wired Equivalent Privacy. Note: A password is required. WPA/WPA2 PSK—Wi-Fi Protected Access. Note: A password is required.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C CHECK NETWORK STATUS 1. Tap > 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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. As you type, matching characters on the web page are highlighted.
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ In your browser, tap (options), then tap History. You can: Tap a website to open the page. to search for a website. Tap x to remove a single website from your browsing history. Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA... to clear all browsing history. Select the kinds of data you want to delete, then tap CLEAR DATA.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to share the file. Use Gmail™...
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Delete a Gmail account 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Google. 2. Tap the account you want to delete, if needed. 3. Tap (options), then tap Remove account. 4. Tap Remove account. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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.
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ (menu) in the upper-left corner to display folders or select a different Gmail account. to search. Touch and hold a Gmail to select it and display options such as archive, delete, mark as read or unread, or move the email. Touch and hold a Gmail to deselect it.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 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.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Create and manage contacts Apps > Contacts. You can: to search for a contact. (in the lower, right corner) to add a new contact. Tap a contact to view or edit its information. Use the calendar Apps >...
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NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 3. Tap to adjust options, if needed. 4. Swipe up or down to zoom in or out. 5. Tap to take a photo. Record a video 1. Tap Apps > Camera. 2. Swipe right, then tap Video. 3. Tap to adjust options, if needed. ■...
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Change camera settings 1. Tap Apps > Camera. 2. Swipe right, then tap (settings). A settings menu opens. 3. Use the available options to change your settings. You can change your settings such as: Camera resolution and quality Sound capture Location Fullsize preview...
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO View photos Apps > Photos. Drag your finger up and down to browse your photos. Tap a photo thumbnail to view in full screen. Videos have a ► (play) icon and photos don't. To zoom in or out, pinch your fingers together or apart. To view more options, select a photo, then tap .
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 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). 3. Tap the program you want to use to share the photo or video. Note If you shared a photo or video before, the program you used has an easy-access icon next to the share button.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist. CONTROL PLAYBACK 1. Tap Apps > Play Music. 2. Tap (menu), then tap Music library to view your music. 3. Tap a category (PLAYLISTS, STATIONS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, or GENRES), select a song, then tap ►...
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ USE A MICRO SD CARD Install a microSD card Insert the microSD card into the slot with the label facing the front of your tablet. It should click into place. Note If prompted to change the default write disk: Tap Cancel to make no changes.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C VIEW STORAGE SPACE Apps > Settings > Storage & USB. CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Storage & USB > Apps. 2. Tap the app from which you want to clear the data. 3. Tap CLEAR DATA or CLEAR CACHE, then tap OK. www.insigniaproducts.com...
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ UNINSTALL APPS 1. Tap Apps, then locate the app you want to uninstall. 2. Touch and hold the app, then drag it to the (trash) icon on the left side of the screen until the app turns red. Note You may not be able to remove pre-installed apps.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C 3. Wait for your tablet to reset, then go through the initial setup again. See Turn on your tablet for the first time (on page 11) for more information. Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot turn on my tablet? Connect the charger to check the battery level on the screen.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Backup & reset. 2. Tap Factory data reset, then tap RESET TABLET. How do I set a screen lock? 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2. Select a screen lock type, then follow the on-screen prompts to set it up. What should I do if the display freezes or does not respond? Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn off your tablet, then turn it...
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Customer support For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 52). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289. Your tablet model number is: NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4.
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C Legal notices Android, Google, Google Play, Gmail, 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.
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10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
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NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the mobile device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the mobile device while operating can be well below the maximum reported value.
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.
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(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.)
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