Table of contents Package contents........................Description of the device......................Getting started..........................Connecting to a WiFi network....................The Android interface......................Getting familiar with Android ..................Troubleshooting........................For more information, please consult the FAQs on www.argos.co.uk. Make sure to read them before considering any product return.
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 Bush device will start charging. You can use the device whilst on charge . Turning the device on...
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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.
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.
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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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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).
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The Android interface The quick settings - Settings: To access all your settings. - WiFi: To turn on/off your WiFi connection. - Auto-rotate screen: To activate/deactivate automatic screen orientation as you turn your tablet. - Airplane mode: To turn on/off all the wireless connections. - Brightness: To adjust the screen brightness.
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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, or long press until ‘remove from list’ appears. - To show app details, long press until ‘app info’...
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’...
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Creating application folders: Drop one app icon over another on the home screen and the two icons will be combined. Widgets: Hold your finger on the home screen at an empty location, then touch ‘Widgets’ and choose from the list. Changing your wallpaper: Hold your finger on the home screen at an empty location, then touch ‘Wallpapers’...
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Getting familiar with Android Downloading new apps: To download new apps for your tablet touch the Google Play Store icon. There you will find over 1 million apps including many which are free. Even if you only use free apps you will still need to create a Google account but you don’t need to enter your credit card details to do this.
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Syncing your photos on your tablet and smartphone: On your tablet: Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network. Go to ‘Settings’ . Under Accounts/Google, touch your Google email address and verify ‘Google Photos’ are checked to sync. - If your Google account has not been set up yet, choose ‘Add account’...
Troubleshooting If your device is frozen: Press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 seconds to reset. If your device doesn’t turn on: Charge your device then switch on normally. If this does not work, press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 seconds to reset. If you want to extend the life of your battery: Decrease the screen brightness and turn off the wireless connections if not in use.
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3. When you restart your tablet it will open the Startup wizard again, follow the onscreen instructions (see page 7). The wizard will not download the free apps that were downloaded the first time you did this but most of these are available for free from Google Play Store.
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National restrictions This device is intended for home and office 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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