TABLE OF CONTENTS Regulatory Information: FCC Part 15 ..............................1 Important Safety Precautions ................................1 Welcome ........................................2 Features ........................................2 Overview ........................................3 Package contents ....................................4 Setting up your Tablet .................................... 4 Installing the micro SD memory card ..............................5 Removing a micro SD memory card ..............................
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Adding a widget to the Home screen ..............................14 Repositioning an item on the Home screen ............................15 Deleting an item from the Home screen ............................. 15 Using folders on the Home screen ..............................15 Changing the Home screen wallpaper ............................... 16 Using the Recent Screen ..................................
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Song playback options ..................................29 Using other song options ..................................29 Downloads ......................................30 Calendar ........................................ 30 Clock ........................................32 Set the time ......................................32 Set the stopwatch ....................................32 Set an alarm ....................................... 33 Set the timer ....................................... 34 Calculator ......................................
Regulatory Information: FCC Part 15 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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the F CC Rules.
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,fire, or the like. Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Insignia product. Your Insignia Flex Tablet represents the state of the art in Android tablet design, and is designed for reliable and trouble-free performance.
Overview Item Description Ambient light sensor When turned on, the sensor automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on the surrounding light level. Front camera Use the camera to take pictures or record video. Microphone Speak into the microphone when you are having a conversation through Skype or other voice conversation application or are performing a voice search on Google.
Play sounds produced by your tablet. Reset hole Insert a paperclip or pin into this hole to reset your tablet, then turn it on again. Package contents Insignia Flex™ Android Tablet USB power adapter Micro USB cable ...
Caution: Use only the included power adapter or a qualified 5V/2A power adapter to charge your tablet's battery. An unqualified adapter or an adapter that is not a 5V/2A adapter may damage your tablet. Caution: If you plan to store your tablet for an extended period, you need to charge the battery at least once a month. If the battery charge drains completely, the battery may be damaged.
Insert the micro SD memory card into the slot with the narrow side of the card pointing toward the slot and the label facing up. Note: Do not use any force when inserting an SD memory card. Removing a micro SD memory card To remove a micro SD memory card: On the Home screen, touch the (applications) icon.
When you are finished, eject the device from within Windows before unplugging the cable. Connecting to a TV using HDMI To connect to a TV using HDMI: Using a micro HDMI to HDMI cable (not included), connect the micro HDMI end to your tablet, then connect the other end to your TV. Select the proper input.
Resetting the hardware If your tablet becomes unresponsive, you can perform a hardware reset by inserting a paper clip or pin into the RESET hole on the back of your tablet, then turn on your tablet again. Your stored data will not be affected. Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume: •...
Flick Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen. Pinch Pinch your fingers together or move them apart. Rotate To change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape (or from landscape to portrait) turn your tablet sideways. Tip: When entering text, you can turn the tablet sideways to switch to landscape mode and make the keyboard bigger.
Return to the Home screen. Open the list of recently used applications and running applications. View all applications installed on your tablet. Open the options menu. Close the keyboard. Open a drop-down menu. Using the onscreen keyboard When you start a program or select an item that requires text or numbers, the on-screen keyboard opens.
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Typing Basics Touch the keys on the keyboard to start typing. The characters you type will appear in the text field above the keyboard. Touch the Delete Key to erase inputted characters. To edit text, touch and hold the text you want to edit. Use the menu commands from the pop-up window to select all, cut and copy. ...
Open an app that requires the keyboard. When the keyboard opens, touch the (keyboard settings) icon on the lower-left side of the keyboard, then touch Android Keyboard Settings (AOSP), then check (to turn sounds on), or uncheck (to turn sounds off ) the box next to Sound on keypress. - OR- You can also turn the keyboard sound on or off in the Settings menu.
the update. Customizing the Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point for using the applications on your tablet. You can customize the Home screen to display application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets. A widget is a small, stand-alone application that you can place on the Home screen to let you access a favorite feature. Your tablet comes with several widgets already installed, either on the main Home screen or one of the extended Home screens.
Item Description Notifications bar Swipe down to open the notification bar. Google search bar Touch this bar to open the on-screen keyboard so that you can enter your search criteria. Favorites tray Provides a quick way to access your favorite applications. The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
Touch the (applications) icon, then touch WIDGETS. Touch and hold the widget you want to add. The Widgets screen closes. Drag the widget to the location you want on any extended Home screen, then release the widget. Repositioning an item on the Home screen To reposition an item on the Home screen: Touch and hold the item on the screen to activate move mode.
When finished, touch Done. To delete an app from a folder: Touch a folder to open it. Drag the app you want to delete to an open space on the Home screen or to another folder. To delete a folder: Touch a folder to open it.
Touch: Gallery—To select a picture you captured using the camera or copied to your tablet as wallpaper. Live Wallpapers—To select a preset animated wallpaper that came installed on your tablet. Wallpapers—To select a preset wallpaper that came installed on your tablet. Touch the wallpaper you want to use, then touch Set Wallpaper.
To see more apps, flick the screen right or left. To open an app, touch the app’s icon. To delete an app from the list, flick up or down on the app’s icon. Connecting to Wi-Fi Your tablet connects to the Internet though a Wi-Fi network access point, hotspot, or router. Note: To conserve battery power, turn off Wi-Fi when you are not using it.
If you are prompted to enter a password, touch the keys on the on-screen keyboard to enter the password, then touch Done. Touch Connect to connect to the wireless access point. If the connection is successful, the connected icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
From the applications screen you can also: • Move between screens by swiping left or right. • Place an app icon on a Home screen by touching and holding the icon, then sliding your finger where you want to place the app. Lift your finger to drop the app in place.
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Note: The browser screen opens automatically when you touch a Web link in an e-mail. Touch... To... Open a new Web page. Go back. Go forward. Refresh. Bookmark the current Web page. Start a Google search View more menu options.
View all bookmarks To navigate on a Web page To go to a Web page, touch the address field, then use the on-screen keyboard to enter the Web address, or touch the (search) icon, then the (voice search) icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and speak the Web address. Press Go on the on-screen keyboard to go to the Web page.
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Use the keyboard to enter your e-mail address and password. Touch Next. If the e-mail account you want to set up is not in the tablet's e-mail database, you are prompted to manually enter the email account settings, such as your account type, email server, protocol, and more. Touch Manual setup to open the screen where you enter e-mail settings, make your changes, then touch Done when you have finished.
Camera Select Camera on the applications screen to go to camera mode. It is possible to take pictures or videos with the built-in camera. Taking pictures Touch the (home) icon, then touch the (applications) icon. The Applications screen opens. Touch the Camera icon , then the camera turns on automatically.
Recording video Touch the (home) icon, then touch the (applications) icon. The Applications screen opens. Touch the Camera icon . The camera turns on and your tablet automatically. Touch the icon , then select the (video) icon. Touch the red record button to start or stop recording.
Touch Screenshots. The Screenshots folder opens. Touch the image you want to view. When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen. Gallery The Gallery is where your pictures and videos are stored. Notes: • If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the micro SD memory card, the Gallery screen displays these folders as separate albums. The top left album contains all the pictures on the micro SD memory card.
Watching a video Touch the (home) icon, then touch the (applications) icon. The Applications screen opens. Touch Gallery icon . The Gallery screen opens. Select a category, then touch a video to view it. While the video is playing, touch the display to access the video controller. Touch the display again to hide the controller. Viewing pictures Touch the (home) icon, then touch the...
Note: An edited picture is saved on your tablet as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen. Music The Music application lets you play digital audio files stored in the internal memory or SD card. Listen to music Touch the (home) icon, then touch the...
Touch and hold a song title to open a pop-up window, then choose an option. You can: • Play • Add the song to a playlist • Use the song as a device ringtone • Delete • Search Song playback options While listening to a song, you can: •...
• Sound effects—To adjust sound settings. When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen. Downloads The Download application let you view, reopen, or delete what you have downloaded. Touch the (home) icon, then touch the (applications) icon.
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To interact with the Calendar screen: • Touch Day, Week, Month, or Agenda from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen to change the Calendar view. • Swipe to scroll vertically or horizontally. • In the Day or Week views, spread or pinch your fingers to zoom in or out. •...
Clock By default, your tablet automatically uses the network-provided time zone and time. Set the time Touch the (home) icon, touch the (applications) icon, then touch the (clock) icon. The Clock screen opens. Touch the (clock) icon to view the time or modify settings, such as the time zone. When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Touch the (stopwatch) icon to run the stopwatch. The stopwatch opens. Touch the digits to set the run-down time. Touch the START button to start the stopwatch. Touch +1M to add 1 minute to the run-down time. Touch STOP to pause. Touch to discard.
Touch + to add an alarm. You will be asked to enter the time information (hour, minute, AM/PM). Touch the down arrow to modify alarm settings. Move the ON/OFF slider next to each alarm to turn it on or off. When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen.
Touch STOP to stop the timer. Touch (share) icon to share via Bluetooth/Google/Gmail… When you finish, touch the (home) icon to return to the Home screen. Calculator You can use the Calculator to perform simply and advanced arithmetical calculations. Touch the (home) icon, touch the (applications) icon, then touch the (calculator) icon.
Using Bluetooth Your tablet supports wireless connections between devices using Bluetooth. When using Bluetooth, keep the tablet within 33 feet (10 meters) of the other Bluetooth devices that you want to connect to. Bluetooth connectivity is affected by your surroundings. Obstacles like walls or other electronic devices may interfere with your Bluetooth connection.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete pairing. If you are prompted to enter a password, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passwords), or consult the device’s documentation. If the pairing is successful, your tablet will connect to the other device. Changing your tablet’s Bluetooth name Touch the (home) icon, touch the...
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To access Settings, touch Applications Icon , then touch Settings Icon WIRELESS & NETWORKS Wi-Fi Slide the ON/OFF button to ON to turn on Wi-Fi. Slide the ON/OFF button to OFF to turn off Wi-Fi. Touch to set up and manage wireless access points. Bluetooth Turn on Bluetooth on/off More...
About tablet Touch to view software version and if there is a software update available. Restore Note: If the problem persists, it may be necessary to restore the device to the factory default settings: Select "Settings" from the Applications screen. Select "Backup &...
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Check the wireless signal indicator in the status bar at the top of the screen. If there is no signal, you are not connected. Make sure the device’s wireless communication function is set to on. If problem persist, contact your Wi-Fi administrator. ...
Specification 10.1 inches, Capacitive Touch screen, Display Resolution: 1280 x 800 Aspect ratio 16:10 Android Kit Kat 4.4 Quad core cortex A9 2.0Ghz 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Internal Storage 16GB USB port Micro USB port HDMI port Micro HDMI port Camera Front: 2M, Rear:5M Support card...
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Legal notices 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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the F CC Rules.
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Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. RSS-Gen & RSS-210 Statement: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).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.
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Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure l imits for Radio Frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U. S. Government. These FCC RF exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations: The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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1-877-467-4289. This source code is available for a period of three (3) years from the date of the distribution of this product by Insignia. The open source software licenses associated with the Insignia Flex Tablet can be viewed by selecting: Settings > About Tablet > Legal Information > Open Source Licenses.
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Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts charges.
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•Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.