Contents Safety Information Safety Instructions Features & Specifications Supplied in the box Buttons & Connections User Controls & Connections Getting Started Battery charging Switching on for the first time The Home Screen Connecting to Wi-Fi Sign In Install the Store Settings WIRELESS &...
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Safety Instructions PLEASE READ THE BELOW SAFETY INFORMATION, FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR TABLET. NEVER leave your tablet in direct sunlight or in a hot vehicle or expose to heat. NEVER use the tablet in a damp, humid or dusty environment.
Buttons & Connections Buttons & Connections User Controls & Connections q POWER Press and hold to switch On or Off. Press momentarily to switch in/out of standby. HEADPHONES (3.5mm) Insert headphone jack to listen, will cut off main speaker when connected. USB (Micro) For PC connection: transfer files or charge the battery...
Getting Started Battery charging To charge your tablet connect the mains power adaptor to DC IN Or connect USB to an available USB socket on your USB (micro) DC IN Your tablet may be partially charged when first switched on, please fully charge as soon as possible to ensure you get the best from your battery.
Getting Started Switching on for the first time To begin, press and hold the q power button After a few seconds the screen will display the loading screen Loading will take around a minute Once loaded, follow the on-screen guide The screen will lock when switched off.
Getting Started The Home Screen All Apps Quick Search NOTIFICATION Area BACK HOME BATTERY Status RECENT CLOCK 12:34...
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Getting Started The Home Screen Your Home Screen is where you can place all your favourite apps, shortcuts and widgets. All Apps Press (top right) to access all your currently installed apps and widgets. To place an app or widget on your home screen press & hold the required app/widget, the app/widget will then transfer over to the home screen, move into place then release.
Getting Started Connecting to Wi-Fi Your tablet is supplied ready-to-use with several apps and games, however connecting to the internet gives you access to thousands of apps and games, and also books, music and films. To connect to the internet you will need access to a Wi-Fi internet connection.
Getting Started Sign In Once you are connected to the internet you will need to sign in to your Google™ account, if you do not have a Google account you can always create one, it is free and easy. • Press in the notification area •...
Settings WIRELESS & NETWORKS Wi-Fi Available networks displayed. Press network name to connect, enter security password if required. Manually add network, advanced details required, contact network administrator. Options: Scan / WPS Pin Entry / Advanced / Help Data Usage Display the amount of data applications have used. Options: Restrict background data / Show Wi-Fi usage / Show Ethernet usage More...
Settings DEVICE Sound Adjust audio and alert settings. Volumes: Adjust media, ringtone and alarms volumes Silent Mode: On or Off Default notification: Choose alert sound Touch sounds: On or Off Screen lock sounds: On or Off Display Adjust display settings Brightness: Adjust screen brightness Wallpaper: Choose Home Screen background image Auto-rotate...
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Settings DEVICE Battery Monitor battery usage statistics, press for individual settings (app dependent) Apps Manage or remove all installed applications. To view available options press on the relevant app from the list. Downloaded: Displays all non-system apps On SD Card: Displays pre-installed apps Running: Displays all current processes All: Displays all installed apps, including system Options: Sort by size...
Settings PERSONAL Accounts & sync Manage and remove accounts and adjust synchronisation settings. All accounts set up with device will show. ON/OFF: Switch account On or Off Account: Add various account types (app dependent) Data & Synchronisation: Adjust whether tablet will sync with email/contacts/calendar accounts Location services Manage services which will try to determine approximate location...
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Settings PERSONAL Language & input Adjust language and input methods. Language: Change language Spelling correction: On or Off Personal dictionary: Add or remove words from user dictionary Keyboard & Input Methods: Choose and edit keyboard language and other settings Backup & reset Perform data backup to your Google account, and also reset the whole tablet.
Settings SYSTEM Date & time Adjust date and time settings. Automatic date & time: On or Off Automatic time zone: On or Off date: Adjust date (if not automatic) time: Adjust time (if not automatic) Select time zone: Adjust time zone Use 24-hour format: On or Off Select date...
Installing Applications There are two methods for installing applications (apps) Method 1 Once the Play Store app has been installed (see Page 13) and you have signed in, apps and games can be downloaded directly from the Play Store. Method 2 It is also possible to install applications (.apk files) downloaded from alternate sources.
Connecting to a PC Connection to a computer will enable you to copy music, photos and videos from your own collection onto your tablet. To transfer files to your tablet via USB: • Connect USB cable from tablet to PC •...
Basic Functions Browse the internet Your tablet is supplied with an internet web browser pre-installed. Once the tablet is connected to Wi-Fi (see Page 12), just find Browser in All Apps and press to connect, or use the Search icon on the Home Screen (top left) Listen to music To listen to music copied onto your tablet (see Page 21) find the...
Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your tablet, please try some of the following suggestions. Not switching on, no sign of power Check tablet is charged, when power is connected tablet will show battery » symbol briefly. Check both mains charger and USB cable individually. »...
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Care for your tablet Keep your tablet clean and free from dirt and dust: use a soft cloth to clean. Never use abrasive or chemical cleaning solutions. Contact Details Akura Limited Spectra House Spring Villa Park Edgware HA8 7EB...
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