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Alba 7” Android Tablet Instruction manual...
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Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go. Help and Guidance We’re here to help you get the most from your Alba 7 Tablet. Should you require any guidance, a simple solution can often be found online at: www.argos-support.co.uk.
Device description........24 Environmental considerations....52 Starting up............26 Your Alba guarantee........5 Connecting to a WiFi network....28 The Android interface......30 Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
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In this document, with regard to the use of the name “Alba”, Alba is a brand owned by Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW. This product is sold with a limited warranty and specific remedies are available to the original purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the limited warranty.
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Alba. Non approved modified products are subject to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044...
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Alba on receipt of your faulty device. This Guarantee is provided by Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard MK9 2NW, and does not affect your consumer rights.
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Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
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Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of all such applicable laws concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction. SAFETY For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in motion and not the driver.
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Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044 Safety information...
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Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Avoid interference with other electronic products Your Alba device radiates radio frequency (RF) signals that could interfere with the functioning of other electronic devices that are insufficiently or incorrectly protected from RF energy, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, or any other electronic device found in your home or car.
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This document may not, in whole or part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form without prior consent, in Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044...
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Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating writing, from Argos Limited. All brands and products names are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notification. Errors and omissions accepted. Images and illustrations may not always match contents.
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Consumer Rights Act 2015 6. LICENSED COMPONENTS – Within the Alba SOFTWARE are components licensed to Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044...
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Safety information Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Alba and/or its partners and/or suppliers and such licensors reserve rights that may not be expressed herein. Alba’s licensor(s) makes no warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials.
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Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
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GOVERNING LAW – This license is governed under the law of England and Wales, If you have any questions about this end user license agreement please write to Argos Ltd (owner of the Alba Brand), 489 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW, UK.
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This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
Getting to know your Alba 7 Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time Ready? Let’s begin... Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will help you get the best from your Alba tablet and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
When your device is completely discharged, you need to charge it for at least 10 minutes before the charging battery icon can be displayed. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044...
Getting to know your Alba 7 Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time Device description If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the...
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ON/OFF button Micro-SD card slot Headphone jack Loudspeaker Reset hole Microphone Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044 Getting to know your Alba...
Getting to know your Alba 7 Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time Starting up 1. Before you switch on for the first time, ensure that: 2. Your tablet is fully charged 3. You have a good WiFi connection (ideally your usual WiFi zone) 4.
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Google account. This will save your files and settings in case you need to restore your tablet to factory defaults at any point. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
Getting to know your Alba 7” Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time Connecting to a WiFi network Make sure that you are in a WiFi zone. 1. Touch ‘Settings’ to open the WiFi settings menu. 2. If the WiFi is off, slide the WiFi switch to the ‘ON’ position.
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‘WiFi’ page. Then select on the right-top corner icon select Advanced > Keep WiFi on during sleep > Always. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
Getting to know your Alba 7 Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time The Android interface If you require any technical guidance or find that your product is not operating as intended, a simple solution can often be found in the...
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Recent apps buttons The status bar > Displays notifications and quick settings Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044. Getting to know your Alba...
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Getting to know your Alba 7 Tablet You’ll be up and running in no time The Android interface The quick settings Touch the top of the screen and pull down to open the notifications. Tap the arrow on the right side to pull down one more time to open the quick settings menu.
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Double tap the recent apps button to display fully the last opened application. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044. Getting to know your Alba...
Using your Alba 7 Tablet Let’s get started 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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‘Wallpapers’ or ‘Widgets’ and choose from the list. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044. Using your Alba...
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Using your Alba 7 Tablet Let’s get started Locking the touchscreen: from the quick settings dashboard in the status bar, touch ‘Settings’ . In ‘Settings’ , scroll down and touch ‘Security’ . Touch ‘Screen lock’ . Touch the type of lock you would like to use.
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At the last set up step, choose ‘Keep this tablet backed up with my Google account’ and all your data will be backed Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044.
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Using your Alba 7 Tablet Let’s get started Syncing your photos/videos automatically on your Android device 1. Make sure that you are connected to a WiFi network. 2. Go to ‘Google Photos’ app and select your Google account. 3. Make sure ‘Auto-Backup’ is turned on 4.
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If your tablet does not automatically offer you the SD options above, you can find them in Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our...
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Using your Alba 7 Tablet Let’s get started Settings – storage – SD card – – settings. If you pick option 1 you can take the card out anytime you like and use it in other compatible devices, e.g. a PC or phone to transfer files e.g. mp3 files, photos etc. Note that in this method you can only store media files, you cannot store Android apps on the card.
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%, # and *. In ‘Settings’ , select ‘Security’ , then ‘screen lock’ , then select PIN or Password. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our Using your Alba...
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Using your Alba 7 Tablet Let’s get started Encryption As a feature of Android 7, the personal data on your Bush tablet is automatically encrypted to prevent any unauthorized persons getting access to it. So, in the event of your tablet being lost or stolen your data is safe.
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‘files’ folder on the device and touch to open. NOTE: you may need to install a pdf viewer in order to open this file. Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044...
Product support Help is always at hand Troubleshooting If your device is frozen: Press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 seconds or use the hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the “pinhole reset” button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.
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4. Scroll down the confirmation screen to Yes – delete all user data - This will erase all your Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our Product support...
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Product support Help is always at hand files, settings and applications. 5. The tablet will display a working graphic and then offer to reboot. 6. Reboot – the wizard will start as if you had a brand new tablet! 7. Please note, if you use this method to wipe your tablet to pass it on, first remove your Google account or the tablet will still be locked to your Google account.
Saturday 9.00 – 16.00 Sunday Closed Or e-mail for written support to; argos@cordonweb.com the Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044. Product support...
Product support Help is always at hand Environmental Considerations Protection of the environment is an important concern to Alba. In order to put this concern into tangible actions, Alba has consciously included a set of methods that favour a respect for the environment into the entire cycle of its products;...
Troubleshooting section of these instructions, or online at www.argos-support.co.uk If you still require further assistance, call one of our experts on 020 8068 1044...
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