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Page 1: User Manual
INTERNET TABLET User Manual version 1.5 www.elocitynow.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
ELOCITY A7+ INTERNET TABLET – TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings & Notifications Chapter 5 – Making a Connection Chapter 10 – The Music Player Wi-Fi ……………………………..……21 10.1 Player Features ………………………41 Bluetooth ………………………………22 10.2 Supported Audio Formats …………..41 Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview ……………………………..1... - Page 3 • Use only the AC adapter that is approved for use with this Tablet. Use Safety Instructions of another type of adapter may risk fire or explosion. Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your • Before you connect the Tablet to a power source, ensure that the Tablet.
- Page 4 high current and voltage, abnormal chemical reactions may occur, • Recycling & disposal: possibly leading it to leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or Do not dispose of your product which has the WEEE logo (shown ignite. as right) on it or on its box in the general household waste bin. •...
- Page 5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement Operating System Notice You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved This A7+ unit ships with the Android 2.2 "Froyo" operating system preinstalled. The OS software cannot be upgraded. Stream TV by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to Networks provides regular firmware updates on its website at operate the equipment.
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Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction 1.3 Right / Left Panel Overview Front Panel Right / Left Panel Back Panel Top / Bottom Panel Features Caring for the Tablet 1.1 Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your new advanced Tablet. You’re about to discover so many things about your Tablet that will help you maximize the experience of its usage. -
Page 7: Top / Bottom Panel
1.5 Top / Bottom Panel Chapter 2 – Getting Started Charging the Battery Checking the Battery Status Connecting USB Devices Using a Micro SD card Connecting Earphones Connecting an External Monitor Mouse / Finger Functions The Software Keyboard The Power Switch 2.10 Suspense Mode 2.11... -
Page 8: Checking The Battery Status
Battery Charging Time 2.3 Connecting USB Devices With the USB 2.0 host port, you can connect USB flash drives to your It takes approximately 3.5 hours to fully charge the battery while the Tablet to access external files. The Tablet supports drives up to 64GB in power is off. -
Page 9: Using A Micro Sd Card
Plug and Play Devices To Remove a Micro SD Card 1. Before removing the Micro SD Card, you should unmount it. A Plug and Play (PnP) device does not require installation or drivers after being connected. Plug the device, then “play” or use it at once. You can Go to Settings>SD card &... -
Page 10: Connecting An External Monitor
Mouse/Finger Functions: 2.6 Connecting an External Monitor Even though the screen resolution of the Tablet is 1024x600, the Tablet Finger Function is capable of playing back true 1080p HD video through the HDMI output Single-tap Click or single-tap to select or run an item. to an external monitor. -
Page 11: The Power Switch
2.9 The Power Switch 2.10 Suspense Mode The Power Switch is located on the left side To conserve battery power, your Tablet will automatically enter panel of the Tablet. It is used to power on/off Suspense Mode if there is no activity for a defined period of time (see 4.1 the Tablet. -
Page 12: Chapter 3 - Your Tablet
Chapter 3 – Your Tablet 3.2 Status Bar 3.1 Home Screen / Desktop The Status Bar appears as a thin white band across the top of the Tablet 3.2 Status Bar Screen. A variety of small icons indicates relevant information at a 3.3 Smart Keys glance: current time, alarm clock, battery status, Wi-Fi status, Bluetooth 3.4 Smart Menu... -
Page 13: Smart Keys
3.3 Smart Keys 3.4 Smart Menu The Smart Keys are located on the black bezel, just to the right side of The Smart Menu is located at the right edge of the Tablet Screen and the front Tablet screen. consists of 5 quick keys that link to the most often-used features: Smart Menu Tap to access The most often-used... - Page 14 Tap this to open the Gallery. 4. Tap this to open the Web Browser. You can watch videos, browse pictures or take photos by pressing the You can browse the web by typing in the web address at the top of the camera icon on the top right corner as shown below. screen (see Chapter 6 for details).
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Page 15: Display Options
2. Launch Settings>Display>Brightness and adjust the slider bar. Chapter 4 – Basic Settings 4.1 Display Options 4.2 Volume & Sound 4.3 Customizing the Desktop 4.4 Date & Time 4.5 Language 4.6 Location & Security 4.7 Accounts & Sync 4.1 Display Options Changing the Screen Timeout Setting The A7+ offers easy flexibility in setting the screen brightness level, animation options and screen timeout settings. -
Page 16: Volume & Sound
Changing the Animation Preferences 4.2 Volume & Sound The Tablet has user-defined audio settings that include ringtones, silent To set your preferences for what animations are displayed on the Tablet, mode (vibrate), and separate volume options for media, alarm and launch Settings>Display>Animation and make your selection from the notifications. - Page 17 To adjust separate volume levels for media, alarm and notifications Notification Ringtones separately, launch Settings>Sound>Volume. In the popup menu as Although the Tablet is not a phone, you can select a ringtone to be used shown below, set the sliders to the desired levels. for audible notifications.
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Page 18: Customizing The Desktop
2. As shown below, the Select wallpaper from menu will pop up, 4.3 Customizing the Desktop allowing you to choose the source of your new wallpaper: Gallery (for The Tablet desktop is fully customizable, allowing you to select the images you have imported), Live wallpapers (for animated desktop wallpaper and add shortcuts for widgets, folders and apps. - Page 19 If you want to select a static background, choose Wallpapers from the Organizing and Removing Shortcuts Select wallpaper from menu and you will see a variety of still images to If you want to organize the shortcuts on a page, you can rearrange them choose from.
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Page 20: Date & Time
2. Tap on the widget you want, and it will be added to the desktop. 2. Tap the kind of folder you want, and it will be added to the desktop. Adding Folders 4.4 Date and Time To help you stay organized, you can also add Folders to your desktop pages: To Open the Date and Time Application 1. - Page 21 To manually set the time, make sure the box for Automatic is not To Set the Time checked, then tap Set time. A popup window allows you to increase or If you would like to have the time automatically updated, go to decrease the hours and minutes and select AM/PM.
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Page 22: Language
To Set the Date 4.5 Language Launch Settings>Time and date>Set date to access the adjustable The Tablet has a default language of English, but there are more than 20 popup window. Using the +/- buttons, you can adjust the month, day and additional languages to choose from. -
Page 23: Location & Security
User Dictionary My Location From the main Location & security menu, tap Use wireless networks to Launch Settings>Language & Keyboard>User dictionary to access your find your location by Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks or to see your location user-defined dictionary. When you open it the first time, there are no in applications (such as Maps) using wireless networks. - Page 24 Enter a PIN number with at least 4 numbers, then tap OK at the 3. Draw your own personal unlock pattern. Do not tap the dots; you bottom. must drag your finger from one to the next so that you are drawing one long line that passes through at least 4 dots.
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Page 25: Accounts & Sync
Credential Storage Background Data Your Tablet allows applications to access secure certificates and other The Tablet is set with a default that allows applications to sync data in credentials. To enable this, you must enter a password (at least 8 the background while you are engaged in other activities. -
Page 26: Wi-Fi
Chapter 5 – Making a Connection Wireless Connection Settings 5.1 Wi-Fi The internet is a gateway for knowledge, entertainment and business. 5.2 Bluetooth Practically every piece of information you want to know can be found 5.3 VPN there. The Tablet features wireless connection for your internet needs. 5.4 Airplane Mode Use Wi-Fi when you are in range of a hotspot. -
Page 27: Bluetooth
5. After a Wi-Fi connection is made, the Wireless signal will appear on not support printers, scanners, bar code readers or most other peripheral the Status Bar and the network status will indicate Connected. devices even though the Tablet will detect and “pair” with such devices. The necessary “connection”... -
Page 28: Vpn
5.3 VPN Chapter 6 – Browsing the Web 6.1 The Default Browser Launch Settings>Wireless & networks and tap VPN settings to set up 6.2 Bookmarking Favorite Sites and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN’s). Tap Add VPN to add a 6.3 Browser History PPTP, L2TP, L2TP/IPSec PSK or L2TP/IPSec CRT network. -
Page 29: Bookmarking Favorite Sites
4. Tap the Add button, then edit the top data field in the popup screen Type the address of the site you want to visit, then tap Go. It’s that to name the page whatever you like. simple. With the Tegra 2 process and Flash 10.3 pre-installed, you’ll reach your destination with lightning speed and watch web video with quality normally reserved for high-end desktop computers. -
Page 30: Browser History
6.2 Browser History Chapter 7 – Communication 7.1 E-mail Setup Most Visited Pages 7.2 Multiple Accounts 7.3 VoIP – Internet Phone Calling The Browser keep track of the pages you visit most often, and you can easily review and return to a popular page even if you have not bookmarked it. - Page 31 2. Enter your email address and password in the data fields, then press Security pull-down menu: the Manual setup button at the lower left. Mail deletion pull-down menu: 3. Choose POP3, IMAP or Exchange depending on the type of mail server you have.
- Page 32 6. Enter the information for your outgoing mail server – server name, 8. If the outgoing server check is good, you will be asked how often the port # (if applicable), security type (if applicable), username, and Tablet should check for mail, whether this account should be the password.
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Page 33: Multiple Accounts
At the time of this release, the Skype application for Android has partial compatibility with the A7+ but does not support video calls. The voice- only downloaded from eLocity website www.elocitynow.com/freeapps. 7.2 Multiple Accounts If you would like to monitor more than one email account with your Tablet, it is possible to set up multiple accounts, though only one account can be the default for sending outbound mail. -
Page 34: App Stores
1. Launch Settings>Applications. Chapter 8 – Applications 8.1 App Stores 2. Tap Unknown sources at the top to allow installation of non-Android 8.2 Installing Apps Market apps. 8.3 Uninstalling Apps 8.4 Managing Apps 8.5 Notifications 8.6 Camera 8.7 Sound Recorder 8.8 Contact Manager 8.9 OI File Manager 8.10 Calculator... - Page 35 After installing the app, you will get a confirmation screen that the Downloading Applications Directly to the Tablet Application was installed. Tap the Open button at the bottom if you You can access thousands of apps at Stores like Appoke, Getjar, Soc.io want to launch the app or tap Done if you do not.
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Page 36: Uninstalling Apps
8.3 Uninstalling Apps 8.5 Developing Apps Removing applications can be done very simply in just a few steps: The A7+ has some system tools to assist app developers. Launch Settings>Applications>Development to access the following screen: 1. Launch Settings>Applications>Manage applications. 2. A list of currently installed applications will be displayed. Select the application you wish to uninstall and tap it. -
Page 37: Camera
8.7 Camera Still Photo Settings The Camera app offers several settings that can be adjusted for still Your Tablet comes with a built-in front-facing webcam for taking photos photo capture, including exposure, picture quality, white balance and and recording video clips. There is no rear-facing camera on the A7+. zoom. - Page 38 Recording a Video Clip Video Camera Settings Toggle the camera from photo mode to video mode by sliding the The Camera app offers some settings that can be adjusted for video selector switch on the right. recording, including color effect, white balance and video quality. On the right edge of the picture area are 3 small icons that open groups of ...
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Page 39: Sound Recorder
8.8 Sound Recorder To Play Back a Recording The Sound Recorder allows you to record your voice. Use the Music Player app for playback of recorded voice clips (see Chapter 10). Activating the Sound Recorder 8.9 Contact Manager There are two ways to activate the sound recorder: The Contact Manager allows you to keep a virtual rolodex with you 1. -
Page 40: Oi File Manager
Press the New Contact button to open the data entry screen for a new 8.10 OI File Manager contact. Tapping the data fields will open the virtual keyboard so you can type in the information. The OI File Manager works like Windows Explorer or the Mac Finder, allowing you to you browse and manage the contents of your Tablet. -
Page 41: Calculator
The standard functions are the same as any basic calculator, but if you Managing Files swipe the screen to the right, there are additional mathematical options. You can use the File Manager to Send, Move, Copy, Rename or Delete files. Just browse through your folders until the file you want to work with, then press and hold the file until a popup menu appears. -
Page 42: Aldiko E-Book Reader
Tap Add Alarm to input additional alarm settings. After inputting the hour The Bookshelf and minute settings for the new alarm, you will see a screen that allows The bookshelf gives a visual representation of the books in your library you to set On/Off, Repeat, Ringtone and Vibrate functions. - Page 43 When you stop reading, the application will remember which page you Night and Day Settings were reading and bring you right back to that page the next time you open the book. For your convenience, you can set the display to appear black text on white pages, or reversed white text on black background.
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Page 44: Chapter 9 - The Gallery
Additional Settings Chapter 9 – The Gallery 9.1 Supported Photo & Video Formats As shown below, another button on the popup submenu at the bottom 9.2 Viewing Photos allows you to adjust several additional settings: font size, margins, 9.3 Editing Photos colors, text alignment, line spacing and screen timeout. -
Page 45: Editing Photos
Tapping on a folder group will open that folder to display thumbnails of 9.4 Sharing Photos the individual photos: The bottom menu has an option to Share your photos. Facebook, Bluetooth and Twitter are default options, and if you have set up your Tablet with an email account (see Chapter 7) there is also an option to share via email. -
Page 46: Viewing Video Clips
9.6 Viewing Video Clips Chapter 10 – The Music Player 10.1 Player Features When you open the Gallery, you will see a folder of Video Clips in 10.2 Supported Audio Formats addition to the various photo folders. Tap the Video Clips folder to 10.3 Importing Music display thumbnail images of the video clips. - Page 47 In addition to viewing songs by Artist, you can view them by Album: Tapping the Album title above reveals a detailed screen that shows the song titles and running times for all tracks within the album. Or you can view them by Song Title: Tapping a song title above reveals a detailed screen that shows the song titles and running times for all tracks within the album.
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Page 48: Playing Music
If you don’t want to navigate down to a specific song, you can tap the 10.4 Playing Music Menu Smart Key on the black bezel to reveal a menu at the bottom that Once you navigate down to an individual song, you will see the player allows for Party Shuffle or Shuffle All. - Page 49 If you are building a new playlist, tap New; if you are adding to a playlist Tap on the name of the playlist to reveal all songs that are included. you are currently building, tap Current Playlist. If you are creating a new playlist, give it a name. Press and hold any of the song titles in the playlist to open a popup menu that allows you to play, remove from playlist, or delete completely.
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Page 50: Chapter 11 - System Management
Chapter 11 – System Management 11.2 Power Management 11.1 System Information The Tablet has the following power requirements: 11.2 Power Management • Android System requires 75% power. 11.3 Storage Management • Display requires 12% power when working. Press and hold the 11.4 Backup &... -
Page 51: Backup & Restore
11.4 Backup & Restore If you would like to backup or restore the data on your tablet, the Backup/Restore utility can be accessed by launching Settings>Privacy> Backup/restore settings and applications. Backing up Your Tablet To backup your Tablet, tap the top selection Backup settings and applications. -
Page 52: Search Function
A warning screen will inform you that all data will be erased. Tap the Tap on Searchable items to determine which items shall be open to the Reset device button to continue. search: A second warning asks you to confirm if you want to erase all of your personal information. -
Page 53: Chapter 12 - Support
12.4 Product Specifications Update Procedure Please follow these directions carefully for a successful update: Download the Firmware Update ZIP file to your PC or Mac from the eLocity website: http://www.elocitynow.com/support and click on the link near the top for Downloads>A7+ Downloads. -
Page 54: Product Specifications
12.4 Product Specifications Video Codecs Decode: H.264 MP, H.263, VC‐1 Model Number A7‐004 Encode/Decode: MPEG4 SP, H.264 BP Form Factor & Case Tablet Type Audio Codecs Decode: AMR‐NB, AMR‐WB, eAAC+, BSAC, CPU NVIDIA® Tegra™ II T‐250, 1~1.2GHz, 1MB L2 MP3, Ogg Vorbis, WMA 10 Cache Encode/Decode: PCM, AAC LC, AAC+ Graphics NVIDIA® ULP GeForce® Audio/Video Containers AVI, MP4, 3GP, ASF, MP3, OGA, QT Operating System Android™ 2.2 Froyo Streaming Protocols RTP, RTSP Memory 512MB On‐Board Memory, Supports 1.8V DDR2 Image Formats JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG 667 MHz Applications: Internet Android Default Browser, Search Function Storage 4GB eMMC Module via HSMMC Interface for Flash 10.3 Plug‐in System Boot and Storage Applications: Entertainment Photo Gallery – Viewing, Rotation, Slideshow, LCD Display 7‐Inch WVGA (1024x600), 200 dpi, 262K Colors, ...
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