Elonex eTouch 10" Wi-Fi Android Tablet | 1000ET Information Booklet & User Manual

10" wi-fi android tablet

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Do not use this product near water Please only use power supplies for example, near a kitchen sink supplied by Elonex as this may etc. cause damage to the electronics or injury to yourself. 8. Accessories Do not place this product on an 13.
  • Page 3 Please refer all warranty claims to Elonex 16. Power Lines Warranty Service. An outside aerial system should not be located in the vicinity of 21.
  • Page 4: Technical Support

    Please contact us for some helpful advice. For all technical support issues or warranty issues please contact our helpdesk: Its well worth checking the Elonex support website at (www.elonex.com/support) for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), helpful hints, as well the latest firmware updates that become available...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Package Contents When you open your box please check your package is complete and all items are in good order. Your box should contain: • 10” eTouch 1000ET • DC Power Adapter • Information Booklet • Warranty card If you have anything missing or any items are damaged please contact your place of purchase.
  • Page 6: Battery Charging

    Battery Icon The Battery icon shows in the menu bar at eth top of your screen. It shows the amount of charge in your battery. When the lightning symbol shows it means the battery is still charging. Only use the authorised Elonex power adaptor as supplied in your package.
  • Page 7 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ About your eTouch Back Button Click to „Go Back‟ to the previous screen.
  • Page 8 Power Button Press and hold for 1 second to turn ON or OFF. Menu Button Click the Menu Button at any time to bring up a menu of options relevant to the App you have open. App Manager Button Click to bring up a list of Apps you currently have open, then tap an App to switch between apps (multi-tasking).
  • Page 9 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Turning your eTouch ON Once you‟ve charged the battery (or connected the power adaptor) you can turn the eTouch ON by pressing the power button and the Android™ operating system will load. To unlock the screen (its locked to avoid accidentally pressing buttons when not being used) slide the padlock icon until it covers the green dot.
  • Page 10 About your Home Screens The eTouch has 5 home screens where you can add shortcuts to places and Apps as well as adding widgets (apps that reside on your home screen such as a clock/calendar).
  • Page 11: Home Screens

    10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Home Screens Your eTouch has 5 home screens to let you personalise your working environment to suit your lifestyle. For example you can set up one screen with your favourite apps on it, another screen with widgets to your favourite social networking sites and another page with shortcuts to your work files.
  • Page 12  In the menu that pops up, tap the type of item you wish to add.  You can then add the following types of items to the Home screen: Shortcuts Add shortcuts to applications, a bookmarked webpage, a File location, a Gmail label or a particular setting and many other items.
  • Page 13 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Moving and Deleting Home screen Items To Move a widget or shortcut simply tap and hold the item until it enlarges slightly. Then you can move the item to some free space of your choice. You can move an item from one home screen to another by tapping and holding the item and dragging it to the left or right side of the screen.
  • Page 14 Menus Your home screen and most apps have a menu that you can bring up by pressing the Menu Icon at the top of the screen or by tapping the right mouse button. Menu Icon Tap the Menu Icon at any time to bring up a menu of options relevant to the screen you have open.
  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Setting the date and time Some of the eTouch‟s software and widgets require the date and time to be correct to function correctly and establish a proper connection with online servers.  To set the time and date go to Settings > Date & time. ...
  • Page 16: Menu Icons

    Menu Icons In the top right corner of your screen are the Menu icons. These give you information about the status of the eTouch. Home Button Tap the Home button to go to your home screen Back Tap the Back button (and also the physical button at the top left of your keyboard) to go Back to the previous screen.
  • Page 17: Program Menu

    10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Program Menu On the right hand side of your home screen is the Program menu icon. Tap the arrow icon in the centre to open a menu of your installed apps. To open an app just tap it once and it will launch. You can add a shortcut to your favourite apps on your home screen to access them quickly and easily.
  • Page 18 Connecting to Wi-Fi Follow the instructions below to connect to a b/g Wi-Fi Hotspot: Please note that using Wi-Fi will decrease your battery life faster.  From the home screen tap Settings, then Wi-Fi.  Then tap the tick box in the Wi-Fi row to turn the eTouch Wi-Fi module ON.
  • Page 19: Wi-Fi Connection Troubleshooting

    Please Note: The eTouch is not compatible with Adobe® Flash™. This will mean that some embedded video in webpages, or animated websites may not display correctly. Elonex strongly recommends checking the eTouch support webpages at www.elonex.com/support for the latest developments, updated firmware and troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 20: Google Market

    Google Market™ Your eTouch comes with access to the Google Market. This lets you browse and download free and paid for apps. These range from learning tools, to office productivity software, to lifestyle apps, social networking, games and widgets. With over 100,000 apps available there is something for everyone, for work, rest or play.
  • Page 21 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Searching & Downloading Apps To use the Market tap the Market icon on your home screen. The first time you use the Market you must agree to a legal agreement between you and Google. You can return to the hope page of the Market at any time by pressing the Market „shopping bag‟...
  • Page 22 Installing Free Apps Once you‟ve searched and found a free app you wish to download you can install it by:  pressing the Install button at the bottom of the screen  You will be presented with full details of the app‟s access requirements.
  • Page 23 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™  Once the download is complete a new icon will appear in your program menu. Tap the icon to launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions. You can get a full refund on apps within 15 minutes of purchase if you decide you don‟t want the app.
  • Page 24 Managing your Downloaded Apps Viewing your downloaded apps To view a list of the apps you‟ve downloaded from the Market:  Go to the Market home screen, press Menu  Tap Downloads  In the list of the free and paid applications that opens, you can tap rate it, uninstall it, request a refund etc…...
  • Page 25 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Uninstalling Apps To uninstall apps:  On the Market home screen, tap Menu then Downloads.  Tap the app to uninstall and the screen for the application will open.  Tap Uninstall then OK in the confirmation dialog. ...
  • Page 26 eMailing and Gmail Your eTouch comes with e-mail capability so you can stay connected with Gmail™, Microsoft ® Exchange and hundreds of other internet based e-mail providers. Setting up e-mail on your eTouch is easy—enter your e-mail address and password and your eTouch can automatically receive e-mail whenever you‟re connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 27 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Reading, Sending and Deleting eMail Viewing e-mail notifications:  At the top of your screen, tap the Notification bar and slide it downwards to open the notification tray.  If you‟re connected to Wi-Fi with an email account setup, the Notification tray will show any new emails you‟ve received.
  • Page 28: Memory & Expansion

    Memory & Expansion You can expand the eTouch‟s internal memory using the micro SD Card slot up to an additional 32GB to store your favourite music, movies, files and photos. To insert a micro SD Card Insert the card with the metallic connectors facing downward until you feel a click which will lock the card into place.
  • Page 29 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Go Up Tap to Go “UP” one level to the parent folder Multiple File Select Tap this icon to select more than one file to copy, move etc. Search Search your folders for a particular file Exit Tap to exit ES File Explorer Instructions Tap the Symbol to get further instructions on...
  • Page 30 Note: You may have to draw your unlock pattern (if you have one) to confirm that you are the eTouch’s owner. Note: Elonex strongly recommends checking the eTouch support webpages at www.elonex.com/support for the latest developments, firmware and troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 31 10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Notice Elonex reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor.

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