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EZPad 915C Setup & Quick Start Manual

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915C
Android Mobile Internet Device
Setup & Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the EZPAD 915C MID. The operational guidelines below are a quick and
convenient guide to its main functions providing the user with trouble free use for business and
pleasure. This guide has been designed to help setup your unit, but is not designed as a complete
Android reference manual. Please read the instructions carefully before use.
Spotbuy cannot support the Google Android Operating System or any of the programs the user
may download or install. For Android support, we suggest you visit the Android forums on-line or
visit www.android.com.
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  • Page 1 Android Mobile Internet Device Setup & Quick Start Guide Thank you for purchasing the EZPAD 915C MID. The operational guidelines below are a quick and convenient guide to its main functions providing the user with trouble free use for business and pleasure.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OPENING NOTE & COMPANY STATEMENT ……………………………………………………………. BEFORE USING THE UNIT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & PACKAGE CONTENTS ………………………………………….. GETTING TO KNOW THE HARDWARE …………………………………………………………………… VIEW OF THE UNIT ……………………………………………………………………………………………… CHARGING THE BATTERY …………………………………………………………………………………….. TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF ……………………………………………………………………………….. CONNECTING THE UNIT TO YOUR COMPUTER……………..…………………………………….. USING A MICRO SD CARD …………………………………………………………………………………….

  • Page 3: Company Statement

    Opening Note This product is a high precision electronic product, do not disassemble. • Avoid strong impact or any collision with the product. • Avoid using this product the following conditions: high and low temperature, moisture, dust, • magnetic fields strong and long-term exposure to sunlight. Please use a wet cotton cloth wrung gently wipe the product shell, do not use any other •...

  • Page 4: Product Specifications & Package Contents

    Formats: MKV / WMV / MPG / DAT / VOB / AVI / MOV / ISO / MP4 / FLV Photo Files Formats: JPEG / BMP / GIF / PNG Contents EZPAD device / AC wall charger / USB Cable / USB Adaptor cable / Earphones / User Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION: BEFORE USE, MAKE SURE YOU...

  • Page 5: View Of The Unit

    A VIEW OF THE UNIT Right Side View: POWER EARPHONE OTG USB DC IN SPEAKER VOLUME BACK Back View: CAMERA CARD RESET...

  • Page 6: Charging The Battery

    Battery Charging The unit has an internal charging battery and possibly only have minimal charge when first unpacked. We suggest to charge up the battery overnight using the supplied wall charger before first use. This will help keep the battery integrity. CHARGING THE BATTERY Plug in the wall adapter to the DC port of the unit.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Unit To Your Computer

    RESET BUTTON: If Android stops un-expectantly, press the reset button to reset the device. Reset will erase all user data currently in memory on the device. (Note: Using the RESET function will not erase any Applications or Android itself etc) CONNECTING THE UNIT DIRECTLY TO YOUR COMPUTER: You can connect the unit directly to your computer using the OTG USB port.

  • Page 8: Using A Micro Sd Card

    Using Windows Explorer, you will no ce that another “disk drive” has been added … this is the tablet. If you also see another “Removable Disk” under the MID, then this will be the SD card currently in the unit. USING A MICRO SD CARD (Not Included) ☆...

  • Page 9: Touch Screen Navigation

    Touch-Screen Navigation Use your fingers to manipulate icons, buttons, menus, the onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen. You can also change the screen's orientation. To select or activate something, touch it. To type something, such as a name, password, or search terms, just touch where you want to type. A keyboard pops up that lets you type into the field.

  • Page 10: The Desktop-Overview

    DESKTOP – Overview: GOOGLE SEARCH APPLICATIONS APPS RUNNING WIFI TIME BATTERY RETURN HOME RECENT MENU To Launch an Applica on: Tap once on any applica on icon to launch it. To Reposi on an Applica on Icon: Touch, hold and then slide icons to reposi on them on the screen.

  • Page 11: Desktop Functions & Menus

    DESKTOP FUNCTION MENUS: While on the Desktop screen, you can tap the MENU icon or MENU bu on, to display the Func on Menu: TAP THIS TO DISPLAY THIS Wallpaper: Select this to show the Wallpaper Selection Menu: You can choose the wallpaper from the Gallery (any photos you may have stored on the device), Live Wallpaper (these are moving wallpapers) or from the default Wallpapers stored in the unit.
  • Page 12 Manage Apps: Select this to go directly to Se ngs / Apps. From here, you will see Apps that are on your unit. You can choose from ALL the Apps, DOWNLOADED Apps, Apps on the SD CARD or all the Apps that are currently RUNNING.

  • Page 13: Applications Screen

    Select the bottom right portion of the screen to reveal (NOTIFICATIONS) which will show you anything else currently being addressed by the unit. APPLICATIONS SCREEN: To go to the Applica ons Screen, select the Applica ons icon on the top right corner of the Desktop screen.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Unit For The First Time

    SETTING UP YOUR UNIT FOR THE FIRST TIME Before using the unit, we strongly recommend setting up all the necessary items first. By doing this, you are assured all is set up correctly to provide trouble free use. After the completion of a normal start, the Android opening screen will be displayed. (See the picture below).
  • Page 15 The unit will find all available WIFI in the surrounding area that is within range of the unit and list them on the right side of the screen: Select your WIFI name to reveal this screen: (For this example, we are using coldy) Type in your WIFI password and press Connect.

  • Page 16: Screen Brightness, Sound & Display Adjustment

    If the unit reports “no connection” .. or “connection failed” … the most common cause of this is that the Password was typed incorrectly. To try again, select your WIFI name, press FORGET; turn the WIFI off and on, to start the procedure again.

  • Page 17: Settng Up Communications -Email, Gmail

    SETTING UP YOUR COMMUNICATION ACCOUNTS You can setup many different type of Accounts. Scroll down the left side of the screen and tap Accounts and sync. Below please find the screen that will appear and a description of each type of account: Setup a Corporate email using Microsoft Exchange Setup POP email such as Hotmail or MSN etc Setup and / or sync your Facebook account...
  • Page 18 From the menu, tap → “Email” icon to enter the e-mail client. See screen below: spotbuytest@hotmail.com …..Type in your email address (we have used spotbuytest@hotmail.com for this exam- ple). Press Return, type in your password and press Next. Then you will see this screen:...
  • Page 19 The first time you do this, it will ask to configure the account information as shown below: To use E-mail, you will need to have an email account already setup with an email pro- vider such as Hotmail or Yahoo etc. To set your email account, you will need to be net- work connected before you can proceed.

  • Page 20: Date And Time

    Select Sign in (if you already have a Gmail account) .. See screen below: or select Create to open a new account. Then, follow the Google screens to create it. SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Tap Date and Time menu option.to set all your preferred parameters.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Input Method

    You will this screen: Go to each of the items listed on the right to set it up as per the time zone you are in and as you prefer it. SELECTING THE INPUT METHOD Tap on Language & input. Under KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, check the default is set to English (UK) - Android Keyboard.

  • Page 22: Application Screen Operation

    Application Screen Operation Tap the Applications icon to reveal the Applications screen: NOTE: Depending on your date of purchase, your unit may have more or less applications pre-installed. APPLICATION MANAGEMENT How to Install Android Applications: Purchased or free Android applications that you have downloaded to your computer can be in- stalled quickly &...
  • Page 23 Tap on an .apk file → Install.. (we have used the Tune in Radio Application as the example) Confirm you want to install it ….. And then see the confirmation of install Tap Open to launch the application now, or tap Done to return to File Manager.
  • Page 24 Download Android Applications from Android Market: One of the most popular ways to get new applications / games etc, is to download them from Google Play / Android Market. You will need to have a Google Gmail account to use Android Market / Play. Press the Market Icon to enter the site.

  • Page 25: Pre-Installed Applications

    SOFTWARE ON THE EZPAD The following pages will give you an overview of the software installed. Please note this manual should not be used as an Android Operating System manual, rather, as a general guide to the Applications pre-installed. Aldiko...
  • Page 26 File Use this to view files on the device / USB de- Manager vice / SD card. Send/Receive email using Google Gmail Ser- Gmail vice HDMI Not applicable on this model Switch A Microsoft Office file compatible program. Kingston This is free version. You may buy Premium Office version online.
  • Page 27 Super HD Program for watching videos and photos. Tune in Excellent Internet Radio program. Listen to Radio 1000’s of radio stations around the world. One of the world’s most popular social net- Twitter works. YouTube Quick launch to YouTube.com videos. NOTE: Depending on your date of purchase, you unit may have more or less applications pre-installed.
  • Page 28 ANGRY BIRDS: This is the free version of Android’s most popular game. For the full version of other releases, please go to Android Market to purchase/download. Here is a sample screen: BOX: Tap the BOX icon to reveal the opening screen. After you sign up, this program gives you 5GB of free storage space to store your photos, data, documents etc.
  • Page 29 BROWSER Tap the icon to connect to the Internet through the browser, then, use Google in the normal manner. Here is the screenshot: CALCULATOR Tap the Calculator application icon. Here is the screenshot:...
  • Page 30 CALENDAR Tap the Calendar icon to launch the application. Here is the screenshot: CAMERA: Tap the Camera application icon. You will see this screen: Tap this to change cameras Tap this to use Camera Tap this to use video camera...
  • Page 31 CLOCK: Tap the Clock application icon. You will see this screen: To set an alarm, press and you will see this pop up:...
  • Page 32 Press the Downloads icon to see a list of downloads you have down. Then you will see this screen:- EMAIL: Tap the EMAIL icon. This application is used for the purpose of using any email accounts you may have such as Outlook etc. On first use, you will be walked through the Setup Process.
  • Page 33 FACEBOOK: Tap the Facebook icon to launch it. Sign in if you already have a Facebook account, or create a new one. The screen looks like this:- Test@gmail.com FILE MANAGER Tap the File Manager icon This is used to control all the files on your unit.
  • Page 34 GALLERY: Select the Gallery icon to view your multimedia files collection. This screen is shown here: MUSIC: Tap the icon to launch it. You can control and play your music with this:...
  • Page 35 KINGSTON OFFICE: Tap the Kingston Office icon. You will see this screen: This is the free version. If you need more features, you can purchase the premium version from the author online for a very small fee. MAXTHON BROWSER: Tap the Maxthon Browser icon to launch it.
  • Page 36 PLAY SHOP / GOOGLE MARKET: Tap the icon to launch it. Using this application, you can download free Android Apps and / or purchase them:...
  • Page 37 TUNE in RADIO: Tap the icon to launch it. This will give you 1000’s of internet radio stations to listen to: YOUTUBE Tap the icon to launch it. This is a nice YouTube interface to see the latest YouTube videos. You can use this or go to YouTube through the Browser:...

  • Page 38: Settings Screen Summary

    SETTINGS: Tap the Settings icon to launch it. This is where you control / setup all the functions of the unit. TURN WI-FI ON / OFF N/A ON THIS MODEL Bluetooth SELECT ETHERNET SET ETHERNET SETTINGS CHECK MOBILE DATA USAGE ADJUST SOUND SETIINGS ADJUST SCREEN SETIINGS CHECK STORAGE SPACE...

  • Page 39: Setting Up 3G

    There are various ways to use your tablet while outside of a WIFI hotspot. Using a 3G USB Dongle:- The So ware drivers for 3G dongles are supplied by Google for the Android 4.0 opera ng • system, which is installed in your unit. The compa ble 3G dongles currently are outlined here:- 3G WCDMA: HUAWEI: E160E / E1750 / E230 / E1782 / E182G / E176G / UMG1691...
  • Page 40 STEP 6: Select Menu Bu on or icon (top right corner of screen) and select New APN from the dropdown box. STEP 7: You will see the table to be completed as below:...
  • Page 41 STEP 8: Complete the fields required as per the 3G Table on page 42 below. STEP 9: A er you have completed the fields, you will see the following screen: (we have used Vodafone as example) STEP 10: If required, press the empty checkbox (right hand side of your Telco Carrier Name) to enable it. FINISH: Once you have connec on, you will no ce your dongle now has either a solid LED light, or an- other LED illuminated (this depend on your brand of dongle / model) and you will no ce the 3G symbol...
  • Page 42 Using your Smart Phone instead of a 3G Dongle Another choice you have is to set up your Smart Phone as a portable WIFI router. This works in the same way as 3G dongles, however, you do not need to connect it to the USB port of the tablet.

  • Page 46: Trouble Shooting & Faq

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Android Q: What Android OS version is on my Device? A: 4.03 Basic Device Function Q: Do I have to charge the battery before use? A: You should charge the battery for at least 8 hours, but you can use the device while it’s charging.
  • Page 47 Q: I switched the unit on, but it does not load or get past the Android logo, why? A: Depending on the state of the battery, Android sometimes has trouble loading. Unplug the unit from the charger, press the reset button using a paperclip or toothpick and leave it on until the battery is completely drained (this may take a few hours).

  • Page 48: Warranty & Support

    Q: I switched the unit on, but it does not load or get past the Android logo, why? A: Depending on the state of the battery, Android sometimes has trouble loading. Unplug the unit from the charger, press the reset button using a paperclip or toothpick and leave it on until the battery is completely drained (this may take a few hours).
  • Page 49 In order to process a warranty claim, you must complete and enclose the SPOTBUY PRODUCT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS with the product together with proof of the date of original purchase as evidence that shows the product is within the applicable warranty period. This is generally a copy of the invoice or receipt. Otherwise, it becomes the discretion of Spotbuy as to whether the product is covered under warranty.

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