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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Starmobile Engage 7 . We trust that it will meet your satisfaction. Please read the instructions in this manual prior to operating. Starmobile does not assume any liability from improper operation or accidental damage of the unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Important Reminders II. Product Speci cations III. Tablet Overview IV. Quick Guide V. Operating Instructions 1. Getting Started 2. Settings 3. Setup and usage 4. Managing your applications 5. Connecting to the Internet VI. Apps and Functions 1.
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Source: Android Website (www.android.com) About Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Your Starmobile Engage 7 comes pre-installed with Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” operating system. This version includes updates to Android applica- tions that have been released via the Play Store downloadable applications...
Clean your Engage 7 using dry non-abrasive cloth. Do not use alcoho thinner or benzene to clean the surface of the Engage 7 . Do not disconnect your Engage 7 while in the middle of formatting or uploading/downloading as this may lead to errors in operation.
II. Product Speci cations Color Mocha Brushed Metal Finish Size & Weight Dimension: 210mm x 127mm x 11mm Weight: 460g (inclusive of battery) Memory Internal Memory: 4GB ROM + 512MB RAM Expansion: MicroSD up to 32GB Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Display 7-inch Capacitive Multi-Touch display WVGA 800x480 pixel resolution at...
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PowerPoint); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat) In the Box Engage 7 USB cable Charger Earphones User Manual Note: Photos provided in this manual are provided for reference only. The actual design and speci cations of your Engage 7 are subject to change without prior notice.
III. Tablet Overview Front Camera Speakers Battery Status Indicator Rear Camera Home Button Microphone Charger Port Micro SD Slot Reset Earphone Jack Mini USB Port Power Power Key Press and hold to switch on/off the device. If device is in use, press once to turn off screen backlight.
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Rear Camera 3MP rear camera for image and video capture. Lens Front Camera VGA front-facing camera for image and video capture. Lens Microphone Used for picking up voice or audio during recording. Speakers Used for playback of audio and video, noti cation alerts, and tones.
1. You will rst need to sign up for a Gmail account to fully utilize Google services in your Engage 7 , and download applications via the Play Store. If you already have a Gmail account, you will only need to sign in to access the related Google features.
Sleep: Deactivate your device’s screen when not in use to save on power. You can do this by tapping the power on/off key and putting your Engage 7 on sleep mode. To activate the screen from sleep mode, just press the power on/off key again.
Note: Avoid leaving the charger on for more than 15 minutes after your Engage 7 prompts you that the battery has been fully charged. Overcharging your battery will signi cantly cut down battery life and performance. 1.3 Charging 1.4 Main menu Click the icon in the home screen to view the main menu.
2 Settings Con gure tablet settings according to your preferences. 2.1 Date and Time Setting Go to Settings > Date and Time to adjust the clock, calendar, time zone, and date and time format. 2.1 Date and Time Setting 2.2 Brightness Go to Settings >...
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2.3 Wi-Fi 2.3.1 Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, as shown in the photo. 2.3.1 Wi-Fi 2.3.2 Select Wi-Fi. Swipe the slider On/Off to enable/disable Wi-Fi connectivity. 2.3.3 Once you’ve switched on Wi-Fi, the right side of the screen will display the available networks.
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If the network is secure, a pop-up window will then appear, prompting you to type in the network password. 2.3.4 Enter password then click Connect 2.3.5 Click “Connect” after typing in the password. Your Engage 7 will obtain the network IP address automatically.
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2.3.6 If your Engage 7 does not automatically detect wireless networks to connect to, click to search for networks manually. 2.3.7 To manually add networks, click . Input the following: Network SSID, Security, Type, and Password, then click Save. 2.3.7 Manually add network 2.3.8 Click...
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2.4 Data Usage Data usage refers to the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by your device during a given period using 3G dongle. Depending on your wireless plan, you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan's limit. To monitor your data consumption, adjust your data usage settings.
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Displays the battery percentage and battery consumption patterns of your tablet. 2.8 Data reset 2.8.1 If your Engage 7 malfunctions during use, you may select “Back up & reset” under the Settings menu to reset the data. 2.8.2 If your memory card is inaccessible or if you want to delete all les in the...
2.8.1 Back up and reset 3 Setup and Usage 3.1 Setting Up Your Tablet The rst time you turn on the tablet, you'll see a Welcome screen. • To choose a different language, go to Menu > Settings > Personal > Language &...
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A series of screens takes you through the setup process. If you already have a Google or Gmail account, use your Gmail address and password when asked. If you don't have Gmail or any other Google Account, you may create one at www.gmail.com or by following the onscreen instructions.
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Press to view running applications Apps Menu Pop-up menu options The Favorites tray is located just above the Navigation buttons: Starmobile Inquirer Job Market The app icons you keep in the tray remain visible on every Home screen. 13 8...
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The All Apps icon in the upper right corner of the Home screen is permanent. Touch it to see all your apps and widgets. The middle of your Home screen can hold app and widget icons, plus folders. • To open an app, folder, or widget, touch its icon. •...
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System icons on the right display the current wireless and network connection strength, battery level, time, and more. 3.3 Changing the Wallpaper Wallpapers are images that take the place of the default background for your Home screens. To customize your wallpaper: •...
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• Drag: Touch & hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your nger, move your nger on the screen until you reach the target position. For example, you can drag to reposition shortcuts on the Home screen. •...
4 Managing your Applications 4.1 Install Apps There are several ways to install applications on your Engage 7 . Options include direct download, via USB connection, or via a third-party program such as Apps Installer. To install an application through Apps Installer, click "ES File Explorer" from the main interface.
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4.1.2 Manage Apps Interface 4.2 Uninstall Apps You can uninstall applications by using a third-party software management tool or the pre-installed application management software that came with your Engage 7 . To uninstall an application, go to Settings > Device > Apps, and select the application you would like to uninstall.
5 Connecting to the Internet 5.1 Once your Engage 7 is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can open the browser and input web addresses to access the Internet. 5.2 Click then to access your bookmarked websites and browsing history.
Click "Music" in the main menu to enter the audio playback interface. You will be shown a list of available audio les which can be played on your Engage 7 . Click on the title of the audio le to play it. Click the icons in the audio playback interface to play/pause/rewind/fast forward the audio le, and to increase / decrease volume.
You will be shown a list of available video les which can be played by your Engage 7. Click on a thumbnail to play your selected video. While in video playback mode, tap on the screen to access the following options: Play/Pause video, Increase/decrease volume, and Skip to next/previous video clip.
3 Super HD Player/Gallery Open “Gallery” from the main menu to view a list of available albums on your Engage 7 . Click on an album and select an image thumbnail to view photo in full size. While viewing the selected photo, tap the menu button to access the following options: Zoom in/out, Skip to next/previous picture, Rotate picture and Delete picture.
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4.1 Camera If the cursor is positioned accordingly , your Engage 7 is in Camera mode. Click to take a picture. Click to set white balance. Click to select the rear or front camera. 4.2 Video If the cursor is positioned accordingly , your Engage 7 is in Video mode.
5 Streaming TV Your Engage 7 comes with a Streaming TV application for playback of internet radios/videos and web broadcasts. Wi-Fi or 3G connection is required to access streaming media. iWantv! and UAAP Sports TV streaming channels have been pre-programmed on your device.
6 Calendar The Calendar app lets you view and edit your schedule. When you rst set up your tablet, you may have con gured it to use an existing Google Account (such as Gmail), or you created a new one. The rst time you open the Calendar application on your tablet, it displays any existing calendar events from that Google Account on the web.
9 Gmail Account 9.1 Select one of several Gmail-related applications in your Engage 7 such as Gmail, Play Store, and Calendar. Alternatively, you can enter “Settings,” select and then click located at the top right corner of your screen.
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9.3 Create your Gmail address, then click . The system will verify if the email address is available. 9.3 Create email address 9.4 If the email address is not available, create a different user name. 9.4 Change username 9.5 If the user name is available, you will be asked to create a password.
9.6 Once you’ve set the password, you will be prompted for account recovery information. This will help you retrieve your account in the event that you lose your password. Click once done. 9.7 Click then type in the authentication text to nish registering your Gmail account.
10.2 Con guring email servers 11 Play Store 11.1 Enter Play Store and select the apps you want to download. You may also search for apps by category or by keying in its name on the search box. 11.1 App gallery 11.2 App information 11.2 Navigate to an app you want to install and tap to select it –...
11.3 You can also access the Play Store using a desktop computer via the same Google account used for your Engage 7 . Search for the app you want to down- load. The app will be synced to your Engage 7 once it passes the compatibility test.
4. Enable location and Google search. 14 System Update You can download and install updates for your Starmobile Engage 7 with the rmware over-the-air (FOTA) service. To check for available rmware updates, go to Settings>Starmobile Engage 7>System updates>Check for updates.
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These options are available: • Back up my data. If you check this option, a wide variety of your personal data is backed up automatically, including your Wi-Fi passwords, Browser bookmarks, a list of the apps you’ve installed on Google Play, the words you’ve added to the dictionary used by the onscreen keyboard, and most of your customized settings.
• From a Home screen or All Apps screen, touch the Settings icon. • Under Wireless & Networks, touch More > Tethering & portable hotspot. VIII. Troubleshooting To troubleshoot possible concerns when using your Starmobile Engage 7 , please refer to the following table. Possible Concerns...
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Long start-up Starting Engage 7 for the rst time usually takes some time. During system upgrades, it takes about 2-3 minutes to install preloaded application software. The unit will be faster on the next reboot. Unable to connect • Check whether the wireless router is working.
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