Power on ..............................6 Hibernate ..............................6 Shutdown and forced shutdown ......................7 Apps vs Widgets ............................7 Understanding your tablet LQ8 ........................8 Front Views of tablet..........................8 Back View of tablet ........................... 9 Home Screen ............................10 Navigation Buttons ..........................10 Status / Notification Information Area ....................
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How to extend the life of our battery ..................... 22 How do I install software on the tablet, like my favourite game ............22 Can I use my tablet without internet connection ................... 22 How to watch YouTube videos ....................... 23 Option 1: Live Streaming ........................
All information and images used in this user manual are provided ‘as is’ and are subject to change without notice. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the information offered in this document. Getting Started Box Contents LinQTab LQ8 Tablet Device charger USB cables Leather case (optional) Metal Stand (optional)
DC jack end into the charge interface of LQ8. After a few seconds, the eXiom logo appears on the screen follow by a picture of a battery being charged. After a few seconds the screen will go blank.
Shutdown and forced shutdown If you are not using the LQ8 for several days, we recommend you to shutdown the tablet. Hold down the power button for two seconds, and select “Power off” from the pop-up window “Tablet options” to completely shut down the LQ8.
Understanding your tablet LQ8 Front Views of tablet Power Button Long press to turn on/off LQ8 Short press for hibernating/awakening LQ8 Volume +/- Increase/Decrease the volume...
Home Screen Navigation Buttons These buttons are located at the bottom left of the tablet screen. Function Icon Description Go Back Tap the Go Back button, at bottom of screen, to go back one to the previous screen. Home Tap the home button, at bottom of screen, to return to your home screen.
Volume Down Tap to lower the volume Volume Up Tap to increase the volume Screenshot Tap to take a picture of what is on your screen Status / Notification Information Area These buttons are located at the bottom right of the tablet screen and will show some system information.
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Operation Description Touch Use finger to lightly touch the icon, option or menu on the screen to start or execute the appropriate procedures and functions. Press and Hold Press and hold down the icon on the screen (Long Press) for more than 1 second, to simulate the mouse’s right button click function for more options display.
Start application To display the pre-installed applications, tap the icon that is located on the Favorite Tray of the Home screen. Touch the application icon in the list to select and start any specific application.
Tablet Settings Tap the Apps icon which is located at on your home screen to display the application list. From the application list, tap the Settings icon to display the following screen. Setting Section Tablet Setting Description Enable or disable Wi-Fi WIRELESS &...
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Setting Section Tablet Setting Description Data usage by each installed app is also provided Enable/Disable airplane mode Airplane mode Enable/Disable VPN - A Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection is used to connect your tablet to a private network, for example at your workplace or at school.
Connect to Wi–Fi network (Settings > WiFi) Please drag the Wi-Fi switch icon from the left side to the right side to start the Wi-Fi function. LQ8 will search for nearby wireless hot spots automatically. Wi-Fi Wi-Fi...
Available open Wireless Access Point (WAP) is not connected Available secured Wireless Access Point (WAP) is not connected – password is required Connect tablet to Bluetooth devices (Settings > Bluetooth) 1. If Bluetooth is not already on, touch the Bluetooth OFF/ON indicator to turn it on. 2.
Connect to the computer You can connect your LQ8 to a computer with Windows 7 operating system using the USB data link cable which is supplied along with your LQ8. The connection may take a few minutes. Once they are connected, LQ8 storage and the file in the TF Card are accessed through the file explorer.
Wallpapers – List of default images To set a wallpaper, touch “Set wallpaper” Insert/Remove microSD™ card The LinQTab LQ8 has a slot on the side for a removable media card (microSD™) to provide additional storage. microSD™ To insert a card into your tablet: 1.
The microSD™ card is spring-loaded, so pressing it in eventually pops it outward. 3. Pinch the microSD™ card between your fingers and remove it completely. The microSD™ card is too tiny to leave it lying around. Store it inside a miniature box that you can label with a miniature pen in miniature letters, “MicroSD™...
PIN lets you and enter a 4 to 16 digits Personal Identification Number to unlock the tablet Password requires four or more letters or numbers. This is the most secure option, as long as you create a strong password. For best security, specify a password that is o At least 8 characters long.
For example, you can download a movie to your tablet while online and then watch it at your convenience offline. How to watch YouTube videos Option 1: Live Streaming 1. Get and install the YouTube app from Google Play Store 2.
2. You will be re-directed to the site http://www.androidfreeware.net/download-youtube- tubemate.html Tap on the “Install App” button Select a saved location Tap on “OK’ By default, Android won't let you install software from sources other than Google Play. Tap Settings, Security, then enable the option to allow installation from Unknown sources.
o Hulu Plus o Crackle (free subscription; older movies; not commercial free) o Qello (for music videos and concerts) o CrunchyRoll (Japanese anime) Option 2: Stream and Download These services allows for both live streaming and download Examples are o Google Play Movies &...
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You must be connected to the Internet to check for updates. Use the following steps to check for system updates on your tablet: On the Home screen, touch the All apps icon, and then touch the Settings icon. In the System section, touch About tablet ...
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If the previous steps did not fix the problem, perform a factory reset on the tablet. All apps are uninstalled, and all data is wiped from the device during a factory reset. Refer to the HP support document Performing a Factory Reset on your LinQTab Tablet for instructions.
Tablet does not turn on If the screen is black and does not respond when you push the power button, follow these steps: 1. Verify that you are using the correct charger for the tablet Using a charger from another source, such as a cell phone charger, may cause the tablet to charge slowly, or it may not charge at all.