Alba ALBA8 Instruction manual

Alba 8” Android Tablet

Instruction manual

You’ll soon be up and running

Looking forward to your new Alba 8 Tablet? Great. Then let’s get you started.

Just follow this simple step-by-step guide and you’ll be good to go.

Help and Guidance

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Contents

Safety information......................................5

Getting to know your Alba 8...................21

Ready let’s begin...........................................22

Accessories.....................................................22

Charger assembly.........................................23

Device description.......................................24

Starting up.......................................................26

Connecting to a WiFi network...............28

The AndroidTM interface............................30

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Using your Alba 8....................................35

Using your Alba 8 .......................................36

Product support.......................................47

Troubleshooting...........................................48

Help and assistance.....................................51

Environmental considerations................52

Your Alba guarantee....................................53

Safety information 1

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Warranty and Limited Liability

In this document, with regard to the use of the name “Alba”, Alba is a brand owned by Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2NW.

This product is sold with a limited warranty and speciﬁc remedies are available to the original purchaser in the event the product fails to conform to the limited warranty. Manufacturer’s liability may be further limited in accordance with its sales contract.

Nothing in this document aects the consumers statutory rights under UK law, in particular Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as Amended), Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contract (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

In general, and in an non-limited manner, the manufacturer shall not be responsible for product damages caused by natural disasters, ﬁre, static discharge, misuse, abuse, neglect, improper handling or installation, unauthorized repair, alteration or accident. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for loss of data stored on disk media unless the cause is proven to be a defective product or a defect in any digital content supplied with the unit.

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Please see Argos.co.uk for a complete statement of warranty rights, remedies and limitation of liability.

Furthermore, the warranty as far as is permitted by law does not apply to:

1. Damages or problems resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration or incorrect electrical current or voltage.

2. Any product tampered-with or damaged warranty seal or serial number label.

3. Any product without a warranty or serial number label.

The end user is required to use this product only in conformity with its original purpose and is strictly forbidden to make any technical modiﬁcations that could potentially impinge on the rights of third parties. Any modiﬁcation to the hardware, software, or physical enclosure of the product must be approved in writing by Alba. Non approved modiﬁed products are subject to the withdrawal of any or all guarantee clauses.

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In the event that your product ceases to operate within 24 months of purchase, return it along with all accessories to your place of purchase along with proof of purchase for either a free repair, replacement or refund to be determined by Alba on receipt of your faulty device. This Guarantee is provided by Argos Ltd, 489 – 499 Avebury Boulevard MK9 2NW, and does not aect your consumer rights.

Lithium-ion Battery Caution

This product is equipped with a Lithium-Ion battery. Do not pierce, open, disassemble it, or use it in a humid and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near sources of heat, in direct strong sunlight, in a high temperature location, in a pressurized container or in a microwave oven. Do not expose it to temperatures over 60 C (140 F). If the battery leaks and you come into contact with the leaked ﬂuids, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions could cause the Lithium-Ion battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and cause injury and/or damage.

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Optimising battery performance

Do not leave your battery charging for more than one day. Doing so runs the risk of overcharging the battery and shortening its total life span. If the device is not used for an extended period of time, the battery will slowly discharge and the device will need to be recharged before using again. Unplug the charger from the wall when it is not being used. Use only a Alba approved battery in the device.

Warnings and Safety Instructions

CAUTION

To prevent risks of electric shock, this unit must only be opened by qualiﬁed service personnel. Power o and disconnect the power supply cable before opening the unit.

WARNING

To prevent ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Use of this product is for personal use only. Copying CDs or loading music, video, or picture ﬁles for sale or other business purposes is or may be a violation of copyright law.

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Copyrighted materials, works of art, and/or presentations may require authorization to be fully or partially recorded. Please be aware of all such applicable laws concerning the recording and use of such for your country and jurisdiction.

SAFETY

For driving safety, only a passenger should operate the device when the car is in motion and not the driver. Laws governing the usage of electronic devices by the driver may be applicable in your jurisdiction and/or country.

Install your Alba product carefully

Make sure your Alba product and its accessories are solidly secured when you are using them in a car. Avoid mounting your Alba device and its accessories near the airbag opening areas. Equipment that is not securely ﬁxed in a car could result in serious injury when the airbag activates. Handle the batteries and charger with care and respect the recycling instructions. Use only Alba certiﬁed batteries and charger for your Alba product. Using batteries or a charger that is not certiﬁed by Alba can result in serious injury or damage your product. Never throw a battery into a ﬁre. See your current local regulations for information on battery recycling.

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Never put your Alba device inside of, or on top of, a heating device such as microwave oven, toaster oven, or heater. When batteries heat up, there is a risk of explosion. Be careful to never crush or perforate the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which could provoke an internal short-circuit and overheating.

Use only accessories that are Alba branded or recommended by Alba. The use of incompatible accessories with the Alba device can cause injury. Handle your Alba product with care. Keep your product away from any sources of humidity. This can seriously damage the device. Do not manipulate your Alba device with wet hands. Any damage done to the device due to its contact with water voids your guaranty. Do not use or store your product in an area that is dusty or dirty. This can deteriorate the components in your device. Your Alba device is a complex electronic product. Keep it protected from falls and physical shock. Do not subject it to violent movements.

Do not paint your product. Doing so could make movable parts unusable and reduce or limit its functionality. Only Alba certiﬁed technicians are qualiﬁed to repair your Alba device In calling upon non qualiﬁed persons to repair your Alba product, you run the risk of damaging your device and voiding your guarantee, this does not aect your consumer rights.

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Avoid interference with other electronic products

Your Alba device radiates radio frequency (RF) signals that could interfere with the functioning of other electronic devices that are insuciently or incorrectly protected from RF energy, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, or any other electronic device found in your home or car. Contact the maker of the maker of the equipment to resolve any possible interference problems.

Other Security Instructions

Always manipulate your Alba device with care. Keep it in a clean environment away from dust. Do no expose the device to extreme temperatures. Do not drop or throw the device. Do not allow the device to come in close contact to a ﬂame.

CHILD PROTECTION:

This device is not a toy. Keep the device away from babies and infants, young children should only use the item under adult supervision. Unsupervised play can lead to injury or damage to the device. The mains adapter should be connected to the power supply close to the equipment and be easily accessible. To isolate the unit from power switch o power to the mains adapter and disconnect it from the power supply before disconnecting the USB lead from the product.

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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Normal functioning of the product may be disturbed by ESD. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by following the instruction manual. During ﬁle transmission, please handle with care and operate in a static-free environment.

Avoiding Hearing Damage

This product respects the current regulations for limiting the output volume of consumer audio devices to a safe level. It must be only used with earphones complying with the EN 50332 norm. By listening to your device with headphones or

earbuds at high volumes, you run the risk of permanent damage to your ears. Even if you get used to listening at high volumes and it seems normal to you, you still risk the possibility of damaging your hearing. Reduce the volume of your device to a reasonable level to avoid permanent hearing damage. If you hear ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or shut o your device and see a doctor.

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writing, from Argos Limited. All brands and products names are registered trademarks and the property of their respective owners. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notiﬁcation. Errors and omissions accepted. Images and illustrations may not always match contents.

Disclaimer of warranty:

To the extent allowed by applicable law, representations and warranties of noninfringement of copyrights or other intellectual property rights resulting from the use of the product under conditions other than as here above speciﬁed, are hereby excluded.

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT for Alba SOFTWARE

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE BELOW TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA) BEFORE USING YOUR Alba PRODUCT. THE “Alba SOFTWARE” (all software distributed within the Alba hardware product) ON THIS DEVICE IS LICENSED TO YOU, YOU DO NOT OWN IT. BY USING THE SOFTWARE ON THE DEVICE, YOU ARE THUS GIVING YOUR CONSENT TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ANY PART OF THIS EULA, Alba WILL NOT LICENSE THE SOFTWARE TO YOU. IN SUCH A CASE, PROMPTLY SEE YOUR VENDOR OR CONTACT Alba DIRECTLY in order to FIND an adequate solution to this disagreement. On ﬁrst use you may be required to accept license agreements, terms and conditions for third party software

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supplied with the device additional to the terms set out here.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE – Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, Alba grants you the nonexclusive right to use the software within the Alba hardware product. The Alba SOFTWARE can only be used on the Alba manufactured product that it is delivered with.

2. TITLE – You have no title, ownership rights, rights to trade secrets, or intellectual rights to the Alba SOFTWARE.

3. LIMITATIONS - You may not alter, decrypt, disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer in part or in whole the Alba SOFTWARE except as permitted by mandatory applicable law.

4. COPYRIGHT / INTELLECTUAL RIGHTS – The Alba SOFTWARE is protected by the laws of England and Wales, United States and other applicable International Copyright and intellectual property laws and treaties.

5. NO WARRANTY / LIMITED LIABILITY A. Alba SOFTWARE is licensed to you. B. Alba makes not guarantees either expressed or implied as to the correctness, accuracy, reliability, ﬁtness of use for a particular purpose or otherwise of its SOFTWARE. This does not aect your consumer rights set out in the Consumer Rights Act 2015

6. LICENSED COMPONENTS – Within the Alba SOFTWARE are components licensed to

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Alba and/or its partners and/or suppliers and such licensors reserve rights that may not be expressed herein. Alba’s licensor(s) makes no warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials. Alba’ licensor(s) does not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the licensed materials in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise. You assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the licensed materials. Where the exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted by some jurisdictions, this exclusion may not apply to you.

In no event will Alba’s licensor(s), and their directors, ocers, employees or agents (collectively Alba’s licensor) be liable to you for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business proﬁts, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of inability to use the licensed materials even if Alba’s licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Where some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you.

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7. ILLEGAL USE – You cannot use the Alba SOFTWARE to engage in illegal activities including the reproduction, storage and/or distribution of copyrighted materials that you do not have the express written consent to.

8. TRANSFER – You can permanently transfer your rights to the Alba SOFTWARE through the transfer or the sale of your Alba hardware product to a second party. You must not retain any copy of the software, upgrades, versions, or documentation, and the party to whom you transfer the agreement must make written notice that he accepts the conditions of this EULA.

9. TERMINATION – You may terminate this agreement at any time, at which point you cannot use the Alba SOFTWARE. To do so, you must destroy all originals and copies of the Alba Software and all documentation. You can write to Alba for instructions on having the software removed from your device. This license will terminate automatically (without notice from Alba) if any part of this license agreement is violated.

10. DECOMPOSITION – If any part or condition of this agreement is held by governing law to be invalid or unenforceable, such part will be enforceable to the extent allowed by law and will have no eect on any other sections of this agreement.

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