CMS Peripherals Limited busbi7 User Manual

busbi7 Tablet

Android 4.0

7” Capacitive Touch screen

User Manual

Thank you for choosing the busbi7 tablet.

The busbi7 is fully equipped to offer you the complete browsing and

multimedia experience.

 Android 4.0 Operating System
 7” capacitive touch screen with 800 x 480 resolution
 3D Motion Sensor for automatic orientation
 MicroSD and USB for added connectivity

IMPORTANT

1) Please charge the busbi7 continuously for 4 hours before

use.

2) For information on inserting/removing the Micro SD card,

please refer to section 3.4 – Storage. Failure to do so may

result in damage to the memory card.

3) Some applications run in a full screen mode. The icons on

the toolbar will not be displayed.

4) Please do not save/transfer personal/media files to the

onboard storage as this may slow down the operation of

the device

Contents

1. Accessories

2. Getting Started

2.1 Appearance

2.2 Charging the tablet

2.3 Using the tablet

2.4 Toolbar

2.5 Accessing the applications

2.6 Using basic applications

3. Settings

3.1 Wireless & networks

3.2 Sound

3.3 Display

3.4 Storage

3.5 Battery

3.6 Apps

3.7 Accounts & sync

3.8 Location services

3.9 Security

3.10 Language & input

3.11 Backup & reset

3.12 Date & time

3.13 Accessibility

3.14 Developer options

3.15 About tablet

4. Using MicroSD Card

5. Transferring Media Files

6. Using External Devices

7. Technical features

8. Recycling

9. Troubleshooting

10. Battery Statement

1. Accessories

Inside the busbi7 packaging, you will find:

1 x 7” Tablet
1 x power adapter
1 x Quick Start Guide

1 x USB OTG cable
1 x Smart App Suite user guide

2. Getting started

2.1 Appearance

Fig 2.1.1

Fig 2.1.2

Button descriptions

On/Off

When the tablet is switched off, press
and hold this button to turn it on.
When the tablet is turned on, press
and hold this button to activate the
shut-down window.

VOL +

Increase the volume.

VOL -

Decrease the volume.

2.2 Charging the tablet

Plug the adapter to the mains and the DC
connector into the DC-in jack as shown in figure

2.1.1, (5V DC in). A full charge takes up to 4
hours.

2.3 Using the tablet

Power on the device

• Press and hold the Power button for 2

seconds in order to turn on the device.

Sleep mode

• Pressing the Power button will
activate/deactivate sleep mode when the
device is turned on.

Using pre-installed apps

• To open and use the pre-installed apps,
simply touch the relevant icon/app. The

main application page can be accessed by

touching the application icon , on the home
screen. See section 2.5 Using the applications,
for more

Personalising your desktop

• To add an app to the home/desktop screen,
access the applications screen (Fig 2.5.2).
Touch and hold the app you would want on
the desktop. The desktop will appear
behind the icon. Move the icon to the
desired area of the desktop and release the
icon to confirm the placement.

Deleting an icon from the desktop

• To delete an app or widget from the desktop;
press, hold and drag the icon to “x Remove”

which appears at the top of the page as
shown below in figure 2.3.1.

Fig. 2.3.1

Using Widgets on your desktop

• You can also add and delete widgets to/from
the Home screen by using the procedures
outlined in the previous two sections.

Powering off the device

• Press and hold the Power button for 2
seconds to activate the power-off screen.

Note: you can also access the Silent Mode option from
this screen.

The widget desktop

Fig.2.3.2

As shown in Fig.2.3.2, the Android 4.0 interface has a

toolbar at the bottom to the screen for ease of

navigation. In some cases, the toolbar icons will be

minimized and are denoted by grey dots. Simply touch

on the dot to re-enable the toolbar.

2.4 Toolbar

Fig.2.4.1

The toolbar is located at the bottom of the screen.
The purpose of each icon and its function is
described below:

Return

Return to previous screen.

Home

Touch the Home icon to return to the

desktop. This action will not close
the applications that are open.

Recent
Apps

Displays list of applications used
recently.

Volume +

Increase volume.

Volume -

Decrease volume.

Menu

Displays menu available for current
application/screen

Messages

Shows information such as micro SD
card inserted or Wi-Fi connection.

Time

Shows current time

Battery

Shows the charge status of the
battery

Note: Volume control only appears when media related

applications are used. The message indicator will

show the status such as download or SD card

notifications when needed.

2.5 Accessing the applications

To access the applications, enter the applications page

by touching the top right corner icon as shown in

Fig.2.5.1 below to enter the applications page in

Fig.2.5.2

Fig.2.5.1

Fig.2.5.2

2.6 Using basic applications

File Manager

Fig.2.6.1

File Manager is a user-friendly application that provides

basic file directory operations. The application can be

used to copy files between folders as required. The

application will also assist with managing files located

on a MicroSD card and external storage drives which

have been connected to the Table

Tab functions are described below:

Up one level

Returns to the parent level of the

directory.

Internal

Storage

Shows directory of the system storage of

the tablet.

MicroSD

card

Shows directory of the micro SD card

when inserted

USB Drive

Shows directory of the USB drive when

inserted.

Pictures

Picture files are located here when

scanned by the tablet.

Media

Movie media files are located here when

scanned by the tablet.

Tools

Displays the processes currently running

on the device.

File

functions

Allows user to Attach, Delete, Copy, and

Move files

E-Mail

The system will try to automatically setup the Google

Gmail account servers for the chosen Gmail logins. It is

also possible to

setup a mail account manually. Please refer to your

email provider for details on how to setup up your

account manually.

Super HD player

This application is used when viewing pictures and for

video playback

Music

This application is used for music playback.

Sound Recorder

This application will record sound via the inbuilt

microphone. These files are automatically saved to the

tablet.

Camera

The camera application can be used to take still images

and video clips.

3. Settings

Touch the Settings icon ( ) to enter this menu.

In this menu, you will find the main menu options

displayed on the Left Hand Side. The sub-options

are displayed on the Right Hand Side.

Fig.3.0.1

3.1 Wireless & networks

Wi-Fi

Touch the Wi-Fi toggle to turn the
Wireless On and Off.
Touch the “Wi-Fi” text to display the
sub-menu options.
All available networks will be
displayed when Wi-Fi is turned on.
It is possible to add a network

manually by touching the “Add
Network”, which is located in the top

right corner of the screen.

Data usage

Displays the data usage.

More

Allows user to access airplane mode,
VPN, and mobile network settings.

3.2 Sound

Volumes

Allows user to set the media,
notification, and alarm volume

Default
notification

Set default notification tone on
the tablet

Touch screen
sounds

Set screen selection notification

Screen lock
sounds

Set screen lock tone

3.3 Display

Brightness

Set screen brightness

Wallpaper

Set desktop wallpaper and
screen animation modes.

Auto-rotate

Enable / disable the auto
orientation function.

Sleep

Set time for tablet to
automatically enter sleep mode.

Font size

Set font size.

Accelerometer
settings

Toggles manual and automatic
accelerometer settings

3.4 Storage

Fig.3.4.1

Internal storage I

Shows the system storage use
of the system partition

Internal storage II

Shows the storage use of the
user partition.

Ext SD

Enable media scanning on
memory cards.

USB OTG

Enable media scanning on
external USB devices.

Note: In storage settings, you can also find the

unmount SD card option in the sub-menu. Please

unmount a memory card before removing it from

the tablet. Failure to do so may result in damaging

the memory card.

3.5 Battery

Shows the battery usage and status.

3.6 Apps

Displays the status of installed applications on the
tablet.

3.7 Accounts & sync

Sync accounts which have been setup on the
tablet.

3.8 Location services

Enable / disable network location service.

3.9 Security

Fig.3.2

Set security options such as lock pattern and passwords

of the tablet.

NOTE: Please check the “Unknown Resources” option in

order to install third party applications.

3.10 Language & input

Set the language of the tablet. Default and
installed input methods will be shown here.

3.11 Backup & reset

Provides a factory reset option.

3.12 Date & time

Sets the date, time, time zone, and date format.
The date and time is set to automatic mode by
default. This allows for the date and time to
sync with the Internet upon network connection.

3.13 Accessibility

Provides ease of use options.

3.14 Developer options

Provides advanced interactive options and
information for advanced use and hardware
information.

3.15 About tablet

Displays the tablet build information.

4. Using MicroSD card

Note:

1) Micro SD card is not included with the busbi7

product.

2) Note:The busbi7 officially supports Class 6

Micro SD cards up to a capacity of 32GB.

In order to safely remove the storage card from the
device go to Settings  Storage. Choose ‘Unmount
MicroSD card’ for safe removal of the card as shown
in Fig.3.4.1

The toolbar will display MicroSD card safe to remove

when this option is chosen. Please wait 3 seconds
before removing the card.
When the MicroSD card is removed, the toolbar will

display Removed MicroSD card.
Re-inserting the MicroSD card will show Preparing
MicroSD card on the toolbar status.

Removing MicroSD card without first unmounting

will give the following message MicroSD card
unexpectedly removed on the toolbar.

IMPORTANT Unexpected removal may cause the
MicroSD card to fail. You will have to reboot the
device for the MicroSD card slot to work again.
Removing the MicroSD card without unmounting

may damage the card. Please refer to 3.4 Storage.

Installing apps

The busbi7 includes a suite of apps via the busbi app in

the applications page as shown in section 2.5. The

busbi app will allow you to install a suite of apps which

have been preinstalled on the tablet device. Please

follow the onscreen instructions for installing the

required app.

5.2 Installing apps from Android app stores; Direct to

Tablet

• The busbi7 comes preinstalled with the SlideMe

market. This market contains a catalogue of the

many Android apps available.

• To download an app, either choose by category or

search for a specific app.

• Tap on the app you are interested in and then

choose the download option; the download bar

will appear. Note; please ensure that the Tablet is

receiving a strong and uninterrupted internet

connection during the download.

• When download has completed, you will then

have the option to install (now) or to do so at a

later date.

• If you choose to install, the app will install and

appear on the applications page.

• If you choose to install the app at a later time, you

will find the downloaded file at the following

location; File Manager > Download.

5.3 Installing apps from MicroSD card

• If you locate an app which is not downloading via

an Android Market, e.g. SlideMe, Aproov, GetJar

etc., and then you may be able to download the

app direct from your PC.

• The file can then be saved to a MicroSD card.

Please note; the file can be transferred using two

different methods;

1) The Tablet can be connected via a Mini USB

A to USB A cable (not provided) to a PC. The Mini

USB connection connects to the USB OTG port as

shown in Fig. 2.1.1. The MicroSD card will show

up as a Removable device on your PC and the

relevant files can be transferred to the card.

2) Alternatively, safely remove the MicroSD card from

the tablet (see section 4; Using MicroSD card) for

more information. Connect the card to a PC. You

may need a separate MicroSD to SD card adapter

for this step. Save the file to the MicroSD card

and return the card to the Tablet when finished.

When the file has been saved to the MicroSD card,

you can locate and install the app with the

following procedure;

Open the File Manager app and touch the ‘SD’ card

tab at the top to view and access all the files on the

card. Install the app (.APK file) by touching the app

and then touch Install.

5. Transferring media files

The busbi7 will connect directly to your PC to

allow file transfer. To avail of this function,

please connect a USB to Mini USB cable (not

provided) between the PC and the tablet.

The busbi7 will also recognise an external USB

drive. Please use the USB OTG port as shown in Fig.

2.1.1. See Section 6 ‘Using external devices’ for

more information,

Also, media files can be transferred directly onto

the MicroSD card.

See section 5.2 for more information on copying

files and apps to the card.

The copied files will appear in the relevant app, i.e.

music files will appear in the music app, movies will

appear in the video player, etc.

Files can also be viewed on the device by connecting

an external storage device via the USB adapter cable.

See section 6; Using external devices, for more

information.

6. Using external devices

The USB OTG port (see Fig. 2.1.1) can be used to

connect an external keyboard if desired.

This port can also be used for connecting an external

storage device, i.e. USB storage device.

Note: When the USB device is connected via the USB

adapter cable (provided), the media scanner

software will provide the relevant Music, Gallery and

Video app with the relevant media files on the

device. To access the device directly, please use the

following procedure;

o Open the File Manager app.

o Touch the ‘USB’ icon tab at the top to view

and access all the files on the device.

7. Technical features

Main Unit

Model No.: BUSTAB7R.
CPU: Boxchip Cortex A8 1.0GHz
Flash Memory: 4 GB NAND flash.
System Memory: DDRIII 512MB
Display: 800x400
Touch Panel: Capacitive Multi-Touch
Battery: Li-Polymer 2300 mAh
Operating Temperature: 0 - 55 °C.

8. Recycling

This crossed bin symbol on the appliance
indicates that the product, at the end of its
life, must be disposed of separately from
domestic waste, either by taking it to a

separate waste disposal site for electric and
electronic appliance or by returning it to your
dealer when you buy another similar appliance.
The user is responsible for taking the appliance to a
special waste disposal site at the end of its life. If
the disused appliance is collected correctly as
separate waste, it can be recycled, treated and
disposed of ecologically; this avoids a negative
impact on both the environment and health, and

contributes towards the recycling of the product’s

materials. For further information regarding the
waste disposal service available, contact your local
waste disposal agency or the place of purchase.

9. Troubleshooting

8.1 I can see my access point name, but I cannot
connect to the Internet.
Ans: If your access point (AP) supports multiple
access points at a time, you may have to connect
the device using WPA encryption and not WEP.
Please refer to your AP device manual for setup
details.

8.2 My MicroSD card is not being detected and/or
shows damaged SD card.
Ans: Please re-insert the MicroSD card and try
again. If this does not work, please restart the
device again with MicroSD card inserted. Please
ensure that you have removed the MicroSD card
using the correct procedure as described in
section 3.4.

8.3 Can I disable the screen orientation?
Ans: Yes. Please check in “Display” in “Settings”,
Un-check the “Auto-rotate screen” option.

8.4 What is the life of the battery?
Ans: A complete charge will give 6 hours battery
life with wireless functionality turned on.

8.5 Can I amend the Operating System or code on
the device myself?
Ans: No. Any misuse of the tablet in this way will
void the warranty.

For further technical queries, please contact the
busbi support helpdesk :

www.bisbi.biz/support

9. Battery statement

CMS Peripherals Limited is registered as a producer under The
Waste Batteries and Accumulator Regulations 2009. The battery
in this device is not intended to be removed by the individual or
end user. At the end of the product life, or the expiry of the
product, the relevant local council appointed WEEE disposal and
recycling facility should consult the aforementioned company
using the details at the footer of this page should advice be
sought for the safe disposal of the cell within this product.

The cell within this product uses Lithium Ion technology. The cell
has a voltage rating of 3.7V and a capacity of 2300mAh, with an
energy rating of 8.51Wh (Watt hours)

CMS Peripherals Limited, 24 Scrubs Lane, London, NW10
6RA

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire and burns; do not disassemble, crush,

puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.