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EN	Coby® Kyros™ Internet Tablet
	Quick Start Guide.................................................	Page 2
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	Guía de Inicio Rápido........................................	Pagina 42
FR	Tablette Internet à Ecran Tactile
	Guide de Démarrage Rapide.................................	Page 84

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	ÂÂTable of Contents
	Thank You.....................................................	3
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	Package Contents........................................................	3
	Features..........................................................................	4
	Getting to Know the Coby Kyros...........	5
	About the Touchscreen................................................	8
	Protective Film.........................................................	8
	Using the Stylus (MID7024 & MID8024)..................	8
	Touchscreen Actions..............................................	8
	About the Orientation Sensor....................................	10
	Charging the Tablet....................................................	10
	Inserting a Memory Card...........................................	11
	Getting Started.........................................	12
	Turning the Tablet on and off ...................................	12
	Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby) ........	13
	Unlocking the Screen...........................................	13
	Home Screen at a Glance.........................................	14
	About Applications.....................................................	15
	Preinstalled Applications.....................................	16
	Installing Applications..........................................	17
	About Menus...............................................................	17
	About Notifications.....................................................	19

Connecting to the Internet..................	20
Requirements..............................................................	20
Connect to a Wi-Fi network.......................................	21
Browsing the Web.....................................	23
Managing Applications.........................	27
Optional Connections..........................	30
Connecting to a Computer......................................	30
Connecting to a TV.....................................................	31
Connecting Headphones..........................................	32
Using the USB Full-Size Adapter................................	33
Connecting a Keyboard.....................................	33
Connecting a Storage Device...........................	33
Setting the System Options.....................	34
Specifications...........................................	35
Support........................................................	36
Safety Notices............................................	37

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ÂÂThank You

Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby® Kyros™ Internet Tablet. This guide is provided to help you get started quickly with your player; please read it carefully and save it for future reference.

For detailed instructions, up-to-date information, and helpful tips, please visit the Coby website at www.cobyusa.com.

The manual is available for download from the

Coby website as a PDF file.

To view PDF documents, download and install the free Adobe Acrobat reader from the Adobe website at www.adobe.com.

Package Contents

Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the local retailer from which you purchased this product.

	Coby® Kyros™		USB host/keyboard
	Internet Tablet		adapter
	Protective pouch		Professional stereo
	Stylus (MID7024 &		Earphones
	MID8024 only)		Power adapter
	USB cable

This package may contain plastic bags or other materials that pose a hazard to children. Be sure to safely dispose of all packing materials after opening.

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Features

Browse the Web.

Visit your favorite websites

Check your e-mail

Keep in touch with friends and family

Watch YouTube™ videos

Browse the world’s most popular video-sharing community

Read your favorite books

Download thousands of books with the included Aldiko E-book reader *

Discover thousands of apps for Android™ Download apps from AppsLib—the marketplace designed for tablets

Connect to the Internet wirelessly High-speed Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g networking

HDMI™ output to your TV **

Enjoy videos, photos and more in the comfort of your living room

Enjoy your media library anywhere

Portable powerhouse plays popular music, video, and photo formats

microSD memory card reader

Increase your storage capacity (up to 32 GB supported)

Built-in camera

Convenient front-facing camera

Automatic orientation detection

Read any way you want; the display adjusts automatically!

*Reading books in the ePub format requires the included Aldiko E-book reader application.

**Requires optional HDMI cable (Type A-to-Type C). 1080p

HD video playback requires a video file encoded at 1080p.

Streaming video quality will be affected by the source, and the quality and condition of your network connection.

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ÂÂGetting to Know the Coby Kyros

Unit at a Glance

Name	Description

1Volume + Press to increase the volume level. key

2Volume – Press to decrease the volume level. key

3	Power key	Press to turn the unit on, or to turn the
		screen on and off.
		Press and hold to access the Power Off
		menu.
4	Speakers	Stereo speakers.

Model: MID7024 DC IN 9V

Coby Electronics Corp. Made in China

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	Name	Description
5	Camera	Front-facing camera
6	Search soft	Tap to search with Google.
	key
7	Back soft	Tap to return to the previous screen. If
	key	the keyboard is on the screen, tap to
		close the keyboard.
8	Home soft	Tap to return to the home screen.
	key	Tap and hold to view a list of recently
		used applications; touch an application
		in the list to launch it.
9	Menu soft	Tap to view the option menu.
	Key	Note: When you Tap the Menu key
		from within an application, you will
		see the options for that application. To
		view the Android system options, tap
		the Menu key from the home screen.
10	Browser	Tap to launch the Browser to visit your
	soft Key	favorite websites.

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	Name	Description
11	microSD	Load external microSD memory cards
	card slot	here.
12	Reset key	Press to reset the tablet if it freezes or
		otherwise behaves abnormally. (Use a
		paperclip or other small object to gen-
		tly press this key.)
13	Power jack	Charge and power the tablet with the
	(DC input)	included power adapter.
14	USB 2.0 Hi-	Connect to a computer to transfer data
	speed port	(e.g., music, videos, photos, files).
15	Headphone	Audio output connection for head-
	jack	phones.
		Note: Speaker output is automatically
		disabled when headphones are con-
		nected to the player.
16	HDMI jack	Connect to a TV or other display.
	(mini Type C)

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microSD	11
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RESET	12
DC 9V	13
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HDMI

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	About the Touchscreen
	Your tablet comes equipped with an easy-to-use touch-
	screen which allows access to the tablet’s functions.
English	Use your finger tip to touch the area of the screen where
	screen, it will register as a continuous button press.
	a control icon is displayed. If you touch and hold the
	To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it
	with excessive force or with any object other
	than your finger (or a stylus). For best response,
	make sure your hands are clean before using
	the touchscreen controls.
	Protective Film
	A thin film has been applied to the touchscreen to protect
	it during shipping. The protective film should be removed
	before use. To remove it, simply take a corner of the film
	and peel it away from the screen.

Using the Stylus (MID7024 & MID8024)

A stylus is included for your convenience. You can use the tip of the stylus to make precise selections on the touchscreen.

The MID1024 will not work with a stylus; you must use your finger to operate its touchscreen.

Touchscreen Actions

You can control the functions of the tablet by using the touchscreen in combination with the three touch

keys located on the bezel. To control the tablet with the touchscreen, use your fingertip or stylus to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the on-screen keyboard, and other items displayed on the screen.

You can perform the following actions on the touchscreen using your fingertip or stylus.

Touch: To activate an on-screen item (e.g., application icons, buttons, menu items, and the letter/symbols of the on-screen keyboard), simply touch them with your fingertip or stylus.

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Touch and	Some on-screen items have an		Double-tap:	Quickly tap the screen twice on a
Hold:	alternate action if you touch and hold			webpage or other application screen
	it (e.g., opening an alternate menu, or			to zoom (the application must support
	to activate the drag function). To touch			the double-tap/zoom function). Within	English
	and hold an item, touch the item and			the browser, double-tapping a web-
	do not lift your fingertip/stylus until the			page section will cause the browser to
	action occurs.			zoom and fit that section to the width
				of the screen.
Drag:	Drag an on-screen item to change its
	position (e.g., an application icon on
	the home screen).
	To drag an item, touch and hold it for
	a moment, then without lifting your
	fingertip/stylus, move your fingertip/
	stylus on the screen until the item
	reaches its target destination.
Swipe:	Swipe up/down on the screen to scroll
	through a list. On some screens,
	you may be able to swipe left/right to
	change the view.
	To swipe, touch the screen and then
	quickly move your fingertip/stylus
	across the screen without lifting your
	fingertip/stylus. Do not pause on the
	screen with your fingertip/stylus at
	the initial point of contact or you may
	accidentally drag an item instead.

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About the Orientation Sensor

The tablet contains a sensor that will automatically change the orientation of most screens as you rotate the tablet. The sensor works best when the tablet is rotated perpendicular to the ground (i.e., when the tablet is held upright and not fat on its back).

The orientation sensor can be turned on and off in the Display settings menu.

Charging the Tablet

The tablet comes with a built-in rechargeable lithiumpolymer battery.

Before using the tablet, the battery should be charged fully. The Status Indicator will light green when the battery is charged fully.

To charge the battery:

1.Plug one end of the included power adapter into an AC 100-240V outlet.

2.Plug the other end of the included power adapter into the Power jack on the tablet.

3.Disconnect the power adapter when the tablet is fully charged.

The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or heat the device. Do not leave the de-vice in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed. Do not connect the device to a power source other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock.

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Inserting a Memory Card

The tablet accepts microSD memory cards. Insert a memory card into the microSD card slot to:

Increase the memory capacity of your tablet

Play media files stored on the memory card (e.g., music, video, or photo files).

To insert a memory card:

1.Align the memory card with the card slot. The metal contacts of the memory card should face down away from the LCD screen.

2.Slide the card into the spring-loaded slot. Push the card in until it clicks into place.

Do not attempt to insert objects other than a microSD memory card into the card slot. A compatible memory card should fit easily into the card slot; if you encounter resistance, check the alignment of the card. Do not attempt to force the card in.

Avoid touching the gold contacts of the memory card.

To release and remove a memory card:

1.UNMOUNT the memory card.

a.From the home screen, tap the Menu key, and then touch Settings to show the settings menu.

b.Touch SD card & Device storage to show the SD card & device storage settings.

c.Touch Unmount SD card to prepare the memory card for safe removal.

2.Push the card further into the slot until you hear a click. The card will spring out of the slot.

3.Grasp the card by its edge to remove it.

To avoid damage and data corruption, do not remove a memory card while data is being written to or read from the card. For example, do not remove a card while playing a music file stored on the card.

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ÂÂGetting Started

Turning the Tablet on and off

To turn the tablet on:

Press and hold the Power key until the LCD screen turns on. Wait until the Home screen appears; the tablet is now ready for use.

To turn the tablet off:

1.Press and hold the Power key until the Device Options menu appears.

2.Touch Power off on the screen. A confirmation message will appear.

3. Touch OK to turn off the tablet.

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Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby)

When the tablet is on, you can turn off the screen to conserve battery power. Simply press the Power key once to turn the screen off. Press the Power key again to turn the screen back on.

To conserve battery power, the screen can be set to turn off automatically when the tablet is not in use (between 15 seconds and 30 minutes). This Screen timeout option can be found in the Display settings menu.

Unlocking the Screen

When the screen turns off, you will have to unlock the screen when you turn it back on.

To unlock the screen, drag the lock icon across the screen towards the speaker icon.

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If a password has been set, enter the password to finish unlocking the screen. The Screen Unlock password can be set in the Location and security settings menu.

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Home Screen at a Glance

The home screen is the starting point for all of the features of your tablet.

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	Name	Description
1	Notification	Shows notification icons such as new mes-
	bar	sages and alarms; drag the bar down to the
		bottom of the screen to open the full Notifi-
		cations panel. The right side of the bar also
		shows status information such as the time,
		battery level, and network signal strength.
		Note: You can press the Menu key and
		then touch Notifications to open the
		full Notifications panel from the Home
		screen.
2	Widgets	Widgets are small applications that you
		can use directly from the home screen.
		To add widgets to the home screen,
		touch and hold an empty spot on the
		home screen; the Add to Home screen
		menu will appear. Touch Widgets; then
		choose a widget from the menu.
3	Launcher	Open the Launcher to view a list of all
	Tab	applications installed on the tablet. Touch
		the Launcher tab to open the Launcher.
		Note: You can swipe left and right to
		view additional screens.
4	Icons	Touch an icon to open an application or
		folder

About Applications

To open an application, touch the application icon on the home screen or in the Launcher.

Launcher screen:	English

The screen shown above is for illustrative

purposes only. Coby reserves the right to

modify and improve the final list of applications

available on the tablet.

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Preinstalled Applications

Some applications have been installed on your tablet for your convenience. These applications include:

View the current time, or set an alarm.

Download and read thousands of e-books.

Supports the ePub standard.

Find and display app installation files (APKs) on your tablet.

Browse for, download, and install applications from the AppsLib store.

Browse the web.

Perform simple mathematical operations.

Take pictures or videos with the frontfacing camera.

Check your e-mail.

View photos and play videos.

Play music.

Access the Settings menu to adjust the tablet’s options.

Launch the mobile YouTube™ browser page to watch internet videos.

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Installing Applications

You can also download an install additional applications from AppsLib, the web browser, or other sources.

The tablet must be set to allow installation of applications from non-Market sources. The Unknown sources option can be set in the Application settings menu.

Support for third-party applications is provided by their respective applications developers.

Coby is not responsible for the behavior of these applications; please review the description and terms of use provided by third-party developers carefully before installing applications on your tablet.

About Menus

There are two types of menus used by the tablet.

1. Option menus.

Option menus contain items related to the current screen or application. To view an option menu, press the Menu key.

Not all screens or applications have an option menu; if a menu does not exist, nothing will happen if you press the Menu key.

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2. Context menus.

Context menus contain items related to a specific item on the screen. To view a context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen.

Touch & hold Video(3).

A context menu will appear.

Not all items have a context menu; if a menu does not exist, nothing will happen if you touch and hold the item.

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About Notifications

The icons that appear in the Notification bar at the top of the screen alerts you when new messages arrive or alarms or other application events occur.

View and respond to the notifications by opening the full Notifications panel.

Drag the Notification bar down to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel from any screen, or;

On the Home screen, press the Menu key and then touch Notifications to open the Notifications panel.

1. To respond to a notification:

Touch a notification in the list; the Notifcations panel will close and the application associated with the notification will launch.

2. To clear all notifications:

Touch the Clear button at the top right of the Notifications panel; the panel will close and all notifications will be cleared.

3. To close the Notifications panel:

Drag the handle at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of the screen, or;

Press the Back key.

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ÂÂConnecting to the Internet

This tablet can utilize Wi-Fi data networks to connect to the Internet. Wireless Wi-Fi technology can provide Internet access at distances of over 300 feet; however, this distance can be affected by your surrounding environment and Wi-Fi router.

Requirements

In order to connect to the Internet, you will need the following:

1.A wireless router or access point with a broadband Internet connection

The wireless router must support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connections. If the router supports 802.11n, make sure that it has been configured to acc qept 802.11b/g connections as well.

A minimum connection speed of 64 Kbps is recommended. Faster speeds will enable a better Internet experience.

2. The wireless router network settings

You will need to know the name of your network (SSID), as well as the password or other credentials if your network is secured. These settings can usually be found on the administration webpage of your wireless router.

Please refer to your wireless router’s documentation for help, or ask your network administrator for details.

You may encounter open Wi-Fi networks, or “hot spots.” These networks are usually configured so that you can simply connect to them without needing to know its settings; the tablet will obtain all the information it needs from the router automatically.

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Connect to a Wi-Fi network

The Notification bar displays icons that indicate your tablet’s Wi-Fi status.

		Notification that an open Wi-Fi network is in
		range.
		Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves
		indicate connection strength).
	[no icon]	There are no Wi-Fi networks in range, or
		the Wi-Fi radio is off.

1.Turn on the Wi-Fi radio if it is not already on. To turn on Wi-Fi:

b.Go to the Home screen: Press the Home key.

c.Open the Settings menu:

Tap the Menu key, then touch Settings.

d.Open the Wireless & networks menu: Touch Wireless & networks.

e.Open the Wi-Fi settings menu:

Touch Wi-Fi settings.

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f.Make sure that the Wi-Fi option box is checked: Touch Wi-Fi.

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When Wi-Fi is on, the tablet will look for and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks.

If a network that you have connected to previously is found, the tablet will connect to it.

If you don’t see your network in the list, you can force the tablet to re-scan. To scan for networks, tap the Menu key, and then touch

Scan.

Connecting To The Internet

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2. Select an available Wi-Fi network to connect to:

In the same Wi-Fi settings menu above, touch a network in the list.

If the network is open, the tablet will prompt you to confirm connection to the network. Touch Connect to confirm.

If the network is secured (as indicated by a Lock icon), the tablet will prompt you to enter a password or other credentials. Touch the Wireless password box to show the on-screen keyboard and then use it to enter the password. Touch Connect to confirm.

When you have successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Notifications bar at the top of the screen will show a Wi-Fi signal indicator.

To learn about how to add a Wi-Fi network when it is not in range or when the router is set to obscure the network name (SSID); or to configure advanced Wi-Fi options, please refer to the manual.

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ÂÂBrowsing the Web

The Browser application lets you visit webpages and find information on the web. Keep up with the news, your friends, or enjoy video from YouTube™, the world’s most popular video-sharing community.

To use Browser, the tablet must be connected to the Internet. Read the section “Connecting to the Internet” to learn how to connect to the Internet.

To open Browser, touch the Browser icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher.

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	Name	Description
1	Address bar	Displays the address (URL) of the
		current page. Touch the bar to
		enter a new address or to search
		the web.
2	Bookmark icon	Touch the Bookmark icon to add
		or view bookmarks, to view your
		most visited sites, or to view your
		browser history.

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Some common Browser actions are described below.

To go to a webpage.

1.Touch the Address bar at the top of the Browser screen. The keyboard will open automatically. (If the Address bar is not visible, drag the page down to return to the top of the Browser screen.)

2.Use the keyboard to enter the ad-dress (URL) of the webpage (e.g., m.youtube.com.

3.Touch Go to open the webpage.

To bookmark a webpage.

Bookmark your favorite webpages in order to visit them quickly without entering a URL.

1.Go to the webpage that you want to bookmark

2.Touch the Bookmark icon to the right of the Ad-dress bar.

3.Touch the Add tile.

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4.If desired, you can modify the name of the bookmark or its location (URL address). Otherwise, touch

OK to finish adding the bookmark.

To go to a bookmarked webpage.

1.Touch the Bookmark icon to the right of the Address bar.

2.Touch a bookmark tile to open it.

To open a new browser window.

1.Press the Menu key to show the Browser options.

2.Touch New Window to open a new browser window.

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To switch between browser windows.

1.Press the Menu key to show the Browser options.

2.Touch Windows to show a list of open browser windows.

3.Touch the name of a window to switch to it, or touch the “x” to close the window.

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ÂÂManaging Applications

Downloading and installing new applications to your tablet can extend its functionality in many ways.

You can download and install applications from the included AppsLib store. To open the AppsLib store:

1.Touch the Launcher icon.

2.Touch the AppsLib icon.

When installing an application, it will tell you what functions of the phone it needs to control and if it needs access to your data. Make sure you review these access requirements carefully before completing the installation.

Be especially cautious with applications that request access to many functions or to a significant amount of your data. You are responsible for the results of applications installed on your tablet.

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You can learn more about AppsLib, and browse applications by visiting their website at www.appslib.com.

Some developers allow you to download and install applications directly from their website.

Support for third-party applications is provided by the respective application developer. Coby is not responsible for the behavior of these applications; please review the description and terms of use provided by third-party developers carefully before installing applications on your tablet.

To uninstall an application:

1.From the Home screen, tap the Menu key.

2.Touch Settings to open the Settings menu.

3.Touch Applications, and then touch Manage applications to show a list of all applications installed on the tablet.

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4.Touch the name of the application you want to uninstall; the Application Info screen will open.

5.Touch Uninstall. The tablet will prompt you to confirm.

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6. Touch OK to uninstall the application.

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ÂÂOptional Connections

Connecting to a Computer

Connect the tablet to a computer to transfer files.

1. Connect your tablet to the computer.

With the included USB cable:

Plug the small end of the cable into the USB 2.0 Hispeed connector of the tablet.

Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB 2.0 Hi-speed port on the computer.

2.When your tablet is connected, a USB icon will appear in the Notification bar.

Drag the Notification bar down to open the notifications panel.

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