Coby Communications MID1042 User Manual
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MID1042
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Coby® Kyros® Internet Tablet
Quick Start Guide ................................................ Page 2
Please read carefully before use
 Table of Contents
THANK YOU .....................................................3
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Package Contents ........................................................3
Features..........................................................................4
GETTING TO KNOW THE COBY INTERNET
TABLET .............................................................5
About the Touchscreen ...............................................8
Protective Film ........................................................8
Touchscreen Actions..............................................8
About the Orientation Sensor .....................................9
Charging the Tablet ...................................................10
Inserting a Memory Card or USB Flash Drive...........10
Resetting the Tablet ....................................................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 Widgets ............................................................18
About Notifi cations .....................................................18
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 .................................32
Connecting a Keyboard .....................................32
Connecting a Storage Device .......................... 33
SETTING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS ....................34
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................35
SUPPORT ........................................................36
SAFETY NOTICES ...........................................37
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 Thank 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.
This manual is available for download from the
Coby website as a PDF fi le.
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® Internet
Tablet
Protective pouch
USB cable
Professional stereo
Earphones
This package may contain plastic bags or other
materials that pose a hazard to children. Be
sure to safely dispose of all packi ng materials
after opening.
Power adapter
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Features
Browse the Web.
Visit your favorite websites
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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
E-book reader *
Discover thousands of apps for Android™
Games, applications, and more with the installed
marketplace
HDMI™ output to your TV **
Enjoy videos, photos and more in the comfort of your
living room
Connect to the Internet wirelessly
High-speed Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n networking
microSDHC memory card reader
Increase your storage capacity (up to 32 GB sup-
ported)
Built-in camera
Convenient front-facing camera
Automatic orientation detection
Read any way you want; the display adjusts auto-
matically!
* Reading books in the ePub format requires the included
E-book reader application.
** Requires optional HDMI cable (Type A-to-Type C). 1080p
HD video playback requires a video fi le encoded at 1080p.
Streaming video quality will be affected by the source, and
the quality and condition of your network connection.
Enjoy your media library anywhere
Portable powerhouse plays popular music, video,
and photo formats
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 Getting to Know the Internet Tablet
Unit at a Glance
Name Description
1Camera Front-facing camera
2 Back Key Press to return to the previous screen. If
the keyboard is on the screen, press to
close the keyboard.
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Name Description
3 Volume –
key
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4 Volume +
key
5 Power key Press to turn the unit on, or to turn the
6 Speaker Speaker output is automatically muted
7 Reset key Press to reset the tablet if it freezes or
Press to decrease the volume level.
Press to increase the volume level.
screen on and o .
Press and hold to access the Power O
menu.
when using headphone Jack.
otherwise behaves abnormally. (Use a
paperclip or other small object to gently press this key.)
5
67
RESET
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Name Description
8Headphone
jack
Audio output connection for headphones.
Note: Speaker output is automatically
disabled when headphones are connected to the player.
9 HDMI jack
(mini Type C)
10 Power jack
(DC input)
11 USB 2.0 Hi-
speed port
12 m ic ro SD HC
card slot
13 USB Slot Connect to the USB ash drive.
Connect to a TV or other display.
Charge and power the tablet with the
included power adapter.
Connect to a computer to transfer data
(e.g., music, videos, photos, les).
Load external microSDHC memory
cards here.
HDMI
DC IN 5V
MEMORY CARD
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About the Touchscreen
Your tablet comes equipped with an easy-to-use touchscreen.
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Our capacitive multi-touchscreen requires gentle fi ngertip
touch on the glass screen to activate tablet’s functions.
Multiple fi ngers may be used to perform gestures (e.g.
2-fi nger picture zoom).
Please note: Your fi nger tips must not be covered. A
stylus may be used. Make sure it is for capacitive touchscreens.
To avoid damaging the screen, do not touc h it
with excessive force or with any object other
than your fi nger. For best response, make sure
your hands are clean before using the touchscreen controls.
Protective Film
A thin fi lm has been applied to the touchscreen to protect
it during shipping. The protective fi lm should be removed
before use. To remove it, simply take a corner of the fi lm
and peel it away from the screen.
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 fi ngertip 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 fi ngertip or appropriate 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 fi ngertip.
Touch and
Hold:
Some on-screen items have an
alternate action if you touch and hold
it (e.g., opening an alternate menu, or
to activate the drag function). To touch
and hold an item, touch the item and
do not lift your fi ngertip until the action
occurs.
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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
fi ngertip, move your fi ngertip 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 fi ngertip across the
screen without lifting your fi ngertip.
Do not pause on the screen with your
fi ngertip at the initial point of contact
or you may accidentally drag an item
instead.
Double-tap: Quickly tap the screen twice on a
webpage or other application screen
to zoom (the application must support
the double-tap/zoom function). Within
the browser, double-tapping a webpage section will cause the browser to
zoom and fi t that section to the width
of the screen.
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.
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Charging the Tablet
The tablet comes with a built-in rechargeable lithiumpolymer battery.
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Before using the tablet, the battery should be charged
fully. Press lower right corner settings, next to battery
icon is charging percentage.
Inserting a Memory Card or USB
Flash Drive
The tablet accepts microSDHC memory cards and USB
fl ash drive. Insert a memory card into the microSDHC
card slot or USB fl ash drive into the USB slot to:
Increase the memory capacity of your tablet
To charge the battery:
Play media fi les stored on the memory card (e.g.,
music, video, or photo fi les).
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
To insert a memory card or USB fl ash drive:
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.
3. Inset the USB fl ash drive into the USB slot.
fi re 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 fi re or electric
shock.
Do not attempt to insert objects other than a microSDHC
memory card into the card slot. A compatible memory
card should fi t easily into the card slot; if you encounter
resistance, check the alignment of the card. Do not
attempt to force the card in.
Do not attempt to insert objects other than a USB fl ash
drive into the USB slot.
Avoid touching the go ld contacts of the mem ory card or
USB fl ash drive.
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To release and remove a memory card or USB fl ash
drive:
2. Push the card further into the slot until you hear a
click. The card will spring out of the slot.
1. UNMOUNT the memory card or USB fl ash drive.
a. From the home screen, tap the Launcher Tab,
and then touch Settings to show the settings
menu.
b. Touch Storage to show the storage settings.
c. Touch Unmount SD card or Unmount USB
fl ash drive to prepare the memory card or USB
fl ash drive for safe removal.
3. Grasp the card by its edge to remove it.
4. Remove the USB fl ash drive.
To avoid damage and data corruption, do not
remove a memory card or USB fl ash drive while
data is being written to or read from the card or
USB. For example, do not remove a card or
USB while playing a music fi le stored on the
card.
The available menu items are dependent on the
unit. All illustration is for reference only.
Resetting the Tablet
Reset the tablet if it should freeze and not respond or
otherwise malfunction.
1. Disconnect your tablet if it is connected to a computer.
2. Press and hold the POWER key for about 8 seconds
to turn off the tablet, and then press and hold the
POWER key until you see Coby logo.
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 Getting Started
Turning the Tablet on and off
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To turn the tablet on:
Press and hold the Power key until the LCD screen
turns on and you see Coby Logo, then wait until you
see the Unlock screen.
To turn the tablet off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the confi rmation
message appears.
2. 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 conser ve battery power, the screen can be
set to turn off automatic ally when the tablet is
not in use (between 15 seconds and 30 minutes). This Sleep option can be found in the
Display 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, touch and drag the lock icon to the
edge of the circle that appears.
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