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Gateway TAB TP series User Guide

Model: G100 (Wi-Fi only models) and G100W (Wi-Fi+3G models)

First issue: 06/2011

Gateway TAB TP series

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Table of contents

End user license agreement

Getting to know your tablet

Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Setting up

Unpacking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting to know your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using your tablet

Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Charging your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Locking your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting devices to your tablet

Connecting to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Inserting a microSD card (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting a USB device to your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting a Bluetooth device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Connecting to a television with HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting to the dock (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Going online

Managing Wi-Fi connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Setting up Gmail (Google mail) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting up the Email application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Online applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Playing music and video

Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Dolby Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Managing contacts

Using the camera

Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Reading an eBook or pdf

LumiRead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using a cellular data network (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Internet sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Advanced settings

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Putting your tablet in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Activating or deactivating connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Adjusting Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Setting alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Changing language and text options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Managing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Updating your tablet’s operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Resetting your tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

FAQ and troubleshooting

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Specifications

End user license agreement

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Getting to know your tablet

Features and functions

Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can:

• Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or, if yo HSDPA+.

• Access your email while on the move.

• Keep in touch with your fri applications.

• Listen to rich, full-impact audio via Dolby Mobile.

ends via your Contacts and social networking

Product registration

When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to useful benefits, such as:

• Faster service from our trained representatives.

• Membership in the Packard Bell community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys.

• The latest news from Packard Bell.

Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!

How to register

To register your Packard Bell product, please visit www.gateway.com. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions.

You can also register directly from yo

After we receive your product registration email with important data that you should keep in a safe place.

ur tablet includes 3G features,

ur tablet by tapping the Registration icon.

, you will be sent a confirmation

7Features and functions

Setting up

Unpacking your tablet

Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:

• Liberty Tab

• Quick Guide

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Warranty card

Getting to know your tablet

Front

view

No. Item Description

1 Touchscreen 10.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel capacitive

touchscreen.

2 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chatting and

self-portrait images.

3 Light sensor Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts

the screen brightness.

Back

view

No. Item Description

1 LED flash Lights to illuminate images.

2 5 MP camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-

resolution images.

3 Speakers Emits stereo audio.

view

Left

1 23

No. Item Description

1 HDMI Micro (Type D)

port

2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

3 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to

Connects to an HDMI cable with a Type D connector.

turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off.

9Getting to know your tablet

Right

view

123 4

No. Item Description

1 Reset button Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to

reset power to the tablet.

2 USB port (Host) Connects USB devices to your tablet.

3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to a computer with a USB cable.

4 DC-in jack Connects to the DC power supply.

Top and bottom

No. Item Description

1 Volume control key Increases and decreases the tablet volume.

2 Screen rotation lock

switch

3 Card slot cover Insert a microSD card into the slot under this

4 Docking port Connects your tablet to the dock accessory.

views

Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow the screen to match the tablet’s orientation.

cover. See “Inserting a microSD card (optional)” on page 24.

The SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) slot allows you to access the Internet if you have a cellular data subscription.

Using your tablet

Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Certain tablets include a SIM slot for internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription

See “Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)” on page 47.

Charging your tablet

For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed.

Connect the DC-in jack to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into outlet.

before

turning on your tablet.

any AC

Note: It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use.

11Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button for two seconds. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet.

To start, tap to select your l instructions as they are displayed.

If you have Internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account.

During the start-up process, you may create or be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.

anguage, then tap Start. Follow the rest of the

Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Android Market; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android

2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored.

Note: If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See “Multiple Google accounts” on page 54.

Locking your tablet

If you will not use your tablet for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your tablet does not unintentionally use any services. Your tablet will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap Apps > Settings > Screen > Timeout.

Waking your tablet

If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.

To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will screen. Drag the lock symbol to the edge of the circle to unlock the tablet.

display the

Lock

For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Home screen and tap Apps > Settings > Location & security > Configure lock screen.

Note: If you forget an unlock pattern or PIN, please refer to “Unlock pattern“ on page 58.

Using the touchscreen

Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen.

Tap: Touch the screen once to open

Drag: Hold your finger and images.

on the screen and drag across the screen to select text

items and select options.

13Locking your tablet

Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the

een in the direction that you want to scroll.

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The Home screen

When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and favorite bookmarks, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from the Android Market.

The Home screen already features some us

eful controls and information.

Application menu and Customize screen

Navigation

Time and Status

To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the Google / Search icon in the top-left corner.

Simply enter the text you want to Internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list.

Note: In order to search or browse the Internet, you must be connected to a cellular data (if available) or wireless network. See “Going online” on page 27.

find. Tap

the arrow or Enter key to search the

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See “Voice Search” on page 28.

Navigation

To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner.

Back Home Recent

Back

Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a

hide

menu. This icon may be replaced with the (such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown).

icon in certain cases

Hide

Home

Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.

Recent

Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen.

Settings

This icon is displayed in some applications. Tap this icon to open a list of options.

The extended Home screen

The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your finger to the left or right.

A total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right. To

ange or add widgets on any of the screens see “Personalizing the Home

c screen“ on page 19.

Home screen

15The Home screen

The application menu

The application menu displays applications installed on your tablet.

Two categories are available: All and My ap are installed on your tablet; My apps displays applications that you have installed from the Android Market.

Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations.

ps. All displays all applications that

Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. If more applications are available, an outline of the second page will be shown on the side of the screen. Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to switch pages.

Tap and hold an icon to add a shortc shortcut is selected, thumbnails of the Home screens are shown below the list of applications, simply drag the shortcut to a screen.

ut to one of your Home screens. While a

Status and notification area

Status and notification icons are shown in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your tablet’s status. The icons on the right side of the clock indicate connectivity and battery status. The left side of the clock displays the event notification icons.

Time

Wireless

reception

Battery

charge

status

Tap the status icons to view more status information and a summary of events.

Tap the status area again to view more controls. While viewing a notification, tap the summary to see more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is playing.

Status and notification icons

Connection and batterystatus icons

Note: Network connection icons are blue if you have an active Google account.

Icon Description Icon Description

Connected to a wireless network (waves indicate connection strength)

An open wireless network is available

Bluetooth is on Battery is partially drained

Connected to a Bluetooth device

Airplane mode (wireless connectivity disconnected)

Battery is very low

Battery is low

Battery is full

Battery is charging

17The Home screen

Notification icons

Icon Description Icon Description

Alarm is set Speaker is silenced

New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off

New Google Talk message GPS is on

Upcoming event Receiving location data from

GPS

Song is playing More status notifications

SD card or USB storage is full Syncing data

Tablet is connected to PC via USB

Application update available Problem with sign-in or sync

System update available Uploading data

Virtual private network (VPN) status

Sync is on

Downloading data (animated)

Download finished

Cellular data status icons.

Icon Description Icon Description

Cellular signal strength Roaming

Connected to GPRS network No signal

GPRS in use SIM card is invalid or not

installed

Connected to EDGE network New/unread SMS/MMS

EDGE in use Problem with sending SMS/

MMS

Connected to 3G network USB tethering is activated

3G in use Bluetooth tethering is

activated

Carrier data use threshold exceeded

Wireless tethering is activated

Multiple tethering or hotspot connections are activated

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets open the Add to Home screen: tap the plus sign next to Apps in the top-right corner of the Home screen. Alternatively, tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen.

Tap Widgets to see small applications that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions.

Tap Applications to open a list of shortcuts to applications and settings you can

g to a Home screen.

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Tap Wal pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, or Live wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds.

Tap More to add icons, shortcuts, settings.

To move any item on the Home screen, tap an You may drag the item to any free area on the screen. To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly.

To remove an item from the Home screen, icon appears in the top-right corner of the screen. Simply drag the item to the trash icon.

lpapers to

change the current wallpaper. You can choose from a set of

‘groups’ of contacts or links to specific

d h

old the item until it is selected.

tap a

nd hold the item until the trash

19The Home screen

Adding shortcuts from the Application menu

You can add shortcuts to the Home screen directly from the Application menu. Open the Application menu then tap and hold an icon until an image of the Home screens appears. Drag the icon to a Home screen to create a shortcut.

The onscreen keyboard

When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text.

Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the More key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available), such as letters with accents.

The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and

informat

on that is required.

Changing Android keyboard settings

To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, t

hen select either Input languages or Android keyboard

settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds and vibration.

Predictive text or auto correction

The Android keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.

To turn predictive text on or off wit options key, and then Android keyboard settings. Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the options.

the Android keyboard, tap the Input

Changing the keyboard

To use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap your preferred input method. Typically three options are available: two types of Android and voice) and XT9 Text Input.

Keyboard (keyboard

XT9 Text Input

The XT9 keyboard provides an alternative to the standard Android keyboard.

Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available), such as letters with accents.

Additional keys vary depending on the type of text a smiley is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold to see if additional options are available.

you ent

er, e.g. a key to add

Text assistance

The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. To use these features, tap the Keyboard status icon; this will open a menu

21The onscreen keyboard

listing the text input methods available on your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to the XT9 Text Input entry.

Function Description

Languages and settings

Preferences Change your text input preferences.

Set the languages that will be available.

If you have selected more than one language, tap the globe in the text prediction bar to cycle through the languages. Tap and hold the globe to see a list of selected languages.

Editing text

You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text fields. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application.

Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Others applications offer specialized commands to select text that are only available in that application.

Selecting text

To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace:

1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text.

Note: The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted.

2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab a

3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap Select all.

4. To cut or copy the text, tap the Cut or C

t each end of the selection.

opy button.

Inserting text

To type new text or add text that you have copied:

1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text.

Note: The cursor indicates where text you type or paste will be inserted.

2. If the cusor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position

If you previously copied (see below) text, a above the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text.

3. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text.

4. Tap Enter on the keyboard, or tap the Clo

Paste

button appears briefly

se Keyboard button.

23Editing text

Connecting devices to your tablet

microSD

Connecting to AC power

See “Charging your tablet” on page 11.

Inserting a microSD card (optional)

You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space.

Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system.

1. Open the card slot cover.

2. Insert the microSD card as shown. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot.

3. Replace the card slot cover.

Check card capacity in the External SD card section of Apps > Settings > Storage.

Transferring files between a microSD card and your PC

Remove the card from the tablet and use a card reader or USB adapter to access the card as an external storage device.

Note: Check your tablet is not using the microSD card before removing it from the tablet. Take care when removing the card, the slot is springloaded.

Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device

Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer. Visit www.gateway.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, Drivers & Downloads, Tablet. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download.

This allows you to transfer your personal data to or from your PC, using your PC’s file explorer.

Plug the micro USB co your tablet, and plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your PC.

After a short delay, your tablet's

al memory will be visible as

inter an external drive in your PC’s file explorer.

ector to

Connecting a USB device to your tablet

USB devices are supported, such as a keyboard or USB storage device, through the Host USB port.

As most USB keyboards are designed for desktop computers and oper not function.

Accessing files on a USB storage device

Note: Your tablet only supports USB storage devices that use the FAT or FAT32 file system.

ating systems, some keys may

You can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with your tablet's multimedia apps.

Caution: Before removing USB storage, make sure your device is not using data on the USB storage device.

Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional USB devices. See “Updating your tablet’s operating system” on page 55.

Connecting a Bluetooth device

Only A2DP stereo headsets (without microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.

For Bluetooth settings, tap Apps > settings.

Settings >

Wireless & networks > Bluetooth

25Connecting a USB device to your tablet

Tap Find nearby devices to scan for available devices.

Note: Please check for updates to the tablet's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. See “Updating your tablet’s operating system” on page 55.

Connecting to a television with HDMI

Connect an of the cable into a TV or monitor with an HDMI port.

HDMI micro

(Type D) cable to your tablet then plug the other end

Connecting to the dock (optional)

The optional dock holds your tablet and allows you to easily charge the battery with a single connection.

The dock provides extra ports that replace your docked. Please check the dock’s specifications for the exact features provided.

tablet's built-in ports while it is

Going online

Managing Wi-Fi connections

If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, tap the Wi-Fi status icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

If Wi-Fi is not on, tap Tu networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed.

Browsing the Internet

In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the Internet.

Using the browser

To start browsing, tap a bookmark from the bookmark widget on the Home screen, or open the Application menu and select Browser. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Enter or the Go arrow.

To view your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the browser then tap the bookmark

on Wi-Fi, and wait for your tablet to detect nearby

icon in the top-right corner.

27Managing Wi-Fi connections

You may open multiple tabs. When a page is open, press the small tab with a plus sign. Simply tap one of the tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages.

New tab

Pinch to zoom in or out of pages. Tap and hold an item on a page to open a contextual menu.

Voice Search

With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. Tap the microphone on the Home screen or open Voice Search from the applications tab. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your command or query.

Note: Voice Search is available only in selected regions.

Setting up Gmail (Google mail)

1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.

2. From the Applications menu tap Gmai

If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions.

Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Gmail.

Composing an email

1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet.

2. Open the applicatio

3. Press the Menu

4. Enter the recipient's email address, t

5. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send.

n menu and tap Gmail.

button and then tap Compose.

he subject and message.

Setting up the Email application

The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access.

If necessary, enter your parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process.

The combined inbox feature of your tabl multiple accounts in a single inbox.

email address and tap Manual setup to enter the

et allows you to view emails from

Online applications

Your tablet provides a variety of preinstalled applications. Many of these require some form of Internet access.

These applications may include:

cialJogger: View updates to your social networks in one location.

• So

• Ma

ps: Get easy-to-follow directions using Google Maps.

• Talk

*: Chat with your friends, with text, sound and video.

• Navigati layers and text-to-speech take you where you want to go.

• Latitude: View

•Places: Vi

• Yo YouTube.

• LumiRead: Download books from featured bookstores, and setup convenient links to your favorite ebook sites.

• So database to find the track name and artist.

on*: Turn-by-turn navigation with live traffic, multiple visible

where your friends are on Google Maps.

ew places of interest and local businesses on Google Maps.

uTube*: View the most viewed and most discussed video clips on

undHound: Let your tablet listen to music and access the SoundHound

* Note: Applications installed may vary according to your region.

29Setting up the Email application

SocialJogger

SocialJogger combines your social network updates in one location, allowing you to quickly follow what your friends are doing across several platforms.

From the application menu, tap SocialJogger to

Select Sign Start.

Slide the disc, located on the right, u updates.

Tap on a status to view more details and make

Tap the left and right arrows, located on the top, categories: My Page, Photos, Link and any added pages.

Tap the Me and add or remove custom pages.

in to enter your account information. When you are finished press

p and down to cycle through the status

nu button to access account settings, refresh the page, auto play,

launch the program.

a comment.

to cycle between the

Adobe Flash Player

Adobe Flash Player is not installed on your tablet. If you want to use Flash content on in your browser, you can visit the Android Market (see below) to easily download and install Adobe Flash Player.

Android Market

Note: The Android Market may not be available in all countries and regions.

Note: You must activate a Google account before using the Android Market.

Tap Market from the home screen or application menu to open the

Market

enhance the functionality of your tablet.

You may also browse for books that you may rea reader application.

The first time you access the Android Mar Terms of Service.

. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to

d with LumiRead or another

ket, you must read and accept the

Android

You can browse the market by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application.

Once you have selected an application, tap the DOWNLOAD button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap OK to proceed with the installation.

You may keep track of the download progress from the status area.

Important: Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Checkout account in order to pay for these applications.

31Online applications

Using downloaded applications

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the My apps or All sections of the Application menu.

Certain applications also provide widgets, or only provide a widget (with no

cation icon). Widgets can be found in the Widget section when

appli personalizing your Home screen. See “Personalizing the Home screen” on

e 19.

pag

Uninstalling downloaded applications

Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by pressing and holding the application icon and dragging it to the trash can located on the top-right corner of the screen.

Alternatively, you can go to Settings Applications > Manage applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall.

om the application menu and select

Google Talk

Note: Google Talk may not be available in all countries and regions.

Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can use Google Talk.

Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.

Use the front-facing camera so the person you call can see you while you can see them on the screen; hold your tablet in portrait mode to improve the camera position.

Playing music and video

Multimedia playback

Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.

Music

Use Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download or copy from your computer.

Tap Ap

ps > Mu

sic to open the application.

Tap the Shuffle All cover to play a random selection, or swipe through the albums and tap to view a list of tracks. Tap the play symbol or a track to start playback. Tap the Music icon to return to the previous view.

To change how your music is displayed, tap the

Depending on your selection, your music library is displayed as a grid of album covers or a list of tracks.

arrow next to New and recent.

33Multimedia playback

Note: You can return to the Home page while playing music; a Music icon is displayed with the notification icons. Tap this icon to control

playback.

nemoPlayer

Open nemoPlayer from the Application menu to play media you have stored on your tablet.

nemoPlayer enables you to listen to music, view video clips and pictures in all the formats supported by your tablet. See “Multimedia” on page 59.

Media server

Your tablet can act as a digital media server using UPnP technology. This means that you can use it to send media content to other UPnP-enabled home entertainment devices that are connected to a home wireless network.

To set up the media server, open the application menu and tap Media se

You will need to enable Shar

You may select to share Video, Photo or Music. T files are shared.

e contents before you can start using the service.

ap a category to control which

rve

Dolby Mobile

To access Dolby Mobile settings go to the application menu and tap Settings > Dolby Mobile. Here you can switch Dolby Mobile on or off, set Treble, Natural Bass, Music EQ and Video EQ.

Managing contacts

Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account.

tacts f

Tap Con

If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your

le account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv)

Goog or add a new contact.

rom the application menu to view your contacts.

If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts, your contacts will be synchronized automatically. See “Synchronization” on page 53.

Importing contacts

Tap the describes where your contacts are stored. confirm to import the contacts in a new group.

button and select Import/Export. Tap the option that

When the contacts are found,

Adding a new contact

Tap New to add a new contact. You will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. If you tablet it will be stored in the tablet’s internal memory, and not synchonized with other accounts.

select the name of your

You may now edit the new contact entry.

Editing a contact

If you have opened an new or existing contact you can enter information about the contact:

Simply tap on a box and type the appropriate information. Click on the arrow next to the name entry to see options, such as adding a name prefix or phonetic name.

To enter multiple entries, such as separate e numbers, tap the plus sign to create a second entry. Tap the minus sign to remove an entry.

d another field for mor

Tap Ad

To assign an image to your contact, tap th your tablet’s picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). You may also take and crop a new photo.

ne to

Tap Do

finish and save the contact.

e categories.

ntries for mobile and home phone

e silhouette and select an image from

Tip: Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions, i.e. certain applications only recognise ‘Mobile’ numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network.

Opening a contact

To see the information stored for a contact, tap on the contact’s name in the list on the left.

Tap on an entry (such as an email address) to open the application linked to that type of entry. For example, tap an email address to open the Gmail application.

To add or change information, tap the pencil icon.

Tap Done to

save changes, or Cancel to discard them.

Starred contacts

You may quickly access your favorite contacts by adding a contact, then tap the star next to the contact’s name. Tap All contacts and select Starred to see only your favorite contacts.

Editing a contact on your computer

If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the Internet browser on your computer and go to contacts.google.com. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet’s contact list.

Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the

button and select Import/Export. You may then Export your contact list to your tablet’s internal memory, or other options depending on installed applications.

star

. First open the

Using the camera

Your tablet features two cameras: a 5-megapixel digital camera and flash mounted on the rear and a 2-megapixel digital camera mounted on the front. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet.

Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device.

Tip: The recommended use for the front-facing camera is for video chat. Use the camera so the person you call can see you while you can see them on the screen. Normally, the video chat software you are using will provide controls for switching between the front and rear facing cameras.

To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera.

Camera icons and indicators

Note: Not all controls are available when using the front-facing camera.

In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you to zoom, change settings, switch between internal and SD card memory, switch between the front and rear camera, or select camera or camcorder.

After you have taken a photo, a thumbnail in the bottom-left allows you to view the gallery of pictures or videos.

Icon Description

Zoom out You may only zoom out after you have zoomed in.

Zoom in Crop and enlarge the center of the screen. When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image.

Take photo After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the bottom-left corner to view the photo in the Gallery.

Flash mode Choose when to use the flash: Auto, On or Off

White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight or Fluorescent.

Color effect Choose an effect to change the colors in your photos: None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Solarize or Posterize.

Scene mode Choose a mode to match the type of scene to capture: Auto, Action, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Theatre, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Steady photo, Fireworks.

Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Store location, Focus mode, Exposure, Picture size, Picture quality, Restore defaults.

Switch camera Switch between the rear and front cameras.

Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder).

Camera mode Switches to the camera.

Internal memory Saves photos to the tablet’s internal memory (this is the default).

Memory card Saves photos to the memory card in the microSD card slot (only available if a microSD card has been inserted).

Taking a photo

1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.

2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet.

39Taking a photo

3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image.

4. Tap the camera icon to take the photo.

After taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the photo in the Gallery.

bottom-left corner to view the

Shooting a video

Note: Not all controls are available when using the front-facing camera.

Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode.

Most camcorder settings are the same as the camera settings; if a setting is not described below, then

Icon Description

Start / stop recording

check the camera description.

Flash mode Turns the flash on or off.

Video quality Choose the quality (resolution) of the video: High, Low, YouTube. Note: YouTube uses the High quality setting, but is limited to 15 minutes.

Time lapse interval Shoot a slow motion ‘time lapse’ video, set the interval between single frames in this menu.

1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences.

2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet an

3. Press the camera button down fully to begin r

4. Press the camera button down fully to stop r

d zoom in or out as needed.

ecording.

Note: Zoom is only available in certain resolutions.

Supported formats

Type Formats

Image JPEG

Video H.264BP

Audio AAC-LC

Viewing photos and videos

After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory.

After taking a photo or video, you can view it in the Gallery by tapping the thumbnail application menu and tap Gallery, then Camera. Select the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol).

From the Gallery you can share the file di and then Share.

Note: Share options vary depending on the file type.

in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Alternatively, open the

rectly using various services. Tap Menu

41Shooting a video

Reading an eBook or pdf

LumiRead

The LumiRead application allows you to purchase, store and read books on your tablet. Tap the LumiRead shortcut in the Application menu, or the eReading content folder, to open the LumiRead application.

The bookshelves

All the books available on your tablet are shown on the bookshelves.

If you have many books swipe the screen up or down to display more titles.

Note: To add books to the bookshelves, see “Adding books to your tablet“ on page 44.

Tool bar

The tool bar is at the top of the screen.

This area displays icons that allow you to look for new books or change how books are displayed.

Icon Item Description

Shopping cart Opens the Bookstore page, where you can choose

where to purchase books.

Search Searches the Internet or your books for text.

Sort by

Changes how books are organized on the bookshelves.

Icon Item Description

Display Changes how the books are shown.

Settings Opens settings to manage folders, register an Adobe

ID, change the theme or edit tags.

Recently read

The first shelf (at the top) displays books you have recently read. This list will change to reflect your activity.

Favorites / tags

As you add books to your tablet, you may find it difficult to find the book you need. You may either search for a specific title or author, add books to your Favorites, or choose only to display books with a certain tag, to reduce the number of books displayed at one time.

l boo

Normally Al a tag you have created). While a tag is selected, only books with that tag will be displayed.

Tap (+) create n rename or delete tags.

Adding a tag

To add a tag, tap and hold a book, then drag it to one of the tags shown at the top of the screen. Drag the book to the (+) to create a new tag.

Removing a tag

To remove a tag from a book, tap the name of the tag at the top of the screen, so that only books with that tag are displayed. Tap and hold the book, then drag it to the remove tag icon.

ks are displayed, but you can select a tag (All, Favorites, PDF or

w tags, or tap the Settings icon and select Tags to create,

Dictionary

The Dictionary allows you to check the definitions of words. Open the dictionary and type the word you want to check, then tap Search

Note: Internet access is required to search the dictionary as

efinitions are retrieved from the Google dictionary service.

Dictionary.

Reading eBooks on your tablet

Your tablet is able to display ePub and pdf books. Most eBook sites provide files in these formats.

Warning: Certain vendors may use copyright protection systems that cannot be opened by your tablet. Please check which DRM (Digital Rights

43LumiRead

Management) system is used. LumiRead supports books protected with Adobe ID.

In order to read certain books, you must activate your tablet with an Adobe ID.

See “Your Adobe ID” on page 46.

Opening a book

All books stored on your tablet may be seen on the shelves on the main screen. If you have many books, swipe the bookshelves up to see them.

Simply tap a book to open it. Rotate your tabl book.

et to the best angle to read the

Reading a book

Simply swipe across a page to change the page. More options, such as searching the book, changing text size or marking sections for future reference (

Bookmarks

icon.

Highlights

) are available: either tap the page or the settings

Highlighting text and adding a note

Quickly tap twice on a word to highlight it, then tap a second word to highlight a section of text between the selected words. Tap the Highlight icon and add a note if desired; tap Save to highlight the selected section.

Note: You can also tap twice on a word to search for it in the dictionary, or on the Internet.

Jumping to Contents, Bookmarks or Highlights

You may jump directly selected sections in a book; tap the page or the settings icon, and select Contents. Select Contents, Bookmarks or Highlights, then tap on an entry to jump directly to that item in the book.

Taking a snapshot

You can take a ‘snapshot’ of a page and save it as an image for future reference. Tap the settings icon at the bottom of the screen and select Snapshot. An image of the page will be saved to the LumiBooks/ clipbook folder in your tablet’s internal memory.

Adding books to your tablet

You may either add books that you already own, or download new books directly to your tablet.

Books you download (see “Shopping” on page 45) will be automatically added to the bookshelves.

To add books to your tablet’s internal mem books to the LumiBooks folder, see “Transferring files between a microSD card

ry or to a microSD card, copy the

and your PC“ on page 24 or “Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device“ on page 24.

Note: Connect your tablet to a computer and add books to the folder on your tablet’s internal memory or microSD card to see them on the LumiRead bookshelves.

Instead of using the LumiBooks folder, you may add your own book folders, and have any contents displayed on the Lumiread bookshelves.

Tap the settings icon and select Manage folders that are displayed in on the bookshelves.

Note: Folders that begin /mnt/sdcard/ are on your tablet’s internal memory. Folders that begin /mnt/external_sd/ are on the microSD card.

Tap Add Book Folder, look for the folder in the list and tap the circle on the right to select it; tap on a folder name to see sub-folders. When you have selected all the folders you want to add, tap Add. After a short delay books in the selected folders will be added to the bookshelves.

To remove a folder, tap and hold the fold folders list, and select Remove Book Folder,then Yes.

my book folders. You will see a list of

name in the Manage my book

LumiBooks

Shopping

Tap the shopping cart and select your region to see a featured bookstore. On the right, additional bookstores are listed. Tap the plus sign add links to your favorite sites.

Note: You must create a customer account before purchasing items from the featured bookstore.

45LumiRead

Your Adobe ID

Some books available for purchase are protected with Adobe DRM (Digital Rights Management). Before you can read them, you must enter an Adobe ID to activate your tablet. Only one activation is required, as it covers all purchases.

If you already have an Adobe ID, you may use thi

To create an Adobe ID:

1. Open LumiRead.

2. Tap the Settings butto

3. Tap Register Adobe ID.

4. Tap Create an Adobe Account.

Enter the information requested to create login account.

Note: The email address you enter will be your Adobe ID. Make sure you remember your password.

6. Select Continue.

Your Adobe ID is now registered.

Entering your Adobe ID

To register your tablet, follow these steps:

1. Open LumiRead.

2. Tap the Settings button

3. Select Device activation.

to activate your tablet.

information for your

4. Enter the email address and password used to create your Adobe ID.

5. Finally tap Activa

You may now read books protected with Adobe DRM.

te.

Using a cellular data network

SIM card

(only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

‘3G’, or data over a cellular network, is only available on models equiped with a SIM card slot, or through a separate 3G modem (not supplied - available from your mobile Internet provider, check for compatibility).

Important: Please check the information provided by your mobile internet provider. Not all options and settings described in this section will be available, and different applications may be provided.

Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Certain tablets include a SIM slot for Internet access. To take full advantage of your tablet’s Internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data

before

subscription

1. Turn off the tablet by pressing and holding the power button.

2. Insert the SIM card as shown.

turning on your tablet.

3. Replace the card slot cover.

Note: Ensure that the SIM card is inserted all the way into the card slot.

Caution: Turn off your tablet before installing or removing a SIM card. You may damage the card or your tablet if power it still on.

Activating a new SIM card and PIN (3G models only)

If you are using a SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this.

When you install a SIM card for

the first time, you may need to enter a PIN.

47Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the cellular data function.

SIM card lock

Your tablet may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator.

To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.

Note: If you need to turn the 3G network on or off see “Putting your tablet in Airplane mode” on page 52 and “Activating or deactivating connections” on page 52.

Adjusting connection settings

Open the Application menu and tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings.

In addition to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth options, some additional options are available:

Item Description

Tethering & portable hotspot

Mobile networks Sets your options for connecting to mobile networks.

Internet sharing Shares your mobile data connection with the connected

Shares your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

computer.

if your tablet includes 3G features,

Mobile Internet settings

Tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks to adjust your network settings. You can turn data connection on or off when roaming, restrict the connection to 2G networks only, specify a network operator and define access point names.

Selecting a network

Your tablet will automatically detect your carrier/network settings when you insert a new SIM card. However, you may prefer to manually select a network. This is often a good idea when roaming.

Tip: When you are traveling, manually selecting a network may help to reduce your roaming charges. Check with your service provider for the network offering the most competitive rates at your destination.

Disable data when roaming

You can prevent your tablet from transmitting data over other carriers’ mobile networks when you are traveling and leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your mobile data contract doesn’t include data roaming.

1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wire

2. Tap D

ata roaming to disable it (remove the green tick).

less & networks > Mobile networks.

Limit your data connection to slower networks

If your tablet connects to 3G mobile networks, you can extend your battery life by limiting your data connections to slower, 2G networks (GPRS or EDGE). When you are connected to a 2G network, you may want to postpone activities that transmit a lot of data, such as sending, uploading, or downloading pictures or video, until you are connected to a faster mobile or other wireless network.

1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wire

2. Tap Use onl

y 2G networks.

less & networks > Mobile networks.

Creating a new access point

When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your tablet, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your service provider.

1. Tap Apps > Names.

2. Tap an existing APN, or tap New APN.

3. Enter the APN settings. Tap an item to adjust it.

4. When you have finished tap Save.

5. If you want to use the new or edited APN, tap the APN in the list.

Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks > Access Point

Important: Some providers and countries do not allow the use of a tablet as a modem over HSDPA. Please check with your provider before attempting to do so.

Internet sharing

Tethering via USB

If you wish to share your mobile Internet connection with a computer, you can connect your tablet to a PC using the supplied USB cable.

1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro

2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.

3. Alternatively, you can tap Apps > Settings > Wire Tethering & portable hotspot and then tap USB tethering.

USB port on your tablet.

less & network settings >

49Internet sharing

Wi-Fi hotspot

You can turn your tablet into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share your mobile Internet connection with up to eight clients.

1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wire

2. Tap Po

3. Tap Con

4. Tap Save t

rtable Wi-Fi hotspot and Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings.

figure Wi-Fi hotspot to set the Network SSID and adjust security

settings (such as adding a password).

o finish.

less & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot.

Advanced settings

Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap Apps, then Settings.

Sound

Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet. Alternatively, you can adjust your tablet sound settings by tapping Apps

> Settings > Sound.

Item Description

Vibrate Sets vibration options.

Volume Sets volume for Media, Alarm, and Notifications.

Notification ringtone

Audible selection Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made.

Screen lock sounds Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen.

Haptic feedback Vibrates when pressing soft keys and on certain UI

Sets a ringtone for notifications.

interactions.

Screen

You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping Apps > Settings > Screen.

Item Description

Brightness Adjusts screen brightness.

Animation Enables window animations.

Timeout Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off.

51Sound

Putting your tablet in Airplane mode

You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard.

Switch your tablet off during takeoff an aircraft electronic systems.

d landing as it may interfere with

Note: When Airplane mode is active, the area.

Turn Airplane mode on or off by tapping Settings > Wireless & Networks > Airplane mode.

icon is displayed in the status

Activating or deactivating connections

Open the Application menu and tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks to manage your connection settings.

Each connection will have a gree

Alternatively, you can tap on the right side of connection settings.

Adjusting connection settings

This section will show you how to adjust detailed settings for your data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections.

Item Description

Airplane mode Disables all wireless connections so you can safely use this

device onboard an aircraft.

Wi-Fi Turns the Wi-Fi function on or off.

Wi-Fi settings Sets up and manages your wireless access points.

Bluetooth Turns the Bluetooth function on or off.

Bluetooth settings Manages your Bluetooth connections, sets a device name

and discoverability.

VPN settings Sets up and manages Virtual Private Networks.

n check when turned on.

the status bar to manage

If your tablet includes 3G features, some additional options are available:

Item Description

Tethering & portable hotspot

Mobile networks Sets your options for connecting to mobile networks.

Internet sharing Shares your mobile data connection with the connected

Shares your tablet’s mobile data connection via USB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

computer.

Adjusting Bluetooth settings

You can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your tablet and other mobile devices.

Bluetooth connections

For all Bluetooth settings, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set a device name and discoverability. Tap Find nearby devices to scan for available devices.

To connect to a device, tap the device in be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection.

Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (without microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.

the list of available devices. You may

Connecting to a PC

If you wish to transfer information between your tablet and your computer, you can connect your tablet to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB port on your tablet. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer.

Note: You may need to install drivers on your computer before your tablet can be used with your computer.

You will now be able to see your tablet’s internal memory as a drive in your computer’s file explorer.

Synchronization

You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet. You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account.

Some applications, such as Contacts, Gma multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application.

For some application on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the Internet. Other applications only copy information from account on the Internet; the information on your tablet cannot be changed directly, you must change the information stored in the Internet account.

Tap Apps > Settings > Ac

To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name.

s, such as Contacts or Calendar, all changes that you make

counts & sync to access the synchronization settings.

il, and Calendar, can sync data from

53Adjusting Bluetooth settings

Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have their own synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the button (four bars) and then tap Accounts.

Auto-sync

To have your tablet auto-sync, make sure Background data and Auto-sync are enabled.

Background data

•If data when you are not using them.

•If

Auto-sync

between your tablet and Internet accounts.

is enabled, all changes are automatically transferred

is enabled, applications can transmit and receive

Multiple Google accounts

If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. Tap Apps > Settings > Accounts & sync. Tap Add account in the top-right corner and select Google.

Setting the date and time

To set the date and time, tap Apps > Settings > Date & time.

Tip: If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network.

Setting alarms

There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the application menu and tap Set alarm.

Tap Add alarm to alarm to turn it on or off.

Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can:

• Turn the alarm on or off.

• Set the alarm time.

• Set which days to repeat the alarm.

• Set a ringtone.

• Enable or disable vibrate.

• Give it a label (i.e., a name).

create a new alarm, or tap the check box next to a preset

Changing language and text options

Set your location and language input preferences by opening the application menu and going to Apps > Settings > Language & input.

Managing applications

You can allow programs from Unknown sources to be installed and Manage applications.

Closing an application

To close an active application, go to Settings > Applications > Manage applications. Tap the Running tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Force stop to close the program.

Uninstalling an application

You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the application menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-right corner.

Note: You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet.

Alternatively, you can go to Apps > Settings and select Applications > Manage applications. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall.

Warning! You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system.

Updating your tablet’s operating system

Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options.

To check for updates, tap Apps > Settings > Ab Check now.

Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed.

out tablet > System update >

Resetting your tablet

You may have to perform a reset if your tablet fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped.

To reset your tablet use a small thin obj recessed reset button.

Clean boot

A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings.

ect (such as a paperclip) to press the

55Managing applications

Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed.

Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Privacy > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet.

If your tablet still does not respond, refer to “FAQ and troubleshooting” on page 57.

FAQ and troubleshooting

This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions.

Aspect Question Answer

Audio Why is there no

sound coming from the device?

Multimedia files Why can’t I view my

picture files?

Why can’t I view my video files?

Why can’t I play my music files?

System information and performance

Power I couldn’t turn on

Storage How do I check

How do I check the OS version of my device?

the device.

memory status?

If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset.

Check that the device volume setting is not muted.

Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.

You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. Refer to “Multimedia” on page 59 for more information.

You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. Refer to “Multimedia” on page 59 for more information.

You may be trying to play a file that is not supported. Refer to “Multimedia” on page 59 for more information.

Tap Apps > Settings > About tablet to check the OS version (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information.

The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. Refer to “Charging your tablet“ on page 11 for more information.

To check storage status, go to Settings > Storage.

Aspect Question Answer

Unlock pattern I forgot my unlock

pattern.

Heat The tablet heats up

when charging or operating for a long period.

After a certain number of wrong entries, you will be presented with an option to reset your pattern. Tap Forgot pattern? and enter your Google account username and password.

Alternatively, you can clean boot the tablet and erase all data. See “Clean boot“ on page 55.

It is normal for the device to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return to its normal temperature.

It is also normal for the tablet to heat up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or playing a game.

All Packard Bell tablets are factorytested before release.

Other sources of help

Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet.

For information on: Refer to:

Up-to-date information regarding your tablet

Service enquiries support.gateway.com

www.gateway.com

Specifications

Performance

•NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 mobile processor

• Dual-Core ARM® Cortex™-A9

• System memory:

• 1 GB of RAM

• 16, 32 or 64 GB of flash memory

•Android™ operating system

Display

• 10.1” WXGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen

• 1280 x 800 resolution

• 262K color support

Multimedia

• HDMI Micro (Type D) output

• CD-quality stereo output

• Stereo speakers

• Dual microphone with noise and echo cancellation

• Dolby Mobile

Formats supported:

Type Formats

Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB

Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MP3,

OGG Vorbis, WAV

Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263

Video playback H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263

USB ports

• USB port (host)

• Micro USB port (slave)

Power

• DC power-in (12 V, 1.5 A)

Connectivity

• Bluetooth 2.1+EDR & A2DP support

• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n WLAN (80

•GPS

2.11n -> 2.4 GHz only)

3G support (only available on Wi-Fi+3G models)

•aGPS

• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

• UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / EDGE / GPRS

• Optional HSDPA 21 Mbps

Camera

• Front camera

• 2-megapixel

• Fixed focus

• Rear camera

• 5-megapixel

•Flash

• Auto focus

Expansion

• microSD memory card slot (up to 32 GB)

Battery

• Rechargeable high density Li-polymer batteries: 3260 mAh x 2 (24.1 Wh)

Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges.

Dimensions

Height 260 mm

Width 179 mm

Thickness 14 mm

Weight (Wi-Fi only model) 760 g

Weight (Wi-Fi+3G model) 775 g

Environment

Temperature

Operating: 0 °C to 45 °C

Non-operating: -20 °C to 60 °C

Humidity (non-condensing)

Operating: 20% to 80%

Non-operating: 20% to 80%

Gateway A60 Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

End user license agreement

Getting to know your tablet

Features and functions

Product registration

Setting up

Unpacking your tablet

Getting to know your tablet

Using your tablet

Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Charging your tablet

Turning on for the first time

Locking your tablet

Using the touchscreen

The Home screen

The onscreen keyboard

Editing text

Connecting devices to your tablet

Connecting to AC power

Inserting a microSD card (optional)

Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device

Connecting a USB device to your tablet

Connecting a Bluetooth device

Connecting to a television with HDMI

Connecting to the dock (optional)

Going online

Managing Wi-Fi connections

Browsing the Internet

Setting up Gmail (Google mail)

Composing an email

Setting up the Email application

Online applications

Playing music and video

Multimedia playback

Media server

Dolby Mobile

Managing contacts

Using the camera

Camera icons and indicators

Taking a photo

Shooting a video

Reading an eBook or pdf

LumiRead

Installing a SIM card (only for Wi-Fi+3G models)

Adjusting connection settings

Internet sharing

Advanced settings

Sound

Screen

Putting your tablet in Airplane mode

Activating or deactivating connections

Adjusting Bluetooth settings

Connecting to a PC

Synchronization

Setting the date and time

Setting alarms

Changing language and text options

Managing applications

Updating your tablet’s operating system

Resetting your tablet

FAQ and troubleshooting

Other sources of help

Specifications