Giani P0106 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Mipal II 10” Tablet PC

P0106

G-V2.0

17/08/2011

Contents

Made in China

5.1 Connecting via Ethernet 20

5.2 Opening a Web Browser 20

5.3 Web Navigation & Searching 20

5.4

Web Bookmarks 21

5.5 Web Browser Basics 21

5.6

Web Browser Options 22

Email Application

6.0 Connecting to an e-mail Account 23

6.1

Email Connection via Device 23

6.2 Composing and Sending Email’s 23

6.3

Opening an Email 24

6.4 Email Functions 25

Inserting an SD Card

7.0 Inserting a Micro SD/MMC Card 26

PC Connection & Transferring Files

8.0 Transferring les from your computer

27

8.1

Disconnecting the SD Card Reader from

the PC

27

8.2 Inserting a USB memory stick 28

Music Player Application

9.0 Music Player 29

9.1 Using the Music Player 29

9.2

Music Player Functions & Opt’s 30

1.0 Warnings & Important Notice 02

2.0 Main Features 05

2.1 Overview 06

2.2

Overview Explained 07

Before you Start

3.0 Charging the Device 08

3.1 Turning on the Device 09

3.2 Using a Touch Screen Device 09

3.3

Screen Orientation 10

3.4 Touch Keyboard 10

3.5

Vibration Interface 11

Getting Started

4.0 Unlocking/Locking the Device 12

4.1 Home Screen (Overview) 13

4.2

Status Bar 14

4.3

Home Screen Status Bar 14

4.4 Application/Home Screen 15

4.5 Applications Explained 16

4.6 Using Applications 17

4.7

Widgets 17

4.8

Shortcut Bar 18

Using the Internet

5.0 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 19

Giani Limited
Manchester. UK. M34 5DW
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Contents

Settings

22.0 Settings 39

Troubleshooting & Tips

23.0 Troubleshooting & Tips 42

Technical Specication

24.0 Technical Specication 48

Important Information

25.0 Important Information 50

Video Player Application

10.0 Video Player 31

10.1 Video Player Functions 31

10.2

Playing a Movie 31

10.3 HDMI 32

Camera Application

11.0 Camera 33

11.1 Using the Camera 33

11.2

Using the Video Camera 34

Gallery Application

12.0 Gallery Application 35

12.1 Gallery Functions 36

Miscellaneous Applications

13.0 Calculator 37

14.0

Alarm Clock 37

15.0

Sound Recorder 37

16.0 Contacts 37

17.0 Calendar 37

18.0 SlideMe 38

19.0

Dolphin Browser 38

20.0

MyPad 38

21.0 MiPal II Manual 38

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Introduction

Introduction

Congratulations on choosing to purchase the Giani Mipal II10” Tablet
PC. This manual contains important safety information and operation
instructions, so please read all these instructions carefully before
using the tablet PC and keep it for future
reference. This manual will help you to
use all of the exciting features to make
your tablet PC more enjoyable.

Declaration

Due to technical improvements this manual may be updated at any
time.

Please note that all downloaded material may be subject to copyright
laws, any material downloaded is at your own discretion and you will be
solely responsible for that material.

Warnings & Important Information

1.0 FCC Regulation Information (Part 15)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

(1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that will cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Adjust the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY

UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEVICE. ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY

TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

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Safety & Important Notice

Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your device.
This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device by yourself. Refer
servicing to qualied personnel.

• Do not dispose of the device in re to avoid explosion because the
device has built-in battery.

• Do not touch the device with bare hands if the built-in battery is
leaking. In this case, contact service centre for help since the liquid
may remain in the device. If your body or clothes has come into
contact with the battery liquid, wash it o thoroughly with water.
Also, if some of liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes but
immediately wash them with clean water, and consult a doctor.

• Keep the device away from direct sunlight and heat source.

• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture to avoid any

malfunction.

• Never apply heavy impact on the device like dropping it or placing
it on the magnet.

• Route USB cable so that people and pets are not likely to trip over
or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk through
the area..

• Clean only with a dry cloth. Make sure the device is turned o
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleanser.

• Be sure to back up your les. We will not be liable for the loss of
data due to improper operation, repair or other causes.

- Prolonged listening of the music player may cause damage to the

ear.

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Safety & Important Notice (Cont)

- Precautions in using the headphones

- Do not use the headphone while driving an automobile or riding a

bicycle. It is not only dangerous, but also against the law. To avoid
an accident, do not turn up the volume of the headphones too
high while walking.

- It’s not recommended that you use the headphones at a high

volume for an extended time as this may cause hearing damage.

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2.0 Main Features

• 10” Touch Screen TFT (1024x600)

• 1 GHz iMAPX220 Processor

• DDR 512MB RAM

• Android 2.2 Operating System

• 4GB In built Flash Memory

• 2 x Micro SD Card Slots expandable up to 32GB (Cards Not

Included)

• 2.0MP Camera

• Video Player

• Audio Player

• 1 x 720p Mini HDMI Port (Cable not included)

• 2 x USB Hosts

• Thousands of Applications to choose from to download (Must be

downloaded - subject to storage capacity available)

Main Features

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Overview

2.1 General Overview

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Headphones/
Audio Jack Port

2.0 USB

2.0 USB

Mini SD Slot

Mini SD Slot

HDMI Connection Port

Ethernet Port

DC Power Input Port

Back Button

Reset Button

Touch Screen

Wi-Fi On/O Button

Speaker

Speaker

Home Button

Menu Button

Volume +/- Button

Power On/O Button

Microphone

Overview Explained

2.2 Overview Explained

Power On/O: Allows you to turn the device On/O button.

Home Button: Navigates to the Home Page.

Back Button: Takes you back to the previous page

viewed.

Menu Button: Navigates to the Menu Page or takes you back one
stage.

HDMI Connection: Allows you play 720p HD content on external
High Denition capable screens/monitors.

Wi-Fi On/O Button: This slide button enables the Wi-Fi receiver as well
as disabling it.

Camera: This is a 2.0MP Camera.

Microphone: In-built microphone

2x USB Ports: This is where you connect the USB (in/out) to

keyboards/mice + USB memory.

Power Connection: This is where you connect the DC power source.

2x Mini SD Card
Slots: This is where you place your Micro SD/MMC card

(Not Included)

Headphone/ Audio

Jack: 3.5mm connection jack for Headphones.

Volume Button: Allows you increase or decrease the volume of the

device.

Reset Button: Allows you to reset the device.

Ethernet Port: Allows you to connect a Ethernet Cable to your

network.

Speakers x2: 2x In-built speakers

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Before you Start

Please note: This section will deal with some of the fundamental
elements of the device that you will need to know before beginning to
use the 10” Mipal II Tablet PC. Please read this “Before you Start” section
carefully before operating the device.

3.0 Charging the Battery

1. Before you begin using the device for the rst time please ensure
you fully charge the device (for more information please read the
following).

2. The battery of the device is charging automatically when the
device is connected to a wall power source. When charging, the
indicator lighter is red, and it will turn green after it is fully charged.

Important:

• Recommended temperature for battery charging is 0 to 35°c.

• Fully charge it before you use the device for the rst time or when

you haven’t used it for a long time.

• Charge the device when the “Low battery” message is displayed.

• Do not over charge or discharge the device. Over charging or

discharging will shorten the battery life.

• The battery could be over discharged if the device is not used for
a long time (over three months). To avoid over discharge, fully
charge the device every three months. Keep the voltage of the
battery above 50%.

• If the device is not used for a long time, store it at a temperature of
between 23°c and -5°c and the moisture of 65-20% RH to maintain
the performance of the battery.

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3.1 Turning on the Device

Press and hold the [POWER] button to turn on the device. If the device
has a low battery, plug one end of the power adaptor into the DC socket
in the device, and the other into a wall outlet.

Note: To turn o the device, please press and hold the [POWER] button
again.

Once the power has been turned on the start-up screen will display.
Please allow the device to fully load before trying to operate.

Please also note if you leave the device untouched for a long period of
time it will automatically switch o to conserve power.

3.2 Using a Touch Screen Device

The touch screen can sense the movement of your nger. The basic
operations you can perform with your nger are shown below:

Note: Never attempt to place objects onto the touch screen, as the screen
can be scratched or damaged.

• Click: Single tap the icon or option you wish to select.

• Long press: You can long press (2 Seconds) the icon to select you
desired option, or drag the icon (App) to the shortcut bar at the
bottom of the desktop or you can drag it to the bin on the right
hand side of the screen to delete it.

• Drag: You can drag the icons to change their positions on the
desktop or between pages, or move the application icons to the
shortcut bar.

The device is also compatible with an external mouse. After a mouse
is connected, you can use the mouse for such operations as clicking,
selecting, dragging, sliding or for right clicking to pop up the menu.

Before you Start

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Before you Start

3.3 Screen Orientation

You can change the orientation of the screen to both portrait and
landscape view points depending on what you wish to view. When
you hold the device in a portrait direction, the interface will show the
contents in a vertical way. When you hold the device in a landscape
orientation, the screen contents will be shown in a horizontal view point.
The device will do this automatically when you change the orientation
by which you are holding the device.

You can disable this function if required. Please refer to “Settings >

Sound & Displays” section in this instruction manual.

3.4 Touch Keypad

When you need to input text or digits into the device you use the “Touch
Keypad”. This will appear automatically on screen when you select an
area which you can enter text or digits into.

The “Touch Keypad” can simply be operated by pressing the desired
keys. If you require to enter uppercase, number digits or glyphs you
press the options button in the bottom left hand corner until you reach
your desired selection screen.

Note: The device is compatible with an USB keyboard. However if a USB
keyboard is connected to the device, some keys may become ineective.

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Before you Start

3.5 Vibration Interface

The Vibration Interface gives you a physical tactile indication of selecting
options or applications through light vibration in the device.

To turn this option on: Click the “Settings” icon on the shortcut bar, and
select settings for the voice and display mode. Then press the check box
next to “Haptic Feedback” and when the vibration function is enabled a
green tick will indicate it is switched on.

To turn this option o: In vibration mode, you can click the settings
icon on the home page, and select settings for the voice and display
mode. You then press the check box next to “Haptic Feedback” and the
vibration function is disabled. You will notice the green tick disappear.

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4.0 Unlocking/Locking the Home Screen

When you have powered up the device, the screen will display the
“Home Screen” however you will notice that screen is locked. You must
rst unlock this screen before you can access the main Home Screen.

To do this you must, press and hold the pad lock icon and drag the
icon upward toward the dot in the centre of the screen until the screen
unlocks and allows you to access the home page.

Please Note: When you wish to lock the screen you single tap the
[Power] button and this locks the device screen. To unlock the screen
again single tap the “Power Button” and follow the above steps again.

Please also Note: The screen will automatically lock after a period of
time when the device is not being used. To unlock the screen please
follow the above steps. You can change the screen lock timeout by
going to Settings > Display > Screen Time Out and following the
instructions.

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4.1 Home Screen (Overview)

Status Bar: This is used to inform of certain important

information as well as having shortcut functions
(Please see the “Status Bar” section).

Widgets: Widgets are applications that run on your home

screen. For more information please see the
“Widgets Section”

Application Button: The Application Page Button takes you to the

“Applications Page”.

Shortcut Bar: The Shortcut Bar is home to applications you wish

to access quickly. Please see the “Shortcut Bar
Section”

Getting Started

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Status Bar

Application page Button

Shortcut Bar

Widgets

4.3 Home Screen - Status Bar

At the upmost part of the screen is the status bar, There are buttons and
status icons present on this bar. They are listed and described above. The
important elements of the status bar are such as the strength of Wi-Fi
signals, Ethernet Connection, Battery Level and the Time.

Getting Started

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Status icon What it means

Internet Connection

Shows that device has a Wi-Fi or alternative Internet
connection. The more bars, the stronger the connection.
See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 18

Battery Shows the battery level or charging status.

Volume - Decreases the volume of the device.

Volume + Increases the volume of the device.

Back Navigates you to the previous view or page

Home Navigates you to the home page

Screen Shot Takes a screen shot of the page you are viewing

SD Card Identies that a SD card is not inserted

Media Scanner Scan’s media storage devices for new les

Error

This identies when a storage device has been incorrectly
removed.

Device Reader

Icon appears when the device is scanning storage media
inserted.

Sub-Options Opens the Sub-Options Menu. (See: “Sub-Options Button”)

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4.2 Status Bar

Below is an image of the”Status Bar” which is found at the top of the
screen on the device and below that, there is descriptions of the icons:

4.4 Applications/Home Screen

The home page of the Tablet PC consists of two modes: “Application
Page” and “Home Screen”. The two modes can be switched through the
button at the middle of the shortcut bar. The application page is were
all the applications are located for a brief description of what these
applications see the next page.

Getting Started

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4.5 Home Screen - Applications Explained

Getting Started

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Application icon What it Does

Internet Browser

This Icon will redirect you to the Internet browser. Please read the
“Using the Internet” Sections of the Instruction Manual for instructions.

E-Mail

This icon will take you to your e-mail account inbox. You can send and
receive e-mails from this application. Please see “Using E-Mail” section.

Music Player

The Gallery is an application where you can view your pre-loaded or images
taken on your in-built camera.

Video Player The Video Player is an application to play your pre-loaded video les.

The Music Player is an application to play your pre-loaded audio les.

Camera

Is and in-built 2.0MP camera that can both take still pictures and record
video content.

Gallery

Contacts

The Contacts application allows you to store contact information of
family, friends or associates on the device.

Settings The Settings application is where all the devices settings can be found.

My Pad

The My Pad application can be used to manage all les stored on the device
or on the external memory.

Sound Recorder

The Sound Recorder application allows you to record and store audio
recordings.

Calculator The Calculator application is a basic digital calculator.

Alarm Clock

The Clock application is a 24/12 hours clock that has the option of setting
alarms.

SlideMe (SAM 4.0)

SlideMe is a third party application pre-loaded. You can download
applications for your device here. For more information please
visit: http://slideme.org/

Calendar

This application lets you create events, meetings and set reminders
using a day,week or month calander view.

Dolphin Browser

Dolphin Browser is a pre-loaded third party application. You can use this
application to browse the web. For more information please
visit: http://www.dolphin-browser.com/support

Mipal II Manual

The Mipal II Manual is a full instruction manual resource which you can take
with you wherever you take your Mipal II Tablet PC

4.6 Using Applications

An application is a program designed especially to be used on a mobile
device.

You can install and delete Applications. You can also drag the icons
between the operation areas or between operation area and shortcut
bar.

To Open: Single press the application icon to open it.

To Move: Long press the icon. Drag the icon to any place on the

desktop, or drag it to the recycling bin to delete it.

4.7 Widgets

A Widget is a graphical application that is displayed on your top level
home screen. Examples of a widget are the “Weather Widget” or the
“Clock Widget”.

To add a widget to your home screen press: Menu>Add>Widgets in
the “Home Page” interface. And then select the widget you want to
add. Once added, you can double click the icon to perform the related
operations such as changing the widget settings.

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4.8 Shortcut Bar

You will notice a bar on the bottom of the screen. This is the shortcut bar
and is visible both on the “Home Page” and also in the “Application Page”.

You can add an Application to this Shortcut Bar:

1. You rstly select the application you wish to remove rst from the
“Shortcut Bar”

2. Long press (2 seconds) the icon on the bar and drag it on to your
applications page.

3. Select by long pressing (2 seconds) the application you wish to
place on the “Shortcut Bar” and drag it over the free space

4. Release your nger over the space to drop in to place.

Please Note: You can only have a maximum of 6 shortcuts on the

“Shortcut Bar”.

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Connecting to the Internet

Before you start using the Internet you must ensure you have a Wi-Fi
router and network or are close to a Wi-Fi network that you have access
to. If you do not have a Wi-Fi network you must contact your Internet
provider for assistance. Alternatively You can also connect via the device
with an Ethernet cable straight to you Internet connection point.

5.0 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

1. Ensure that the “Wi-Fi Switch” has been pushed to the left to turn
the Wi-Fi receiver on.

2. Select the icon “Settings” on the shortcut bar on the desktop.

3. Select “Wireless & Networks” in the setup menu.

4. Enable the Wi-Fi by clicking on the check box until it becomes
green.

5. Select “Wi-Fi Settings” to set up the Wi-Fi network.

6. All active networks in your area should then be listed. Select the
network you wish to connect to.

7. The network you are trying to connect to may be security enabled,
you must know your password to proceed any further.

8. If the password is correct you can now press “connect” in the pop­up window.

9. If you do not have a security enabled network bypass steps 7 & 8
above and simply press “Connect”.

10. If the connection is successful, a Wi-Fi icon: indicating the
successful connection will appear on the status bar at the top of
the desktop.

11. You should now be connected to a Wi-Fi network and able to open
a web browser to surf the Internet.

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Using the Internet

5.1 Connecting to a Ethernet Internet Connection

After you insert the network cable into the port designed for Ethernet
on the device, the icon: will appear on status bar at the top of the
screen.

The device will then obtain the IP (Internet) address automatically to
access the desired network. The network access can also be connected
through a manual setup. Once you see: on the status bar you will
be connected to the Internet. Please ensure the “Ethernet” is enabled in
the settings menu.

5.2 Opening a Web Browser

On the shortcut menu bar you will see the web browser “Brill Gifts” icon
this is your portal to access the Internet. Once you have selected this
icon you will open a web browser.

You will notice that the browser will default to:

www.thebrilliantgiftshop.co.uk - Please note that you can navigate away
from this page at any time. However this has been “Bookmarked” as your
home page.

5.3 Web Navigation & Web Searching

Once you have opened a web browser there are two ways you can
browse the web. You can use a web address or you can use the search
engine to search for dierent topics, subjects or anything you can think
of...

If you know the web address of the website you would like to visit then
press in the web address eld at the top of the browser page. This will
open the “Touch Keyboard” automatically, you can enter the address in
here and press “Go” for the web browser to search for your desired web
page.

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Using the Internet

Please ensure the web address is correct to ensure that you nd the
page your are looking for.

Alternatively you can use the search engine in a similar way. Simply
press in the same text eld and then the “Touch Keypad” will open. Type
what ever you would like the search engine to search for, and press “Go”.
The search engine uses the web spider “Google” to search for web pages
related to your search enquiry. You can then select from the results
provided by “Google” by pressing the blue links. This will open your
desired page.

5.4 Web Bookmarks

If you would like to save your favourite website you can do this by
“Bookmarking” the site and saving it to your bookmark list. A bookmark
list is a quick way to navigate to your favourite websites. To do this press
the bookmark icon: when you are on the web page you desire to
bookmark. When you have entered the bookmark section press on the
“Add Bookmark” button and this will now add a bookmark on this page.

5.5 Web Browser Basics

Links: When you are on a web page you can press the

links and banners to open them. To open a drop
down menu on a website simply do the same as
you would on a normal computer.

Scrolling: To scroll down a page press and hold on the far

right of the screen and run your nger up or
down the screen to scroll up or down the page
respectively.

Page Back: If you would like to navigate to the previous page

simply press the “Back” button on the status bar.

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5.5 Web Browser Options

By pressing the “Menu Button” on the “Status Bar” you will open the
Internet options menu. In this menu you will nd the following:

New Window: This will open a new web browser page without

closing the current page open.

Bookmarks Where you can bookmark a page

Windows: Allows you to view and navigate windows you

are currently running, you can also delete the
windows you no longer wish to view or have open.

Stop: This will stop the web browser from searching.

Forward: This will navigate forward to a web page if you

navigated back a page.

More The “More” option opens a sub menu with further

options available which are listed below:

- Add a Bookmark: Where you can bookmark a page

- Find on Page Allows you to search for specic words

within the page you are currently
viewing.

- Select Text Allows you to save text from a

web page.

- Page Info Will allow you to view information

about the website you are currently
viewing.

- Share Page Allows you to send the hyperlink of the

page as a link in an email or by other
social networks.

Using the Internet

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Using the Internet Cont./ Email Application

- Downloads This option will display any downloads

you have made from the Internet.

- Settings Allows you to customize your Internet

browser. You can customize various
aspects of the web browser from
security settings to text size and
screen view orientation.

6.0 Connecting to an Email Account.

Before you can start using the email application on this device you must
rst set up or have a email account set up. Please note you cannot set
up an email account through the email application. You must rst visit
a third party email provider and set up an account. Please also note you
must put the correct address and password in the setup process. The
email application will only support personal email addresses such as:
Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo etc.

6.1 Connecting Via your Device

1. Press on the Email Application.

2. Firstly enter your email address i.e: [e-mail]

3. Enter your password into the password eld.

4. Press “Next”

5. You will be asked to give your e-mail account a name and also
enter your full name. Once you have done this press “Done”

You should now have set your email account up on your device. You will
be now taken to your email account inbox.

6.2 Composing and Sending an e-mails

Firstly open the email Application. You will be automatically taken to
your inbox. Press the “Options Button” on the “Status Bar” this will give

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Email Application

you some options along the bottom of the screen. Select “Compose”
this will take you to a blank email. Firstly enter the email address of the
recipient, then type in a subject for the email. Once you have done these
two tasks you can press into the message eld and type your message
using the “Touch Keypad”.

Once you have composed your email you can do two things you can
“Send” (This will send the email to the recipient) or you can “Save to
Drafts” (This will save your email to a draft folder to be sent at a future
date).

6.3 Opening an e-mail

Firstly open the email Application. You will be automatically taken to
your inbox. Using your nger scroll down the contents of your inbox and
once you have found your desired email press on the email subject to
enter and read the email.

6.4 Email Functions

When you are in the mailbox (inbox/sent/drafts) there are a number of
options you can select. To access the options press the “Sub Options
Menu” on the “Status Bar”.

The Options/Functions available to you are as follows:

Refresh: This option will connect with you email providers

server to check for new incoming email’s.

Compose: This will open a black email for you to compose a

email and select your recipient.

Folders: This access the folders menu where you can view

your “Sent” or “Draft” email’s.

Accounts: This will show you what email accounts are active

on the device.

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Email Application

Account Settings: You access and edit many aspects of your

email account such as “Account Name”, “Mailbox
Name” and “Email Notications” etc.

6.4 Email Functions.

When you have opened an email there are a number of options you can
select. To access the options press the “Sub Options Menu” button on
the “Status Bar” when in an email you have opened.

The Options/Functions available to you as follows:

Delete: This option can be used to delete messages in

the “Inbox”, You rst press in the top right status
bar Options>Delete when you are in the desired
email.

Forward: This will allow you to forward the message on to

one person or a number of people depending on
your desired action.

Reply: This will allow you to respond to the message

sender or if you are in a group email it will just
send a message to the last person that sent you
an email in the chain.

Reply All: If you are in a chain or group email “Reply All” will

allow you to send a response email to the mailing
list.

Mark as Unread: When you have read an email it will be marked

as read in your inbox. If you wish the email to
look as if it has not been read you use this option
to do so.

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Inserting a Micro SD Card

7.0 Inserting a Micro SD/MMC Card (Not Included)

Before you can transfer such les as Audio, Video and Images you must
rstly insert a Micro SD card into the device to allow the storage of such
les on the Mipal II 10” Tablet PC. The device supports Micro SD Cards up
to 32GB in storage size (Not Included).

Please follow the below instruction carefully to ensure you correctly
insert the Micro SD Card and not damage either the device or the card.

You can insert a Micro SD or MMC card to the device.

1. Align your card with the SD card slot. Put it in place. (You may need

to use your nail or a blunt thin object to press the card in to place)

2. Push the card until it is locked. (You will hear a click)

To remove the Micro SD/MMC card: Press the card in to release it and
pull out the card of the slot.

Note:

- Please ensure that the card is correctly inserted (The correct way up -

as not inserting properly will damage both the device and the
Micro SD/MMC card. The card must be inserted face up, and the same
orientation as the screen is facing)

- Please only insert or remove the card when the device is

switched o, or the internal les of the device could
be lost or damaged.

- Please ensure you properly store you micro SD/MMC card when not in

use in the device.

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PC Connection & Transferring Files

8.0 Transferring Files from your Computer to your Micro SD Card

Before you can transfer such les as Audio, Video and Images you must
rstly have a “Micro SD Card” and a “SD Card Reader” or a “USB Pen”as
this is the only way you can transfer les from your computer to you
device :

Please follow the below instruction carefully to ensure you correctly
connect to your computer. (SD Card Reader or Micro SD Cards - Not
Included)

1. Make sure that your computer has been turned on before you
start.

2. Insert the Micro SD Card in to the slot on the SD Card
Reader.

3. Connect the SD Card Reader via the USB cable into a free USB
port on your computer. [Be aware that the SD Card Reader is now
connected to your computer]

4. When the device is connected to your computer, a “Removable
Disk” will be created in “My computer”.

5. Open “My computer” the “Removable Disk” will be
displayed.

6. Drag and drop the les on your computer to the “Removable Disk”.

Note:

• Do not disconnect the USB cable during le transferring. It may
cause malfunction of the Micro SD Card and les.

8.2 Disconnecting the SD Card Reader from the PC

After you have nished transferring les, please disconnect the Micro SD
Card reader from the computer as follows:

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PC Connection & Transferring Files

1. Left click the “Removable Disk Icon“ at the task-bar.

2. Click the pop-up mini-window with message of “Stop the USB
Mass Storage Device –Driver (X)”.

3. When you are prompted to remove the device, you can unplug the
SD Card Reader.

4. You can now insert the Micro SD Card into the Device.

Note:

• Please ensure that the device is switched o when you are
inserting the Micro SD Card.

• Please ensure you insert the Micro SD Card into the device
correctly.

8.1 Inserting a USB Memory Stick

You can also insert a USB Memory stick in to the device via one of the
two USB ports. Simply insert the memory stick into the slot whilst the
device is switched on. You will be able to access and transfer the les
from the USB to the Micro SD Card by using the “My Pad” application.

(Please ensure you have an “Micro SD Card” inserted into the device
prior). To transfer les open the “My Pad” application. You will notice at
the top of the screen you will see what storage devices are inserted.

To access the USB press the button with the name of your USB storage
device. Find and select the le you wish to copy over to the “Micro
SD Card” press the “Copy” button on the options bar between the le
list and the storage device options on the top of the screen. Find the
destination le you wish to copy the le to and press “Paste”. For more
information on the “My Pad” application please see section 20.0.

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Music Player Application

9.0 Music Player

The music player allows you to play music les (See Technical
Specication Section for audio formats supported) either through the
in-built speakers or through connected headphones.

[Please Note] You must rst transfer your audio les from your computer

before you can access them on the “Music Player” Application.

9.1 Using the Music Player

When you have transferred your audio les and stored them onto the
device (Micro SD Card) you should rstly go to the “Application Page” >
“Music Player”. This will open the “Music Player”.

Once the “Music Player” is open you will see your transferred audio les
listed. To play an audio track scroll down to your desired le, then simply
press the audio le title.

Your audio le should automatically begin playing.

You can press the “Play/Pause” button to start and stop playing a track or
you can use the “Skip Forward” or “Skip Backwards” buttons to navigate
between tracks.

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9.2 Music Player Functions and Options

There are a number of functions that the music player allows to improve
your listening experience.

Play/Pause: This allows you to begin playing audio tracks
as well as pausing them during the track play time.

Skip Forward/Back: This allows you to re-start the track or skip to the
previous or next track listed.

Fast Skip: This allows you to skip to a specic time in the
track by holding down the blue track indicator
and moving forward or backwards as you desire.

Song: This allows you list all the audio les by song title
in alphabetical order.

Artist: This allows you list all the audio les by artist’s
name in alphabetical order.

Album: This allows you list all the audio les by album title
in alphabetical order.

Search: This allows you search for your desired track by
searching for key words related to that track,
artist or album.

Music Player Application

10.0 Video Player

The “Video Player” will allow you to play MPEG

2, MPEG 4 (upto 720p)

and WMV video les. To open the “Video Player” press on the application
icon. This will open the video library, and will display any video’s stored
on the Micro SD Card or USB that are compatible with the device. If the
movies are not listed press the “Media Scanner” button on the “Status
Bar”. This will refresh the movie library and list any compatible les.

10.1 Video Player Functions:

Video Library (Standard View): This will display all the videos as

screen shots for you to select to
play.

Video Library (Film Reel View) This will display all the videos as
lm reel shots for you to select to
play.

Favourites: This will display all the videos that
have been rated by yourself for more
information on how to do this please
see “Favourites Rating” below.

History: This will display all the videos that have
been recently played.

Search: You can search for key words to nd
your desired movie.

Playing a Movie:

The video les will list in the library view, simply press the le you wish
to play and it will begin playing. Once the video is playing you can
perform the following:

Play/Pause: This will allow you start and stop the
video.

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Video Player Application

Favourites Rating: This will allow you to rate the video so
that it will be shown in your favourite
movies.

Skip Back/Forward If you single tap either of these buttons
it will skip to previous or next video
respectively.

Back to Library: This will navigate you back to the video
library.

Volume: You can increase and decrease the
volume.

Progress Bar: The progress bar will allow you to track
the time remaining with the video. You
can also use the progress bar to skip
forward and backwards to any point
of the video. You do this by pressing
on the white dot and hold it down,
then using your nger scroll it left or
right to your desired point in the video.

10.2 HDMI

Please also note: You can connect your device to a HD Ready Monitor or
Screen via the “HD Connector” (the HDMI lead is not included). You can
use the device via the video player to play stored content on the screen
or monitor up to 720p quality.

Please note: we are not responsible for 3rd party monitors and screens
and there compatibility with this device.

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Video Player Application

11.0 Camera

You can use the “Camera Application” to take still shots or you can use
the camera to take video content. Please carefully read the instructions
below.

11.1 Using the Camera

The Camera can be used to take still shots. Please follow the below steps
to use the camera:

1. Press the Camera Icon on the “Applications Screen”

2. The Camera should automatically default to the camera function.

3. To take a still image simply press this camera icon: .

4. There are several options you can amend by opening the options
menu you can open the main menu by pressing this icon: you
can nd such options as: Picture Size, Picture Quality and Colour
Eect. There is also the White Balance menu you open this by
pressing the icon: .

5. To view your pictures simply press the image gallery in the top
right hand corner.

Camera Application

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Camera Application

11.2 Using the Video Camera

The Video Camera can be used to take videos. Please follow the below
steps to use the video camera:

1. Press the “Camera Icon” on the “Applications Screen”

2. The Camera should automatically default to the camera function.

3. To activate the Video Camera Mode press and hold the slider on
the right hand side of the screen and slide it up to the “Video Icon”:

4. To start recording simply press this red record icon: . To stop
recording press the icon again.

5. There are several options you can amend by opening the options
menu you can open the main menu by pressing this icon: you
can nd such options as: Colour Eect and Auto Restore. There
is also the White Balance menu, you open this by pressing the
icon: . There is also the Video Quality options which you open by
pressing this icon “High”.

6. To view your videos by simply press the image gallery in the top

right hand corner.

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12.0 Using the Gallery Application

The Gallery Application will display all images stored on your device’s
(Micro SD Card).

1. Firstly to open the application, press the “Gallery Application” icon.

2. When the application is open you will notice your images have
been grouped together (as shown above).

3. Press on the group of images to open and view the images in that
group.

4. Once the image gallery has opened you can select the image you
wish to view by simply pressing on it.

5. Once the image has opened you can navigate through the images
by pressing and holding then scrolling your nger left or right
respectively.

6. You can zoom into the image pressing the + & - zoom buttons in
the bottom right corner or the screen.

7. To go back to the gallery overview page pressing the “Home
Button” at any time.

Gallery Application

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Gallery Application

12.1 Gallery Functions

Zoom: This will zoom in or out of the image (use your
nger to navigate around the image.

Menu: This will open a Sub-Menu with the following
options.

• Share This will allow you to send the image via an
email or using various social network methods.

• Delete This will delete the image from your SD Card.

• More (Options) This will open a menu which has the following

options:

- Details: Information about the image you are viewing

- Set As: Allows you to set the image as your wallpaper or assign to

contact information.

- Crop: Allows you to crop the image to size.

- Rotate Left: Will rotate the image 90° to the left.

- Rotate Right: Will rotate the image 90° to the right.

Camera Shortcut: This will take you to the “Camera Application”

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13.0 Calculator

The “Calculator Application” allows you to use the simple calculator to
perform calculations. (If at any point you wish to exit and return to the
home screen press the “Home Button”).

14.0 Alarm Clock

The “Clock Application” allows you to set the home screen as a 12/24
hour clock with day and date displayed. You can also set a alarm clock(s)
with the alarm clock function you can also watch your images as an
sideshow or play music from the music player whist in this application.
(If at any point you wish to exit and return to the home screen press the
“Home Button”).

15.0 Sound Recorder

The “Sound Recorder Application” allows you to make voice memos
and store them on your external memory. The application also has a
playback and discard function. (If at any point you wish to exit and
return to the home screen press the “Home Button”).

16.0 Contacts

The “Contacts Application” allows you add contact information of family,
friends or business associates. As well as being able to add contact
information you can also add images and group contacts together in
order of relevance. There is also an option of importing and exporting
contact information from or to your “Micro SD Card” (If at any point you
wish to exit and return to the home screen press the “Home Button”).

17.0 Calendar

The “Calendar Application” can enter events and reminders and you can
view your events by day, week, or month. You must rst enter your email
details into the application rst, this will allow the calendar to send you
notications to remind you of events saved.

Miscellaneous Applications

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Miscellaneous Applications

18.0 SlideMe

The “SlideMe Application” is a third party application where you
can download and purchase applications for your device. For more
information about SlideMe please visit there website http://slideme.org.
(If at any point you wish to exit and return to the home screen press the
“Home Button”).

19.0 Dolphin Browser

The “Dolphin Browser” Application Is a third party Internet browser. For
more information about Dolphin Browser please visit there website
http://www.dolphin-browser.com/support. (If at any point you wish to
exit and return to the home screen press the “Home Button”).

20.0 My Pad

The “My Pad Application” Is a device management application, it lists all
les that are stored on the devices internal or external memory. You can
manage les by moving them from one folder to another or you can
use the application to delete les from both your internal and external
memory. You can also search for any les or applications that are stored
on the device by using the search engine. (If at any point you wish to
exit and return to the home screen press the “Home Button”).

21.0 Mipal II Manual

The “Mipal II Manual Application” Is a digital version of this Instruction
Manual. You can use this manual instead of carrying the full manual with
you at all times for your convenience.

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22.0 Settings

Wireless & Networks: This will open options for you to

connect and forget wireless networks
via your device. For more information
on connecting to a wireless network
Please see section 5.0.

Ethernet Conguration: This will open options for you to
connect to an Ethernet (Internet)
connection, for more information
Please see section 5.1.

Sound: This will open options such as
“Silent Mode”, “Volume”, “Notication
Ringtone”, “Audible Selection” and
“Haptic Feedback” - Please follow the
instructions within the settings menu.

Display: This will open options such as
“Brightness”, “Auto-Rotation Screen”,
“Animation”, “Screen Timeout” - Please
follow the instructions within the
settings menu.

Location & Security: This will open options such as
“Use Wireless Network”and “Visible
Passwords”. - Please follow the
instructions within the settings menu.

Applications: This will open options such as
“Unknown Sources”, “Manage
Applications” and “Running Services” -
Please follow the instructions within
the settings menu.

Settings

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Accounts & Sync: This will open options such as

“Background Data”, “Auto-Sync” - Please
follow the instructions within the
settings menu.

Privacy: This is where you can restore the
device to original factory settings -
Please follow the instructions within
the settings menu.

SD Card & Device Storage: This is where you can view information
about storage devices attached or
inserted, you can also un-mount
devices safely - Please follow the
instructions within the settings menu.

Search: This is where you can search for les
stored on the device or on the device
storage. You can also search the web -
Please follow the instructions within
the settings menu.

Language & Keyboard: This will open options such as “Select
Language”, “Android Keyboard”, “User
Dictionary”, - Please follow the
instructions within the settings menu.

Date & Time: This is where you can change the “Date
& Time” and also select “Time Zone”
as well as what time/date format you
wish to display. - Please follow the
instructions within the settings menu.

Settings

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Settings

Touch Screen Calibration: This is where you calibrate the screen,

please ensure you follow the on screen
instructions.

G-Sensor: This is where you calibrate the motion
sensor (Orientation) of the device,
please ensure you follow the on screen
instructions.

About Device: This is where you can access
information about the device. You
also can view all legal and licence
information.

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23.0 Troubleshooting

In this section there is information about how to troubleshoot minor
issues that might occur whilst using the device.

Mipal not responding

If your Mipal isn’t responding then hold the “Power O” button for 7
seconds then let go, if it still doesn’t respond then you will need to press
the reset button.

Applications

Here are a list of issues you might encounter whilst using the device

• If there is a problem opening an application or during the
operation of the application then it may be due to the application
not responding. Try the “Home Button” if it is still unresponsive
turn the device o and on again.

• If the application is still not responsive then contact your place of
purchase. If the application was purchased or downloaded after
purchase then please visit: http://slideme.org/faq as we cannot
provide customer support for applications downloaded from 3rd
parties.

• If there is some applications missing please visit the manual
and look in the section “Getting started” and look at part 4.5
“Applications Explained” and nd the application you are missing
and please contact place of purchase.

• If you notice a small “!” symbol on the “Status Bar” please place
your nger at the top middle of the screen on the “Status Bar” and
slowly drag your nger downwards. A menu will appear that will
list any errors currently on the device (for example a USB stick
could have been unplugged incorrectly) to remove this symbol just
click on the explanation.

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Internet

If you can’t connect to the internet please make sure the following
things are checked:

1. The wireless router is turned on.

2. Make sure the “Wi-Fi Switch” is on (to nd the location of the
switch please visit the instruction manual and go to the section
“Overview” part 2.1). Also make sure the Wi-Fi is switched on in
the wireless settings. You can do this by going into “Settings” >
“Wireless & networks” and click the tick next to Wi-Fi check box.

3. If your Wi-Fi is protected by a password then make sure you are
inputting the correct password for your Wi-Fi network, if you don’t
know the password then contact your Internet provider.

4. If you can’t nd your network then move closer to your wireless
router as you may be too far away.

5. The Ethernet cable is plugged in fully both into the device and the
router (if using a cable as apposed to Wi-Fi).

6. Make sure the Ethernet cable isn’t damaged.

7. The Internet application is located on the applications page with
the thumbnail of a red square “brill gifts” labelled “Browser” it is also
on the shortcut bar at the bottom of the screen. The Browser will
automatically take you to the web page : www.thebrilliantgiftshop.

co.uk.

Tips

• Youcansetbookmarksonyourfavouritewebsitesso 

that you can get to them quicker. You do this by visiting the
webpage you wish to bookmark and then selecting the options
button then click more. A menu will pop up which will list a
number of options if you click add bookmark you will need to

Troubleshooting & Tips

Troubleshooting & Tips

name the bookmark and then it will be saved.

• You can also have a number of web pages open at the same time.
You can do this by pressing the options button then “New window”
and it will open a new window which will load the “Home Page”.
To view all the windows or to switch between windows select the
options button and pick “Windows”. A list of your open windows
will appear you can click on which window you wish to view or you
can close windows by pressing the cross next to the window you
wish to close.

• If you nd your Internet is running slow and you are on a wireless
connection then move closer to the router and this may speed up
the loading of webpage’s.

Charging

If your device is having problems charging then make sure that the
charger is plugged in correctly and the power source is switched on.

1. Make sure you are using the 9V 2.0A charger.

2. Unplug the charger and plug it in again.

3. Check the charger for any damage.

4. If the battery symbol is not changing even thought the charger is
plugged in please unplug and plug the charger in again.

5. If the problem still occurs then please contact your place of
purchase.

Tips

• TheMipalwillchargequickerwhenitisnotinuse.

• Whenyourstgetthedeviceallowittochargefullybeforeuse.

• Ifthedevicerunsoutofcharge,allowittochargefor20minutes

before next use.

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Troubleshooting & Tips

Touch screen

Please see the following issues/xes when using the touchscreen:

1. If the “Touch Keypad” doesn’t appear, switch o the device and
switch it on again.

2. If the touch screen is not responding where you want it to, go into
“Settings” and into “Touch screen calibrate” follow the instructions.

3. If the screen keeps rotating when it is not at the correct orientation
go into “Settings” and into “G-Sensor Calibrate” and follow the
instructions.

Tips

•  Tolockthescreentapthepoweron/obutton

•  Youcanusethedropdownmenutoviewallcurrentrunningapps

and you can go to and close the apps from here.

•  Whenonthe“ApplicationsPage”screenholdthemenubuttonfor

just under 2 seconds and the keyboard will pop up
this is a shortcut to a Internet search using Google, you can also
type in the name of an app for example: if you type in “e” a list o
all apps and bookmarked websites will come up such as “email”.

•  Tosidebetweenscreenswhenontheapplicationandhome

screen, touch the bottom corner in the way you wish
to slide.

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Troubleshooting & Tips

Email

Setting up

1. The device will only support personal email addresses not business
email address servers.

2. If you cannot set up your email make sure you are typing in the
email address correctly in the correct case as email addresses are
case sensitive.

3. When you set up your email account it may ask what type of server
is required, you need to make sure you select the correct one. To
make sure you get the correct one. Contact your email provider to
nd out which is correct.

Sending and receiving emails

1. Please contact your email provider.

2. If you can’t send emails, check the email address you’re sending
to is written correctly. Make sure you have a strong Internet
connection.

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Troubleshooting & Tips

Audio and Video

1. If there is no sound while you’re playing video or music les make
sure the volume is turned up and make sure it is not in silent mode.

2. If you are using headphones make sure they are plugged in fully.

3. If the video or music won’t play remove the video from the device
by deleting it then download it again to the device.

SlideMe Application Market

Please visit: http://slideme.org/faq for help with SlideMe market

If there is any other problems then please contact your place of
purchase

Recovering Deleted Icons

You may have noticed that you can delete icons from the “Applications
Page” you do this by pressing and holding the application you wish to
delete and dragging it over the trash bin icon that appears on the right
of the screen until it turns red and then dropping the icon.

To recover the application and replace the icon on the “Applications
Page” you rstly press Sub Menu > Add Application > Select the
Application you wish to reinsert to the “Application Page” > You should
now see the application on the said page.

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Technical Specication

24.0 Technical Specication

System

- Processor: iMAPx220

- Speed: 1.0GHz

- RAM Memory: DDR 512MB

- Operating System: Android 2.2

- Control Interface: Resistive Panel

Display

- Display Type: TFT LCD

- Resolution: 1024x600

- Size: 10”

- Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Memory

- Built in Storage: 4GB Flash Memory

- External Storage: 2x Micro SD Card up to 32GB (Not Inc.)

Connectivity

- Audio: 3.5mm Audio Jack

- USB Port: 2x USB Host Ports

- WiFi: 802.11b/g

- HDMI: 19 pin Mini HDMI Port, 720p Out

- Power: DC Adaptor

Power

- Battery Type: Built in Li-ion Polymer (3600mAH)

- Charging Power: 9.0V 2.0A

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Camera

- Web Camera: 2.0MP Camera

Audio

- Audio Formats: MP3

Photo

- Format: JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG, Static

- Slide Show: Normal, Music Slide Show

- Others: Zoom In/Out, Rotate, Pan

Video

- Format:

Various Video Formats Supported

- HDMI: Supports 720p Out

- Others: Zoom In/Out, Rotate, Pan

Voice Recording

- Format:

WMV,3GP,MP3

Miscellaneous

-Built in Speaker:

Yes

-G-Sensor: 3 Directional

Technical Specication

25.0 Important Information

UK Guarantee

This appliance is guaranteed for consumer use for 12 months.
This guarantee covers defects under normal use from date of
purchase and ceases to be valid in the event of alteration or repair by
unauthorized persons.

This guarantee in no way aects your statutory rights.

Technical Specication

• Voltage: XXXX

• Frequency: XXXX

• Power: XXXX

• Current: XXXX

• Plug tted with XXA fuse

Disposal Information

Do not dispose of this item in normal household waste. Used
electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately.
Please contact your local waste disposal authority for details of local

arrangements.

THIS APPLIANCE IS DOUBLE INSULATED,
NO CONNECTION MUST BE MADE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL OF THE PLUG.

IF IN DOUBT CONTACT A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN

Important Information

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Giani Limited.

River House, Unit 17, Broomstair Road

Shepley Industrial Estate South,

Audenshaw, Manchester. M34 5DW