Hisense Sero 7 Pro User Manual
User Manual
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Content
Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 3
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Accessories ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Home Screen .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Buttons ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Making Connections ................................................................................................... 9
Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Micro-USB ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Mini-HDMI ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Micro SD ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Headphone .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................................................................................12
VPN ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
NFC ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
GPS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Basics ..............................................................................................................................17
Setup Guide ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Basic Operation ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Power Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 19
Typing ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Google Now ................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Voice Search & Voice Actions .............................................................................................................................. 23
Sharing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Security ............................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Google Account .......................................................................................................................................................... 29
Syncing.............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Featured Apps .............................................................................................................31
Walmart ............................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Sam’s Club ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
VUDU .................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
TegraZone ....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Apps ................................................................................................................................34
Gallery ................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Camera .............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Play Music ........................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Play Books ........................................................................................................................................................................ 37
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Play Movies & TV .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
Gmail .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Google+ ........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Maps ................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Appendix A ..................................................................................................................57
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................................................................................ 57
Multimedia Compatibility ..................................................................................................................................... 58
Appendix B ..................................................................................................................59
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................. 59
Certification and Compliance ............................................................................................................................. 60
Appendix C ..................................................................................................................63
Legal Terms ..................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Additional Support .................................................................................................................................................... 69
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Copyright and Trademark Notices ................................................................................................................... 70
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Read this chapter to learn about Sero 7 features, how to use the controls, and more.
Overview
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Power Button
Rear Camera
Headphone port
Microphone
Micro SD port
Micro-USB port
Mini-HDMI port
Front Camera
GPS Antenna
Rear Flash
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
NFC Antenna
Speakers
WLAN and Bluetooth
Antenna
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Item Function
Power Button Press & hold to turn on/o; Press it to put/wake the unit in/from sleep mode.
Volume Up/Down Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Headphone port Headphone connections for personal listening.
Micro SD port Plug microSD card (up to 32G).
Micro-USB port Connect to wall outlet with Micro-USB cable and power adapter for charging.
Connect to a computer, keyboard, more other devices with USB port.
Mini-HDMI port Connect to an external device for transferring the content in your Sero 7.
WLAN and Bluetooth
Antenna
Support wireless network and Bluetooth function.
NOTE
Avoid holding this region when using WLAN or Bluetooth.
NFC Antenna Supports NFC function. (Does not support the electronic wallet)
GPS Antenna Supports GPS function.
Accessories
The following accessories are included with the Sero 7:
Power Adapter
Use the power adapter to connect to the outlet to charge the battery.
NOTE
The power adapter may vary by model.
Micro-USB Cable
Use the USB cable to connect the Sero 7’s Micro-USB port to the power adapter to charge the battery,
or to your computer.
Quick Start Guide & Warranty
Warranty
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Home Screen
To move between Home screens, slide left or right.
Weather & Time
This widget shows the city’s weather and the current time. You can tap the clock to open it. You can
also tap the space besides the clock to open a weather panel, then select the city name.
Notication & Status Bar
At the top of the screen, you’ll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Sero 7. You can
open the Notication Tray or the Quick settings by pressing the Notication or Status bar and dragging
it down.
Notication Tray
Notications can come from the system, a game, an application such as E-mail, or the music player.
Certain notications can be expanded to show more information, such as email previews or calendar
events.
To open the related app, tap the notication icon on the left of Notication Tray. Some notications
also allow you to take specific actions by tapping icons within the notification. For example, Music
notication allow you to pause/play or play the previous/next music.
When you’re nished with a notication, just slide it away to the left or right. If you want to dismiss all
notications, tap the Dismiss icon
at the top of the notication.
Weather & Time
Status Bar
App Recommendation
Navigation Buttons
All Apps
Back
Home
Recent Apps
Screenshots
Notication Bar
Google Search
VUDU Movie
Recommendation
NVIDIA TegraZone
Game Recommendation
App Icons
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Quick Settings
Tap to display settings for commonly performed tasks, including setting display brightness, accessing
the system/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth settings, locking and unlocking screen rotation, displaying the percentage
of battery, turning on or o the airplane mode/power saving mode, and so on.
Notication & Status Icons
The below table list the frequently showed up icon at Notication & Status bar:
Icon What it means
Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on. you can’t access the Internet, or use Bluetooth®.
Non-wireless features are available.
Alarm An alarm is set.
Alert Install/update/enable Google Play service.
Bluetooth Sero 7 is using Bluetooth function.
Bluetooth share Received les.
Bluetooth share Sent les.
Bluetooth share Incoming le.
Calendar Task reminders.
Message Received new message.
Music Play Music application is running.
Navigation Google Maps Navigation, a data connection, and the device GPS are all active.
Navigation Google Maps Navigation is active, GPS is still acquiring OR you don’t have an active
data connection.
Screenshots Screenshot captured.
Silent mode Silent mode is on.
USB tethering Sero 7 has connected to a computer and the USB tethering is turned on.
Wi-Fi Sero 7 has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the stronger the connection.
BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS
OWNER
BLUETOOTH OFF
POWER SAVING MODE
AUTO ROTATE 75%
AIRPLANE MODE
Wi-Fi
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Google Now
Google Now is about getting you just the right information, at just the right time.
To open Google Now, you can press & hold the Home button at the bottom of any screen and slide up
to the Google Now icon, or tap the Google Search bar at the top of the screen. For more information
about Google Now, See Google Now on page 21 .
Buttons
Power Button
Turn Sero 7 On
Press & hold the Power button until the Hisense logo displays.
Turn Sero 7 O
In waken mode, press & hold the Power button until a message displays, tap Power o > OK, then your
Sero 7 will shut down.
Set Airplane / Silent Mode
In waken mode, press & hold the Power button until a message displays, you can set Airplane mode
and Silent mode.
Put Sero 7 in Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to put the Sero 7 in sleep mode.
If you don’t touch the screen for a several time, the Sero 7 will put in sleep mode automatically.
Tip: You can go to Settings > Device > Display > Sleep to set the screen timeout.
Wake Sero 7 From Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to wake the Sero 7 from sleep mode.
Forced Shutdown
If your Sero 7 becomes unresponsive during use, you can press & hold the Power button for 8 seconds
to shut it down. Then press the Power button to restart it.
Volume Up/Down Buttons
Silent Mode O
Press the Volume Up/Down button
or to increase or decrease the volume, also you can slide the
focus on the volume bar to adjust the volume.
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Press settings button to stretch the volume bar, then you can adjust the notications’ volume.
Tip: You can go to Settings > Device > Sound > Volumes to adjust the alarms’ volume.
Silent Mode On
Press the Volume Up/Down button
to turn o Silent mode, then you can press the Volume button
or
to increase or decrease the volume.
Navigation Buttons
All Apps Button
Press the All Apps button to enter the All Apps screen. This is where you can see all your apps,
including those downloaded from Google Play. You can tap the app to open it, drag the app or widget
to the Home screen, or buy the app though Google Play Store. For more information, see Using Apps on
page 17 .
From All Apps screen, you can:
Move between screens: Slide left or right.
Open an app: Tap its icon.
Move an app icon on a Home screen: Press & hold an icon or widget and slowly to drag it to the
location of your choice.
Browse widgets: Tap the Widgets tab at the top of any All Apps screen.
Get more apps: Tap the Google Play Store icon in the list of app icons, or the Shop icon at
the upper right.
View info about an app: Press & hold it, drag it to the top of the screen, and drop the app over the
App Info icon
.
Tip: Most apps include a Menu icon
near the top or bottom of the screen that lets you control the
app’s settings.
Back Button
Tap this button to open the previous screen you were working in, even if it was in a dierent app. Once
you go back to the Home screen, you can’t go back any further in your history.
Home Button
Tap this button from anywhere on your Sero 7 to return to the Home screen. If you’re viewing a left or
right Home screen, this will open the central Home screen. To open Google Now, see Google Now on
page 7 .
Recent Apps Button
Tap this button to view recently used apps. Tap an app to use it again.
You can slide down to see more apps. You can also slide it away to the left or right.
NOTE
The slide direction will be dierent as the orientation of the screen.
Screenshots Button
Tap this button to capture the screen. The screenshots are saved in Gallery > Screenshot.
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Making Connections
Making Connections
Read this chapter to learn how to connect to an external device and establish data
transmission .
Battery
The Sero 7 has an internal Lithium-ion Polymer rechargeable battery. For important safety instructions
about the battery and charging the Sero 7, see Important Safety Instructions on page 59 .
The Battery Icon
The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the status bar shows the battery level or charging status.
High battery Low battery Needs to be charged Charging
Charging the Battery
The best way to charge the battery is to plug your Sero 7 into a wall outlet using the power adapter
and Micro-USB cable included with your accessories.
NOTE
Use the power adapter and Micro-USB cable included with your accessories. Other power
adapters and Micro-USB cables may charge more slowly or not at all.
The Sero 7 also charges slowly when you connect it to the USB port on your computer. The battery
may drain instead of charge when the battery usage is large.
Check the Level and Details of Battery
You can check the percentage of battery in Quick Settings, or you can go to Settings > Device >
Battery to check the details of battery. The list at the bottom of the screen shows the breakdown of
battery usage for individual apps and services. Tap a graph for more details.
Extend the Life of Battery
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning o features that you don’t need. You can
also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power.
If you aren’t using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, you can turn them off. The GPS setting is located in
Settings > Personal > Location access.
Don’t leave the Maps or Navigation apps open on the screen when you’re not using them. They use
GPS (and thus more power) only when they’re running.
Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout: Settings > Device > Display.
Micro-USB
Cable
Power
Adapter
Wall Outlet
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If you don’t need it, turn o automatic syncing for all apps: Settings > Accounts > [Google account-
name]. This means you need to sync manually to collect messages, email, and other recent
information, and won’t receive notications when updates occur.
If you know you won’t be near a mobile or Wi-Fi network for a while, switch to Airplane mode: press
& hold the Power button, or go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > More > Airplane mode.
Go to Settings > Device > Power saving mode to set the maximum operating frequency of the CPU.
Micro-USB
You can use the included Micro-USB cable to connect the Sero 7’s Micro-USB port to your computer’s
USB port.
To turn USB tethering on or o, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Tethering & portable
hotspot > USB tethering.
NOTE
If you are using USB tethering, you must turn that o before you can use USB to transfer les
between your Sero 7 and computer.
To change your Sero 7’s USB connection options, go to Settings > Device > Storage > Menu icon
> USB computer connection, or open the Notication Tray, tap the USB
icon. You can select the
Sero 7 is connected as MTP or PTP protocol.
Connect to a Windows Computer
You can connect your Sero 7 to a Windows computer and transfer music, pictures, and other les in
both directions.
This connection uses the MTP protocol, which is supported by most recent versions of Windows.
1. When you connect your Sero 7 to the USB port on your computer, its USB storage is mounted as a
drive and appears on your computer screen.
2. You can now copy les back and forth as you would using any other external device.
3. When you’re nished, simply disconnect the Sero 7 by unplugging the USB cable.
Connect to a Macintosh Computer
You can connect your Sero 7 to a computer running Mac OS X and transfer music, pictures, and other
les in both directions.
This connection uses the MTP protocol, which is not supported by Mac OS X natively.
1. You rst need to install the free File Transfer application on your Macintosh. It’s available from www.
android.com/letransfer, along with instructions on how to install it.
2. After you install File Transfer, follow these steps:
If you are using File Transfer for the rst time, double tap it to open it. After you start File Transfer
once, it opens automatically whenever you connect your Sero 7 to your computer.
Connect your Sero 7 to your computer with a Micro-USB cable.
File Transfer starts, if it’s not already running, and opens a window that displays the contents of your
Sero 7, along with storage space details at the bottom of the window.
3. You work with this window much as if it were a Finder window: opening and closing folders,
creating new folders, and dragging les to or from it and other Finder windows.
4. Disconnect the USB cable when you’re nished.
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Connect to a Keyboard, a Mouse & Other Devices
You can connect a keyboard, a mouse or other input devices to your Sero 7 via USB and use it just as
you would with a PC.
Tip: To set the Pointer speed, go to Settings > Personal > Language & input > Mouse/trackpad >
Pointer speed.
NOTE
You may need an adapter to connect the keyboard or other device to your Sero 7’s USB port.
Mini-HDMI
You can use the cable to connect the Sero 7’s Mini-HDMI port to your external device’s HDMI port and
transfer the content in your Sero 7 to external device, such as TV or projector.
Micro SD
Insert the microSD card contacts facing down into the Sero 7’s Micro SD port.
To check the storage of microSD card, go to Settings > Device > Storage.
NOTES
• You can use microSD TM card and microSDHC TM card.
• Never remove or insert microSD card while the Sero 7 is powered on.
Headphone
Headphones can be connected to the Sero 7’s headphone port. For more information about
headphones, see Important Safety Instructions on page 59 .
NOTE
If you use the microphone function that comes with headphones, choose the 3.5mm
4-Conductor Headset.
microSD
Card
Microphone
Audio left
Audio right
Grounded
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Wi-Fi
You can connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot to use Wi-Fi. Some hotspots are open and you
can simply connect to them. Others implement security features that require other steps to set up.
NOTES
• To extend the life of your battery between charges, turn o Wi-Fi when you’re not using it.
• The Wi-Fi function and the Bluetooth function can simultaneous operation, but can not
simultaneous transmit.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
If you’re adding a Wi-Fi network when rst setting up your device, Wi-Fi is turned on automatically.
1. Press and drag Quick Settings, tap Wi-Fi icon, or go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3. The device scans for available Wi-Fi networks and displays the names of those it nds. If the device
nds a network that you connected to previously, it connects to it.
4. Tap a network name to see more details or connect to it, and enter a password if necessary.
5. Or, if your Wi-Fi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, tap the WPS icon
at the top of the screen,
and then tap the same button on your router.
NOTE
To modify a network’s settings, press & hold the network name.
Add a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network so your device will remember it, along with any security credentials, and
connect to it automatically when it’s in range. You must also add a Wi-Fi network if the network does
not broadcast its name (SSID ), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2. Tap the Plus icon
at the top of the screen.
3. Enter the SSID (name) of the network. If necessary, enter security or other network conguration
details.
4. Tap Save.
Forget a Wi-Fi Network
You can make the Sero 7 forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you added - for example, if
you don’t want the Sero 7 to connect to it automatically or if it’s a network that you no longer use.
To forget a Wi-Fi network, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi > [the network name] > Forget.
WPS Pin Entry
If your Wi-Fi router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, tap the Menu icon
> WPS Pin Entry, and then input
the pin of the tablet on your router.
Wi-Fi Direct
Devices can connect each to other without a router.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2. Tap the Menu icon
> Wi-Fi Direct. The device scans for available peer devices and displays the
names of those it nds.
3. Tap the device name, send the invitation to it. When the device accepts the invitation, the
connection between the Sero 7 and the device will be connected.
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Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
To set the Advanced Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi > Menu icon
> Advanced .
Network notication - By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notication in the Status bar when
your device detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck this option to turn o notication.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep - To select whether to put the Sero 7 in sleep mode when it’s connected
to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi optimization - By default, when Wi-Fi is on the battery usage is optimized.
MAC address - The Media Access Control (MAC) address of your device when connected to a Wi-Fi
network.
IP address - The Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to the device by the Wi-Fi network you are
connected to (unless you used the IP settings to assign it a static IP address).
Congure Proxy Settings for a Wi-Fi Network
Some network administrators require you to connect to internal or external network resources via a
proxy server. By default, the Wi-Fi networks you add are not congured to connect via a proxy, but you
can change that for each Wi-Fi network you’ve added.
1. Press & hold a network in the list of Wi-Fi networks you’ve added.
2. Tap Modify network in the dialog that opens.
3. Select Show advanced options.
4. If the network has no proxy settings, tap None under Proxy Settings, then tap Manual in the menu
that opens.
5. Enter the proxy settings supplied by your network administrator.
6. Tap Save.
NOTE
Proxy settings are used by the browser but may not be used by other apps.
VPN
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network,
from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other
institutions to let people access local network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a
wireless network.
To congure VPN access, you must rst obtain the details from your network administrator. Depending
on your organization’s solution, you may need to obtain a VPN app, either from your administrator or
on Google Play.
The VPN settings screen allows you to add VPN networks and adjust their settings. To view this screen
and perform the tasks described here, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > VPN.
Add a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, touch Add VPN prole.
2. In the form that appears, ll in the information provided by your network administrator.
3. Tap Save.
Connect to a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, tap the name of the VPN.
2. In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials.
3. Tap Connect.
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Tip: When you’re connected to a VPN, a Status icon and notification are displayed continuously. To
disconnect, tap the notication for the VPN connection.
Edit a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, press & hold the name of the VPN prole.
2. In the dialog that opens, tap Edit prole.
3. Edit the VPN settings you want.
4. Tap Save.
Delete a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, press & hold the name of the VPN prole.
2. Press & hold the VPN you want to delete.
3. In the dialog that opens, touch Delete prole.
Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to communicate between the Sero 7 and other Bluetooth devices, such as a
Bluetooth headset over a distance of about 8 meters.
NOTES
• To extend the life of your battery between charges, turn o Bluetooth when you’re not using it.
• The Wi-Fi function and the Bluetooth function can simultaneous operation, but can not
simultaneous transmit.
To connect to a Bluetooth device, rst turn on your Sero 7’s Bluetooth. Then, the rst time you use a
new Bluetooth device, you need to “pair” it with your Sero 7 so that both devices know how to connect
securely to each other. After that, they connect automatically.
To turn Bluetooth on or o, open Quick Settings, tap Bluetooth icon, or go to Settings > Wireless &
networks, then slide the Bluetooth switch.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the Sero 7, you must rst pair it.
1. Make the device you want to pair discoverable. See the documentation that came with your device
to learn how to make it discoverable.
2. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
3. Tap Bluetooth. Your Sero 7 scans for and displays the ID s of all available Bluetooth devices in range.
NOTE
If your mobile device stops scanning before your Bluetooth device is ready, tap Search for
devices.
4. Tap the ID of the Bluetooth device in the list to pair with it.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the pairing. If prompted, enter a passkey, or consult the
documentation that came with the device.
If the pairing is successful, your Sero 7 connects to the device.
Connecting Bluetooth Devices
Once you’ve paired with a Bluetooth device, you can connect to it manually - for example, to switch
devices or to reconnect after it is back in range.
1. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
2. In the list of Paired Devices, tap a paired but unconnected device. When the Sero 7 and the device
are connected, the device is displayed as connected in the list.
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Send Files
1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Press & hold the le you want send, tap share icon
> Bluetooth icon .
3. Tap the device you want send to, then the Sero 7 will send the le.
Tip: You can see the sending status in Notication Tray.
Receive Files
1. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on and visible. To set Visibility timeout, go to Settings > Wireless &
networks > Bluetooth > Menu icon
> Visibility timeout.
2. When the Bluetooth share icon
is shows up in Notication bar, open the Notication Tray and tap
the notication, follow the instructions to complete the receiving.
3. To check the information of Bluetooth received, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth >
Menu icon
> Show received les.
Tip: You can see the receiving status in Notication Tray.
Rename or Unpair a Bluetooth Device
You can change the name of the Bluetooth device as it appears on your Sero 7. You can also unpair a
Bluetooth device.
1. Go to Settings > Wireless & networks, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
2. In the Bluetooth settings, tap the Settings icon
beside the connected Bluetooth device you want
to congure.
3. A screen opens that allows you to change the device’s name or unpair it.
NFC
You can beam a web page, a video, or other content from your screen to another device by bringing
the devices together (typically back to back).
NOTE
Before you begin, make sure both devices are unlocked, support Near Field Communication
(NFC), and have both NFC and Beam turned on.
To turn NFC on or o, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > NFC.
To turn Beam on or o, go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More > Android Beam.
1. Open a screen that contains something you’d like to share, such as a Browser page, YouTube video,
or place page in Maps.
2. Move the back of your Sero 7 toward the back of the other device.
When the devices connect, you hear a sound, the image on your screen reduces in size, and you see
the message “Touch to beam”.
3. Touch your screen anywhere.
Another device displays the transferred content. Or, if the necessary app isn’t installed, Google Play
opens to a screen where your friend can download the app.
Besides Beam (Peer to Peer), it also contains Read/Write NFC card, support type 1 - 4 and Mifare card.
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GPS
My Location may be able to acquire your position through an internal GPS connection.
From Home screen, select Settings > Personal > Location access and check GPS satellites.
When you open Maps, it will search for GPS satellites automatically if you’ve enabled GPS on the Sero 7.
A blinking satellite icon
in the Notication Bar indicates Maps is searching for GPS satellites, while a
steady satellite icon
indicates an active GPS satellite connection.
NOTES
• External GPS receivers are unsupported for use with Google Maps for the Sero 7 at this time.
• Use of GPS functionality greatly increases the rate at which battery is depleted.
• The Sero 7 needs a clear view of the sky in order to communicate with GPS satellites.
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Basics
Basics
Read this chapter to learn about the Sero 7 basic features.
Setup Guide
Turning Your Sero 7 On for the First Time
To start, turn on your Sero 7 by pressing and holding Power button for a few seconds. After boot
animation follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Sero 7.
1. Slide up and down to select the language, then tap Start.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Tap a network name to see more details or connect to it, and enter a
password if necessary.
When prompted, sign in using the email address and password for your Google Account. If you
don’t have one yet, go ahead and create one. For more information about Google Account, see
Google Account on page 29 .
Set up your credit card with Google Wallet, then back up with your Google Account, and restore
from your Google Account.
NOTES
• You can skip connecting progress, and set a Wi-Fi network in Settings later. For more
information, see Wi-Fi on page 12 .
• When you sign in with a Google Account, step 4 ~ 6 will be cancelled.
3. Select whether use Wi-Fi location or not, whether let Google Apps access your location or not.
NOTE
When you sign in with a Google Account, you must select your time zone after complete
setup.
4. Select your time zone, set current date and time of your Sero 7.
5. Enter owner name.
6. Read the Google services.
7. Sign up the VUDU account.
Basic Operation
Using Apps
You interact with the Sero 7 using your ngers to tap, double tap, press & hold, slide, pinch, and rotate
objects on the touchscreen.
Tap or Double Tap
To select a feature or item, touch your nger quickly to the screen.
Double tap your nger quickly on an item to bring up more details.
Press & Hold
Touch your nger to the screen and hold it there for approximately 2 seconds.
In many situations, pressing and holding will open a menu.
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Slide or Drag
Touch your nger to the screen and slide it to another location on the screen.
Press & hold on an object and slide it to another location on the screen.
Zoom
Place two ngers about an inch apart on the screen. Slide them together to “Zoom
out“.
Slide your ngers apart to “Zoom in“.
Rotate
Place two ngers about an inch apart on the screen. Rotate them in clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
Rearrange Home Screen
From All Apps screen to Home screen: Tap All Apps button open All Apps screen, press & hold
an icon or widget and slowly to drag it to the location of your choice. This makes it much easier to
change your Home screen layout.
Move apps or widgets: Press & hold an icon or widget, slowly to drag it to the screen edge, the
screen will switch.
Delete apps or widgets: Press & hold an icon or widget, when the Remove icon appears at the
top of the screen, drag the icon or widget into it.
Press & hold the wallpaper on your Home screen, choose your wallpaper from Gallery, Live
Wallpapers or Wallpapers.
Organize Your Apps With Folders
Make a new folder on your Home screen: Press & hold an icon, slowly to drag it on top of another
app.
Rename folder: Tap the folder, then tap the name of folder, enter a new name.
Press & hold an icon, slowly to drag it into / out of a folder.
Manage Downloads
To manage most downloads, tap the Downloads icon
on the All Apps screen.
NOTE
Movies and some other content can be downloaded to your Sero 7 but won’t show up in the
Downloads app.
Google Play streams your purchases and rentals from Google servers while you’re playing them. They
don’t occupy any permanent storage space. However, you can pin (download) books, movies, and
other content in order to access it oine.
In addition to downloading content from Google Play, you can download les from Gmail messages or
a variety of other sources. Use the Downloads app to view, reopen, or delete what you’ve downloaded
in this way.
Some mobile networks restrict the size of the les you can download, to manage the demands on their
networks or to help you avoid unexpected charges. When you try to download an oversized-le when
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connected to such networks, you may be required to delay downloading until your Sero 7 is connected
to a Wi-Fi network, when the download will resume automatically. You can view and manage these
queued les in the Downloads app as well.
From the Download app:
Tap an item to open it.
Tap headings for earlier downloads to view them.
Check items you want to share. Then tap the Share icon and choose a sharing method from the
list.
Check items you want to delete. Then tap the Trash icon .
At the bottom of the screen, tap Sort by size or Sort by date to switch back and forth.
Tip: Files available in the Download app can also be viewed in the Download directory that’s visible
when your Sero 7 is connected to a computer. You can view and copy les from this directory.
Screen Orientation
You can view many Sero 7 apps in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotate the Sero 7 and the
screen rotates too, adjusting to t the new orientation.
In Quick Settings, you can tap rotation icon to switch the screen rotation mode: Auto Rotate or
Rotation Locked. Or go to Settings > System > Accessibility > Auto-rotate screen.
Lock Screen
Unlock Your Sero 7
If you don’t touch the screen for several minutes, the Sero 7 will go into sleep mode, and the screen
will be locked.
To unlock your Sero 7 after waking it from sleep mode, press the lock icon and drag it to the ridge of
the circle.
Tip: You can set your Sero 7 screen lock in many ways. For more information, see Security on page 25 .
Widgets in Lock Screen
From the lock screen, press the time and drag it to the left, you will open the Camera.
Press the time and drag it to the right, tap the Add icon , select a widget from Calendar, Digital
clock, Gmail and Google Now to add in lock screen.
Tap the widget and unlock your Sero 7, you will direct enter the app.
Press & hold the widget and drag it on the Remove icon .
Power Control
Tap these icons to quickly turn on / o Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and Sync. Repeated tap Brightness icon to
adjust the brightness of the screen.
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Typing
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Some apps open it automatically. In others, you open
it by tapping where you want to type.
To change your Sero 7’s keyboard and input methods, go to Settings > Personal > Language & input.
Entering Text
Enter text: Tap a text eld to bring up the keyboard, then tap keys on the keyboard. The letter isn’t
entered until you release your nger from the key.
Delete text: Tap to delete selected text or the characters before the cursor.
Type capital letters: Tap the Shift key to switch to capital letters for one letter. Or press & hold
Shift key
while you type. When you release the key, the lowercase letters reappear.
Turn caps lock on: Double tap or press & hold Shift key , so it changes to . Tap Shift key again
to return to lowercase.
Editing Text
Move the insertion point: Tap where you want to type. The cursor blinks in the new position, and a
blue tab appears below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor.
Select text: Press & hold or double tap within the text. The nearest word highlights, with a tab at
each end of the selection. Drag the tabs to change the selection.
Cut, copy, paste: Select the text you want to manipulate. Then tap Cut, Copy or Paste icon:
Type Text by Speaking (Speech-to-Text)
You can use Voice Actions to type text by speaking. This feature uses Google’s speech-recognition
service, so your Sero 7 must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to use it.
You can speak to enter text in most places that you can enter text with the on-screen keyboard.
Tap a text eld, or a location in text you’ve already entered in a text eld.
Tap the Microphone key on the on-screen keyboard.
When you see the microphone image, speak what you want to type. When you pause, what you
spoke is transcribed by the speech-recognition service and entered in the text eld.
Tip: Say “comma”, “period”, “question mark”, “exclamation mark”, or “exclamation point” to enter
punctuation.
Tap a suggestion to
type it
Press & hold it to see
Input languages and
keyboard settings
Tap to hide the on-
screen keyboard
Press & hold it to
choose a smiley face
Press & hold it to type
character at upper
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NOTE
To improve processing of your Voice Actions, Google may record a few seconds of ambient
background noise in temporary memory at any time. This recording remains on the device only
briey and is not sent to Google.
Google Now
Google Now gives you just the right information at just the right time - before you even ask. Just slide
up from the bottom of your Sero 7 to get commute trac before work, popular nearby places, your
favorite team’s current score, and more.
After you opt in to Google Now, you don’t need to do anything else. If you like, you can adjust settings
for dierent types of Now cards as they appear, but Google Now doesn’t need any elaborate setup. The
information you need is always at your ngertips.
To know when to display which cards, Google Now uses contextual data from your Sero 7 and data in
Google products and thirdparty products that you allow Google Now to access.
For example, Google Now uses the time of day, your location, and your location history to show you
what the trac on your commute is like when you wake up in the morning. It also uses information
from Google services such as your Web History for sports or ight status cards, or from your synced
calendar entries for appointment cards.
Turn Google Now On
To open Google Now, you can press & hold the Home button at the bottom of any screen and slide up
to Google Now icon, or tap the Google Search bar at the top of the screen.
Google Now Cards
A Google Now card is a short snippet of useful information that slides into view right when you’re most
likely to need it. After you opt in to Google Now, you can view these cards easily no matter what else
you’re doing.
Use Google Now Cards
Google Now displays cards when they are most likely to be useful and relevant based on the current
time and your current location. To expand that search and get additional ones, you can show sample
cards.
Show/Hide Sample Cards
To see some sample cards, tap Show sample cards at the bottom of Google Now screen, or tap Menu
icon
> Sample cards. When you’re nished and want to get back to the main Google Now screen, tap
Hide sample cards at the bottom of Google Now screen.
Edit individual Card Settings
You can change the settings for each Google Now card.
1. Go to Menu icon
> Settings > Google Now, tap the Google Now card you want to edit, or tap
Settings on the Google Now card you want to edit in the sample cards list.
Search, or say Google
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