Insignia FLEX Series NS-P10A8100 Instructions Manual

10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™

NS-P10A8100

Before using your new product, please read these

instructions

to prevent any damage.

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Table of Contents

Welcome 5
Features 5

Package contents 5
Tablet overview

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Home screen

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Get started 10

Charge the battery 10
Turn on your tablet for the first time

11

Understand the basics 12

Turn your tablet on or off 12
Restart your tablet

13

Adjust the volume

13

Navigate with gestures

13

Navigate with on-screen function buttons

14

Use the

Recents

screen 15

Use the keyboard

15

Download apps

16

Capture and view a screenshot

17

View a

status

item or notification 18

Check for updates

20

Change basic settings 21

Customize the Home screen 21
Set and use the screen lock

23

Customize the lock screen

24

Set the date and time

25

Adjust the screen brightness

25

Adjust the power saving settings

26

Setting the screen font size

27

Adjust system sounds

27

Select your language

27

Connect to a computer 29

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Windows 29

Transfer or download an e-book 29
Set up wireless connections 30

Connect to a Wi-Fi network 30
Add a

Wi-F

i network 30

Check

network

status 32

Connect to a Bluetooth device

32

Use the Internet 33

View web pages 33
Search for text on a web page

34

Copy text on a web page

34

Check and clear history

34

Manage bookmarks

36

Manage downloads

37

Use Gmail™ 38

Set up a

Gmail

account 38

Manage

Gmail

accounts 38

View a Gmail

40

Create a Gmail

42

Create and manage contacts 43
Use the calendar 43
Work with photos and video 43

Use the camera 43
View

photos

and video 46

Edit photos

46

Share

photos

or videos 47

Listen to music 48

Control

playback 48

Using playlists

48

Manage storage space 48

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Use a Micro SD card 49
View storage space

50

Clear app cache and data

50

Uninstall

apps 51

Free up storage space

51

Reset to default settings

51

Troubleshooting 52
Maintenance 53
Specifications 54
Customer support 55
Safety information 55
Legal notices 56
One-Year Limited Warranty 59

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ (NS­P10A8100). Your tablet is a state of the art Android design that will give you
reliable and trouble-free performance.

Features

Familiarize yourself with your tablet's features below.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Connect to the Internet wherever you are with the latest Wi-Fi technology.

Touch Screen

The screen responds to your touch instantly.

Third-party Application Support

Install a large number of third-party applications on your tablet.

Built-in Cameras

Use the built-in front and rear cameras as a webcam or to record videos.

Built-in G-sensor

Rotate the tablet to automatically switch between landscape and portrait modes.

Entertainment

Enjoy music, movies, pictures, and e-books on a single device.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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Micro USB cable

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Wall charger

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Quick Setup Guid

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Important Information

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TABLET OVERVIEW

Front

Item Description

Front camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page 43).

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Back

Item Description

Speakers Play audio from your tablet.

Power

Press briefly to lock or unlock the
screen.

Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press and hold for ten seconds to
restart.

Volume

Press to increase or decrease the
volume.

Rear camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page 43).

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Side

Item Description

Micro USB port

Connect the micro USB cable to charge
your tablet.

Microphone

Speak into the microphone to capture
your voice.

Earphone jack

Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen
to audio.

microSD™ card
slot

Insert a microSD card to increase your
tablet's memory.

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HOME SCREEN

See Navigate with gestures (on page 13) for information on using the touch
screen. See Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page 14) for
information on navigating on your tablet.

Notifications

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with one finger.

Voice Search

Text Search

Home screen

Favorites

Back

Recents

Home

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Status items

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with two fingers.
OR
Open notifications, then swipe down again.

Get started

This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can
also check out Features (on page 5) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet.
For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand

the basics (on page 12)

and Change basic settings (on page 21).

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Charge your tablet fully (4.5 hours) before using it the first time. After the first time,
charge your battery when it is less than 15% full.

1. Insert the micro USB cable into your tablet's micro USB port.

2. Insert the other end into the wall charger, then connect it to a power outlet.
Note: It takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge your tablet.

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Conserve battery power

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Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on

page 26).

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Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.

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Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on

page 25)

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Close apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on

page 15)

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If your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on
the screen timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen (on page 24)).

Press to wake it up.

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If you are using an animated wallpaper, change it to a static wallpaper.

Helpful tips

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For the best battery performance, use your tablet often.

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Make sure that you charge it at least once a month.

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Use the wall charger that came with your tablet for charging.

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You can use your tablet while it is being charged. However, to conserve
your tablet's battery life, it isn't recommended.

TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME

1.

Press and hold the

button on the side of your tablet until you see the

Welcome

screen.

2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete
setup.
Note: You can use your tablet without connecting to the Internet and signing

into a Google™ account, but you won't be able to use the Play Store or
receive software updates.

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Understand the basics

Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful
features.

TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF

Turn on your tablet

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Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on.

Note

If you don't touch your tablet for a while (depending on the screen timeout
setting), it may sleep with the screen off. Press briefly to wake it up.

Turn off your tablet

1.

Press and hold the

button until the

Power off

screen opens.

2. Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.

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RESTART YOUR TABLET

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Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Your stored data and

customized settings aren't affected.

Note

To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on

page 51)

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ADJUST THE VOLUME

Note

See Adjust system sounds (on page 27) for more information.

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Press the volume + or – button to raise or lower the volume.

NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES

Gesture Action

Tap

Tap an app or another item with your finger to open or select
it.

Touch

& hold

Touch an item with your finger and do not release it until your
tablet responds.

Drag

Touch and hold an item with your finger, then move your
finger to the position where you want the item.

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Gesture Action

Swipe

Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across
the screen to scroll up and down or right and left.

Pinch

Pinch your fingers together or move them apart to zoom in
and out.

Rotate

Turn your tablet sideways to switch between landscape and
portrait.

Tip: If the orientation does not change, swipe down from the
top of your screen with two fingers, then tap Landscape or
Portrait to turn off the rotation lock.

NAVIGATE WITH ON-SCREEN FUNCTION BUTTONS

Icon Tap to...

Google Voice Search™.

Return to the previous screen.

Return to the home screen.

Open the list of recently used and running applications. See Use the

Recents screen (on the facing page)

.

View all apps installed on your tablet. Swipe the screen to the left to
see more apps.

Open the options menu.

Close the keyboard.

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Icon Tap to...

Open the side menu.

USE THE RECENTS SCREEN

The

Recents

screen lets you quickly switch to recently used and open apps. If you
have too many apps running, your tablet may run slower or shorten your battery
life. Close apps you are not using to improve your tablet's performance.

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On the home screen, tap Recents. A list of the most recently used or

running apps appears.

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To see more apps, swipe up or down.

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To open an app, tap the app window.

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To close an app, drag the app screen left, right, or tap x.

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To close all apps, tap .

USE THE KEYBOARD

The keyboard automatically opens when you start a program or select an item that
needs text or numbers.

Icon Description

Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters.

?123

Switch between number/symbol or text mode.
Note: Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.

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Icon Description

O

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Change keyboard language. See Select your language (on

page 27)

to enable languages.

Note: These icons are not always available.

Close the keyboard.

Tap to delete a character.
Tap and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor.

Open the emoji keyboard.
Note: This icon is not always available. Tap ABC to open the
standard keyboard.

Confirm that you are finished entering information.

Search for text you entered.

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To insert a character, tap the character to the left of where you want it, then
use the keyboard to type.

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To delete a character, touch to the right of it, then tap (delete).

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When you don’t need the keyboard, press at the bottom of the screen to
close it.

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To adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on

page 27).

DOWNLOAD APPS

Caution

To protect your tablet and personal data, only download apps from trusted
sources.

You must connect to the Internet to download apps. See Connect to a Wi-Fi

network (on page 30) for more information.

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1.

Tap

Apps > Play Store.

2. Search for an app or browse the categories to find apps, then follow the on­screen instructions to install.

Notes

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If a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app
developer for more information.

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See Uninstall apps (on page 51) for information on permanently
deleting an app.

CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT

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To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the

same time.

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To view the screenshot:

1.

Tap

Apps > Photos.

2. Under

Screenshots,

tap the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View

photos and video (on page 46)

for more information on navigating

your photos.

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VIEW A STATUS ITEM OR NOTIFICATION

Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen.

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Drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such
as email, calendar, and time).

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Drag two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items (such
as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information).

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Change notification interruptions

•

Press a volume button on your tablet. A volume menu opens.

You

can

•

Drag the slider to adjust the notification volume.

•

Tap , then drag the slider to adjust the media volume.

•

Tap ,

then drag the

slider to adjust the alarm

volume.

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CHECK FOR UPDATES

Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software.

Update your tablet

Warning

Back up your personal data before updating your tablet. Updates may delete
your data.

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > About tablet.

2. Tap System Update > Check update. If an update is available, your tablet
displays the update version information.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

Update your apps

1.

Tap

Apps > Play Store.

2.

Tap

(menu) in the upper-left corner of the search bar, then tap My apps.

3. Locate the app you want to update from the

ALL

tab.

4. Tap the app to open the app page, then tap UPDATE.

5. Tap CONTINUE or ACCEPT if you agree to the app permissions. Your app
is updated.

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Change basic settings

Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste.

CUSTOMIZE THE HOME SCREEN

Change the wallpaper

1. Touch and hold on the home screen until a menu appears.

2. Tap WALLPAPERS.

3. Tap the wallpaper you want to use. To select a photo you took, tap Pick
image.

4. Tap Set wallpaper.

Tip

Animated wallpapers use more battery. To conserve battery, use a
static wallpaper.

Add an item to the home screen

1.

Tap

Apps to show all apps.

2. Touch and hold the app you want to add until it moves to the home screen.

Tip

You can also add or remove items from the favorites tray.

Move a home screen item

1. Touch and hold the item you want to move until it's highlighted.

2. Drag the item to where you want it, then release your finger.

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Remove a home screen item

Note

Removing an item from the home screen doesn't delete the app. See

Uninstall apps (on page 51)

.

1. Touch and hold the item you want to remove until it is highlighted.

2. Drag the item over the X, then release your finger.

Create a folder

1. Touch and hold the app you want to move into a folder until it is highlighted.

2. Drag the app on top of another app until a white circle appears, then release
your finger. A folder is created.

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3. Tap the folder to open it, then tap Unnamed Folder to open the keyboard
and name the folder. Tap

when finished.

4. To add more items, drag them into the folder.

Note

To remove apps from a folder, open the folder, touch and hold the app, then
drag it back to the home screen. The folder is deleted when only one app is
left inside.

SET AND USE THE SCREEN LOCK

Change your lock type

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2. Tap the screen lock type you want to use, then follow the on-screen
instructions.

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Unlock the screen

There are several ways to unlock your tablet, depending on which screen lock is
enabled. You may need to:

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Swipe up on the screen.

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Drag your finger to enter a pattern.

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Enter a PIN or password.

Set the lock screen timeout

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Sleep, then select how long before your inactive tablet sleeps.

CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN

Add lock screen message

Tip

For information on changing your screen lock, see Set and use the

screen lock (on the previous page).

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Security > Lock screen message.

2. Type the text you want to display on the lock screen, then tap SAVE.

3.

Press

to put your tablet to sleep, then press again to wake it up. The

lock screen opens and your text is displayed.

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Remove owner info

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Security > Lock screen message.

2. Delete all the text, then tap SAVE.

Turn on or off lock screen notifications

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Sound & notification.

2. Under

Notification,

tap When device is locked.

3. Tap Show all notification content to display notifications on your lock
screen.

OR
Tap Don't show notifications at all to hide notifications on your lock screen.

SET THE DATE AND TIME

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Tap Apps > Settings > Date & time.

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Automatically or manually set your date and time.

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Select your time zone.

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Choose your hour format (12-hour or 24-hour).

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Choose your date format.

ADJUST THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

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Drag your two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items,

then drag the slider left or right.

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ADJUST THE POWER

SAVING

SETTINGS

To help improve battery life, battery saver reduces your device's performance and
limits vibration, location services, and most background data. Email, messaging,
and other apps that rely on syncing may not update unless you open them. To turn
on battery saver mode:

1.

Tap Apps > Settings > Battery > Battery saver

2. Tap the slider to turn on Battery saver mode. The edges of your screen may
turn orange while battery saver mode is turned on.

Tip

Battery saver mode automatically turns off when your tablet is
charging.

3. Use the available options to change additional power settings, as needed.

Conserve battery power

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Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings

(above)

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Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.

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Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on the

previous page)

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Close apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on

page 15).

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If your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on
the screen timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen (on page 24)).

Press to wake it up.

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If you are using an animated wallpaper, change it to a static wallpaper.

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SETTING

THE SCREEN FONT SIZE

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Display > Font size.

2. Select the font size you want.

ADJUST

SYSTEM

SOUNDS

Change your notification tones, system volume, and other sound settings.

Adjust media, alarm, and notification volume level

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Sound & notification.

2. Under

Sound,

use the sliders to adjust your media, alarm, and notification

volume.

Turn on or off keyboard or screen lock volume

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Sound & notification.

2. Under

Sound,

tap Other sounds.

3. Tap the sliders to turn on or off the screen lock, charging, and touch
feedback.

SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE

Change your system language or add an additional language to your keyboard.

Change the system language

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Language & input > Language.

2. Select the language you want from the list. Your system (including the
keyboard) language changes.

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Add a keyboard language

By default, your tablet uses the system language as its keyboard language. If you
want to add an additional language to your keyboard:

1. While the keyboard is open, touch and hold / (slash) or , (comma) until a
settings icon appears.

2. Tap Languages.

3. Tap the languages you want to use on your keyboard.

Note

If the languages are grayed out, tap Use system language to
enable them.

Switch keyboard language

Make sure that you have enabled additional languages on your keyboard (see
steps above).

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Tap to toggle between keyboard languages. The keyboard language
appears in the space bar.

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Connect to a computer

For more information on viewing and transferring files, see your computer's
documentation.

WINDOWS

1. Connect the Micro USB cable from your tablet to your computer.

2. Open

Computer

or My

Computer,

then click your model number (NS-

P10A8100) icon to view or transfer files.

3. Open Notifications, then tap the USB connection entry. The Use USB for
window open

s.

4. Tap File transfers.

5. Unplug the cable when you are finished.

Transfer or download an e-book

Note

Make sure that your e-books are in the PDF, EPUB, TXT, RB2, RTF, or PDB
format.

Transfer an e-book from your computer

1. Connect your tablet to your computer. See Connect to a computer (above).

2. Copy an e-book file from your computer to a folder on your tablet.

Download an e-book from the Play Store

1.

Tap

Apps > Play Store.

2.

Tap Books to browse for books or tap to search for a s pecific book.

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Set up wireless connections

Learn how to set up wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

CONNECT

TO

A WI-FI NETWORK

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2.

Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi . Your tablet automatically scans for
available networks.

3. Tap a Wi-Fi network.

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If the network is open, your tablet connects automatically.

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If the Wi-Fi icon has a (lock), the network is secured. Enter the
password, then tap CONNECT.

A connection icon appears in the status bar when your tablet is connected.

ADD A WI-FI NETWORK

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2.

Tap the slider to turn on Wi-Fi .

3.

Tap

(options), then tap Add network.

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4. Enter the Network SSID (name), then select the type of security you want

from the drop-down menu. You can select:

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None—No security.

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WEP—Wired Equivalent Privacy. Note: A password is required.

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WPA/WPA2 PSK—Wi-Fi Protected Access. Note: A password is
required.

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802.1x EAP—802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol.

Note

If you aren't sure which security type to select, see your network setup
documentation.

5. Tap CONNECT. Your new network appears in the list of available networks.

Note

See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on the previous page) for connection
instructions.

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CHECK NETWORK STATUS

1.

Tap

> Settings > Wi-Fi.

2.

Make sure that the Wi-Fi slider is turned On. A list of available networks
appears.

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Secured networks are noted with a lock icon.

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If you are connected to a network, "Connected" appears below the
network name.

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Signal strength is noted with an icon to the left of the network name.

CONNECT

TO

A BLUETOOTH DEVICE

1.

Tap

> Settings > Bluetooth.

2.

Tap the slider to turn on Bluetooth. Your tablet searches for devices.

3. Turn on Bluetooth on the device you want to pair to your tablet and make
sure that your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. See the
documentation that came with your Bluetooth device for instructions.

4. Tap an available device to pair with from the list. Follow the on-screen
prompts. Some devices connect automatically, while others may require a
PIN.

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Use the Internet

Learn how to navigate the Internet and adjust browser settings with your tablet.

Note

These instructions are for Google Chrome™. If you
are using a different browser, see the browser's
online help.

VIEW WEB PAGES

Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi

network (on page 30).

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These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different
browser, see the browser's online help.

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Rotate your tablet to landscape view for the best viewing experience.

Open a web browser

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Tap Apps > Chrome.
Note: If you have installed a different browser, tap the corresponding icon
from

Apps to use it.

Navigate a web page

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Tap the address bar to enter a web address or search, then tap (enter).

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Tap , then speak to search.

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Drag your finger up, down, left, or right to scroll.

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Pinch your fingers together or spread them apart to zoom in and out.

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Tap a tab at the top to switch windows or open a new browser window.

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Tap x on the tab to close a window.

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Tap , to return to the previous page.

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Tap , to view menu items.

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SEARCH FOR TEXT ON A WEB PAGE

Note

These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different
browser, see the browser's online help.

1.

In your browser, tap

(options), then tap Find in page.

2. Use the keyboard to type the text you want to find. As you type, matching
characters on the web page are highlighted.

3. Tap ▲ or ▼ to go to the previous or next matching item.

4. Tap x to close the search bar and keyboard.

COPY TEXT ON A WEB PAGE

1. In your browser, touch and hold the text until a blue ribbon covers the text.

2. Drag the blue selectors to the left or right to select text.

3. Tap COPY in the menu that appears.

4. Go to where you want to paste the text (such as an email), touch and hold
the area, then tap PASTE.

CHECK AND CLEAR HISTORY

Note

These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different
browser, see the browser's online help.

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In your browser, tap (options), then tap History.

You can:

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Tap a website to open the page.

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Tap to search for a website.

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Tap x to remove a single website from your browsing history.
OR
Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA... to clear all browsing history. Select
the kinds of data you want to delete, then tap CLEAR DATA.

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MANAGE BOOKMARKS

You can store an unlimited number of bookmarks.

Note

These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different
browser, see the browser's online help.

Save a bookmark

1. Go to the website that you want to bookmark.

2.

Tap in the address bar.

3.

Tap again to rename your bookmark or select a folder, then tap outside
the menu to save.

4. Name your bookmark, select the folder you want to save it in, then tap
outside the menu.

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Open a bookmark

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If you saved the bookmark to a folder, tap (options), Bookmarks, then
select the website from the list.

MANAGE DOWNLOADS

View a download

1.

Tap

Apps > Downloads.

2. To open a download, tap the file name. If needed, select the program you
want to use to open the file.

Delete a download

1.

Tap

Apps > Downloads.

2.

Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, then tap .

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Share a download

1.

Tap

Apps > Downloads.

2.

Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, tap , then select how you
want to share the file.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to share the file.

Use Gmail™

Use the Gmail app to add your email accounts from Google and other web-based
providers like Outlook and Yahoo®.

SET UP A GMAIL ACCOUNT

You may have set up a Gmail account when you set up your tablet.

1.

Tap Apps > Gmail.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.

Note

To set up another Gmail account, see Manage Gmail accounts

(below)

.

MANAGE GMAIL ACCOUNTS

Add an additional Gmail account

1.

Tap

Apps > Gmail > Menu > Settings > Add account.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.

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Delete a Gmail account

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Accounts > Google.

2. Tap the account you want to delete, if needed.

3.

Tap

(options), then tap Remove account.

4. Tap Remove account.

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Change Gmail account settings

1.

Tap

Apps > Gmail > Menu > Settings.

2. Tap your account name.

3. Change your account settings as needed.

Switch Gmail accounts

1.

Tap

Apps > Gmail > Menu

2. Tap ▼ (drop-down) next to your account name, then select a different
account from the list displayed.

VIEW A GMAIL

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Tap Apps > Gmail.
Note: If you have more than one email account, the last account you used

opens. See Manage Gmail accounts (on page 38)

for instructions on

switching between accounts.

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Drag your finger up and down to scroll through your Gmails.

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Tap a Gmail to open it.

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Tap (menu) in the upper-left corner to display folders or select a
different Gmail account.

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Tap to search.

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Touch and hold a Gmail to select it and display options such as
archive, delete, mark as read or unread, or move the email.

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Touch and hold a Gmail to deselect it.

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Tap to compose a new Gmail. See Create a Gmail (on the next

page)

for more information.

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CREATE A GMAIL

1.

Tap

Apps > Gmail > (compose).

Note

To open a different account, tap in the upper-left corner, then select
a different account.

2. Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet
displays your contacts that match the characters you've entered. You can tap
a contact or continue entering the address.

Note

To send the email to more than one person, separate the email
addresses with a comma.

3. Enter a subject in the subject field (optional).

4.

Enter your message, then tap SEND when you are finished.

Note

Tap Save draft under options or (back) to save your email as a
draft. To access your drafts, tap in the upper-left corner, then tap
Drafts.

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Create and manage contacts

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Tap Apps > Contacts. You can:

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Tap to search for a contact.

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Tap (in the lower, right corner) to add a new contact.

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Tap a contact to view or edit its information.

Use the calendar

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Tap Apps > Calendar.

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Tap to add a new event.

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Tap to change the calendar view.

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Tap , then Settings to access calendar settings.

Work with photos and video

Learn how to take pictures and video with your tablet. Then, learn how to view and
edit them before sharing with your friends and family.

USE THE CAMERA

Note

See View photos and video (on page 46) for information on how to view your
pictures.

Take a picture

1.

Tap

Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe right, then tap Camera.

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3.

Tap

to adjust options, if needed.

4. Swipe up or down to zoom in or out.

5.

Tap

to take a photo.

Record a video

1.

Tap

Apps > Camera.

2. Swipe right, then tap Video.

3.

Tap

to adjust options, if needed.

4. Tap to start and stop recording, then tap ■ (stop) when finished.

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Change camera sett

ing

s

1.

Tap

Apps > Camera

.

2.

Swipe right, then tap

(settings). A settings menu opens.

3. Use the available options to change your settings. You can change your
settings such as:

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Camera resolution and quality

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Sound capture

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Location

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Fullsize preview

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Face detection

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Restore default settings

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VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO

View photos

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Tap Apps >

Photos.

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Drag your finger up and down to browse your photos.

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Tap a photo thumbnail to view in full screen.

Tip

Videos have a ► (play) icon and photos don't.

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To zoom in or out, pinch y our fingers together or apart.

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To view more options, select a photo, then tap . Options may include:

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Share

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Edit

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Information

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Delete

View videos

1.

Tap

Apps > Video.

2. Tap a video thumbnail, then tap ► (play). You can also:

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Tap or to skip the previous or next video.

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Tap to pause the video.

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Tap (More) to view more options.

EDIT PHOTOS

1.

Tap Apps >

Photos.

2.

Tap the photo you want to edit, then tap .

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3. Use the available options to edit your photo.

4. When finished, tap SAVE.

SHARE PHOTOS OR VIDEOS

1.

Tap Apps >

Photos.

2.

Select the photo or video you want, then tap

(share).

3. Tap the program you want to use to share the photo or video.

Note

If you shared a photo or video before, the program you used has an
easy-access icon next to the share button.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to send your photo or video.

Note

You may need to install social media apps (such as Facebook
and Twitter) to share photos on those sites.

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Listen to music

Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist.

CONTROL PLAYBACK

1.

Tap

Apps > Play Music.

2.

Tap (menu), then tap Music library to view your music.

3. Tap a category (PLAYLISTS, STATIONS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, or
GENRES), select a song, then tap ► (play) to start playback (if needed)

.

4. While listening to a song, you can:

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Tap to turn shuffle on or off.

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Tap to cycle through repeat mode, which include: Repeating all
songs, Repeating current song, or Repeat is off.

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Tap to pause and ► to resume playback.

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Drag the progress bar to the playback point you want.

Note

For more audio options, tap (options) next to a song title in the list.

USING

PLAYLISTS

Create a playlist

1.

Tap

Apps > Play Music.

2.

Find a song that you want to add, tap (options), then tap Add to playlist.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to select an existing playlist or create new

playlist.

Play a playlist

1.

Tap

Apps > Play Music.

2.

Tap

(menu) > Music library > PLAYLISTS.

3. Tap a playlist, then tap ► (play).

Note: See Control playback (above)

for more information.

Manage storage space

Learn how to keep your tablet running at peak efficiency by managing your
storage space.

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USE A MICRO SD CARD

Install a microSD card

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Insert the microSD card into the slot with the label facing the front of your
tablet. It should click into place.

Note

If prompted to change the default write disk:

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Tap Cancel to make no changes.

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Tap OK to go to

Storage settings

then select where you want

your tablet to write files.

Access files on a microSD card

1.

Tap

Apps > File Explorer > SD card.

Note

Your tablet may display your SD card's name instead of
"SD card."

2. Navigate to the file you want to open, tap it, then select an app to open it (if
prompted).

Move files to or from a microSD card

1.

Tap

Apps > File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the file, then touch and hold the file name to select it.

3.

Tap

to copy the file.

4. Navigate to where you want to save the file, touch and hold the screen until
a menu opens, then tap

(paste).

Remove a microSD card

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Storage & USB.

2.

Tap (eject) next to your SD card's name.

3. Push the microSD card in then release to remove it from the card slot.

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VIEW STORAGE SPACE

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Tap Apps > Settings > Storage & USB.

CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Storage & USB > Apps.

2. Tap the app from which you want to clear the data.

3. Tap CLEAR DATA or CLEAR CACHE, then tap OK.

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UNINSTALL APPS

1.

Tap

Apps, then locate the app you want to uninstall.

2.

Touch and hold the app, then drag it to the (trash) icon on the left side of

the screen until the app turns red.

Note

You may not be able to remove pre-installed apps. Instead, tap DISABLE to
prevent an app from running.

FREE UP STORAGE SPACE

If your tablet is low on storage space, try the following:

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Clear your Internet browser's temporary files and browser history. See your

browser's online help for more information.

Note: If you use Google Chrome™, see Clear app cache and data (on the

previous page)

.

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Move files such as pictures, videos, or music to a microSD™ memory card or

a computer. See Use a Micro SD card (on page 49)

.

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Move apps to a microSD memory card if they will run there.

RESET

TO

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Caution

Resetting to factory defaults deletes all personal data and settings. To restart

your tablet without removing your stored data or customized settings, see

Restart your tablet (on page 13)

.

1. Connect your tablet to a power outlet.

2.

Tap

App > Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset >

RESET TABLET.

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3. Wait for your tablet to reset, then go through the initial setup again. See Turn

on your tablet for the first time (on page 11) for more information.

Troubleshooting

What should I do if I cannot turn on my tablet?

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Connect the charger to check the battery level on the screen. If the battery is
too low, your tablet will not turn on. Fully charge the battery.

Can I open Microsoft Office and PDF files on my tablet?

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You can purchase and download third party applications to read these files.

What should I do if my tablet won't recognize the microSD™ card?

l

Make sure that you have inserted a microSD card correctly and securely.

l

With the microSD card inserted, turn off your tablet, then turn it back on.

l

Make sure that you are attempting to view your files in the correct location on
your tablet.

What should I do if I can't access the Internet?

l

Look for a wireless signal indicator ( ) in the status bar at the top of the
screen. If there is no icon, you are not connected.

l

Make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on

page 30)

.

l

Make sure that you select the right network and enter the correct password.
See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 30)

.

l

Turn your tablet off, then back on.

l

Reset your Wi-Fi router/modem.

What should I do if there is no sound coming from my tablet?

l

If listening through headphones, unplug and reconnect your headphones.
Make sure that the connector is pushed in all the way.

l

If listening through your tablet's speakers, unplug any devices connected to
the headphone jack.

l

The volume may be muted or set too low. Increase the volume setting.

l

Check your tablet's sound settings. See Adjust system sounds (on

page 27)

.

Why is the actual storage less than storage in the specification?

l

Your tablet has the full amount of storage listed in the specification.
However, some of this space is used for system applications and data files.

How do I reset my tablet to factory defaults?

Caution: Resetting your tablet to factory defaults will delete all personal apps and

data from your tablet.

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1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Backup & reset.

2. Tap Factory data reset, then tap RESET TABLET.

How do I set a screen lock?

1.

Tap

Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock.

2. Select a screen lock type, then follow the on-screen prompts to set it up.

What should I do if the display freezes or does not respond?

l

Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn off your tablet, then turn it

back on.

Maintenance

l

Keep your tablet dry.

l

Avoid exposing your tablet to extreme hot or cold temperatures.

l

Avoid placing your tablet close to lit cigarettes, open flames, or any heat

source.

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Do not drop, knock, or shake your tablet. Rough handling may break internal

circuit boards.

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Keep your tablet in a clean and dust-free place.

Disclaimer: Best Buy does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol­based cleaners on the LCD screen or plastic casing. Some chemical cleaners
have been reported to damage the screen or display case. Best Buy will not be
liable for damage resulting from the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based
cleaners.

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Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Operating system Android 7.0 (Nougat)
CPU MTK Quad-Core

Display

10.1" diagonal panel (25.4 cm)
800 × 1280 IPS
Capacitive 5-Point Touch Panel

Wireless/Connectivity

802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS

Storage 32GB Internal Memory

Camera

2 MP front-facing (fixed focus)

2 MP rear-facing (auto focus)
Sensors G-Sensor/Accelerometer
Audio Internal stereo speakers, MP3, AAC

Battery and power

6000mAh Lithium Ion

Up to six hours video playback
Power supply 5V/2A
Video H.264, MPEG4

Input and output

Micro SD Slot (up to 128GB)

3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Jack

Micro USB
Dimensions 9.9 × 6.7 × 0.4 in. (25.2 × 17.1 × 1.1 cm)
Weight 1.1 lbs. (0.5 kg)

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Customer support

For more help, see

Troubleshooting

(on page 52). To contact customer service,

call 1-877-467-4289

.

Your tablet model number is: NS-P10A8100

Safety information

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this product near water. Do not touch your device with wet hands.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.

10. Protect the power co

rd from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
product.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.

13. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain,

moisture, dripping, or splashing.

14. Do not crush or puncture the product. Avoid exposing the device to high
external pressure. Do not operate the device in a very cold or very hot
temperature, such as in cold weather or i

n an un-air-conditioned motor

vehicle during intense heat.

15. Do not remove the cover or back to reduce the risk of electric shock. There

are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

16. Do not place the device on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The unit may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury.

17. To prevent hearing damage, do not use the headphones at a high volume.

18. Never place heavy or sharp objects on the LCD panel or device.

19. Only use the AC adapter included with the device. Using any other adapter

will void your warranty.

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Legal notices

Android, Google, Google Play, Gmail, and other marks are trademarks of Google,
Inc.

FCC Warning

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

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

FCC Part 15

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 again

st 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

l

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.

Note:
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the
user's authori

ty to operate the equipment.

RSS-Gen & RSS-210 Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même
si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

RSS-102 Statement

This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment.

Within the 5. 15 to 5 .25 GHz band, UN II dev ice s w ill be r estri cted to indoor oper ati ons t o
reduce any pote nti al for har mful i nterfer ence to c o-c hannel M obile S atell ite System
(MSS) operation s.

This device com plie s w ith CAN I CES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).
The device co mplie s with R F s peci ficat ions. Ensure th at the
device accessor ies, such as a dev ice c ase an d dev ice h olster , ar e not compo sed of

metal components . Keep the device aw ay from your body to meet the distance
requirement.

Cet équipement est conforme à l'exposition aux rayonnements Industry Canada
limites établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information

This device i s also d esig ned to meet the r equ ireme nts for
exposure to r adio w aves estab lis hed by the Fe der al
Communication s Comm issi on (U SA).
The SAR limit a dop ted by the U SA is 1. 6 W/kg avera ged ov er
one gram of t issue. The highe st S AR value rep orted t o t he FC C
for this devic e type comp lies with this limit.

IFETEL Statement

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
causar su propia operación no deseada.

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One-Year Limited Warranty

Definitions:

The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original
purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall
be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty
Period”).

For this warranty to apply, your Product must be purchased in the United States or
Canada from a Best Buy branded retail store or online at

www.bestbuy.com or

www.bestbuy.ca and is packaged with this warranty statement.

How long does the coverage last?

The Warranty Period lasts for 1 year (365 days) from the date you purchased the
Product. Your purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the
Product.

What does this warranty cover?

During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or
workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized
Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair
the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product

at no charge with
new or rebuilt comparable products or parts. Products and parts replaced under
this warranty become the property of Insignia and are not returned to you. If
service of Products or parts are required after the Warranty Period expires, you
must pay all labor and parts charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your
Insignia Product during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you
sell or otherwise transfer the Product.

How to obtain warranty service?

If you purchased the Product at a Best Buy retail store location, please take your
original receipt and the Product to any Best Buy store. Make sure that you place
the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount
of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased the Product from a Best
Buy online web site (www.bestbuy.com or www.bestbuy.ca), mail your original
receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you
put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same
amount of protection as the original packaging.

To obtain warranty service, in the United States call 1-888-BESTBUY or Canada
call 1-866-BESTBUY. Call agents may diagnose and correct the issue over the
phone.

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Where is the warranty valid?

This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded
retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county
where the original purchase was made.

What does the warranty not cover?

This warranty does not cover:

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Customer instruction/education

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Installation

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Set up adjustments

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Cosmetic damage

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Damage due to weather, lightning, and other acts of God, such as power
surges

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Accidental damage

l

Misuse

l

Abuse

l

Negligence

l

Commercial purposes/use, including but not limited to use in a place of
business or in communal areas of a multiple dwelling condominium or
apartment complex, or otherwise used in a place of other than a private
home.

l

Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna

l

Display panel damaged by static (non-moving) images applied for lengthy
periods (burn-in).

l

Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance

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Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply

l

Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the

P

roduct

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Products sold “as is” or “with all faults”

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Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)

l

Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or
removed

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Loss or Theft of this product or any part of the product

l

Display panels containing up to three (3) pixel failures (dots that are dark or
incorrectly illuminated) grouped in an area smaller than one tenth (1/10) of
the display size or up to five (5) pixel failures throughout the display. (Pixel
based displays may contain a limited number of pixels that may not function
normally.)

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Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to
liquids, gels or pastes.

REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR
PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS. INSIGNIA PRODUCTS MAKES
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL
EXPRESS

AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND
NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER
THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND Y

OU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE
TO PROVINCE.

Contact Insignia:

For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289

www.insigniaproducts.com

INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.
Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC
©2016 Best Buy. All rights reserved.
Made in China

1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada)

01-800-926-3000 (Mexico)

www.insigniaproducts.com

INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies.

Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC

©2016 Best Buy. All rights reserved.

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