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Insignia NS-P10A6100 User Manual

10.1"Android™ Tablet
NS-P10A6100
User Guide
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-P10A6100 10.1"Android™ Tablet
Table of Contents
Welcome 5
Features 5
Package contents 5 Tablet overview 6 Home screen 9
Get started 10
Charge the battery 10 Turn on your tablet for the first time 11
Understand the basics 11
Turn your tablet on or off 12 Restart your tablet 12 Adjust the volume 13 Navigate with gestures 13 Navigate with on-screen function buttons 14 Use the Recents screen 16 Use the keyboard 16 Download apps 17 Capture and view a screenshot 18 View a status item or notification 19 Check for updates 19
Change basic settings 21
Customize the Home screen 21 Customize the lockscreen 23 Set and use the screen lock 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 28
Connect to a computer 29
Windows 29 Mac 30
Transfer or download an e-book 32
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Set up wireless connections 32
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 32 Add a Wi-Fi networ k 33 Check network status 34 Connect to a Bluetooth device 34
Use the Internet 34
View web pages 35 Search for text on a web page 36 Copy text on a web page 37 Check and clear history 37 Manage bookmarks 39 Manage downloads 40
Use Gmail™ 41
Set up a Gmail account 41 Manage Gmailaccounts 41 View a Gmail 43 Create a Gmail 44
Create and manage contacts 45
Use the calendar 45
Work with photos and video 46
Use the camera 46 View photos and video 47 Edit photos 48 Share photos or videos 48
Listen to music 49
Control playback 49 Using playlists 49
Manage storage space 49
Use a Micro SD card 49 View storage space 50 Clear app cache and data 51 Uninstallapps 52 Free up storage space 53 Reset to default settings 53
Troubleshooting 53
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Maintenance 55
Specifications 56
Customer support 57
Safety information 57
Legal notices 58
One-Year Limited Warranty 61
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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10.1"Android™ Tablet (NS-P10A6100). 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 back 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

l 10.1"Android™ Tablet l USB data transfer cable l Wall charger l Quick Setup Guide l Important Information
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TABLET OVERVIEW

Front
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Item Description
Front camera
Light sensor
Take pictures or record video. See Use
the camera (on page 46).
Detects light level to adjust your screen's brightness.
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Back
Item Description
Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.
Power
Reset hole Insert a paper clip if your tablet freezes.
Volume
Rear camera
Speakers Play audio from your tablet.
Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press and hold for ten seconds to restart.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Take pictures or record video. See Use
the camera (on page 46).
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Side
Item Description
Earphone jack
Micro HDMI jack
Micro USB port
microSD™ card slot
Microphone
Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.
Connect your tablet to a TV or other devices with a micro HDMIcable.
Connect the USB data transfer cable to charge your tablet.
Insert a microSDcard to increase your tablet's memory.
Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
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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.
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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 the facing page) and Change basic settings (on page 21).

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Before charging your tablet battery for the first time, use your tablet until the battery is completely empty, then charge it fully before using it again. This will help increase your battery's efficiency and life. After the first time, charge your battery when it is less than 15% full.
1. Insert the USBdata transfer 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 four hours to fully charge your tablet.
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Conserve battery power
l Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it. l Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on page
25).
l Close apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page
16).
l 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 23)). Press to wake it up.
l If you are using an animated wallpaper, change it to a static wallpaper.
Helpful tips
l For the best battery performance, use your tablet often. l Make sure that you charge it at least once a month. l Use the power adapter that came with your tablet for charging. l 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.

Understand the basics

Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful features.
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TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF

Turn on your tablet
l 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.

RESTART YOUR TABLET

l If your tablet freezes, insert a paper clip or pin into the reset hole, then turn
on your tablet again. Your stored data and customized settings aren't affected.
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Note
To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on
page 53).

ADJUST THE VOLUME

Note
See Adjust system sounds (on page 27) for more information.
l Press the volume + or – button to raise or lower the volume.
OR Tap (lower volume) or (raise volume) at the bottom of the screen.

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
Swipe
Touch and hold an item with your finger, then move your finger to the position where you want the item.
Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen to scroll up and down or right to left.
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Gesture Action
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...
Start a text search on Google™.
Start a voice search on Google.
Return to the previous screen.
Return to the home screen.
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Open the list of recently used and running applications. See
Use the Recents screen (on page 16).
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Icon Tap to...
View all apps installed on your tablet. Swipe the screen to the left to see more apps.
Open the options menu.
Close the keyboard.
Open the side menu.
(10-inch tablet
only)
(10-inch tablet
only)
Raise the volume level.
Lower the volume level.
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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.
l On the home screen, tap Recents. A list of the most recently used or
running apps appears.
l To see more apps, swipe up or down. l To open an app, tap the app window. l To close an app, drag the app screen left, right, or tap x.

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.
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Switch between number/symbol or text mode. Note:Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.
Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language (on
OR
page 28) to enable languages.
Note:These icons are not always available.
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Icon Description
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.
l To insert a character, tap the character to the left of where you want it, then
use the keyboard to type.
l To delete a character, touch to the right of it, then tap (delete). l When you don’t need the keyboard, press at the bottom of the screen to
close it.
l 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 32) 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
l If a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app
developer for more information.
l See Uninstall apps (on page 52) for information on permanently
deleting an app.

CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT

l To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the same
time.
l To view the screenshot:
1. Tap Apps > Photos.
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2. Tap the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View photos and video (on
page 47) 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.
l Drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such
as email, calendar, and time).
l Drag two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items (such
as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information).

CHECK FOR UPDATES

Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software.
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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 updates > CHECKFOR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, then tap My apps.
3. Locate the app you want to update from the INSTALLED tab. .
Note:If there is no Updates heading, all your apps are up-to-date.
Tip
Tap the Allow automatic updating check box (to let your tablet automatically update the app in the future.
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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