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Insignia NS-P10A7100, NS-P10A7100-C User Manual

10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
NS-P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C
User Guide
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 6
Home screen 9
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 lockscreen 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-Fi 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 Gmailaccounts 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
Uninstallapps 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™ (NS­P10A7100/NS-P10A7100-C). 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

l 10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ l Micro USB cable l Wall charger l Quick Setup Guide l Important Information
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TABLET OVERVIEW

Front
Item Description
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Front camera
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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.
Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.
Power
Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press and hold for ten seconds to restart.
Volume
Rear camera
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Take pictures or record video. See Use
the camera (on page43).
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Side
Item Description
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Micro USB port
Microphone
Earphone jack
microSD™ card slot
Connect the micro USB cable to charge your tablet.
Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.
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.
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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
l Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on
page26).
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15).
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24)). 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 wall charger 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

Press and hold the button on the side of your tablet until you see the
1. 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
Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on.
l
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
Press and hold the button until the Power off screen opens.
1.
2. Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.
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RESTART YOUR TABLET

l 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).

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.

NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES

Gesture Action
Tap
Tap an app or another item with your finger to open or select it.
Touch
& hold
Drag
Touch an item with your finger and do not release it until your tablet responds.
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.
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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.
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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.
On the home screen, tap Recents. A list of the most recently used or
l
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.
To close all apps, tap .
l

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.
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Icon Description
Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language (on
OR
l To insert a character, tap the character to the left of where you want it, then
use the keyboard to type.
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
l
close it.
l To adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on
page27).
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.

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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Tap Apps > Play Store.
1.
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51) for information on permanently
deleting an app.

CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT

To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the
l
same time.
l To view the screenshot:
Tap Apps > Photos.
1.
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.
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).
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Change notification interruptions
l Press a volume button on your tablet. A volume menu opens.
You can:
Drag the slider to adjust the notification volume.
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Tap , then drag the slider to adjust the media volume.
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Tap , then drag the slider to adjust the alarm volume.
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