Laser MID-741KID Quick Operation Manual

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Index

MAIN SCREEN OVERVIEWS ............................................................................................... 4

APPEARANCE AND BUTTONS: ........................................................................................ 10

ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................. 11

TURNING ON AND OFF ................................................................................................... 11

BATTERY CHARGING ....................................................................................................... 11

RUN TIME ...................................................................................................................... 11

5 POINT TOUCH-SCREEN ................................................................................................ 11

SLEEP MODE .................................................................................................................. 11

LOCK/UNLOCK ................................................................................................................ 12

CHANGING WALLPAPER ................................................................................................. 12

HOME SCREEN ICONS .................................................................................................... 12

FURTHER APP INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 14

SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 16

CONNECTING TO A PC/MAC VIA USB ..............................................................................17

EBOOK AND DRM – ALDIKO (NOT PRE-LOADED) ............................................................ 18

WHY CREATE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT ................................................................................ 20

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 20

FULL SETTINGS FOLDER VIEW ........................................................................................ 20

FAQ ................................................................................................................................ 24

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Read all instructions carefully before use.

- Retain this manual for future reference.

- Use this product only in the manner described.

- Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.

- The following will damage this product: water or moisture ingress, exposure to prolonged
extreme heat or cold, excessive humidity, dust or sandy.

- For first time use, it is recommended that you fully charge the device overnight. Subsequent
charges can be as needed. During charging or extended use, the product may become warm.

- There are no user serviceable parts for this product.

- Unauthorised attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void product warranty and may
result in a dangerous electric shock.

- Remove the data cable by pulling it from the plug and not the cord.

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MAIN SCREEN OVERVIEWS

1.0 APP BOX (APPLICATIONS)

2.0 MEDIA (MUSIC AND VIDEO)

3.0 E

BOOK (EBOOKS AND TEXT FILES)

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4.0 NOTES (CREATE TEXT ONLY BASED NOTE FILES)

6.0 GAMES (INSTALL AND PLAY VIDEO

GAMES)

5.0 PAINTING (CREATE DRAWINGS USING THE PROVIDED TOOLS)

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7.0

PHOTO (VIEW PICTURES AND IMAGES)

9.0 DATE (SET THE DATE)

8.0

TIME (SET THE TIME)

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10.1.

SETTING

– SYSTEM (ADJUST

WI-FI CONNECTIONS, SPEAKER VOLUME AND

CONTRAST)

10.2.

SETTING

– PARENT (CHANGE THE PASSWORD AND OPERATING TIMES) *DEFAULT

PASSWORD

IS

123

4 10.0

SETTINGS MENU (CHILD RESTRICTION SETTINGS)

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Open a web browser in ANDROID, enter a URL and select “SAVE TO BOOKMARKS”

10.5

SETTING

– BROWSER (

ADDING CHILD SAFE WEB SITES

)

*DEFAULT PASSWORD

IS

1234

10.3.

SETTING

– APPLICATION (ADD/REMOVE FROM 6 MAIN A/V CATEGORIES)

*DEFAULT PASSWORD

IS

1234

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10.4

SETTING

– APPLIC

ATION

(

EXIT TO ANDROID

) *DEFAULT PASSWORD

IS

1234

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Adjust the URL bookmark details as needed then press OK

Then from the KIDS SOFTWARE settings menu press BROWSER followed by your password. Then
tick the CHILDREN LIMIT MODE box and then under the BOOKMARK ACCOUNTS, press SELECT.
From the BOOKMARK ACCOUNTS screen make sure the LOCAL box is ticked. This will link the
bookmarks in ANDROID to the KIDS BROWSER.

Note: the BROWSER app needs to be added to the KIDS menu, such as to APP BOX. The previously
saved BOOKMARKS will then be available via the KIDS SOFTWARE. BOOKMARKS can be removed
using the ANDROID software only.

11.0 TURNING THE CAMERA ON

From the Children’s menu screen, press and
hold the OK button to turn the Camera ON or OFF.

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APPEARANCE AND BUTTONS:

Back View:

Front View:

Number

Description
1 Micro SD Card Slot (supports cards up to 32GB)
2 Mini USB Interface (Data Transfer, Charging, USB Storage flash drive)
3 Stereo Earphone Socket (3.5mm Jack)
4 ON/OFF Power Button
5 Volume Button: Decrease Volume (-)
6 Volume Button: Increase Volume (+)
7 External Speaker
8 Front Camera Lens
9 “Previous Screen” Button

10 OK/Confirm Button/Press and Hold for Camera/Video

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ACCESSORIES

1 x 7” MID-741KID, 1 x Mains Power Adaptor, 1 x Earbuds, 1 x USB cable, 1 x User Guide

TURNING ON AND OFF

To turn ON, PRESS and HOLD the POWER button until the screen turns ON.
To turn OFF, PRESS and HOLD the POWER button until the power screen appears.
Then select turn OFF.

Note: At any time you can press the POWER BUTTON to enter into Snooze mode or to wake from Snooze
mode.

BATTERY CHARGING

You can charge your MID-741KID using the supplied Mains Power Adaptor and USB cable.

You will be alerted when the battery charge falls below 15%. If the battery is completely depleted
the MID-741KID will automatically turn off.

Note: If the battery has been completely exhausted, it may take a few minutes to switch the MID-741KID
on once charging has begun. The MID-741KID can be used during charging however this may increase the
time needed to fully charge the battery.

RUN TIME

Run time of portable devices such as this MID-741KID can be extended by reducing the screen
brightness, turning off Wi-Fi when not in use, turning off Apps that are not required and manually
turning the screen off using the power button when not in use.

5 POINT TOUCH-SCREEN

The MID-741KID has 5 different touch screen behaviours.
1-TAP Tap once to select or start a function, option or application
2- TAP and HOLD Tap and hold to select or start a function
3-DRAG and DROP Tap then drag an item and drop it to a location
4-DOUBLE TAP Double Tap an item twice to select or start a function
5-SLIDE/SWIPE Tap then slide an item up, down, left or right

SLEEP MODE

During prolonged inactive use where no buttons have been pressed, the screen will turn off
automatically to conserve power. Press the POWER button to wake the MID-741KID.

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LOCK/UNLOCK

When the MID-741KID is in sleep mode, press the POWER button to open the unlock screen. TAP
and HOLD the LOCKED padlock icon, drag it to the UNLOCKED padlock icon, then release.

Note: some of the following images may be different from the actual product supplied.

CHANGING WALLPAPER

TAP and HOLD the current wallpaper
from the main screen. The wallpaper
option window will appear. Choose
between GALLERY (Personal Image
files) LIVE WALLPAPERS (Interactive
and moving (live) wallpapers), and
WALLPAPERS (select from a standard
list of wallpapers).

HOME SCREEN ICONS

Previous

Screen

Screen

Shot

(Optional)

Home

Screen

Change

screen

view

Settings

Shortcut

Kids

Software

Web

Browser

Apps/Widgets

Settings

Music

Google Search Bar

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APPS AND WIDGETS MENU
When pressed the following screen is shown.

Note: Scroll across to access WIDGETS

Note: Some of the following images may be different from the actual product supplied.

Icon

Function

APK Installer: Install and Manage the installation of Apps

Ebook reader: Search your e-book library and create favourite lists

Browser: Browse the Internet

Calculator: Kid-friendly calculator

Calendar: Create and manage daily, weekly and monthly events, set alarm
clocks. Note: A GOOGLE account is required.

Camera: Take and view pictures and video

Children’s Playground Software

Clock: Access alarm clock settings, time and timer displays

Downloads: Manage downloaded content

E-mail: Setup e-mail accounts

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Explorer: Access all pictures, video, music, sound clips and other files saved on
the device and SD card

Gallery: Record Video and take photos and access saved files

Gmail: Access and create a Gmail account (or existing non-gmail accounts)

Google: Access the custom Google web browser

Google Settings: View and adjust Google Location and settings

Local: View and search local maps for places of interest.

Maps: View and search global maps for places of interest

Movie Studio: Edit and create custom made videos

FURTHER APP INFORMATION
Calendar

Tap this icon to open the calendar feature. Enter
your GOOGLE account e-mail address and password
information.

Note: If you do not yet have a Google account, you
can create a new account for free from Google.com
Double check your account information and repeat
the above steps if you are experiencing connection
issues.

Once complete, your settings will be saved and the application will automatically close. Re-open
the application then set the current date and time where required.

Note: The first email setting will be saved as default and cannot be deleted. Subsequent email settings
can be deleted however. To remove all email settings, a factory default must be completed.

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Camera

Tap this icon to open the camera feature. Choose between camera and video recording. Tap the
BLUE CIRCLE shutter icon to take a photo or to start recording a video from video mode.

To enter the photo playback mode and photo tools, tap the TOGGLE image at the top right corner
of the screen (this button is used to toggle between image capture mode and the playback
screen).

To connect through to your GOOGLE account, press , or to continue through to the
main image preview screen. Alternatively tap the image on the screen.

From the main image preview screen, SWIPE the screen left or right to review images or use the
thumbnail images at the bottom of the screen to see previous.

Note: Tap the screen if the image tools icon disappears.

To delete an image, press the rubbish bin icon at the top of the screen. To access the menu screen
tap the menu shortcut button. Choose between the options: slideshow, edit, rotate left, rotate
right, crop, set picture as, details.

File manager

File manager provides an overview of all files on your MID-741KID or an external storage device.
Use the tabs at the top of the screen to view files on your MID-741KID, built-in memory, SD card
or USB.

Note: The last two tabs (developer tabs) may not be visible depending on your user settings.

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App and Widget icons

Users can add or remove Apps and Widgets program icons (shortcuts) from the desktop as well as
move them to different desktop screens. The icons can be dragged within the desktop, or
between the desktop and the shortcut bar.

To add an icon tap and hold the App or Widget, then drag and drop it to the desired position on
the desktop.

To delete an icon, press and hold the icon until the trash bin icon appears at the top of the screen.
Then drag the icon on top of the bin icon and release.

SETTINGS
Wi-Fi

Note: a Wi-Fi connection is required if connecting to the internet for email, Play Store or web browsing).

When Wi-Fi is turned on it will automatically scan for all available Wi-Fi networks.

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Tap the desired NETWORK
name. If this NETWORK
connects successfully,
“Connected” (1) will
appear. If the NETWORK is
encrypted, enter the
password then tap
“Connect”.
Your MID-741KID will
indicate when the
NETWORK connection is
ready for use when the
Wi-Fi icon appears on the
lower right notification
bar (2).

For training videos visit: http://www.laserco.net/products/e-readers/MID-741KID

CONNECTING TO A PC/MAC VIA USB

Connect the USB cable to your MID-741KID and computer, making sure you are using the correct
MICRO USB cable supplied. TAP the icon to “Turn on USB storage”.

Note: In USB mode, you can copy, cut or delete files directly from the device.

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EBOOK AND DRM – ALDIKO (NOT PRE-LOADED)

Note: Aldiko supports purchased and borrowed “DRM” eBooks. This app needs to be downloaded as it is
not pre-loaded.

Download Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) to your PC and set up your FREE account. Upon
purchasing or borrowing an eBook using ADE, it will then need to be transferred to your
MID-741KID.
From Adobe Digital Editions, right click the eBook you wish to transfer and select “Show File in
Explorer”.

View this YouTube video on purchasing eBooks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AieWzAbpmjs

Then right click on the file and select “Copy”.

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Connect your MID-741KID to the same PC you have loaded ADE and open Windows Explorer. If
connected correctly your MID-741KID will be visible. Select the MID-741KID by double-clicking it.
Then contents will appear on the right side of the Windows Explorer screen. Right click this
section and select paste. The file has now been transferred. Disconnected the MID-741KID, open
the ALDIKO App on your MID-741KID and select the top right “Settings” option.

Select ADOBE DRM then enter your username and
password and select “Sign in”.

Finally, locate the “File” which was just transferred, then click “Import”.

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WHY CREATE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT

Creating a Google account allows you to talk, chat, share, schedule, store, organise, collaborate,
discover and create online. A Google account also provides user level access to Gmail, Google+
and YouTube which are all backed up online and accessible online via the cloud.

GOOGLE PLAY APP

Open the GOOGLE PLAY STORE App and set up your account. If you have an existing
account (including non Gmail accounts) select EXISTING, otherwise choose NEW to
create a new account and follow the set-up steps.

View our product training videos at: http://www.laserco.net/products/e-readers/MID-741KID

SPECIFICATIONS

Operation System: Android 4.0
Size 197.5 x 129 x 12.5mm
CPU processor speed: 1.0GHZ
Memory: 4GB
RAM: DDR3 512 MB
TF card: 1 - 32GB
Display screen: 7”(Capacitive multi-touch) TFT capacitive touch
Resolution: 800*480
Battery and capacity: Rechargeable Built-in type polymer battery, 2800Mah
Camera Resolution: Front 0.3 Mega Pixels
Screen auto orientation: G-sensor 3D
Voice Recording Built-in microphone
Supported file types: avi, mov, mp4, asf, wmv, rm, rmvb, 3GP, m4a, mpg, flv

FULL SETTINGS FOLDER VIEW

Wireless and Networks
Wi-Fi
Data Usage
Mobile data
Set mobile data limit
Airplane mode
Ethernet
VPN
Tethering and portable hotspot

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Wi-fi direct
Wi-fi direct (peer to peer)
Mobile networks
3g support information
Device
Sound
Volumes
Ringtones and notifications
Default notification
System
Touch sounds
Screen lock sound
Display
Brightness
Wallpaper
Auto-rotation of screen
Sleep
Font size
Screen adaption
Storage
Media scan
Enable media scanning on SD
Enable media scanning on USB
Internal storage (1)
Total space
Apps
Available
Internal storage (2)
Total space
Apps
Available
EXTSD
Total space
Available
Un-mounted shared storage
Usbhost1
Total space
Available
Battery (graphs)
Charging
Screen usage
Android system usage
Wi-Fi usage
Tablet idle usage
Apps

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Downloaded
On SD card
Running
All
Personal
Accounts and sync
Location services
Google’s location service
Locations and Google search
Security
Screen security
Screen lock
Owner info
Encryption
Encrypt tablet
Passwords
Make passwords visible
Device administration
Device administrators
Unknown sources
Credential storage
Trusted credentials
Install from SD card
Clear credentials
Language and input
Language
Spelling correction
Personal dictionary
Keyboard and input methods
Default
Android keyboard
Google speech to text
Speech
Voice search
Mouse / track pad
Pointer speed
Backup and reset
Backup and restore
Backup my data
Backup account
Automatic restore
Personal data
Factory data reset
System upgrade
Recovery mode

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System
Date and time
Automatic date and time
Automatic time zone
Set date
Set time
Select time zone
Use 24-hour format
Select date format
Accessibility
Services
Talkback
System
Large text
Auto-rotate screen
Speak passwords
Touch and hold delay
Install web scripts
Developer options
USB debugging
Development device id
Stay awake
Allow mock locations
HDCP checking
Desktop backup password
User interface
Strict mode enabled
Pointer location
Show touches
Show screen updates
Show CPU usage
Force GPU rendering
Window animation scale
Apps
Don’t keep activities
Background process limit
Show all ANRs
About tablet
Status
Legal information
Model number
Android version
Baseband version
Kernel version
Build number

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FAQ

I can’t turn on or my
MID-741KID has “frozen”?

1. Ensure your MID-741KID is charged

2. Connect to the power adaptor and then check again in 10 minutes

After the startup screen, the
device just shuts off.

Ensure your MID-741KID is charged

I can’t hear anything through
my headset or the sound
quality is very bad.

1. Please check the volume is correct

2. Check the music file on another device to make sure it is not damaged

3. Try using another pair of headphones

I can’t copy files or play music.

1. Please check the connection to your computer

2. Ensure there is enough spare memory

3. Check that the USB cable is not damaged using another device

4. Check that the USB connection is correct

5. Ensure the USB function has been turned on correctly (Page 12)
My MID-741KID displays a
network or service error
message.

1. Check the strength of the Wi-Fi signal

2. Check that the Wi-Fi service is available and operating correctly

My touch screen is slow and
not working correctly.

1. Make sure the protective film has been removed from the screen

2. Ensure that your fingers are dry and clean

3. Restart your MID-741KID

4. Ensure the touch screen is not scratched or damaged
My MID-741KID is frozen or a
severe error has occurred.

1. Try closing Apps or resetting

2. Restore or reset the MID-741KID to factory default settings

My MID-741KID becomes hot
when is use or while charging.

1. Some applications can consume more power than others causing the

MID-741KID to become warm while in use or if used for extended
amounts of time. This is normal and won’t affect the life or performance
of your MID-741KID.

An error occurs when I

start the

camera.

1. The camera application requires sufficient storage space and battery

voltage. If an error occurs here please try:
a. Charging the battery, or
b. Removing some files to make more storage space

An error occurs when I open

my

music files.

1. Remove some files to make more storage space

2. Mak

e sure the music files aren’t protected by digital rights management

(DRM). If the files have DRM protection, make sure that you have the
license or key.

3. Make sure that file type is compatible.
My MID-741KID takes about 45
seconds to turn on/boot up. Is
this normal?

Yes. This is common with all tablet devices. Like with most computers,
they need time to “boot up”. Note: Once more apps and programs are

loaded, boot up times may increase.
The available memory on my
MID-741KID is far less than
4GB. Why is that so?

Some of this space is required to pre-load apps and other software. Space

is required for the OS (Operating System). Apps can be changed and

removed if required to suit your memory space requirements.

For further product information and instructions please visit our product web page at www.laserco.net or email

[e-mail]

Please note: As continual improvements are made to this product, slight operational differences may occur. For

the most up-to-date user manual, please visit our website.

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Warranty against Defects
Laser Corporation Pty Ltd (“Laser”) warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for 12 months, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance
with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. The benefit of this warranty is in
addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and to other rights and remedies of the
consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates.
Through a network of retailers and resellers, Laser will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or
exchange (where possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. This
warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, normal
wear and tear, neglect or improper storage.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
How to make a product warranty claim:
Step 1: Find your receipt which proves the date of purchase. Where the date of purchase cannot be
verified, your place of purchase or Laser will make an assessment based on the date of manufacture, the
condition of the Laser product and the type of defect.
Step 2a): Contact your place of purchase. They will assess the nature of the fault and refund or
replace the product as per their store refund or warranty policy.
Step 2b): If your place of purchase cannot be contacted, then you can contact Laser Customer Service
with details of your defective Laser Product Phone [phone]; or Email: [e-mail] or
online www.laserco.net/support/warranty (click on “Consumers (End Users)”). Our business address is at
1/6-8 Byfield Street, North Ryde, NSW 2113
Step 3: Laser will issue you with a Return Authorisation (RA) number within 48 hours. When
requested, send us the defective product and a copy of your receipt. Laser will cover the cost of the
return delivery.
Step 4: Wait for us to contact you. Once we have received your defective Laser product for inspection,
we will inform you of our assessment of your claim within 7 days. When we contact you, we will firstly let
you know whether you have a valid claim under this Warranty, and if so, we will inform you whether your
defective Laser product will be replaced or repaired, together with the number of days you can expect to
wait to receive your replaced or repaired Laser product.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.