LG G PAD 8.3 User Manual
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Important Customer Information
Before you begin
Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the
separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important
product safety and warranty information about your device.
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Table of Contents
Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics ...................................................................................5
Tablet Overview .................................................................................................... 5
Help ....................................................................................................................... 8
Non-Removable Battery ...................................................................................... 9
Home Screen .......................................................................................................16
Notifications .......................................................................................................20
Plug & Pop ..........................................................................................................28
Capturing a Screenshot .....................................................................................28
Google Account Setup ......................................................................................29
Entering Text .......................................................................................................30
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 33
Connecting to Networks and Devices .............................................................. 33
Bluetooth .............................................................................................................34
SmartShare .........................................................................................................35
Enjoying the content from Nearby devices......................................................36
PC connections with a USB cable ....................................................................36
PC connections with a USB cable for Mac OS X users ................................ 37
Web ........................................................................................... 38
Chrome ................................................................................................................38
Communication ....................................................................... 42
Contacts ..............................................................................................................42
Email ....................................................................................................................43
Gmail ...................................................................................................................45
Hangouts .............................................................................................................50
Entertainment .......................................................................... 52
Camera ................................................................................................................52
Video Camera ..................................................................................................... 57
Gallery .................................................................................................................60
Videos ...................................................................................................................61
Music ...................................................................................................................62
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Play Store ............................................................................................................65
YouTube™ ............................................................................................................ 67
Tools .......................................................................................... 68
QPair ...................................................................................................................68
QSlide ..................................................................................................................69
QuickMemo .........................................................................................................71
QuickRemote ...................................................................................................... 73
QuickTranslator .................................................................................................. 74
Voice Mate .......................................................................................................... 75
Alarm/Clock ........................................................................................................ 77
Calculator ............................................................................................................ 77
Calendar .............................................................................................................. 78
File Manager .......................................................................................................80
Maps .....................................................................................................................81
Voice Recorder ....................................................................................................81
Application Manager ..........................................................................................82
POLARIS Office 5 ............................................................................................. 83
Google+ ...............................................................................................................84
Voice Search .......................................................................................................84
Settings .................................................................................... 85
Specifications .........................................................................105
Safety .......................................................................................106
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 106
Care and Maintenance ..................................................................................... 109
Consumer Information on SAR ....................................................................... 118
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss ............................................................................. 119
TIA Safety Information ..................................................................................... 121
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................... 124
Driving ................................................................................................................ 131
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Tablet software update ..........................................................132
Troubleshooting ......................................................................134
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................................135
Index ........................................................................................139
The Basics
Tablet Overview
Front View
NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may
change depending on the mode and software version on your tablet.
1. Front-facing camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself.
You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
2. Ambient light sensor Measures the surrounding light and adjusts the
LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
WARNING! Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD and
touchscreen functions. Do not cover the ambient light sensor with a protective film.
This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
Front-facing camera
Ambient light
sensor
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Rear View
Rear-facing
camera
Speakers
3. Rear-facing camera Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean
for optimal performance.
4. Speakers Use to listen to the audio from the selected function (e.g.,
music, videos, sound clips, etc.).
Side Views
Power/Lock key
Volume keys
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5. Power/Lock key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn
the tablet on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and change
the sound settings.
6. Volume keys Allow you to adjust the media volumes. Press and hold
both keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo feature.
Top and Bottom Views
SIM card /
microSD card slot
Headset
jack
Top Bottom
Infrared
(IR) LED
7. Headset jack Allows you to plug in an optional listening accessory, such
as headphones to listen to music.
8. SIM card / microSD card slot Allows you to insert your SIM card and a
microSD card. A valid SIM card is required to have access to the mobile
network. Insert a microSD card to store your personal data files (e.g.,
music, videos, photos, etc.).
9. Infrared (IR) LED Used as a sensor for the QuickRemote app.
10. Microphone Records your voice and is used for voice-activated
functions.
NOTE Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a video or audio clip.
11. Charging port Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB Cable for
use with the Charger Adapter, your PC, or other compatible
accessories.
TIPS! • Tap the Menu key (touch key located at the bottom of the touchscreen)
whenever you open an application to check the options that are available for that app.
• If the device freezes up and stops working, press and hold the Power/Lock key (on
the right side of the tablet) for about 6 seconds until the screen turns off. Wait a few
seconds, then turn the tablet back on.
Microphone
Charging
port
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Home screen overview
12. Status bar Shows device status information, including the time, Wi-Fi
signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
13. Application icon Tap an icon (application, widget, folder, etc.) to open
and use it.
14. Quick Access Bar Provides quick one-touch access to the functions you
use most often. The icons in this bar display on all of the Home screen
canvases.
15. Touch keys bar Provide easy navigation anywhere you are in the
software. They are the Back key
keys on this bar can be changed (see the Display settings menu).
Status Bar
Application
icons
Quick Access
Bar
Touch keys bar
, the Home key, and the Menu key. The
Help
The Help application allows you to quickly and conveniently view
information about your tablet, including basic definitions, How-to videos,
icon glossary, user guide, and more.
To access Help, from the Home screen, tap Apps
> Help .
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Non-Removable Battery
Your tablet has an internal, rechargeable battery that should be replaced
only by LG or an authorized LG repair center. You should never try to open
or take apart this tablet yourself. Opening the tablet can cause damage that
will void your warranty.
Charging your tablet
A rechargeable battery is used to power your tablet. Charge the battery
using the USB cable (power cord) and the charger (power outlet adapter)
included with your tablet. Make sure to fully charge the battery before
using your tablet for the first time.
WARNING! If the touchscreen won't function while the tablet’s in the process of charging, this
1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the charging port.
may be due to an unstable power supply. If this occurs, disconnect the USB Cable
from the tablet or unplug the Charger from the power outlet.
USB CableCharging Head
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USB Cable
3. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
TIP! Use only an approved charging accessory to charge your tablet. Improper handling of the
charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your
tablet and void the warranty.
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Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that you don’t need to run constantly in the background. You can also
monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.
To extend the life of your battery
Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, or GPS.
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other
apps.
Some apps you’ve downloaded may consume high amounts of battery
power. While using your downloaded apps, check the battery charge
level and monitor the battery usage.
Lower the screen brightness setting and set a shorter screen timeout.
NOTE Allowing other devices to use your tablet's hotspot connection will also drain your
battery more quickly.
To view the battery charge level
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) >
Settings > About tablet > Battery.
NOTE Settings are displayed in a split-screen format with the menus on the left and
corresponding selections on the right.
2. The battery status (charging or discharging) and percent of remaining
charge are displayed at the top right side of the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) >
Settings > About tablet > Battery > Battery use.
2. The right side of the screen displays battery usage details and includes a
usage graph as well as a list of apps or services using battery power
from greatest amount to least.
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Installing the SIM card*
NOTE If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to insert your 4G LTE SIM card.
1. To install the SIM card, locate and open the cover to the slot and gently
pull out the SIM card tray.
NOTE There are two slots underneath the cover (the other slot is for a microSD card).
2. Insert the 4G LTE SIM card into the tray with the Verizon logo face up.
Push the tray back into the slot until it “clicks” into place and close the
cover.
* A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM Card) is a “smartcard” that houses personal
information, such as your mobile phone number, calling plan, and account
information, such as contacts, text messages, and call history. The Verizon Wireless
4G LTE SIM Card is compatible with any Verizon Wireless 4G LTE certified device.
The 4G LTE SIM Card can move from one device to another and your wireless
service will support the services that are compatible with your new device and
service plan. To see which devices are compatible with the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE
SIM Card, visit verizonwireless.com/certifieddevice.
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Installing & Removing the microSD Card
Your tablet supports a removable memory card (sold separately).
1. To install a microSD card, locate and open the cover to the slot.
NOTE There are two slots underneath the cover (the other slot is for a SIM card; note the tray).
2. Position the microSD card with the gold strips facing towards the back
of the tablet. Slide the microSD card into the slot until it “clicks” into
place and replace the cover.
Removing your microSD Card
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) >
Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
NOTE Settings are displayed in a split-screen format with the menus on the left and
corresponding selections on the right.
2. Push the microSD card inward until the card “clicks” and carefully slide
the card out of the slot and replace the cover.
NOTE The card should pop partially out of the slot.
W
ARNING! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may
damage the microSD card as well as your tablet, and the data stored on the microSD
card may be corrupted.
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Formatting the microSD card
WARNING! All of the files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Erase SD card (twice).
3. If you set an unlock pattern, enter it, then tap Erase everything. The
Back up any data stored on it before formatting.
card will then be formatted and ready to use.
Powering Your Tablet On/Off
It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your tablet.
Turning the tablet on
Press and hold the Power/Lock key
couple of seconds until the screen turns on.
on the right side of the tablet for a
Turning the tablet off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key on the right side of the tablet until
the Tablet options menu appears.
2. Tap Power off in the Tablet options menu.
3. Tap OK to confirm that you want to turn off the tablet.
NOTE When the screen is dark due to time-out, press and hold the Power/Lock key until an
advisory message is displayed. Keep pressing the key and the tablet will automatically
turn itself off without needing to use the Tablet options menu.
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android™ device. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your tablet.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
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Tap or touch
A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts, and letters on the
on-screen keyboard.
NOTES • To select an item, tap the center of the icon.
• Don't press too hard; the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, yet firm
• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any
touch.
other icons.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your
finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact’s available
options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context
menu opens.
Drag
Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger,
move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. For
example, you can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Swipe, slide, or flick
Move your finger quickly across the surface of the screen, without pausing
when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example,
you can browse through the different Home screens by swiping to the left
or right, slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or remove an
application from the Recent Apps screen by flicking its graphic off the
screen.
Double-tap
Tap the screen twice quickly to zoom, highlight text, or turn the screen on/
off. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that
section to fit the width of the screen and zoom in and out when viewing a
picture and when using Maps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap
can also activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off.
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Pinch-to-zoom
Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching motion (to zoom out) or
spreading motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos, the rear
camera lens, the Contacts list, the Favorites list, the Groups list, a music
list, and Polaris Office 5 documents. Spread apart to make screen
information larger (easier to see and read), or pinch together to view more
area and information. The pinch gesture also changes the Home screen.
Pinch in on the Home screen to change to mini canvas view, then spread
apart to return to the normal Home screen view. Spread apart on the
normal Home screen to hide all of your Home screen items, then pinch in
to redisplay them.
Rotate the screen
From many apps and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the
device’s physical orientation. You can deactivate this function in the Display
settings menu.
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Home Screen
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can
customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers.
The Quick Access Bar available at the bottom part of the Home screen
provides easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Status Bar
Shows device status
information, including the
time, Wi-Fi signal strength,
battery status, and notification
icons.
Menu Key
Opens an Options menu with
options that affect the current
screen or application. This only
Quick Access Bar
Provide easy, one-touch
access to the functions used
most often.
Back key
Returns to the previous
screen. Also closes pop-up
items such as menus, dialog
boxes, and the on-screen
keyboard.
Customizing the home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets
or wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite
apps and widgets to the Home screen.
applies when available,
depending on the screen or
application.
Home Key
Returns to the Home screen (or
returns to your default Home
screen canvas from any of the
Home screen extension
canvases). Touch and hold it to
display recently used
applications with access to the
Task Manager application.
To add items on your home screen:
1. Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2. Tap the Apps or Widgets tab.
3. Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger.
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the
application you want to add and drag it to the desired location.
TIP! You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a
Home screen, and a folder will be created.
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To remove an item from the home screen:
Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your
finger.
To change the look of your home screen
From the Home screen, tap the Menu key > Home screen settings
to access the following settings to personalize your Home screen.
Theme: Sets the overall ambiance of the Home screen. Choose LG or
Marshmallow.
Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper. Choose Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
Multi-photo, Photos, and Wallpaper gallery.
Screen swipe effect: Sets how the items on the Home screen canvases
slide from one to the next. Choose from Basic, Breeze, Accordion,
Panorama, Carousel, Layer, and Domino.
Allow Home screen looping: Checkmark this setting so that the Home
screen canvases rotate continuously (does not stop at the far left or right
canvas).
Allow apps list looping: Checkmark this setting so that the Application
screen canvases rotate continuously (does not stop at the far left or right
right canvas).
Portrait view only: Checkmark this setting so that the Home screen is
always displayed in portrait view even though you rotate the tablet to
landscape view.
Help: Tap to view help information about customizing the Home screen.
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Customizing app icons on the Home screen
You can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery.
1. Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current
position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing
the upper right corner of the application.
2. Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size
from the Theme icon tab. Or tap Photo icon, select the icon size, then
select a picture from the Gallery.
icon will appear in
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Home screen clean view
You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching
out. Pinch in or tap the Back key
again.
to see applications and widgets
Quick access
To view the quick access items, swipe in any direction without releasing
your finger from the front key area and slide your finger to the desired
option. The following options are available: Voice Mate, Google Now, and
QuickMemo.
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Returning to recently-used applications
1. Touch and hold the Home key . The screen displays a pop-up
containing the icons of applications you used recently.
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2. Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back key to
return to your previous screen.
Notifications
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and
alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as downloads, music, etc.
The Status Bar displays your tablet’s current status and pending
notifications. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the
screen. Pending notification icons appear on the left and system icons (that
indicate things like Wi-Fi or battery strength) are displayed on the right.
Accessing notifications
Swipe the Status Bar downward to open the Notifications Panel to access
your notifications. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar at the
bottom of the screen upward.
Notifications Panel
The Notifications Panel includes your notifications, the Quick Settings bar,
the QSlide bar.
Pending notifications System notifications
Quick Settings Bar
Swipe to the right or left to scroll
through the list. Tap an icon to
activate/deactivate the feature.
QSlide Apps Bar
Tap to activate a QSlide
Function.
Notifications Panel
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Quick Settings on the Notifications Panel
The Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel. Use
them to easily toggle function settings on and off, such as Wi-Fi, Silent
mode, Airplane mode, etc.
NOTE Touch and hold an icon in the Quick Settings Bar to view the function's settings menu.
To rearrange Quick Setting icons on the Notification Panel
Open the Notifications Panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap
the Edit icon
display (or remove the checkmark to hide) it. Drag an icon’s handle
to customize the Quick Settings Bar. Checkmark icons to
to
move it to another position on the bar.
NOTE Changing the checkmarks also reorganizes the icons in the Quick Settings Bar.
QSlide apps on the Notifications Panel
QSlide apps are displayed in a bar on the Notifications Panel below the
Quick Settings Bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to
multi-task on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV). QSlide
displays a small window on the screen that can be moved, resized, or
made transparent.
NOTE The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time.
Status Bar Icons
The following icons may appear on the Status Bar.
Notification icons Status icons
Airplane mode is on Downloading data
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Wired headset connected An alarm is set
Bluetooth is on GPS is on
System warning Data is syncing
Uploading data
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Vibrate mode is on New Gmail message
Silent mode is on New Hangouts message
Battery fully charged A song is currently playing
Battery is charging
Content sharing is on Battery saver mode is on
NOTE The location of the icons in the Status Bar may differ depending on the features, apps,
and services being used.
Tablet is connected to PC via
USB cable
Using a Screen Lock
Set a screen lock to secure your tablet from unauthorized (or unintentional)
use. Tap the Home key
Quick Access Bar) > Settings
screen lock, then select the screen lock you want to use. You are
prompted to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget
your screen unlock sequence.
None: No lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from
use.
Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen unlocks the
screen. This is the default Lock screen.
Face Unlock: Face recognition unlocks the screen. The tablet captures
your image to identify you. Keep in mind that Face Unlock is less secure
than a pattern, PIN, or password because it uses generalized shape and
dimension to verify your face.
Knock Code: Knock Code allows you to create your own unlock code
using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen.
Pattern: A pattern you draw with your finger unlocks the screen. The
first time you set an unlock pattern, you’ll see a tutorial with instructions
on how to create it. Read the tutorial, then tap Next. Draw your pattern
(connect at least 4 dots), then tap Continue. Draw your pattern again,
then tap Confirm.
(in the Touch Key Bar) > Apps (in the
> Display > Lock screen > Select
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PIN: A number sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a PIN (at least 4
digits), then tap Continue. Enter your PIN again, then tap OK to confirm
it.
Password: An alphanumeric sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a
password (at least 4 characters), then tap Continue. Enter your
password again, then tap OK to confirm it.
From then on, any time you want to unlock the screen, you will need to
perform the unlock action you set (swipe, face recognition, Knock Code,
pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access to it.
When you can’t recall your unlock sequence
You have 10 attempts to successfully enter your unlock sequence.
After 5 attempts, you are prompted to manually enter text to verify that
you are trying to unlock the screen (it's not just random movements
touching the screen).
If you set Knock Code, you have the opportunity to unlock the screen by
entering your Backup PIN to unlock the screen after 5 attempts.
After 10 attempts, the tablet will automatically perform a hard reset and
erase all of the user data stored on the tablet.
NOTE A warning message is displayed after the 9th attempt.
If you didn’t activate a Google Account on the tablet and you forgot your
Backup PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.
CAUTION If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted from
your tablet's memory.
Performing a Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If you forget your lock sequence and your Backup PIN, you’ll have to
perform a hard reset to gain access to your tablet.
WARNING! Performing a hard reset deletes all of your user data, which includes pictures, videos,
1. Turn the tablet off.
and music saved to your internal memory. Please make sure to back up your
information prior to performing a hard reset.
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2. Press and hold both the Power/Lock key and Volume Down key on
the right side of the tablet at the same time.
3. When you see the System recovery screen, release the keys.
4. Four choices are displayed: Continue reboot, Factory data reset, Wipe
cache, and Safe mode boot. Press either of the Volume keys
highlight Factory data reset, then press the Power/Lock key
NOTE Highlight Continue reboot to simply restart your tablet without performing a hard reset.
5. The Factory data reset screen is displayed. Press either of the Volume
to highlight Yes or No (Exit), then press the Power/Lock key
keys
to continue.
6. Your device will perform a hard reset.
WARNING! If you perform a hard reset, all user applications, user data, and DRM licenses will be
deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a hard
reset.
Using the KnockON feature
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn
the screen on or off. You can disable this feature in the Display settings.
For the best results, keep the tablet still when using KnockON.
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on.
Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen,
or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.
NOTE The KnockON feature can be turned off in the Display settings menu. From the Home
screen, tap Apps
tap the KnockON checkbox
(in the Quick Access Bar) > Settings > Display > KnockON >
.
Unlocking your screen using the Knock Code feature
The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a
combination of three to eight knocks (or taps) on the screen.
While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established
anywhere on the screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly.
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To activate Knock Code feature
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) >
Settings
> Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock
Code.
2. This opens a screen that will guide you through how to select the unlock
sequence. You have to create a backup PIN as a safety measure in case
you forget your unlock sequence.
NOTE KnockON is disabled when Knock Code is in use.
To unlock the tablet when Knock Code is not set
If you don’t use the tablet for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off
to conserve battery power. To unlock the tablet:
1. Turn the screen on.
Press the Power/Lock key
OR
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).
2. The default Lock screen will appear. From the center
of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.
To use a Swipe Lock screen shortcut, swipe the
shortcut icon at the bottom of the screen in any
direction. The screen will unlock and launch the
app.
NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent
unintentional actions. For more security to guard against
unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as
a pattern, PIN, password, or face recognition) that will need to
be entered to unlock it. Please refer Using a Screen Lock on
page 22 for more information.
on the right side of the tablet.
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Multiple Users
Only one tablet owner ID can be created, but multiple user IDs can be
added so that others can log in and use the tablet independently. Each user
can configure their own tablet settings, use their own storage space, and
have their own app update privileges.
Tablet owner privileges
Only the tablet owner ID can add a new user log in ID and remove user
IDs.
Multiple tablet user limitations
All users share the same battery, internal memory, and data usage with
all of the other users.
The language settings set by one user apply to all of the other users.
Each user can configure and use only their own content and data (e.g.,
Home screen settings, Sound settings, etc.).
Any user can accept updated app permissions on the behalf of all of the
other users.
Messages and scheduled calendar events will be sent to notify the
specified user ID only.
Once a user starts printing a document using Mobile Print, the print job
will continue even if the user ID is changed.
Data transfer, download, multimedia play, and communication services
will stop if the user ID is changed. However, the data transfer through
Play Store can be continued even if the user ID is changed.
To add a new user on your tablet
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) >
Settings > Users > Add user.
2. Select the type of user you want to add.
User: Users have their own apps and content.
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Restricted profile: You can restrict access to apps and content from
your account.
3. The set up wizard opens to allow the new user to enter their
information. Tap Set up now and swipe to unlock the screen. Then
follow the set-up steps.
4. After set-up is completed, the new user is logged in. Switch users, if
necessary.
To switch users
1. Press the Power/Lock key to lock the tablet's screen.
2. Press the Power/Lock key
again to wake up the tablet's screen.
3. Tap one of the colored icons at the bottom of the screen to switch to
that user.
NOTE You can change the generic colored icon to an image to identify the user instead. Tap
Users in the Settings menu, tap the users icon, tap the photo icon next to the name,
then follow the prompts to change it.
Slide Aside
Slide Aside allows you to quickly switch between three open apps (or
tasks) for convenient multi-tasking.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings > Slide Aside.
2. Tap the switch
to turn the feature on/off.
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TIP! The Slide Aside feature does not recognize fewer fingers, additional fingers, or your
palm.
TIP! You must be in an application, not on the Home screen, to use Slide Aside.
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The Basics
Using the Slide Aside feature
After activating the Slide Aside screens you want to use:
Place three fingers on the screen and slide them to the right. A fanned-
out portion of each screen is displayed. Tap one to open and use it.
While viewing a Slide Aside screen, use three fingers to slide the
screens to the right or left to scroll through the screens one at a time.
NOTE Slide Aside screens do not scroll circularly. You cannot slide the far right screen to the
left. When you slide it to the right, the fanned-out portions are displayed.
To close a Slide Aside screen, tap the Close icon
upper-right corner of a Slide Aside screen in the fanned-out view.
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Plug & Pop
The Plug & Pop function allows you to quickly choose apps to use when
plugging in an earphone or On-the-Go device, such as a mouse or
keyboard.
1. Plug an earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) in to the appropriate port on your
tablet.
2. The applications panel will display and you can select an app to run.
NOTE You can edit the apps to display on the panel and set not to show the applications panel.
To set Plug & Pop
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) >
Settings > Accessory.
2. Activate the USB storage Plug & Pop and/or Earphones Plug & Pop
options as desired.
Capturing a Screenshot
Press and hold the Volume Down and the Power/Lock key at the same
time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen.
To view the captured image, tap Apps
Gallery
TIP! You cannot capture a screen shot of the camera or video camera screens.
> Screenshots folder.
(in the Quick Access Bar) >
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