Linx 10, 8 User Manual

Linx 10

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Thank You.

Thank You for choosing the
Linx 10 as your new tablet.
This quick-start manual will help
you to get to know your new
product and explain how to get
the most out of all of its great
features.

Contents

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Important safety information 3

Product Overview 4

Instructions for use 6

Check the package contents 6

Charging your tablet 6

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 6

Using your Tablet 6

Turning your tablet On 6

Putting your tablet into Sleep mode 6

Turning your tablet Off 6

Emergency reboot 7

Increasing and decreasing the volume 7

Using headphones with your tablet 7

Installing a Micro SD card 7

Using the touch screen 7

Unlocking the screen 7

Finding the menus 7

Opening and closing apps 7

Switching apps 7

See all of your open apps 7

Go to the Start Screen 8

Drag an item 8

Zooming in or out 8

Rotating an item 8

Using Windows® 8.1 8

Technical information 9

General information 11

Guarantee 11

Disclaimer 11

Trademarks 11

Recycling 11

Disposal of Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)

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Digital Rights Management 12

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 12

Battery and charger safety 12

Small children 12

Medical devices 12

Implanted medical devices 13

Hearing 13

Important safety information

Your tablet should be treated with care. The information below has been provided in the
interest of safety and will help you to enjoy this product and the benefits it brings for many
years.

• Keep the product and all of its part out of the

reach of children.

• This product is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use the
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

• Keep it dry. Avoid exposure to precipitation,

humidity and liquids which could all affect the
product circuitry.

• DO NOT leave it in high temperatures as
electronic devices and plastic parts may warp in
heat.

• DO NOT leave it in low temperatures as moisture
can form inside the product, which may damage
the circuit board.

• DO NOT block or cover slots, holes or openings
on the product by placing on soft furnishings such
as carpets, rugs or beds as these are provided
for functionality and/or ventilation to ensure safe
operation of the product.

• DO NOT expose the tablet to direct sunlight.

• Disconnect your tablet from the mains power

supply during thunderstorms.

• Avoid any heavy impacts caused by collisions

or dropping your tablet as this may damage the
product.

• Only use the power supply that came with the

product. Using an authorised power supply will
invalidate your gurantee and may irrecoverably
damage the product.

• Where the mains power plug or an appliance

coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• DO NOT store in dusty or dirty areas.

• DO NOT use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents

or detergents to clean the product. Wipe with a dry
soft cloth or tissue paper to clean.

• DO NOT attempt to open the product. This
product does not contain any user serviceable
parts. Unauthorised handling of the device may
damage it and will void your warranty.

• Keep the device away from magnets or magnetic

fields.

• Only use the power supply that came with

the product. Using an unauthorised power
supply could invalidate your guarantee and may
irrecoverably damage the product.

• NEVER use the tablet near emergency/intensive
care medical equipment, if you have a pacemaker
fitted or during an electrical storm.

• The underneath and sides of the product may

become warm after a long period of use. This is
normal.

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Product Overview

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2.0 Megapixel (MP)
CCD Camera

Volume up/down

Loudspeakers

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Product Overview

2.0 Megapixel (MP)
CCD Camera

CCD Camera indicator LED

Linx Origami Keyboard Case

Dock and connector socket

(sold separately)

Power/Sleep button

3.5mm stereo headphone
socket

Mini HDMI output

Micro SD card slot

Micro-B Type USB connector

DC power socket

Windows® button

Power indicator LED

Instructions for use

Check the package contents

The package contains:

- 1 x Linx 10 Tablet

- 1 x Mains Adapter

- 1 x Instruction Manual

Charging your tablet

Your battery has been partially charged at the
factory, but you may need to recharge it before you
can switch the tablet on for the first time.

Note:

It is recommended to recharge the battrey of

the tablet fully before turning on for the first time.

Important: Use only the provided or approved

chargers with this tablet.

1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet

2. Connect the charger to your tablet via the

Micro-B

Type USB connector port. The Power indicator LED

will light up when charging.

When the battery is full, disconnect the charger from
the tablet, then from the wall outlet.

Note: You don’t need to charge the tablet for

specific length of time, and you can use the tablet
while it is chraging.

Note: Your tablet does not support USB charging.

Note: If teh battery is completely discharged, it may

take several minutes before the tablet can be used.

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery

Your tablet has an internal Lithium-ion polymer
battery which should last the lifetime of the product.

If you suspect that the battery is dead, try charging

it several times and follow the steps for charging
your tablet.

• Do NOT attempt to change the battery yourself.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if batteries are

incorrectly replaced.

• NEVER use or charge the battery if it appears to

be leaking, discoloured, deformed or in any way
abnormal.

• NEVER expose the battery to any liquid.

• NEVER expose the battery to excessive heat

such as direct sunlight or fire.

• NEVER throw batteries in a fire or attempt to

open the outer casing.

• Batteries are harmful if swallowed, so keep
away from and out of reach of infants and young
children.

Using your tablet

Turning your tablet On

To turn your tablet on, press and hold the Power/
Sleep button until the power indicator LED turns on
and the tablet will begin to power up.

Putting your tablet into Sleep mode

To put your tablet into Sleep mode, press the Power/
Sleep button once. The screen should switch off and
your tablet will be in Sleep mode.

To wake the tablet from Sleep mode, press the
Power/Sleep button once. The screen should wake
up and display the lock-screen.

Turning your tablet Off

To turn your tablet off, press and hold the Power/
Sleep button until you are promted with the ‘Slide
to shut down your PC’ message. Slide and drag
your finger down the screen to begin the shut down
process and turn off your tablet.

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Emergency reboot

To reboot your tablet if the screen becomes
unresponsive, press and hold the Power/Sleep
button for 10 seconds until the screen turns off.

Note:

Leave the tablet for 15 seconds before trying

to reboot the tablet.

Important: Avoid powering the tablet down by

using the emergency reboot where possible. Always

try to shut down your tablet using the correct shut
down method to avoid loss or damage to data.

Increasing and decreasing the volume

To increase the volume level on your device, press
the Volume up button. Repeatedly press the Volume
up button until the desired volume is reached.

To decrease the volume level on your device, press
the Volume down button. Repeatedly press the
Volume down button until the desired volume is
reached.

Using headphones with your tablet

You can connect headphones with a 3.5mm plug
(not included) to your tablet. The headphone socket
can be found on the top of the device highlighted
with

. When you have headphones connected the
tablet speaker is switched off and all sound is via the
headphones.

Installing a Micro SD card

Your tablet supports Micro SD cards (not included)
for additional storage of data and files.

Important: Use only compatible memory cards
approved for use with this device. Incompatible
cards may damage the card and the device and may
cause corrupt data stored on the card.

To install a Micro SD memory card:

1. Locate the Micro SD card slot on the tablet.

2. Insert the Micro SD card into the slot with the gold
contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory
card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into

place.

Using the touch screen

Unlocking the screen

To unlock your tablet, press the Power/Sleep button
once to wake from sleep mode. When the lock­screen is displayed, drag the screen up to unlock.

Finding the menus

Swipe in from the right screen to open the menus.
From here you can search your tablet, the web,
share files, or change your settings.

Opening and closing apps

To open an app, tap the app tile.

To close an app, slide your finger down form the top
of the screen to the bottom of the screen.

Switching apps

To switch between apps, swipe in from the left of
the screen to switch to your most recently used app.

Keep swiping to cycle through open apps until you

find the app that you want.

See all of your open apps

Slide your finger in from the left of the screen slightly
to grab an open app, then, wihtout lifting your finger,
slide it back to teh left of the screen. To switch to an
app, simply tap an app.

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Go to the Start Screen

To get back to the Window® Start Screen, press the
Windows® button once.

Drag an item

To drag and item, press and hold an item, and slide
your finger across the screen to drag the item.

Zooming in or out

To zoom in or out of an app or photo, place 2 fingers
on the screen and pinch together to zoom in, and
slide apart to zoom out of the item.

Note:

You may not be able to zoom in or out in all

apps.

Important: Avoid scratching the touch screen.

Never use an actual pen, pencil, or other sharp
object on the touch screen.

Rotating an item

Place 2 or more fingers on the item, when rotating
your fingers the item will rotate with them.

Note:

You may not be able to rotate all items.

Using Windows® 8.1

For a full guide to using Windows® 8.1 please visit:
http://downloads.linx-tablets.com/manuals

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Technical information

Physical Properties

Dimensions (HWD) 257.85 x 172.41 x 11.40mm

Screen Size 10.1”, 16:10

Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 IPS

Touch Module 10-Point Capacitive Touch Panel

Battery Type Lithium-ion polymer battery

Battery Capacity 3.7V / 7,900mAh

Battery Life 6 - 8 Hours

System Hardware Configuration

CPU Type Quad-Core Intel® Atom™ Z3735F

Clock Speed 1.33GHz - 1.83GHz

GPU Intel® HD Graphics (Generation 7)

RAM 2GB DDR3L

ROM Flash 32GB

Camera(s) 2.0 Megapixel (MP) CCD (Front)

2.0 Megapixel (MP) CCD (Rear)

Speaker 2 x Built-in 8Ω / 0.8W Speakers

G-Sensor Gravity acceleration sensor

Network Connections

Wi-Fi Modile Wi-FI 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0

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Note: Specifications and external appearance are subject to change without notice.

Technical information

Interface Configuration

Expandable Memory Slot Supports Micro SD

Headphone Jack 3.5mm standard headphone port

HDMI Interface Mini-HDMI 1.4a

Keyboard Support Pogo pin connectivity

Mouse Support USB, Bluetooth Expuntable Wired / Wirless

Required Accessories

Power Adapter USB (5V / 2A)

USB Patch Cord HOST

Software Configuration

Operating System Windows® 8.1

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General information

Guarantee

Exertis (UK) Limited warrants to the end user that

this product will be free from defects in materials
and workmanship in the course of normal use
for a period of 12 months (1 year) from the date
of purchase. This guarantee covers breakdowns
due to manufacturing or design faults. If a genuine

manufacture fault is found Exertis (UK) Limited will

arrange the collection of the faulty device and issue
a ‘like for like’ replacement.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:

• The guarantee does not cover accidental damage,

however caused, wear and tear, or negligence.

• It must be solely used for domestic purposes.

• The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the

product is re-sold or is damaged through any
adjustment, modification or repair not authorised
by us.

• Specifications are subject to change without

notice.

• The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the

incidental or consequential damages.

• The guarantee is in addition to and does not

diminish your statutory or legal right.

Should you have a problem with your unit please
contact your supplier or contact Customer Support
at [phone].

Guarantor:

Exertis (UK) Limited,

Shorton Brook Way,

Altham Business Park,
Altham,
Accrington,

Lancashire.
BB5 5YJ

Disclaimer

Exertis (UK) Limited makes no representation

or warranties with respect to the content of this
document and specifically disclaims any implied

warranties of merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose. Further, Exertis (UK) Limited

reserves the right to revise this, or any other,
publication and to make changes to the contents
from time to time without the obligation of Exertis

(UK) Limited to notify any person or organisation of

such revision or changes.

Trademarks

Linx, the Linx logo, Exertis, and the Exertis logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exertis

(UK) Limited.

Recycling

Always return your used electronic products,

batteries, and packaging materails to dedicated
collection points. This way you help to prevent
uncontrolled waste disposal and promote the

recycling of materials. All materials of the device can

be recovered as material and energy.

Disposal of Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product should not be treated
as household waste. Instead it should be handed
over to a suitable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this
product, please contact your local council office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop

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where you purchased the product.

Digital Rights Management

When using this device, obey all laws and respect
local customs, privacy and legitimate rights of others,
including copyrights. Copyright protection may
prevent you from copying, modifying, or transferring
photos, music, and other content.

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery

This device has an internal, non-removable,
rechargeable Lithium-ion polymer battery. Do not
attempt to open the back cover or remove the
battery, as you may damage the device. To replace
the batter, take the device to the nearest authorised
service facility.

Only use the power supply that came with the
product. Using an unauthorised power supply could
invalidate your guarantee and may irrecoverably
damage the product.

The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out.
When battery life is noticeably shorter than normal,
to replace the battery,

take the device to the nearest

authorised service facility.

Battery and charger safety

To unplug a charger or an accessory, hold and pull
the plug, not the cord.

When your charger is not in use, unplug it. If left
unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge
over time.

Always keep the battery between 59°F and 77°F
(15°C and 25°C) for optimal performance. Extreme

temperatures reduce the

capacity and lifetime of the battery. A device with a

hot or cold battery may not work temporarily.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may
explode. Obey local regulations. Recycle when

possible. Do not dispose as

household garbage.

Do not dismantle, cut, crush, bend, puncture, or
otherwise damage the battery in any way. If a battery
leaks, do not let liquid

touch skin or eyes. If this happens, immediately flush
the affected areas with water, or seek medical help.
Do not modify, attempt

to insert foreign objects into the battery, or immerse
or expose it to water or other liquids. Batteries may
explode if damaged.

Use the battery and charger for their intended
purposes only. Improper use, or use of unapproved
or incompatible batteries or

chargers may present a risk of fire, explosion, or
other hazard, and may invalidate any approval or
warranty. If you believe the

battery or charger is damaged, take it to a service
center before continuing to use it. Never use a
damaged battery or charger.

Do not charge your device during a lightning storm.
Only use the charger indoors.

Small children

Your device and its accessories are not toys. They

may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach

of small children.

Medical devices

Operation of radio transmitting equipment, including
wireless phones, may interfere with inadequately
shielded medical devices’ function. Consult a
physician or the medical device’s manufacturer to
determine if it is adequately shielded from external
radio energy.

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Implanted medical devices

To avoid potential interference, manufacturers of
implanted medical devices recommend a minimum
separation of 6 inches (15.3 centimeters) between a
wireless device and the medical device. Persons who
have such devices should:

• Always keep the wireless device more than 6

inches (15.3 centimeters) from the medical device.

• Turn the wireless device off if there is any reason to

suspect that interference is taking place.

• Follow the manufacturer directions for the

implanted medical device.

If you have any questions about using your wireless
device with an implanted medical device, consult
your health care provider.

Hearing

Warning: When you use a headset or

earphones, your ability to hear outside sounds may
be affected. Do not use the headset where it can
endanger your safety.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen
to audi oat high volume levels for extended periods
of time.

September 2014/Issue No. 1