Medion S1034x Instruction Manual
25,7 cm / 10,1“ Tablet-PC
MEDION® LIFETAB
®
Instruction manual
Contents
1. About these Instructions ....................................5
1.1. Symbols and Key words used in these
Instructions ........................................................... 5
1.2. Proper Use .............................................................7
1.3. Declaration of Conformity ...............................8
2. Safety Instructions ..............................................9
2.1. Dangers for children and people with
reduced ability to operate electronics ........ 9
2.2. Operational Safety ............................................10
2.3. Notes on lithium-ion batteries .............12
2.4. Never Carry out Repairs Yourself .................14
2.5. Ambient Temperature ....................................14
2.6. Connecting..........................................................15
2.7. Cabling..................................................................16
3. Included with Your Tablet .................................17
4. Views ..................................................................18
4.1. Front Side .............................................................18
4.2. Rear Side ..............................................................19
4.3. Side View, Short Side .......................................20
5. Getting started ..................................................24
5.1. First Steps .............................................................24
5.2. Configuring Your Google™ Account ..........25
5.3. Setting up a user account ..............................25
5.4. Short Description of the Home Screen .....26
5.5. Status icons .........................................................31
6. Power Supply ....................................................32
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6.1. Power Adapter ...................................................32
6.2. Battery Operation ............................................33
7. Power Button ....................................................34
7.1. Powering On Your Tablet ................................34
7.2. Powering Off your Tablet ...............................34
7.3. Turn the Tablet PC into sleep mode ...........35
7.4. Waking up from Standby Mode ..................36
8. Operating the Tablet ........................................ 37
8.1. Customising the Home Screen ....................38
9. Making/Checking Settings ...............................38
9.1. Software Updates .............................................43
9.2. Google Play .........................................................43
9.3. Using Non-Market Applications ..................43
10. Widgets – Little helpers on the Desktop .........44
11. Setting background images / wallpaper .........45
12. Important Settings ...........................................46
12.1. Airplane Mode ...................................................47
12.2. Wi-Fi .......................................................................47
12.3. Bluetooth ............................................................48
13. Connecting the Tablet PC to a Computer ........49
14. External Storage Media ...................................50
14.1. Inserting microSD Cards .................................50
14.2. Removing microSD Cards ..............................51
14.3. Connecting USB Stick ......................................52
14.4. Removing the USB Memory ..........................53
15. Communication ................................................53
15.1. Browser ................................................................53
16. Physical keyboard .............................................54
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17. FAQ .....................................................................55
18. Customer Service ..............................................56
18.1. Additional Support...........................................56
18.2. Maintenance .......................................................57
18.3. Measures for Protecting the Display ..........57
19. Recycling and Disposal.....................................58
20. European Norm EN 9241-307 Class II .............59
20.1. FCC Compliance Statement ..........................61
21. Technical Data ...................................................62
22. Legal notice .......................................................64
23. Licence information ......................................... 65
24. Index .................................................................. 73
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Copyright © 2014
All rights reserved. This manual is protected by copyright.
MEDION® is the owner of the copyright.
Trademarks: Google, Android, Google Play and other
Google marks are trademarks of Google Inc.
®
, the HDMI logo and the name HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Subject to technical and optical changes as well as
printing errors.
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1. About these Instructions
Before using the device for the first time,
please read these operating instructions
carefully, paying special attention to the
safety notices.
This device should only be used as designated
and as described in these instructions.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place
for future reference. Always include these
instructions if passing the device on.
1.1. Symbols and Key words used in
these Instructions
DANGER!
Warning of immediate risk of
fatal injury!
WARNING!
Warning: possible mortal danger
and/or serious irreversible
injuries!
CAUTION!
Warning: possible light or
moderate injuries!
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CAUTION!
Please follow the guidelines to
avoid injuries and/or property
damage.
PLEASE NOTE!
Additional information on using the
device
PLEASE NOTE!
Please follow the guidelines in the
operating instructions.
WARNING!
Warning: danger of electric
shock!
WARNING!
Warning: danger due to
excessive volume!
•
Tasks to be performed
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Bullet point/information on operating
steps and results
1.2. Proper Use
You can use your tablet PC in various ways. For example,
you can surf the internet whenever and wherever you
want, read books and news articles, play games, watch
films and communicate with the whole world.
An internet connection is required to access the internet
and this service may be subject to a charge.
The device is intended for private use only and not for
industrial/commercial use.
Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of
improper use:
• Do not modify the device without our consent and do
not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not
approved or supplied.
• Use only spare parts and accessories which we have
supplied or approved.
• Follow all the instructions in this instruction
manual, especially the safety information. Any other
use is deemed improper and can cause personal injury
or damage to the product.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental
conditions.
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1.3. Declaration of Conformity
This device is supplied with the following wireless
features:
• Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth
Medion AG hereby declares that product conforms to the
following European requirements:
• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
• EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Full declarations of conformity are available at www.
medion.com/conformity.
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2. Safety Instructions
2.1. Dangers for children and people
with reduced ability to operate
electronics
• This device is not intended for use by people
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities or for those
without experience and/or knowledge,
unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or they have been
instructed in its use.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the device. Children
should not be allowed to use this device
without supervision.
• Keep the device and its accessories out of the
reach of children.
DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of the
reach of children. There is a risk of
suffocation.
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2.2. Operational Safety
Please follow the instructions in this section for
the safe operation of your tablet.
• Do not open the case of the tablet, or the
power adapter. When the case is open there
is a danger of severe electric shock.
• Do not insert foreign objects through the
slots and openings of the tablet. This may
lead to electric shock, electrical short-circuit
or fire that will damage your tablet.
• Operation under extreme environmental
conditions can result in damage to your
tablet.
• Do not operate the tablet during a
thunderstorm, in order to avoid damage
through a lightning strike.
• Never place objects on top of the tablet that
would exert any pressure on the LCD display.
• In order to avoid damage to the LCD display,
do not touch it with sharp objects.
• Do not expose the tablet PC to heat for any
extended period. This applies in particular to
leaving it in your car, as excessive heat could
deform the various components.
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• Update the software regularly to make sure
the tablet PC is always compatible and stable.
Switch off your tablet immediately or do not
switch it on at all and contact the contact
customer service if:
• ...the power supply or the connectors
attached to it are burnt or damaged. Replace
the defective power supply with an original
power supply. Under no circumstances may a
defective power supply be repaired.
• ... the housing of the tablet is damaged or
fluids have leaked into it. Have the tablet
checked by customer service first as the
tablet may not be safely operated and
there may be a life-threatening risk of
electrocution!
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If the tablet PC gets wet:
• Do not switch it on.
• Disconnect the power cable and switch off
the tablet PC.
• Do not switch it back on until it has dried off
completely.
2.3. Notes on lithium-ion batteries
WARNING!
Risk of explosion if the batteries are
replaced incorrectly. Only replace
with the same type of battery or
with a similar type recommended
by the manufacturer. Never open
the batteries. Do not heat up the
batteries to over 60°C. Do not
throw the batteries into an open
fire. Dispose of used batteries in
accordance with the information
provided by the manufacturer.
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This device contains a lithium-ion battery.
Please note the following when using
lithium-ion batteries:
• Charge the battery regularly and as fully as
possible. Do not leave the battery discharged
for long periods.
• Keep the battery away from heat sources
such as radiators or open flames, e.g. candles.
There is a risk of explosion!
• If the device cannot be switched on although
it is connected to a power source, please
contact your service centre.
• Do not use chargers or batteries that are
damaged in any way.
• Do not dismantle or deform the batteries.
You could injure your hands or fingers, and
battery fluid could come into contact with
your eyes or skin. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with plenty
of clean water and contact your doctor
immediately.
• The battery is integrated into the device
and cannot be readily replaced by the user
themselves.
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2.4. Never Carry out Repairs Yourself
WARNING!
Never try to open or repair the
device yourself. There is a risk of
electrical shock!
• If there is a fault, contact the Service Centre
or other suitable specialist workshop.
2.5. Ambient Temperature
• The tablet is most reliably operated at
an ambient temperature between 5°C
(41°F) and 30°C (86°F)and at a relative
humidity between 20% and 80% (without
condensation).
• When powered off, the tablet can be stored
at temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 60°
(140°F).
• Wait until the tablet has reached ambient
(room) temperature before turning it on or
connecting it to the power adapter. Drastic
variations in temperature and humidity can
create condensation within the tablet and
may cause it to short-circuit.
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• Make sure you do not expose the tablet to
high temperatures and direct sunlight in the
car.
• Keep the original packaging in the event the
device needs to be sent for repair.
• Your tablet PC is not suitable for use with
workstations in accordance with the
workstation regulation.
2.6. Connecting
Pay attention to the following information in
order to connect your tablet correctly.
2.6.1. Power Adapter
• Do not open the power adapter housing.
When the housing is open there is a danger
of severe electric shock. It contains no
user-serviceable parts.
• The electric outlet must be in the vicinity
of the tablet and within reach of the power
adapter cords.
• To disconnect your tablet from the power
source, or set the tablet to battery operation,
remove the power cord from the tablet’s
power socket.
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• Only use the tablet with a power adapter
operating at AC 100-240V~50/60 Hz. For
details on power consumption, please refer
to the rating plate on the rear of your tablet.
If you are unsure of the type of power supply
available at the point of use, ask your local
power company.
• Use only the supplied power adapter.
• To detach the power adapter from the
mains power supply remove the plug from
the power source first and then remove
the connector from the tablet. A reverse
sequence could damage the power adapter
or the tablet. Always hold the connector
firmly when removing it. Never pull on the
power cord.
CAUTION!
Use only the supplied mains adapter to
charge your tablet PC.
2.7. Cabling
• Arrange cables so that no one can walk on or
trip over them.
• Do not place objects on any of the cables.
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3. Included with Your Tablet
Please check that the contents are complete and notify us
within 14 days of purchase if any of the following
components are missing:
• Tablet PC
• AC Adapter
• microUSB cable
• microUSB host cable (optional)
• Headphones/Headset (optional)
• Documentation
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DANGER!
Keep plastic packaging out of
reach of children. There is a risk of
suffocation.
4. Views
4.1. Front Side
2
1
4
1) Microphone
2) Camera
3) Display
4) Speaker
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4
3
4.2. Rear Side
5
5) Camera
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4.3. Side View, Short Side
6
7
8
9
10
11
6) On/Off Switch
7) Volume Control +/-
8) miniHDMI connection
9) Micro-USB connection
10) Stereo headphone socket
11) microSD card slot
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CAUTION!
The microSD card must be inserted in
the correct direction. Ensure that the
contacts on the microSD card are facing
towards the rear. Do not apply force
when inserting cards otherwise they
may be damaged.
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WARNING!
The use of headphones/earphones
with a high volume can lead to
lasting damage to your hearing.
Set the volume to the lowest level
before reproducing any sound.
Start the sound reproduction and
increase the volume to the level that
is comfortable for you. Changing the
basic settings of the equaliser can
also cause damage to the hearing of
the listener.
It can cause damage to the hearing
ability of the listener if a device is
operated through earphones with an
increased volume for a long period.
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