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PI3900B2
User manual
Contents
1 Important safety information 3
Safety 3
Important Safety Instructions 3
Compliance 4
Care of the environment 4
Notice 5
Written Offer 5
2 Your new tablet 6
What's in the box 6
Files loaded on the device 6
Overview 6
Controls 6
Home screen 7
3 Get started 8
Charge power 8
Conserve batter y power 8
Switch the device on or off 9
4 Basics 10
Find apps 10
Use the screen 10
Switch screen rotation on or off 10
Lock/ unlock the screen 11
Customize the Home screen 11
Add application icons and widget 11
Delete items 11
Relocate items 11
Add wallpapers 12
Text entry 12
Select input methods 12
Enter text 12
Use the Android keyboard 12
Edit text 13
5 Connections 14
Connect to the Internet 14
Connect to your PC 14
Use a Micro SD card 15
Move apps to the SD card 15
Connect to an HDTV 15
Connect to Bluetooth 16
Connect with Bluetooth devices 17
Send or receive les through
Bluetooth 17
Listen to music through stereo
Bluetooth headphones and
speakers 18
Connect to GPS 18
6 Apps 19
Install apps 19
Play Store 19
Other sources 19
Manage apps 19
7 Browser 21
Add a bookmark 21
8 Email 22
Set up your email account 22
Select account settings 22
Check your email messages 22
Compose email messages 23
Organize email messages 23
9 Tools 24
Camera 24
Take photos or record videos 24
Calendar 24
Alarm clock 25
Calculator 25
10 Use the device in corporate
networks 26
Install secure credentials 26
Set up your Microsoft Exchange account 26
Add VPN 26
11 Settings 28
WIRELESS & NETWORKS 28
Wi-Fi 28
Bluetooth 28
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Airplane mode 28
VPN settings 28
DEVICE 28
HDMI 28
Sound 28
Display 29
Storage 29
Battery 29
Apps 29
Location services 29
Security 29
Screen lock 29
Visible passwords 29
Device administrators 30
Unknown sources 30
Language & input 30
Language 30
Personal dictionary 30
Voice Search 30
Text-to-speech output 30
reset 30
ACCOUNTS 30
Date & time 31
Automatic setting 31
Manual setting 31
Accessibility 31
Auto-rotate screen 31
About tablet 31
System updates 31
Status and information about the
device 32
where you can access a full set of supporting
materials such as the user manual, the latest
software updates, and answers to frequently
asked questions.
12 Checkforrmwareupdate 33
Update the rmware online 33
13 Technical data 34
PC system requirements 35
14 Warranty 36
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1 Important safety
information
Safety
This 'bolt of lightning' indicates uninsulated
material within the device may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of ever yone in
your household, please do not remove the
covering.
The 'exclamation mark' calls attention to
features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and
maintenance problems.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric
shock, the device should not be exposed to rain
or moisture and objects lled with liquids, such
as vases, should not be placed on the device.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, fully
insert the plug. (For regions with polarized
plugs: To prevent electric shock, match wide
blade to wide slot.)
e Do not use this apparatus near water.
f Clean only with dry cloth.
g Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
h Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
otherapparatus(includingampliers)that
produce heat.
i Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.
Iftheprovidedplugdoesnottinto
your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
j Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched, particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
k Only use attachments/accessories
speciedbythemanufacturer.
l Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket,ortablespeciedbythe
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Important Safety Instructions
a Read these instructions.
b Keep these instructions.
c Heed all warnings.
d Follow all instructions.
m Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
n Referallservicingtoqualiedservice
personnel. Servicing is required when
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the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
o The batteries shall not be exposed to
excessiveheatsuchassunshine,reor
the like.
• Perchlorate Material - special handling
may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
p Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing.
q Do not place any sources of danger on
theapparatus(e.g.liquidlledobjects,
lightedcandles).
r Where the plug of the Direct Plug-in
Adapter is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
s This product may contain lead and
mercury. Disposal of these materials
may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
Compliance
Para su uso en México, la operación de
este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos
condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o
dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial
y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda
causar su operación no deseada.
Note
• The type plate is located on the back of the product.
Anychangesormodicationsmadetothis
product that are not expressly approved by
Philips Consumer Lifestyle may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Care of the environment
Environmental information
All unnecessary packaging has been omitted.
We have tried to make the packaging easy to
separate into three materials: cardboard (box),
polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene
(bags, protective foam sheet.)
Your system consists of materials which can
be recycled and reused if disassembled by a
specialized company. Please observe the local
regulations regarding the disposal of packaging
materials, and old equipment.
Recycling the product and the built-in battery
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products and batteries.
The correct disposal of these products helps
prevent potentially negative consequences on
the environment and human health.
Please visit www.recycle.philips.com for
additional information on a recycling center in
your area.
Caution
• Removal of the built-in battery invalidates the warranty
and can destroy the product.
Always bring your product to a professional to
remove the built-in battery.
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Notice
Written Offer
Philips Electronics Hong Kong Ltd. hereby offers
to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete
corresponding source code for the copyrighted
open source software packages used in this
product for which such offer is requested by
the respective licenses.
This offer is valid up to three years after
product purchase to anyone in receipt of this
information. To obtain source code, please
contact open.source@philips.com. If you prefer
not to use email or if you do not receive
conrmation receipt within a week after mailing
to this email address, please write to "Open
Source Team, Philips Intellectual Property &
Standards, P.O. Box 220, 5600 AE Eindhoven,
The Netherlands." If you do not receive timely
conrmation of your letter, please email to the
email address above.
This product is partly based on Open
Source software. The license text and
acknowledgment can be retrieved from
the device under > About tablet > Legal
information.
Specications are subject to change without
notice. Trademarks are the property of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their
respective owners. Philips reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
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2 Your new tablet
• User manual
What's in the box
Make sure that you have received the following
items:
PI3900B2/55
USB power adapter
USB cable
Quick start guide
Philips GoGear audio player
Quick start guide
Safety and Warranty sheet
Safety and Warranty
Before using your set:
Check out details inside this booklet
Note
• The images serve as reference only. Philips reser ves the
right to change color/design without notice.
Files loaded on the device
The following les are loaded on PI3900B2/55:
Overview
Controls
a
k
j
a Power/ lock button
• Press and hold: switch on or off the
device.
• Press: lock/unlock the screen; To unlock
the screen, drag the lock to an icon.
b Front camera lens
c ,
• Press: increase/decrease the volume.
• Press and hold: increase/decrease fast.
d MIC
• Microphone
e
• 3.5-mm headphone connector
f MINI HDMI
• connector for the audio/ video output
to a high-denition TV (HDTV)
g
• USB connector for data transfer and
power charging
h MICRO SD
• Slot for Micro SD card
i RESET
• Press the hole by using the tip of a
ball pen when the screen does not
respond to the pressing of keys.
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
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j Speaker
k Rear camera lens
Home screen
d
e
a
c
a Browser: Browse Web pages.
APPS/WIDGETS: List all apps or widgets.
Settings: Customize the settings of
PI3900B2/55.
b : Tap to return to the Home screen.
: Go back one level.
: Display recent applications that you
have accessed.
(for some apps): View the options menu.
c Google Search
• : Use the quick search box to search
on PI3900B2/55 or the Web.
d Notications,time,setupstatus
• Drag down the bar to check the
details and select setup options.
b
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3 Get started
Charge power
PI3900B2/55 has a built-in battery that can be
charged through the USB connector of the
supplied USB power adapter.
The rst time you use PI3900B2/55, charge
PI3900B2/55 for more than eight hours.
• By using the USB cable, connect
PI3900B2/55 to the supplied USB
power adapter.
Note
• Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge
cycles. Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by
use and settings.
Conserve battery power
• To conserve battery power and increase
the play time, do the following:
Use the power control widget
With the power control widget, you can switch
off the functions conveniently when they are
unnecessary.
To add the widget to the Home screen,
1 From the Home screen, select >
WIDGETS.
2 Swipe left/ right to nd the Power control
widget.
3 Tap and hold the widget to add to the
Home screen.
To use the widget,
c
b
a
a Switch on or off Wi-Fi
b Switch on or off Bluetooth
c Switch on or off GPS
d Switch on or off background sync (for
someapps,likemail)
e Change the screen brightness
Use the sleep mode
After the selected time duration, PI3900B2/55
goes to the sleep mode, and the screen
switches off automatically. To save battery
power, do the following:
• Go to > Display > Sleep to set the
screen-off timer to a low value.
• To switch off Wi-Fi during the sleep mode,
a Go to > Wi-Fi.
b At the top bar, select > Advanced
> Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep. Select
Neve r.
e
d
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Switch the device on or off
Press and hold the power/ lock button until the
device is switched on or off.
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4 Basics
Google Search:
• Search on PI3900B2/55 or the Web.
Find apps
Navigate on the Home screen to nd an app:
• Swipe left/ right to select a page;
• Alternatively, tap to open the list of
apps. Swipe left/ right to scroll through
the list;
• Use the navigation buttons /
to switch between screens. Tap to
go to the apps that you have accessed
recently.
Tip
• On PI3900B2/55, you can install apps from the Play
Store or other sources.
Play Store:
• Download different apps, games, and
others.
Play Music:
• Play music that you store on
PI3900B2/55.
Gallery:
• View pictures and videos that you
store or make on PI3900B2/55.
Voice Search
Downloads:
• View the list of your downloads from
the Web.
Settings:
• Customize the settings of PI3900B2/55.
ES File Explorer:
• Browse the les/ folders on
PI3900B2/55, install apps, and manage
les.
• Email:Set up your email account on
PI3900B2/55.
Calendar:
• Add events, and set reminders for your
events.
Clock:
• Set the alarm clock.
Calculator
Use the screen
Camera:
• Take photos or record videos.
Movie Studio
• Edit video clips.
HDMISwitch:
• Select the HDMI output options
for your PI3900B2/55. Select the
resolution that your TV supports.
Browser:
• Browse Web pages.
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Switch screen rotation on or off
1 Drag down the top bar.
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