Prestigio PMP-5297C Quad User Manual

MultiPad 4 Quantum 9.7

PMP5297C_QUAD

Tablet PC

User Manual

Version 1.0

www.prestigio.com

Common Information

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing Prestigio MultiPad Tablet PC. Before starting to use the tablet, please read this manual carefully to discover all its features. Please save this manual and refer to it in the future if you have questions concerning your device. This manual contains safety information, technical specifications of Prestigio MultiPad Tablet PC, preinstalled software basic features, setup and other useful information, which will help you to improve your use of the device, Android operating system and applications.

Disclaimer

As Prestigio products are constantly updated and improved, your device’s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this User Manual. We make every effort to ensure that the information and procedures in this user manual are accurate and complete. No liability can and will be accepted for any errors or omissions. Prestigio reserves the right to make any changes without further notice to any products herein.

Important Safety Instructions

Your Prestigio MultiPad Tablet PC is manufactured and designed for mobile usage. Please read the following instructions carefully. It helps you to use your device without safety issues and keep your Tablet PC in good working condition:

1.Do not place objects on top of the MultiPad as objects may scratch the screen.

2.MultiPad should be kept away from extreme changes of temperature.

3.Protect it from direct sunlight or heat sources.

4.Protect the device from moisture and from dusty or smoky environment as it can harm the tablet.

5.Keep your MultiPad away from contact with active chemicals.

6.Do not place the MultiPad on an uneven or unstable surface. Fall of the device can cause damage to the LCD screen which is not covered with warranty.

7.Do not expose the MultiPad to strong magnetic or electrical field.

8.Protect your MultiPad from hits and extreme pressure.

9.Operation Temperature: This MultiPad should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 45°C (113°F).

10.Do not insert into MultiPad devices or items not matching to standard sockets on it.

11.Do not use MultiPad in the rain - it is NOT a waterproof device. Protect the Multipad from dust, dirt and high humidity.

12.Do not use Your MultiPad during driving.

13.Use only manufacturer approved chargers. Using non-original chargers may cause damage of the device and be harmful to your health.

14.The MultiPad and the adapter may produce some heat during normal operation or charging. Avoid placing it to the soft surfaces, other places and conditions which may prevent normal dispersion of the heat, causing device overheating. Do not leave the MultiPad on your lap or other part of the body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat exposure.

15.Disconnect the MultiPad from an electrical outlet after it is charged.

16.Do not use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen. Clean the touch screen with a soft cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth slightly before cleaning. Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions.

17.DO NOT disassemble the MultiPad, only a Prestigio certified service technician should perform repair.

18.Always power off the MultiPad to install or remove external devices that does not support hotplug.

19.Your MultiPad must be switched off during airplane take-off and landing.

Warranty Information

Warranty information could be found at www.prestigio.com/service. MultiPad Tablet PC life cycle is 2 years.

Contents

1. Unboxing 1

Open your package 1 Your tablet at a glance 1 Buttons 1

2. Getting started 2

Insert a memory card 2 Power on your tablet 2 Home screens 3 List menu 4

3. Basics 5

Finger tips 5 Motion gesture 6 Charge the battery 6 Connect to your PC 7 Lock and unlock the screen 7 Voice control 9 Recently used apps 9 Notifications panel 9 Enter text 11 Use widgets 12 System upgrade 12 Status icons 13

4. Web & network 14

Connect to Internet 14 VPN 16 Web browse 17

5. Apps 19

Play store 19 Manage your apps 19

6. Mail 20

Set up an email account 20 Send a mail 20 View your mails 20 Reply to a mail 21 Delete mails 21 Gmail 21

7. Camera 23

Your camera at a glance 23 Take a photo 24 Take a photo of yourself 24 Take a panoramic photo 24 Record a video 24 Camera scenes 24 Camera settings 24

8. Multimedia 25

Gallery 25 Video player 28 Music player 28 Sound recorder 30

9. Bluetooth 31

Turn on or off Bluetooth 31 Pair with a Bluetooth device 31 Unpair with a Bluetooth device 31 Send data via Bluetooth 31 Receive data via Bluetooth 31

10.eReader Prestigio 32

Your eReader at a glance 32 Download an eBook 32 Read an eBook 32 eReader settings 33

11.Travel & maps 34

Find a location 34 Get directions 34 Use Google maps 35

12.My files and storage 36

My files 36 Storage 36

13.Utilities 37

Clock 37 Calendar 38 Calculator 38 Google search 38

14.Set up your tablet 40

Wireless & Networks 40 Device 40 Personal 41

Accounts 41 System 41

15.Specifications 43 16.Troubleshooting 44

1. Unboxing

Open your package	1
•Prestigio MultiPad

•Travel charger

•Carrying case

•USB cable

•OTG cable

•Quick start guide

•Legal and safety notices

•Warranty card

Your tablet at a glance

		DC port	HDMI port
		Microphone	Headset jack
	Front	Memory card slot	Rear camera
	camera
			Power button
		Micro USB port
			Volume button
		Touch
		screen

Speaker

Buttons

Button	Definition	Function
	Power	• Press and hold to power on or off your tablet.
		• Press to lock or unlock the screen display.
	Volume	• Press to adjust the volume.
	Back	• Tap to return to the previous screen.
		• Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard when it is opened.
	Home	• Tap to return to home screen.
	Recent app	• Tap to open the list of recent apps.
	List menu	• Tap to open the list menu.

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2. Getting started

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Prestigio.	2
To get the most from your product and enjoy all Prestigio has to offer, please

access:

http://www.prestigio.com/catalogue/MultiPads More details about your product, please access: http://www.prestigio.com/support

Please read the "Legal and safety notices" on your package before use.

•Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems.

•Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Insert a memory card

You can expand the memory of your tablet and store more additional multimedia files by adding a micro-SD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

1.Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

2.Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

•Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

•When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the Explorer > SD card.

Remove the memory card: push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Power on your tablet

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to power on your tablet.

1.When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

2.After setting up your tablet, there is an Installer Prestigio wizard appears on the screen. It offers

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you some third-party apps, tap the apps you want to install on your tablet. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the apps.

3. It might take a certain time for your tablet to install the apps.

To turn off your tablet, press and hold the Power button, and then tap Power off on the pop up screen.

If you do not install the apps provided by the Installer Prestigio wizard for the first time, you can tap Installer Prestigio on the home screen to install the apps next time.

Home screens

Your Home screen is the starting point to access all of the tablet’s features. The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, swipe left or right. Tap to return to the center home screen. You can add your favorite applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets, so they’re always just a tap away. Your tablet’s home screen consists of the following areas:

Google search				Tap to enter
				the list menu

Applications and widgets

On-sreen keys				Status bar

Set wallpaper

Pick your favorite photo as your Home wallpaper. Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you've taken with the camera.

1.Tap and hold the blank area on the Home screen.

2.Select one of the following: Gallery, Live wallpapers or Wallpapers.

3.Select an image and tap Set wallpaper. Or, select an image, resize it by dragging the frame, and then tap OK.

Add an app icon to home screen

1.On the Home screen, tap to open the list menu.

2.Tap and hold an application icon.

3.Drag it into a panel preview.

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Remove an item on the Home screen

1.Tap and hold an item to remove.

2.The Remove option appears at the top of the Home screen.

3.Drag the item to the Remove option.

4.When the Remove option turns red, release the item.

List menu

All yours apps' icons can be found on the list menu. You also can find all the widgets of the apps on the list menu. On home screen, tap to open list menu. The list menu can have multiple panels. To view other panels, swipe left or right. Tap or to return to the home screen. Your tablet’s list menu consists of the following areas:

Applications								Tap to enter
								app shop
tab
Widgets tab							Applications

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3. Basics

Finger tips

Only use your fingers to use the touch screen.

Tap

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

Swipe

Quickly swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to go to other Home pages, scroll through documents, and more.

Zoom in

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part.

3

Tap and hold

Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Slide

Slide your finger vertically across the screen to open drop-down menu.

Zoom out

Pinch two fingers together on a webpage, map, or image to zoom out a part.

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Scroll

Drag up or down to scroll. On some screens, such as webpages, you can also scroll side to side.

Flick

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

Motion gesture

Rotate your tablet for a better view

For many screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning your tablet sideways. When entering text, you can turn your tablet sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.

To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect Auto rotation.

•Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

•Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation.

Charge the battery

A new battery is partially charged. The battery icon in the lower-right corner shows the battery level of charging status.

1.Plug the small end of the charger into the micro USB port of the device, and plug the large end of the charger into an electric socket.

2.After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

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Always use authentic accessories as they enable your tablet to perform at its peak. Nonauthentic accessories (eg. chargers) may damage your tablet.

•You can use the tablet while it is charging.

•The only way to turn off the charger is to unplug it, so it is advisable to use an easily accessible power socket.

Optimize your battery performance

Here are some steps to help you optimize your battery performance.

-- Always ensure that your tablet profile is appropriately set to meet your actual usage. Profile setting significantly impacts the tablet’s battery performance. In general, Outdoor Mode is the most power-draining setting while Silent Mode consumes the least amount of power.

-- If you’re not using applications like Bluetooth, WIFI, GPS and Apps, turn them off. And be sure to lock your tablet to prevent accidental pressing of the keys with the auto-lock feature.

-- Adjust the intensity and duration of your display screen’s backlight to low or medium level and for the shortest duration. In general, the lower the backlight level and the shorter the duration, the more power you will save.

-- Avoid using or placing your tablet near magnetic objects (eg. a radio or television) or on metal surfaces, which will impact the network connection and ultimately drain power from your battery.

Connect to your PC

Your tablet’s micro USB port allows you exchange media and other files with a connected computer.

-- Connect your tablet to the PC using the supplied USB cable.

Load files from your PC

1. Connect your tablet to the PC by using the USB cable.

2. Slide to open notification panel, tap Connected as Media device. 3. Tap to select Mass storage in Storage settings screen.

4. Slide to open notification panel again, tap USB connected. 5. Tap to turn on USB storage.

6. Transfer files between your tablet and the PC.

Lock and unlock the screen

When not in use, lock your tablet to prevent unwanted operation and save the battery.

-- Lock: press the power button.
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When your tablet is locked, nothing happens if you touch the screen.

Your tablet can still:

•Receive messages, and other updates.

•Play music.

•Adjust the volume.

You can use the headset to listen to music.

-- Unlock: press the power button, and then slide the lock icon to unlock your screen.

Auto lock

You can set an time span for the screen to be locked automatically.

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings > Display > Sleep.

3.Select your desired time span.

Set screen lock pattern

Protect your personal information and prevent others from using your tablet without your permission by setting a screen lock pattern, face unlock, PIN, or password. You'll be asked to unlock the screen every time your tablet is powered on or when it’s idle for a certain period of time.

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

Setting a slide unlock

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings >Security > Screen lock > Slide.

Setting a face unlock

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Face Unlock.

3.Fit your face in the frame to be captured.

Setting a pattern

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Pattern.

3.Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.

Setting a PIN

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > PIN.

3.Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Setting a password

1.On home screen, tap to open list menu.

2.Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock > Password.

3.Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.

Unlock your tablet

Turn on the screen by pressing the Power button, and enter the unlock code.

If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock your tablet. If this fails, take the device to dealer to reset it.

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Voice control

Voice Control lets you make phone calls and control music playback using voice commands. Use Voice Control: press the volume button to adjust the volume. Press the top of the button to volume up, and press the bottom of the button to volume down.

Recently used apps
You can easily access apps you've just recently opened.
1.	Tap to open the list of recently-used apps.
2.	Slide your finger to see recently-opened apps.

-- To switch back to an app, just tap it.

-- To remove an app from the list, swipe it.

Notifications panel

To help make sure you don’t miss important events, many apps can provide alerts. An alert can appear briefly as a banner at the bottom of the screen, which goes away if you don’t respond to it. When you get a new notification, you can open the Notifications panel to see what event notification or new information you have received. You can also quickly access settings from the Notifications panel.

-- To open the Notifications panel, drag up the status bar on the bottom of the screen. -- To close the Notifications panel, tap the page screen or drag up the status bar again.

-- To dismiss the notification, tap	.
-- To enter quick settings list, tap	.

Using Quick Settings

The Quick Settings tab provides a quick shortcut to turn on Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, set the brightness, auto rotation and lets you easily access Settings.

-- Tap

or

to switch between notifications and quick setting list.

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You can view your tablet’s current status and use the following options: -- Airplane mode: turn on or off your tablet's wireless radios.

-- Wi-Fi: activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

-- Auto-rotate screen: allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device. -- Brightness: adjust the brightness of the screen.

-- Notifications: turn on or off your tablet's notifications. -- Settings: enter system settings to set up your tablet.

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