Prestigio PMP-7280C 3G Quad User Manual

MultiPad 4 Ultra Quad 8.0 3G

PMP7280C3G_QUAD

Tablet PC

User Manual

Version 1.0

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About this user manual

This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.

- Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

- Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

- Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

- Prestigio continuously strives to improve its products. Due to software upgrading, some contents in this user manual may be different from your product. Prestigio reserves the rights to revise this user manual or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. Please take your product as standard.

- The Android Applications which are provided by your device have been developed by Android's users or other companies, not by Prestigio and are provided at no charge. Unless indicated, otherwise, Prestigio makes no promises nor representations and takes no responsibilities about their performance, quality, content or intellectual property rights.

Conventions used in this manual

In this user manual, we use the following symbols to indicate useful and important information:

Caution: provides safety precaution and important information.

Note: gives additional information.

Tips: usage tips.

> The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step.

Contents

1. Unboxing ......................................................................................................................... 1

Open your package ................................................................................................................. 1

Your tablet at a glance ............................................................................................................ 1

Buttons .................................................................................................................................... 1

2. Getting started ................................................................................................................. 2

Install the SIM card ................................................................................................................. 2

Insert a memory card .............................................................................................................. 3

Power on your tablet .............................................................................................................. 3

Home screens .......................................................................................................................... 4

List menu ................................................................................................................................. 5

3. Basics ............................................................................................................................... 6

Finger tips ................................................................................................................................ 6

Motion gesture ....................................................................................................................... 7

Charge the battery .................................................................................................................. 7

Connect to your PC ................................................................................................................. 8

Lock and unlock the screen ..................................................................................................... 9

Voice control ......................................................................................................................... 10

Recently used apps ............................................................................................................... 10

Notifications panel ................................................................................................................ 10

Enter text .............................................................................................................................. 12

Use widgets ........................................................................................................................... 13

System upgrade .................................................................................................................... 13

Status icons ........................................................................................................................... 14

4. Web & network .............................................................................................................. 15

Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................... 15

VPN........................................................................................................................................ 17

Web browse .......................................................................................................................... 18

5. Apps............................................................................................................................... 20

Play store............................................................................................................................... 20

Manage your apps.................................................................................................................20

6. Mail ............................................................................................................................... 21

Set up an email account ........................................................................................................ 21

Send a mail ............................................................................................................................ 21

View your mails ..................................................................................................................... 21

Reply to a mail ....................................................................................................................... 22

Delete mails .......................................................................................................................... 22

Gmail ..................................................................................................................................... 22

7. Camera .......................................................................................................................... 24

Your camera at a glance ........................................................................................................ 24

Take a photo ......................................................................................................................... 24

Take a photo of yourself .......................................................................................................25

Take a panoramic photo .......................................................................................................25

Take a group shot .................................................................................................................. 25

Take continuous shots .......................................................................................................... 25

Record a video ...................................................................................................................... 25

Camera scenes ...................................................................................................................... 26

Camera and video settings .................................................................................................... 26

8. Multimedia .................................................................................................................... 27

Gallery .................................................................................................................................. 27

Video player .......................................................................................................................... 29

Music player .......................................................................................................................... 30

FM radio ................................................................................................................................ 32

Voice recorder ....................................................................................................................... 33

9. Phone ............................................................................................................................ 34

Make a call ............................................................................................................................ 34

Answer a call ......................................................................................................................... 34

Reject a call ........................................................................................................................... 34

End a call ............................................................................................................................... 34

Contacts ................................................................................................................................ 34

Use speed dial ....................................................................................................................... 36

Call a phone number in a text message ................................................................................ 36

Call a phone number in an email ..........................................................................................36

Set up a conference call ........................................................................................................ 36

Make an emergency call .......................................................................................................37

10. Messages ....................................................................................................................... 38

Send a message ..................................................................................................................... 38

Check your message ..............................................................................................................38

Reply to a message ...............................................................................................................38

Forward a message ...............................................................................................................38

Delete messages ................................................................................................................... 39

Create a conversation shortcut ............................................................................................. 39

WAP push messages .............................................................................................................39

11. Bluetooth ....................................................................................................................... 40

Turn on or off Bluetooth ....................................................................................................... 40

Pair with a Bluetooth device ................................................................................................. 40

Unpair with a Bluetooth device ............................................................................................40

Receive data via Bluetooth ...................................................................................................40

Send data via Bluetooth ........................................................................................................ 40

12. eReader Prestigio ........................................................................................................... 41

Your eReader at a glance ......................................................................................................41

Download an eBook ..............................................................................................................41

Read an eBook ......................................................................................................................41

eReader settings ...................................................................................................................42

13. Travel & maps ................................................................................................................ 43

Find a location ....................................................................................................................... 43

Get directions ........................................................................................................................ 43

Navigation .............................................................................................................................44

Use Google maps ..................................................................................................................44

14. My files and storage ....................................................................................................... 45

My files .................................................................................................................................. 45

Storage .................................................................................................................................. 45

15. Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 46

Clock ...................................................................................................................................... 46

Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 47

Calculator ..............................................................................................................................47

ToDo list ................................................................................................................................48

Google search .......................................................................................................................48

16. Set up your tablet .......................................................................................................... 50

Wireless & Networks ............................................................................................................. 50

Device .................................................................................................................................... 51

Personal ................................................................................................................................51

Accounts ................................................................................................................................ 51

System ................................................................................................................................... 52

17. Specifications ................................................................................................................. 53

18. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 54

1. Unboxing

Open your package

•Prestigio MultiPad

•Travel charger

•Carrying case

•USB cable

•OTG cable

•Quick start guide

•Legal and safety notices

•Warranty card

Your tablet at a glance

Front camera

Touch screen

Memory card and

SIM card slot

Rear camera

Power button

Volume button

Headset jack

Microphone

Micro USB port

Speaker

Buttons

Button Definition Function

Power

Volume • Press to adjust the volume.

Back

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.

• Press and hold to power on or off your tablet.

• Press to lock or unlock the screen display.

• Tap to return to the previous screen.

• Tap to hide the onscreen keyboard when it is opened.

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2. Getting started

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Prestigio. 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.

Install the SIM card

Follow the steps below to insert your SIM card.

1. Securely hold your MultiPad. With your finger, open the cover of the Memory card and SIM card slot.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you open the cover.

2. With the SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing outwards, insert the SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Push the SIM card in until it clicks into place.

Remove the SIM card: Push the SIM card in to eject it from its slot, and remove it.

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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.

3. Close the cover of the memory card and SIM card slot.

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 ES File 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 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.

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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:

Status bar

Google search

Applications and widgets

Tap to enter

On-sreen keys

the list menu

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, Video Wallpaper 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 or delete a page

You can add a new blank page for your Home screen. You can also delete the current page on the Home screen.

•Tap and hold on the Home screen.

- Tap to add a new page of the Home screen.

- Tap to delete the selected page.

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.

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.

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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

tab

Widgets tab

Tap to enter app shop

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.

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 in

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

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Zoom out

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

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 upper-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 USB Storage.

3. Tap to select USB storage in USB computer connection 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.

Connect with Windows Media Player

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

2. Slide to open notification panel, open USB computer connection screen.

3. Tap to select Media device(MTP).

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4. Open Windows Media Player on your PC.

5. You can sync multimedia files now.

Tap Camera(PTP) on USB computer connection screen, if your computer does not support Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) or not have any appropriate driver installed.

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.

When your tablet is locked, nothing happens if you touch the screen. Your tablet can still:

•Receive calls, text messages, and other updates.

•Play music.

•Adjust the volume.

You can use the headset to answer a call or listen to music.

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

Auto lock

You can set a 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 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.

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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.

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 top of the screen, which goes away if you don’t respond to it, or as a notice in the center of the screen that remains until you acknowledge 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, slide down from the top of the screen.

- To close the Notifications panel, drag up the bar that is on the bottom of the screen.

- To dismiss the notification, tap .

Using Quick Settings

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

- Tap the upper-left or upper-right corner on the screen to switch between Notifications panel and Quick Setting list.

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You can view your tablet’s current status and use the following options:

- Battery: check the battery status.

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

- Bluetooth: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

- GPS: activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

- Data connection: activate or deactivate the data connection.

- Data usage: check the data usage of the data connection.

- Airplane mode: turn on or off your tablet's wireless radios.

- Brightness: adjust the brightness of the screen.

- Timeout: adjust the screen timeout.

- Auto rotation: allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

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Enter text

Use the onscreen keyboard to enter text, such as contact information, mail, and web addresses. Depending on the app and the language you’re using, the keyboard may correct misspellings, predict what you’re typing, and even learn as you use it.

Change the input method

You can download an input app or use the input method pre-installed on your tablet. To change the input method, follow the steps:

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

2. Tap Settings > Language & input > Default.

3. Choose the desired input method.

Use the Prestigio keyboard

Tap a text field to bring up the keyboard, then tap keys on the keyboard. You can enter the text in QWERTY keyboard.

Enter text

As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. The letter isn’t entered until you choose your desired word.

- Type uppercase: tap the Shift key before tapping a letter. Or touch and hold the Shift key, then tap a letter.

- Type lowercase: tap the Shift key again and then tap a letter.

- Enter numbers, symbols or punctuation: tap .

Enter text by voice

You also can enter the text by activating the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone. Your phone displays what you speak.

Voice typing: open the Prestigio keyboard, tap and hold .

- If the device does not recognise your words correctly, tap the underlined text and select an alternative word or phrase from the dropdown list.

- To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition, tap and select Add more languages.

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Copy and paste text

1. After you have selected the text you want to copy, tap . The selected text is then copied to the clipboard.

2. In a text entry field, press at the point where you want to paste the text.

3. Tap Paste.

Move a text

1. After you have selected the text you want to cut, tap . The selected text is then cut to the clipboard.

2. In a text entry field, press at the point where you want to paste the text.

3. Tap Paste.

Use widgets

Widgets put at-a-glance important information and media content up front on your Home screen. Some widgets are already added to your Home screen for your convenience. You can add more from the available selections of widgets.

Add a widget to the Home screen

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

2. Tap WIDGETS to open widgets list.

3. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel.

4. Tap and hold the desired widgets to add it to the home screen.

• Some widgets connect to web services. Using a web-based widget may result in additional charges.

•The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider.

System upgrade

Your tablet can check and notify you if there’s a new upgrade available. You can also manually check if there's an available update. You can set this option in Settings > About tablet > System updates.

Do not press any buttons while the device is upgrading.

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Status icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about your tablet:

Icons What it means Icons What it means

Silent mode activated. 3G network connected.

Vibration mode activated. Wi-Fi connected.

Flight mode activated.

Battery power level. Bluetooth is activated.

Call in progress. Connected to PC.

Missed call.

New SMS or MMS. Wired headset connected.

GPRS network connected. No SIM card detected.

EDGE network connected. Alarm is set.

HSPA network connected.

Roaming (outside of normal service area).

Wired microphone headset connected.

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