Prestigio PMT-5777 User Manual

MultiPad COLOR 7.0 3G

PMT5777_3G

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

Inside your package ................................................................................................................ 1

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

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

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

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

Insert a memory card .............................................................................................................. 2

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

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

Adjust the volume ................................................................................................................... 8

Recently used apps ................................................................................................................. 8

Notifications panel .................................................................................................................. 8

Enter text .............................................................................................................................. 10

Use widgets ........................................................................................................................... 11

System upgrade .................................................................................................................... 11

Status icons ........................................................................................................................... 12

4. Web & network .............................................................................................................. 13

Connect to the Internet ........................................................................................................13

VPN........................................................................................................................................ 15

Web browse .......................................................................................................................... 16

5. Apps............................................................................................................................... 18

Play store............................................................................................................................... 18

Manage your apps.................................................................................................................18

6. Mail ............................................................................................................................... 19

Set up an e-mail account .......................................................................................................19

Send a mail ............................................................................................................................ 19

View your mails ..................................................................................................................... 19

Reply to a mail ....................................................................................................................... 20

Delete mails .......................................................................................................................... 20

Gmail ..................................................................................................................................... 20

7. Camera .......................................................................................................................... 22

Your camera at a glance ........................................................................................................ 22

Take a photo ......................................................................................................................... 22

Take a photo of yourself .......................................................................................................23

Take a panoramic photo .......................................................................................................23

Take continuous shots .......................................................................................................... 23

HDR ....................................................................................................................................... 23

Record a video ...................................................................................................................... 23

Camera scenes ...................................................................................................................... 24

Camera and video settings .................................................................................................... 24

8. Multimedia .................................................................................................................... 25

Gallery .................................................................................................................................. 25

Video player .......................................................................................................................... 28

Music player .......................................................................................................................... 28

FM radio ................................................................................................................................ 30

Voice recorder ....................................................................................................................... 31

9. Phone ............................................................................................................................ 32

Make a call ............................................................................................................................ 32

Answer a call ......................................................................................................................... 32

Reject a call ........................................................................................................................... 32

End a call ............................................................................................................................... 32

Contacts ................................................................................................................................ 32

Use speed dial ....................................................................................................................... 34

Call a phone number in a text message ................................................................................ 34

Call a phone number in an e-mail .........................................................................................34

Set up a conference call ........................................................................................................ 34

Make an emergency call .......................................................................................................35

10. Messages ....................................................................................................................... 36

Send a message ..................................................................................................................... 36

Check your message ..............................................................................................................36

Reply to a message ...............................................................................................................36

Forward a message ...............................................................................................................36

Delete messages ................................................................................................................... 37

Create a conversation shortcut ............................................................................................. 37

WAP push messages .............................................................................................................37

11. Bluetooth & NFC ............................................................................................................ 38

Bluetooth .............................................................................................................................. 38

NFC ........................................................................................................................................ 39

12. eReader Prestigio ........................................................................................................... 40

Your eReader at a glance ......................................................................................................40

Download an e-book ............................................................................................................. 40

Read an e-book .....................................................................................................................40

eReader settings ...................................................................................................................41

13. Travel & maps ................................................................................................................ 42

Google Maps .........................................................................................................................42

14. Files and storage ............................................................................................................ 43

Your files ...............................................................................................................................43

Storage .................................................................................................................................. 43

15. Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 45

Clock ...................................................................................................................................... 45

Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 45

Calculator ..............................................................................................................................46

Google search .......................................................................................................................46

16. Set up your tablet .......................................................................................................... 48

Wireless & Networks ............................................................................................................. 48

Device .................................................................................................................................... 49

Personal ................................................................................................................................49

Accounts ................................................................................................................................ 50

System ................................................................................................................................... 50

17. Specifications ................................................................................................................. 51

18. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 52

1. Unboxing

Inside your package

•Prestigio MultiPad •Travel charger

•Pouch •USB cable

•OTG cable •Quick start guide

•Legal and safety notices •Warranty card

Your tablet at a glance

1 2

3 4

Memory card and SIM card slot

Headset jack

Front camera

Earpiece

Touch screen

Microphone

Buttons

Button Definition Function

Power

Volume • Press to turn up or lower the volume.

Back

• 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 on-screen keyboard when it is opened.

Micro USB port

Rear camera

Power button

Volume button

Speaker

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. To get the most from your product and enjoy all that Prestigio has to offer, please visit:

http://www.prestigio.com/catalogue/MultiPads

More details about your product, please visit:

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

1. Turn off your device, and then open the SIM card cover on the side.

2. With the micro SIM card’s gold contacts facing down and its angled corner facing inwards, insert the micro SIM card all the way into the SIM card slot. Push the SIM card in until it clicks into place.

Nano SIM

Micro SIM

Standard SIM

3. Close the SIM card cover.

Please use the original micro SIM card instead of the cutted one.

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

• Power off your device before installing or removing the micro SIM card.

•The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending.

Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.

Insert a memory card

You can expand the memory of your tablet and store more 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 contacts facing downwards.

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

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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, a Prestigio Installer Wizard will appear on the screen. It offers you a few third-party apps, tap the apps you want to install on your tablet. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the apps.

3. It may take a few minutes 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 Prestigio Installer 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 your 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 here, so they are always just a tap away. Your tablet’s Home screen consists of the following areas:

Google search

Status bar

Applications and widgets

On-screen keys

List menu

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Personalize your wallpaper

Pick your favorite photo as your Home wallpaper. Choose from the available wallpapers, or use any photo you have 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 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 icon appears at the top of the Home screen.

3. Drag the item to the remove icon.

4. When the icon turns red, release the item.

List menu

All yours apps' icons can be found on the list menu. You can also find all the widgets of the apps on the list menu. On the Home screen, tap to open the list menu. The list menu can have multiple panels. To view other panels, swipe left or right. Tap or to return to 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 web page, map, or image to zoom in a part.

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Zoom out

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

Scroll

Drag up or down to scroll. On some screens, such as web pages, 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 web page 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 quick settings 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 at the upper-right corner shows the level of charging status.

1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the micro USB port of the device, and plug the large end of the cable into travel charger.

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

Always use authentic accessories to optimize your tablet's performance. Non-authentic 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 advised 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 are 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 of your display screen’s backlight to low or medium level and for the

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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 to exchange media and other files with a PC.

Load files from your PC

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

2. Open the notifications panel, tap Connected as Media device.

3. Transfer files between your tablet and the PC.

Lock and unlock the screen

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

- 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 the Home screen, tap to open the 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 will be asked to unlock the screen every time your tablet is powered on or when it is idle for a certain period of time.

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

2. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock.

Setting a slide unlock

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

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

Setting a face unlock

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

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

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

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Setting a pattern

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

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

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

Setting a password

1. On the Home screen, tap to open the 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 have forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock your tablet. If this fails, take the device to your dealer to reset it.

Adjust the volume

Press the volume button to adjust the volume. Press the top of the button to turn up the volume up, and press the bottom of the button to turn down the volume.

Recently used apps

You can easily access apps you have 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, tap it.

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

Notifications panel

To help make sure you do not 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 do not 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.

- To open the notifications panel, slide down from the top left of the screen.

- To close the notifications panel, drag up the panel.

- To dismiss the notification, tap .

Quick settings

Quick settings allows you to easily turn on airplane mode, Wi-Fi, and it also provides a quick shortcut to change the mode, set the brightness, and auto rotation.

- Slide down from the upper-left or upper-right corner on the screen to switch between notifications panel and quick settings.

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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.

- Audio profiles: switch to general, silent, meeting or outdoor profiles quickly.

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Enter text

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter text, such as contact information, mail, and web addresses. Depending on the app and the language you are using, the keyboard may correct misspellings, predict what you are 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 these steps:

1. On the Home screen, tap to open the 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, and then tap keys on the keyboard. You can enter the text with the built-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 recognize 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 Home screen

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

2. Tap WIDGETS to open the widgets list.

3. Scroll left or right on the widgets panel.

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

Airplane mode activated.

Battery power level. Bluetooth activated.

Call in progress. Connected to PC.

Missed call.

New SMS or MMS. Wired earphone connected.

GPRS network connected. No SIM card detected.

EDGE network connected. Alarm set.

HSPA network connected.

Roaming (outside of normal service area).

Wired earphone+microphone connected.

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4. Web & network

You can connect your tablet to the Internet and browse a web page.

Connect to the Internet

Your tablet connects to the Internet whenever necessary, using a Wi-Fi connection (if available) or your mobile operator's data connection.

Data connection

You can use your mobile operator's data connection. Some apps and services may transfer data over your mobile operator's cellular network, which may result in additional fees. Contact your mobile operator for details.

Turn on or off data connection

1. On the Home screen or list menu, tap Settings.

- Or, tap on quick settings.

2. Tap More... > Mobile networks > Data Enabled.

3. Tap to turn on or off data connection.

You can tap to turn on or off data connection on quick settings. On the Home screen, tap the upper-right corner to switch to quick settings, and then tap Data connection.

If you do not have the data connection turned on and you are also not connected to a Wi-Fi network, you will not receive automatic updates to your e-mail, social network accounts, and other synced information.

Add a new access point

Access Point Names (APNs) connect your tablet to data networks for services such as mobile web browsing.

Before you add another data connection, have the access point name and settings from

1. On the Home screen or list menu, tap Settings.

2. Tap More... > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

3. On the APNs screen, tap > New APN.

4. Enter the APN settings.

5. Tap > Save.

6. Select the new APN on the APNs screen.

Turn on or off data roaming

Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you are out of your mobile operator’s coverage area.

your mobile operator ready (including username and password if required).

- Or, tap on quick settings.

Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data roaming rates before you use data roaming.

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