RCA 8 Apollo RCT6573W23 User Manual

RCT6573W23

8 Apollo

User Manual

It's important to read these instructions prior to using your new

product for the first time.

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Safety Precautions

Equipment tested for
compliance as a
complete unit

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

RCT6573W23

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CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B)

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
Le présent apparei l est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.

This EUT is in compliance with SAR for general population/
uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been
tested in accordance with the measurement methods and
procedures specified in IEEE 1528.

Caution:

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance (MLB International
Inc., P.O. Box 1535, Buffalo, NY 14226, Tel: [phone])
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Warning:

The AC adapter is used as disconnect device and it should
remain readily operable during intended use.
In order to disconnect the mains plug from mains
completely, the AC adapter should be disconnected from
the mains socket outlet completely.

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially
trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions
on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this
guide.

Some of the following information may not apply to your
particular product; however, as with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed during handling and use.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

•

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND

SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• The AC adapter and apparatus shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave sufficient space around the product for

ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug, in
a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through
vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on

the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the

product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product

does not contain customer serviceable components.

• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

• Do not play your headset at high volume. Hearing

experts warn against extended high-volume play.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments / accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when 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.

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Safety Precautions .....................................................1

Important Safety Instructions ................................... 4

Startup ..................................................................... 6

Overview of Controls

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Buttons .......................................................................... 6

Accessories ................................................................... 8

Navigating the Home Screen

.......................................... 9

Connections ............................................................. 13

Battery Management and Charging ............................... 13

Micro-USB .....................................................................14

Headphone ..................................................................... 15

Micro SD .......................................................................15

Wi-Fi ...............................................................................16

Basic Operation ....................................................... 17

First Time Operation

............................................................... 17

Basic Operation ...................................................................18

Google NowTM ........................................................................ 19

Voice Search & Voice Actions ................................................ 19

Google PlayTM ........................................................................ 20

Settings ............................................................................... 21

GoogleTM ................................................................................22

Preinstalled Apps ..................................................... 23

Additional Information ............................................ 24

Trouble Shooting .................................................................. 24

Copyright and Trademark Notices ........................................ 25

Specifications .......................................................................25

Limited Warranty ..................................................... 26

Contents

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Front Camera

Overview of Controls

Startup

Power button

Micro-USB port

Reset

Microphone
Headphone jack

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Item Description

Power button Press to enter standby/wake up mode,

press and hold to switch On/Off the unit.

Headphone jack Headphone connection for personal

listening.

Speaker

VOLUME +/-

button

Micro SD

card slot

Rear camera

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Microphone For voice input.
Micro-USB port Connect to a PC or USB storage device;

Or use to charge the battery.

Reset Reset the tablet.
VOLUME+/- button Press to increase/decrease the volume.
Micro SD card slot

Accepts micro SD card (up to 32G).

Accessory

The following accessory is included.

AC Adapter ......................................................................... x1

Buttons

Power Button
Power the Tablet On
Press and hold the Power button until the RCA logo appears.
Power the Tablet Off

Press and hold the Power

button until a message box
appears and tap "Power off", then tap "OK" and the tablet will
be powered off.

Sleep Mode

Briefly press the Power button to put the tablet in sleep mode.
If you don’t operate for some time, the tablet will enter sleep
mode automatically.
Tip: You can go to Settings -> DEVICE -> Display -> Sleep
to set the screen timeout.
Wake the Tablet from Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to wake the tablet from sleep mode.

Vol +/- Button
Press the Vol +/- button to increase or decrease the volume.

Tip: You can go to Settings -> DEVICE -> Sound -> Volumes

to adjust volume settings for Music, Video, Games & other
media, Notifications and Alarms.

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Navigating the Home Screen

App Icons

Status Bar

Google
Search

TM

Speakers

Notification Bar

Recent Apps

HomeBack

All Apps

Notification & Status Bar

Some indicators that inform you about the status of your tablet
are shown at the top of the screen.

Notification Shade

Notifications may come from the system, a game, an
application such as E-mail, or the music player.

Setting

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Notification & Status Icons

The below table lists some of the frequently used icons in the
Notification & Status bar:

Item Description

Message Received new message.

Music The Google Play Music app is running.

Screenshots Screenshot captured.

When Notifications are available, related icons will appear
in the top left corner of the screen. To open the Notification
Shade, touch the Notification icon and swipe your finger
down. Some notifications allow you to take specific actions

by
tapping icons within the notification. After you are finished with
a notification, just slide it away to the left or right. If you want
to dismiss all notifications, tap the Dismiss icon at the top
of the notification.

Status Bar & Quick Settings

The Status Bar in the top right corner shows various
indicators, including Wi-Fi connection and battery status. To
access "Quick Settings", touch the status bar and swipe
down. You can then adjust various settings on the tablet by
touching the corresponding square.

USB tethering Has connected to a PC and the USB

tethering is turned on.

Wi-Fi Has a Wi-Fi Internet connection.

Play Store An update for an app is available.

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Home Screen Icons

All Apps

Tap the All Apps icon to enter the All Apps screen.
In All Apps screen, you can:

• Move between screens: Slide left or right.

• Open an App: Tap its icon.

• Copy an App icon to the Home screen: Press and hold

the icon or widget icon and slowly to drag it to the Home
screen.

• View widgets: Tap the widgets tab at the top of a All Apps

screen. Widgets are app information displays that can be
placed on your Home screen.

• Get more apps: Tap the Google Play Store icon

.

• View info about an App: Press and hold it, and drag it to the

top of the screen, then drop the app over the App Info icon

i

.

Tip: Most apps include a Menu icon

near the top or bottom

of the screen that lets you control the app’s settings.

Back

Tap Back icon to return to the previous screen.

• The Back icon remains on the bottom of the screen at

all times, allowing you to navigate back to the previous
screen.

• Once you go back to the Home screen, you can’t go back

any further in your history.

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Home

Tap Home icon from anywhere on your tablet to return to
the Home screen.

Recent Apps

Tap Recent Apps icon to view recently used apps. Tap an
app to use it again.
You can slide down to see more apps. You can also slide it
away to the left or right.

Speakers &

Tap Speaker icon

to increase volume.

Tap Speaker icon

to decrease volume.

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Battery Management and Charging

The tablet has a built-in rechargeable battery.

Battery Icon

The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery
level or charging status.

Charging the Battery

Connect the AC Adapter to the Micro-USB port for charging
the battery.

Note: In order to keep the battery working in best condition,
please pay attention to the following:

• The included AC adapter is for use with this unit only. Do

not use it with other equipment.

• Please do not charge the battery in high temperatures.

Full battery

Low battery Need to be

charged

Charging

AC Adapter

(included)

To Wall Outlet

To Mico-USB port

Connections

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• Do not wait for the battery to be fully depleted before

charging again. Keep the battery charged as needed.

• If tablet has not been used for a long period of time, the

battery might be in over discharge protection mode and
may take longer to charge.

Prolong the Battery Life

Here are some tips for how to prolong the life of the battery:

• If you aren’t using Wi-Fi, go to Settings -> WIRELESS &

NETWORKS -> Wi-Fi, turn it off.

• Don’t leave the Maps or Navigation apps open on the

screen when you’re not using them.

• Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen

timeout: Settings -> DEVICE -> Display.

• If you don’t need it, turn off automatic syncing for all apps:

Settings -> ACCOUNTS ->[Google account-name]. This
means you need to sync manually to collect messages,
email, and other recent information, and won’t receive
notifications when updates occur.

Connect your tablet to a PC or a USB storage device with the
USB cable (not included), to transfer music, pictures and other
files in both directions.

Note: To change your tablet’s USB connection options, you
should go to Settings -> DEVICE -> Storage, and tap Menu

icon

at the upper right corner. Then tap USB computer

connection to enter to setup.

The tablet can be connected to a keyboard, a mouse or other
input devices via USB cable and use it just as you would with a
PC.

Micro-USB

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Headphone

Headphone can be connected to the tablet’s Headphone jack.

Headphone

(not included)

To headphone jack

Micro SD

Insert the micro SD

card

into the tablet’s Micro SD slot until

it clicks.
To check the storage of the micro SD card, go to Settings ->

DEVICE -> Storage.

Remove the micro SD card by pushing in on the card's
edge. The card will pop out and can be removed.

Notes

• You can use micro SDTMcard and micro SDHCTMcard (up to

32GB, SD card not included).

• Never remove or insert micro SD card in On mode.

Micro SD Card
(not included)

To Micro SD Card Slot

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Wi-Fi

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network

1. Go to Settings -> WIRELESS & NETWORKS -> Wi-Fi, and

slide Wi-Fi to ON.

2. The device will scan Wi-Fi networks automatically and

display the available names.

• If the device finds a network that you connected to

previously, it will connect to it automatically.

3. Tap a network name to connect to it, and enter a password

if necessary.

4. Alternatively, if your Wi-Fi router supports Wi-Fi Protected

Setup, tap the WPS icon

at the top of the screen, and

then press the WPS button on your router.

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Turning Your Tablet On for the First Time

When using the tablet for the first time, you will be required to
setup the following:

1. Select the language, then tap

.

2. Set the Wi-Fi.

3. If you have a Google Account, select "Yes". Then tap a

network name to see more details or connect to it, and
enter a password if necessary.

When prompted, sign in using the email address and

password for your Google Account. If you don’t have one
yet, go ahead and create one.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to setup the tablet.

First Time Operation

5. If your network does not broadcast its SSID, tap the Plus

icon + at the top of the screen, and enter the Network SSID
(name) of the network. If necessary, enter security or other
network configuration details.

Note: you can tap Menu icon

at the upper right corner in

the Settings screen for advanced settings.

VPN (Virtual Private Network)

You can create virtual private network (VPN) and connect to
your private network securely through a public network, such as
the internet. You must set a lock screen PIN or password before
you can use credential storage.

Add VPN network and follow the instructions on the screen.

Basic Operation

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Drag or Swipe

While holding an item such as an icon, it can

sometimes be moved by dragging it to another
area or screen. You may also be able to swipe
your finger across a screen or item to navigate or
move it.

Zoom

By placing two fingers on the screen, you can
slide them apart to "Zoom In", or pinch them
together to "Zoom Out".

Basic Operation

Using the Touchscreen

Here are some basic procedures for interacting with the
touchscreen.

Tap

To select an item on the touchscreen, lightly tap

it.

Press & Hold

In some instances, touching the item and holding
your finger on it will present other options or
menus.

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Customizing the Home Screen

• From All Apps screen to Home screen: Tap All Apps icon

to open All Apps screen, press & hold an icon or widget

and slowly to drag it to the location of your choice. This
makes it much easier to change your Home screen layout.

• Move apps or widgets: Press & hold an icon or widget,

slowly to drag it to the screen edge, the screen will switch.

• Delete apps or widgets: Press & hold an icon or widget,

when the "X" icon appears at the left of the screen, drag
the icon or widget into it.

• Press & hold the wallpaper on your Home screen, and

choose your wallpaper from Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
Photos or Wallpapers.

To create a truly personalized experience, using your location
and personal Google account information, use Google Now.
Touch and Hold the Home icon, and slide up to the Google
Now icon. Follow the instructions to setup your Google Now
experience.

Turn Voice Search or Voice Action On

You can initiate a Voice Search or Voice Action by tapping the
Microphone icon in the top left corner of the Home screen.

Google Now

Voice Search & Voice Actions

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When you’re viewing the Google Now screen, you don’t have
to touch anything. Just say “Google.”

Note:
To detect when you say "Google" to launch Voice Search or
Voice Actions, your tablet analyzes sound picked up by your
tablet's microphone in intervals of a few seconds or less.

Using Voice Search

After tapping the microphone icon, just say whatever it is you
want Google to search for.

Using Voice Actions

There are many actions that the tablet can perform using
"Voice Actions". For example, you can send emails, set alarms,
play a song, or navigate to a website. Just tap the Microphone
icon, and say what you want the tablet to do. As you speak,
Voice Search analyzes your speech and initiates the action.

If Voice Search doesn’t understand you, it lists a set of possible
meanings. Just tap the one you want.

Google Play

In addition to the apps that come preinstalled on your tablet,
you can download Android apps and games, music, movies, TV
shows and magazines using the Google Play Store app.

1. On the App menu, touch the Google Play Store icon.

2. To search for an item from the Google Play Store app, touch
the search icon in the upper right corner, and then type a
keyword to search.

3. Touch an available item to go to its details page. From there
you can install or download the item.

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Settings

Settings lets you configure the tablet, set app options, add

accounts, and change other preferences.

WIRELESS & NETWORKS

Wi-Fi — Enable or disable Wi-Fi, and connect to a wireless

network so that you can check email, search the Web, or access
social media websites.

More... — Enable or disable Airplane mode or VPN.

DEVICE

Sound — Set Volumes, Default notification sound, and
enable or disable Touch sounds and Screen lock sound.

Display — Set Brightness, Wallpaper, Sleep, Daydream,
Font size and Cast screen.

Screenshot Setting — Set Select delay time to capture the
screen, Set the location of screenshot storage and enable or
disable Show the screenshot button in the status bar.

Storage — View available space in INTERNAL STORAGE, SD
CARD and USB STORAGE / set the related items.

Battery — View battery status.

Apps — View downloaded apps and running apps. To view

information or uninstall an app, tap the relevant app.

PERSONAL

Location — Enable or disable Mode, set RECENT LOCATION
REQUESTS and LOCATION SERVICES.

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Security — Set preferences for SCREEN SECURITY,
PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION, and CREDENTIAL
STORAGE.

Language & input — Set preferences for Language,
KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, SPEECH and MOUSE/
TRACKPAD.

Backup & reset — Set preferences for BACKUP & RESTORE,
and PERSONAL DATA.

ACCOUNTS

You can add an email account or another type of account.

SYSTEM

Date & time — Enable or disable Automatic date & time, and

select preferences for date, time, time zone, time format, and
date format.

Accessibility — Select preferences for SERVICES and
SYSTEM.

Printing — Enable or disable PRINT SERVICES.
About tablet

Check System updates, Status, Legal information etc.

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A Google Account lets you organize and access your personal
information from any computer or mobile device.

Add an Account

You can use multiple Google Accounts and Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync accounts on your tablet.

You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending
on your apps. To add some accounts, you may need to obtain
details from your system administrator about the service to
which the account connects. For example, you may need to
know the account’s domain or server address.

1. Go to Settings -> ACCOUNTS -> Add account.

2. Tap the kind of account to add. And then follow the on-screen
instructions.

Remove an Account

To remove a Google account, go to Settings -> ACCOUNTS ->
Google -> [account-name] Menu icon

-> Remove account.

Google

Preinstalled Apps

Your tablet comes with many apps preinstalled to allow you
to browse the web, send and receive email, and access
entertainment. Spend some time exploring these apps to learn
how your tablet can be most useful for you.

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Tablet displays network or service error message

• When you are located in places with poor signals, your tablet

may lose its Wi-Fi connection. Try moving closer to the Wi-Fi
router.

Touch screen response is slow or incorrect

If the tablet’s touch screen response is incorrect, please try the
following:

• Remove any protective film of the touch screen. The

protective film may prevent the device recognition input.

• Make sure that your fingers dry and clean before you tap the

touch screen.

• Restart the tablet to clear any temporary software bugs.

Tablet is frozen or a serious error appears

•

If the tablet is frozen or suspended, you may need to close the
app program or reset the tablet.

• If the tablet is frozen or slow to respond, press and hold the

power button for 8 seconds to reset the tablet.

• If that doesn't work, insert a paper clip into the RESET hole

on the top of the tablet.

Tablet gets warm

• When using for a long time, the tablet may be warm. This is

normal and will not affect the life or performance of the unit.

Tablet can not show video of opposite side during skype

call

• The Wi-Fi signal is poor. Please move close to your wireless

router, or disconnect other devices from your wireless router,

Trouble Shooting

Additional Information

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Power: DC IN 5V (operate with AC adapter)
Front Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
Rear Camera: 2.0 Megapixel

Specifications

Copyright and Trademark Notices

Google, Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google
Inc.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Specifications and external appearance are subject to change
without notice.

or increase bandwidth of internet connection.

• Please check the Wi-Fi setting. It's recommended to use an

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. certified Wi-Fi network.

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AVC MULTIMEDIA (“AVC”) makes the following limited warranty.
This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser
and is limited to non-commercial use of the product.

One Year Parts & Labor Warranty
AVC products purchased in the United States or Canada are

warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for
a period of one year from the date of their original retail purchase.
If the unit fails to conform to this warranty, we will service the
product using new or refurbished parts and products, at AVC’s
sole discretion.
During a period of one year from the effective warranty date, AVC
will provide, when needed, service labor to repair a manufacturing
defect at its designated Service Center. To obtain warranty service
in the United States or Canada, you must first call our Customer

Support Center at 1-877-252-6873 or 1-855-475-9646, during the
hours listed in the box below. The determination of service will
be made by AVC Customer Support. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN
YOUR UNIT TO AVC WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION. New

or remanufactured replacements for defective parts or products
will be used for repairs by AVC at its designated Service Center
for one year from the effective warranty date. Such replacement
parts or products are warranted for an additional one year from the
date of repair or replacement. The Customer will be required to
ship the unit to the Service Center indicated at the time Customer
Support is contacted to make the necessary repairs. The customer
is responsible for all transportation charges to the service facility.

Packaging and Shipping Instruction

When you send the product to the AVC service facility you must
use the original carton box and packing material or an equivalent
as designated by AVC.

Limited Warranty

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Your Responsibility

(1) You must retain the original sale receipt to provide proof of

purchase.

(2) These warranties are effective only if the product is

purchased and operated in the United States or Canada.

(3) Warranties extend only to defects in material or

workmanship, and do not extend to any product or parts
which have been lost or discarded, or damage to product
or parts caused by misuse, accident, improper operation or
maintenance, or use in violation of instructions provided with
the product, or to product which has been altered or modified
without authorization of AVC, or to products or parts thereof
which have had the serial number removed or changed.

Out of Warranty

In the event your product requires repair after the limited
warranty period has expired, please contact our Customer
Support Center at 1-877-252-6873 or 1-855-475-9646 or

www.RCAtablets.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 9am–7pm, Friday: 9am–
5pm, Saturday: 9am–NOON Eastern time.
Important: You are responsible for any transportation,

shipping or insurance relative to the return of product to
our Product Returns Center.

All warranties implied by state law, including the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose, are expressly limited to the duration of the limited
warranties set forth above. With the exception of any warranties
implied by state law as hereby limited, the foregoing warranty
is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees,
agreements and similar obligations of manufacturer or seller with
respect to the repair or replacement of any parts. In no event
shall AVC be liable for consequential or incidental damages.

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No person, agent, distributor, dealer or company is authorized
to change, modify or extend the terms of these warranties in any
manner whatsoever. The time within action must be commenced
to enforce any obligation of AVC arising under the warranty
or under any statute, or law of the United States or Canada or
any state thereof, is hereby limited to one year from the date of
purchase. This limitation does not apply to implied warranties
arising under state law.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights, which may vary, from state to state. Some
states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty
lasts, when an action may be brought, or the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
provisions may not apply to you.

For more information on other products and services, please
visit our web site at: www.RCAtablets.com

Important: Also keep your “Bill of Sale” as proof of purchase.

FOR SUPPORT, SERVICE AND REPAIR, PLEASE VISIT

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