Sylvania SYTAB7MX User Manual

7” Mini Tablet
User Guide
MODEL NUMBER: SYTAB7MX
Wireless Mobile Internet Tablet
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Getting to Know Your New Tablet:
Front View:
Side View:
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Back Button
Micro SD
Micro SD Slots
Up to 32 GB
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HDMI output
to your TV
Enjoy videos, photos
and more in the comfort
of your home
USB 2.0
USB Port (OTG)
Can connect to PC
Back Button
Power Jack
For Charger Unit
Mini USB 2.0
USB Port (Host)
Power Key
ON/OFF
Volume
Menu
Home
Headphone Jack
Connect headphones or earphones to enjoy media on the go
2 USB Ports
Speaker
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Important Notes
Tap screen with ngernail or a stylus (not provided)rather than the pad of your nger.
Note that this product has a resistive touch screen. This machine senses pressure applied to it in specic areas and acts on this pressure. Please use a stylus or your ngernail when tapping the screen for optimal usage. Note that simply touching the screen with your nger will not produce optimal results.
Please note that this product is not a computer. It is a Wireless Mobile Internet Device with an Android Operating System.
The Mini USB port is used primarily to connect USB storage
USB 2.0
devices.
Inserting an SD Memory Card helps add additional storage capacity, for importing les, downloading applications, taking pictures,
Micro SD
reading books and playing stored media.
To protect your SD card’s le and directory structure integrity, it should be unmounted before removed.
To do this, tap Menu > Settings > SD card & device storage > and under SD card tap Unmount SD card.
The Mini HDMI port is an “OUT” port designed to output to HDMI
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The software on your tablet is updated frequently to ensure your tablet is always optimized. Make sure to check for and run updates. Read on for details on how to update your device.
The icons shown here in this product manual may be dierent than the icons of the
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actual product.
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Getting Started
1. CHARGING YOUR DEVICE
Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet and connect your device to
the adapter. It is recommended that you fully charge the battery before use, for at least six hours.
2. TURNING YOUR DEVICE ON
Press the power button on the top of the device to turn it on. You can use the device while the battery is charging. To turn the power o, hold the power button of your device for about ve seconds. Then slide Power O when it appears on the screen, followed by OK.
Top
Power Key
ON/OFF Button
Sleep Mode: Your device will go into sleep mode after a period of inactivity or if ON/OFF button pressed. (Go to Settings, under display to modify the sleep time.) To get out of sleep mode, press the power button to start using it again.
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3. CONFIGURING THE TOUCH SCREEN
2. Tap Settings on the bottom menu.
3. Scroll down and tap Touch Screen Calibrate.
4. Use the your ngernail or Stylus to tap the middle of the displayed crosshairs to calibrate the touch screen.
Note: After a system reset, it may be necessary to re-calibrate your screen.
1. Press the MENU button on the top of the product.
4. INSERTING AN SD CARD
Using an SD Card allows you to import other les, download applications and play stored media. Insert a Micro SD Card (supports up to 32GB) into the top SD Card Slot. You will hear a click when the card is inserted properly.
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5. USB PORTS
(1) USB PORT (Host), port closest to DC Power port, can read USB Memory Sticks, USB Keyboards and a USB mouse.
USB Port (Host)
(2) USB PORT (OTG), is closest to HDMI port. It serves as a direct connection from the tablet to the computer. This allows the computer ONLY to read, copy and delete les to the local memory (built-in storage) and Micro SD card (removable storage). When the USB cable is connected, the USB connected icon will appear and you would need to “Turn on USB storage” (see image below).
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Once you see the USB icon at the top notication bar, take the stylus or ngernail, and pull down the top notication toolbar to see the “Notication” screen.
Click the “Turn on USB storage” button to sync the local memory (built-in storage) and any other removable storage device connected to the tablet to the computer. Once clicked, the “Turn On USB storage” button will prompt a warning that if any further applications are open, it will interrupt the application session. Click the “OK” button, then the local memory and any other removable storage will be synced to the computer. The Android icon will turn to an orange color. To un-sync the tablet and its removable storage devices click the “Turn o USB storage” button.
If you do not see les from the local memory or removable storage devices press the icon to refresh.
Home Screen Features
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1. You can go back directly
to the Home screen by
tapping on the Home
icon
2. Wi-Fi Connection Status
3. Battery Level
4. Time Display
5. Screen Shot: tap to take
a picture of your screen
6. Settings Menu
7. Use the return icon
will bring the
screen page backwards.
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8. Search Bar
9. Application Quick
Launch Bar:
Frequently used
applications can be
dragged to the bar
to be displayed. Tap
the icon to access
the application.
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Display Preferences
Landscape (default)
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Portrait
Portrait
The screen orientation is set to rotate automatically between portrait and landscape (and vice versa) during use.
To manually switch between Landscape and Portrait mode, tap on the Screen Orientation icon on the top menu bar.
(If the Orientation icon is not present, press the menu button. Tap the Sounds and Display icon and then tap the Orientation icon. Then Orientation icon should show up on the top as shown in the screen shot).
Setting Date And Time
1. Tap Settings from the Home Screen to access the device settings.
2. By default, your device should be set to “Automatic” that will update your time and date via the internet.
3. Tap Time zone and select your region and GMT oset.
4. Change the way in which the date and time are displayed by tapping the Use 24-hour format and Select date format options.
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NOTE: When Automatic option to deactivated, you can manually set the date and time.
INTERNET
When connecting to the internet, please make sure it is a network you can trust such as your own home network, that of a friend or a public Wi-Fi hotspot such as library, restaurant, hotel or school campus. It is unsafe to connect to internet or Wi-Fi sources that you do not own or cannot be trusted. If you do not have an Internet connection in your home you may have to contact your local ISP to purchase service.
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Wi-Fi Setup
WiFi ON
1. To set up Wi-Fi, tap Wi- Fi settings on the Application Home Screen Panel. Tap or make sure the “Network notication setting” is active and check.
2. Tap Turn on Wi-Fi. The device will automatically scan and list local Wi-Fi networks that it nds. A lock image indicates a secure network that requires a password for access.
You must be connecting to your tablet to your own home or oce Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) or a trusted free unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot
Secure Wi-Fi network; must have a password.
Unsecure Wi-Fi network; anyone can access.
3. Tap the network that you would like the device to connect to.
4. If a password is required, a notication screen will appear to allow you to enter the password. Tap the Wireless password box to access the keyboard and enter the password. Tap Done when nished.
5. A wireless icon will appear in the toolbar to indicate that you are connected to the wireless network.
6. Tap the back arrow to exit to the Home Screen.
Email Setup
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* POP3, IMAP, and other common email accounts are supported.
1. To set up Email, tap Email on the Application Home Screen Panel.
2. Enter your email address and password.
3. Tap Next. This will be your default account unless you add another email address. After you have more than one account set up, you can select a dierent address as the default account.
(optional) To select the account type, or modify individual account settings, tap Manual Setup after entering your email address and password. Tap Settings Menu then tap Account Settings to change your email Settings.
Navigating The Home Screen And Application Panels
Your device displays the Home Screen when there are no other applications or menus open. The Home Screen allows you to organize all of your favorite applications, widgets and other tools for easy access.
The Home Screen is divided into three panels: the Search Panel, the Widget Panel and the Application Panel. Slide the stylus across the screen to the right or left to change panels.
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Search Panel Widget Panel Application Panel
The Search Panel allows you to quickly search the web.
• The Widget Panel allows you to customize a variety of tools, or “Widgets” that run right on the Home Screen,
such as a calendar, mp3 player and local weather updates.
• The Application Panel displays the Android® applications pre-installed on the device. To go from the Home
Screen to the Application Panel, tap the middle icon, which is a group of white small boxes, on the bottom
part of the screen. Tap an application icon to launch the application on your device. To return to the Home
Screen tap the icon of the house.
HDMI Instructions
Connect HDMI to your HDTV.
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The mini HDMI port is an “out” port designed to output from the tablet to to an HDTV.
Once the HDMI cable is plugged into this device and the HDTV, the notication drop down list shows a notication labeled “HDMI Support – Connected”. This does not need to be tapped, in order for the HDMI to work; however, this notication veries when HDTV is on and tablet is connected.
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After you locate and play a video le that is being viewed using the ‘Movies’ or ‘Video Player’ option; press in the Menu button to activate the video on the HDTV screen. Pressing the menu button again, brings the picture back to the tablet screen.
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Other Settings:
ANIMATION:
You can change your screen animation from some animations (default) to more animations.
1. Tap on Settings Menu and go to Display option.
2. Tap Animation to change the setting.
ADDING APPLICATIONS
You can easily add applications to your device using the SAM 4.0 app store to search for and install Android applications.
Please note that not all applications will work with tablets, as some applications were made to work only on Android smartphones. Some applications will not perform properly.
MOVING ICONS
To move any of the icons on your screen, touch and hold the stylus to the icon. The icon will highlight and then increase in size and allow you to drag and drop it anywhere on the screen, or into the trash bin. When you have selected an icon, the trash bin will pop-up on the side of the screen. Dropping an icon into the trash bin will simply remove it from view; it will not uninstall the application from your device.
Included Widgets
Widgets:
1. Digital Clock Displays the time with an animated digital clock.
2. Calendar Displays the date in a monthly calendar view.
3. Music Play and manage audio les (MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG).
4. Gallery Allows you to view photos, play video and audio les.
5. Power Control Turn Wi-Fi, Account Sync and Screen Brightness on and o to save battery life.
6. Weather Displays local weather conditions (Requires Wi-Fi connection).
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Included Applications
APPLICATIONS
1. My Pad Manage les stored on the SD Card or on local memory.
2. Browser Access the Internet and surf the web.
3. Email Send and receive email using your existing email accounts.
4. Gallery Allows you to view photos, play video and audio les.
5. Alarm Clock Set and schedule alarms.
6. Settings View and change settings to personalize your device.
7. Contacts Create, view and edit your personal contacts.
8. Calculator Perform simple mathematical calculations.
9. YouTube View and share popular videos online.
10. Wi-Fi Settings View and update Wi-Fi settings and access points.
11. Kobo Download and read millions of eBooks .
12. Recorder Record voice notes or sound using the tablet’s on-board
microphone.
13. Music Player Play and manage audio les.
14. Sam 4.0 Application store: Choose applications to use on your tablet.
15. Droid Reader Open PDF les.
16. System Update Use this application to update your system to make sure you
have the most up to date software for your tablet.
Updating the Software
The software on your tablet is updated frequently to ensure your tablet is always optimized. Make sure to check for updates frequently.
Important: Make sure all your data is backed up. Before performing an update, remove your MicroSD card from the device. Updating the software will clear all private data stored in your device.
To Update Software or Check for Updates:
1. Tap Settings Application
2. Scroll to System Update and select
3. Tap System Update from the Application screen
4. Tap OK to continue
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Surng The Web
Use the Browser application to surf the web
easily and securely.
1. Select the Browser from the Application
Quick Launch Bar to launch the Internet
browser.
2. Tap in the top entry eld to enter a web
address (e.g. google.com) or tap in the
search box to search the Internet. The
keypad will appear so that you can type
the web address or search term.
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3. Tap Done when nished.
Sending and Receiving Email
After email setup is complete, you can access your current email account Inbox.
1. Tap Email on the Home Screen Application Panel to access your Inbox.
2. Tap an email message in your Inbox to read the message.
3. Reply to or delete the message by tapping the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
4. To compose a new message, tap the Settings button while in the Inbox.
5. Tap in any of the message entry elds to display the keypad.
6. Tap Send to send the message.
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Customer Service
Digital Gadgets Limited Warranty Statement
Digital Gadgets warrants this product against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. If the product fails during normal and proper use within the warranty period, Digital Gadgets will, at its option, repair or replace any products or parts determined to be defective in workmanship or material. All components repaired or replaced by Digital Gadgets’ service site will be under warranty for the remaining period of the warranty.
This Limited Warranty covers only products manufactured by Digital Gadgets. This Limited Warranty does not include failure caused by improper installation, operation, cleaning or maintenance, accident, damage caused by extreme temperature, humidity or extreme electrical stress, misuse, abuse, unauthorized modifications to the product, software faults, normal wear and tear or any other event, act, default, or omission outside of Digital Gadgets’ control or if the serial number has been defaced, altered or removed and the casing has been opened.
To obtain warranty service, please contact Digital Gadgets for specific instructions at the telephone number below. Dated, documented proof of the original purchase is required.
Digital Gadgets Customer Service Representatives are available by calling 888–571–0866 or by emailing dgsupport@digitalgadgets.com
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Most issues can be resolved by visiting our web site at: www. digitalgadgets.com. Locate your product and check out the instructional videos, FAQ, and download section, for the new updates.
If you are experiencing problems with this product,
please contact customer service before
contacting your retailer.
Call 888–571–0866
or email:
dgsupport@digitalgadgets.com
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Digital Gadgets, 21 Englehard Drive, Monroe, NJ 08831
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Notices And Disclaimer
FCC Notices:
The FCC requires that you will be advised of certain requirements involving the use of this equipment.
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. Privacy of communications may not be ensured when using this device. Changes or modications not expressly approved in writing by the responsible party may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devise, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected. (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
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