Tesco hudl2 User Manual

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hudl2 user guide

Here we go

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4 Unboxing your hudl2

5 Controls and connections

6 Charging your hudl2

7 Using your hudl2 for the first time

8 Setting up your user account

9 Using hudl2’s Child safety app

10 App safety

11 Web safety
Time limits
Online safety advice

12 hudl2 screen basics

13 Getting around the hudl2’s touchscreen

14 Moving between home screens

15 Locking and unlocking the screen

16 Securing your hudl2

17 Using the keyboard
Upper and lowercase typing
Switching between keyboards

18 Typing with gestures
Correcting text
Autocorrecting words

19 Voice typing

20 Pre-installed apps

21 blinkbox Music and Movies

22 blinkbox Books

23 Tesco at your fingertips

24 Finding great new apps for your hudl2

25 Using the Google Play Store

27 Launching an app

28 Using apps from another Android device
Using apps you have installed on iOS

29 Browsing the Internet

Welcome to the complete
guide to your hudl2. It’s
packed with everything
you need to know about
your brand new tablet.

If you can’t find what
you’re looking for in this
guide, then visit
www.tesco.com/hudl for
more information.

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31 Reading view
Revisiting web pages

32 Email
Setting up additional email accounts

34 Sending and receiving email
Reading a message
Saving email attachments

35 Sending a message

36 Sharing items by email

37 What on earth are widgets?

38 Setting clocks and alarms

39 Setting an alarm

40 Using the timer
Using the stopwatch

41 Appointments and reminders
Add a new appointment

42 Copying items to your hudl2

43 Copying files from your computer

44 Copying items from a Micro-SD card
Copying music to your hudl2

45 Playing music on your hudl2

46 Sound controls
Using headphones

47 Playing TV and video on your hudl2

48 Using the camera

49 Changing camera settings

50 Changing camera modes

51 Viewing your photos and videos
Zooming in to see more detail

52 Playing a photo slideshow
Editing photos

53 Saving photos and files

54 Backing up with Google Drive
Other online backup tools

55 Use a Micro-SD card for extra storage

56 Removing a Micro-SD card

57 Managing storage

58 Customising your hudl2
Adding or removing home screen apps
Organising your apps
Deleting apps from your hudl2

59 Choose your own wallpaper

60 Managing Wi-Fi connections

61 Connecting via Bluetooth

62 Instantly change your connection settings

63 Using mobile web access

64 Connecting to an HDMI TV

65 Help with common issues

74 Specifications

75 Warranty

76 The Ts and Cs

80 Further help with hudl2

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Take care when unpacking your hudl2. Retain all the packaging until you’ve had a
chance to check the contents and have started using your hudl2.
Your hudl2 box should contain:

— hudl2 Android tablet
— an AC adaptor/charger
— a Micro-USB cable
— Quick Start Guide
— Offers booklet

Retain the Quick Start Guide. If you give the hudl2 to someone else, make sure you
give them this document too.
If on first opening the box your hudl2 is damaged, please put it back in its packaging
and take it (along with the receipt) to your nearest Tesco store, or call the hudl
customer helpline on 0800 323 4065 so we can help you to find the best way to get a
replacement.

The hudl2’s packaging is fully recyclable, so please recycle any unwanted packaging.

Unboxing your hudl2

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Controls and connections

Volume control Press the left end of this switch

to increase the volume

Power on/off

Hold this for a couple of seconds to turn your hudl2
on or off. Press this once to bring your hudl2 out of
standby or put it in sleep mode

Micro-USB charging point

HDMI port

Use this to connect your hudl2 to an
HD-Ready TV to view movies and photos. (Cable not
supplied)

Micro-SD card slot

Charge indicator

Headphone socket

1.2MP Front camera

5MP Rear camera

Speakers

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Charging your hudl2

We’re sure you’re itching to start using your hudl2 but it’s important to fully charge
it first. If you don’t, the battery won’t last as long as it should before needing to be
recharged.

1. To charge your hudl2 plug the USB cable into the USB port on the AC adaptor/
charger.

2. Connect the cable to the Micro-USB port on the hudl2.

3. Plug the charger into a wall socket and switch on the mains power.

4. Your hudl2 will start to charge. A red light next to the front camera indicates
that charging is in progress. The good news is that you can use the hudl2 while
the charger is connected.

When the hudl2 is fully charged, the light will turn green.

Note: For best charging performance use the AC adaptor supplied with your hudl2.
Other AC adaptors will work with your hudl2 but the charging time may take longer.

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Using your hudl2 for the first time

When you first turn on your hudl2, it will play you an intro tune and then guide you
through the set up process. Once everything’s set up, your hudl2 will check that its
software is up to date.

1. Turn on your hudl2 by holding down the power button (the smaller of the two
buttons on the top side of your hudl2). After a second or two, the screen will
turn on.

2. Select a Wi-Fi network

You need to connect to a wireless network in order to setup your hudl2 for the

first time. When you first switch it on, the Wi-Fi will be active and the hudl2
will look for a network to connect to. You’ll need to connect to the Internet
in order to confirm your details and set up your device. If you have trouble
connecting your hudl2 outside of your home network, we recommend you try
your device on your home network. If you still have a problem, please call the
customer helpline.

3. Tap your network name in the list of available networks. Tip: If your network
name doesn’t appear, tap the three-bar icon at the very top right to open the
Options menu and tap Scan.

4. An onscreen keyboard will pop up. Type in your Wi-Fi password.

5. Tap Connect. The word Connected will appear underneath your
network name. If you enter your password incorrectly, you’ll instead see
Authenticating. In this case, tap the network name and try again.

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Setting up your user account

You’ll be prompted to sign into or create a new Google account on your hudl2. This
account is needed to download your favourite apps using the Google Play Store.*

Next, you have the chance to sign into or create a Tesco account. This will help you to
make the most of Tesco services on your hudl2.

Once you’ve been through this setup process, your hudl2 will download and install
any updates to ensure the software is up to date when you first use it.

* Google, Google Play, Gmail, Google Chrome, Google Maps, YouTube and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is
reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described on the Creative Commons 3.0
Attribution License.

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If you decide to share your hudl2 with a child, visit our Child safety app first. You can
set up a child profile so that they can only access suitable websites and apps and you
can even put time limits in place.

To set it up, tap the Child safety app icon on the hudl2’s home screen. Now go through
the initial help that tells you what it is and then tap Manage

Next, tap Set a lock and choose a password, pattern or PIN code that will be used to
unlock the hudl2.

Type the password, pattern or PIN code when prompted, then tap Add to create a child
profile.

Type you child’s name and age. If they’re 13 or older, the age field will show 13+. Tap
Done and your child’s profile will be created. Now your child will only be able to use
certain apps and websites. We’ve worked with The Parent Zone to establish the default
settings however you can easily change them by tapping on your child’s profile.

Using hudl2’s Child safety app

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To start using your hudl2 with your child, press the power button to lock the screen
and then again to make the screen wake up. You’ll see both your profile and your
child’s profile at the bottom of the hudl2’s lock screen. To use the hudl2, your child just
needs to tap on their profile and swipe to unlock the screen. However, if they try to
use your account, they’ll need to type in the password, pattern or PIN code you’ve set
up.

App safety

Make sure you think about which apps to allow your children to use. Take note of the
Google Play maturity rating assigned to each app to give you an idea of what apps
are most suitable. Don’t worry about your children spending your money as all in-app
purchases are blocked in child profiles.

Apps such as YouTube and BBC iPlayer have their own safety modes. Be sure to set
these so that your children don’t stumble onto any unsuitable content.

To help you in your quest for apps for your kids, we’ve chosen some of the best ones in
Top apps. From CBeebies to Minecraft, Fruit Ninja to Sonic Dash, you’ll find some great
apps to keep your children entertained. Head over to Top apps found on your hudl2
home screen

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Web safety

By using Internet, the child safe web browser on child profiles, you will be able to filter
any inappropriate websites. Google SafeSearch will be automatically switched on for
all searches so that your kids aren’t shown any dodgy search results.

Time limits

Avoid that bedtime discussion by setting limits on when your child can use their profile
on hudl2. When time’s up, their profile will be blocked and the only way that hudl2
can be used is through your locked adult profile.

Online safety advice

For more details and advice on child safety online there is a wealth of information in
the Child safety app. Simply open the app and tap on Online safety advice to find all
this content. There are also links to reputable external resources too.

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hudl2 screen basics

Home screen

Google search box

tap
and type search
queries here

Voice command/search

tap to enable the microphone
then tell Google what you
need

Notifications emails and

app updates are shown here

Tesco and blinkbox apps

Quick Access Area

swipe
down from here to see Wi-Fi
connections, battery levels
and other hudl2 settings

Status bar Wi-Fi, Battery

indicator and Time

Camera take photos and

shoot videos on the hudl2

Gallery photos stored on

your hudl2

Gmail email app that

can be used if you have a
Gmail account

All Apps what’s installed

on your hudl2

Back

Home button

tap this
anytime to get back to the
main homescreen

Active Apps quickly

return to where you were
on an active app

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Getting around the hudl2’s touchscreen

The hudl2’s display is also an interactive touchscreen that can be used to input
content. Select an item onscreen by tapping it. Whenever there’s a point at which you
might want to type something, a keyboard pops up on the screen so you can type
what you need. Just tap in a text field or in the address bar of the web browser to
make the keyboard appear.

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Moving between home screens

The hudl2 has five home screens. By holding your finger on the screen and moving it
from left to right you can pan across them. When browsing the web, hold your finger
on the screen to pan up and down web pages to read longer stories.

You can move an item by holding your finger on it, dragging it across the screen and
releasing your finger where you’d like the item to end up.

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Locking and unlocking the screen

Your hudl2’s screen dims and automatically locks after a few minutes of not being
used. This helps preserve the battery (as well as preventing other people picking up
your hudl2 and being able to browse its contents without your knowledge).

To unlock the screen first wake the hudl2 by pressing its power button to bring it
out of standby mode. The screen will light up and will have a padlock in the middle,
showing that the screen is locked. Put your finger on the padlock icon. A circle will
appear around it. Slide your finger from the locked padlock to the unlocked padlock
that appears on the edge of the circle. The hudl2’s screen will now be unlocked and
you can use it again. The last screen you used will be displayed.

To lock your hudl2, press the power button at the top and the screen will go black.
Note that if you press and hold the power button, you’ll instead get the option to
switch it off.

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Securing your hudl2

You can stop other people using your hudl2 by protecting it with one of several
methods. To do this, tap on all apps and then swipe the screen to the left to reveal the
Settings menu. Scroll down the options here and tap Security. Tap Screen Lock and
then choose one of either Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password. Choose a method to
secure your device, tap Continue and follow the on screen instructions. From now on,
you’ll need to use your selected method to unlock your hudl2.

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Using the keyboard

Upper and lowercase typing

When you need to enter text or numbers a keyboard will appear onscreen. You’ll
quickly get used to using the onscreen keyboard, which is much like a computer
keyboard. Spelling suggestions appear above the keyboard as you type. Tap to select
one and speed up your typing.

To type an uppercase letter, tap the Shift key on the keyboard. To turn on Caps Lock
tap and hold the Shift key. To go back to lowercase typing, just tap the Shift key again.

Switching between keyboards

The hudl2 two has three keypads: QWERTY, numeric/punctuation and additional
punctuation. Tap the ?123 key to use the numeric keyboard. Tap the ABC key to return
to the QWERTY keyboard. If you can’t see the punctuation you want on the numeric/
punctuation keyboard tap the ~/{ key. You’ll now see a keyboard full of additional
punctuation. You can also add international keyboards in the Settings > Keyboards
menu. To switch between them tap the globe icon.

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Typing with gestures

You don’t have to tap out every letter to type on your hudl2’s keyboard. You can also
type by gliding your finger over the letters on the keyboard. To see how it works try
gliding your finger across the letters w — e — d — i — n — g.

The hudl2 will recognise that you’re spelling wedding and will enter the word for you.
It will even add the double d.

Correcting text

Autocorrecting words

If you want to correct something you’ve typed (or that the predictive text has entered
incorrectly), tap it to select it, then use the blue pointer that appears to select the text
entry point and type the new word.

Your hudl2 can correct many words for you. Just touch and hold the word to highlight
it. Tap one of the suggested corrections that appears to insert it.

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Voice typing

If you find it easier, you can dictate to your hudl2. To start using your voice for typing
you just need to tap the microphone icon above the keyboard on the right.

You can also speak commands when using other apps on your hudl2. Wherever you
see a microphone icon, you can use voice commands. For example, the microphone
is always visible in the Google Chrome web browser, so you can tell Google what
to search for. You can also tap the microphone icon here if you want your hudl2 to
perform tasks such as opening apps, checking the weather or setting an alarm. The
microphone icon is at the bottom left of your hudl2’s home screen.

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Pre-installed apps

Apps are mini programs that fulfil specific tasks. To open an app, you just tap it. You
can have lots of them open at once.

To get to the other pre-installed apps on your hudl2 tap the All Apps icon

This is what they do.

Google your hudl2’s built-in search tool

Play Music plays songs stored on your hudl2 or stored in your Google account

Play Store download free and paid-for apps, films, books and music

Settings control everything about your hudl2

YouTube watch online video

Camera shoot video or take photos with the hudl2’s brilliant 5MP camera

Chrome this is hudl2’s built-in web browser

Clock set alarms, use the stopwatch or just check the time

Email add your existing email accounts to your hudl2

Gallery photos, videos and saved images are stored here

Gmail Google email account

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blinkbox Music and Movies

Tap the blinkbox folder on your hudl2’s home screen to see the three blinkbox
entertainment apps: blinkbox Movies, blinkbox Music and blinkbox Books. Each service
requires a free blinkbox account in order to use the blinkbox apps. Tap Sign In at the
top right of a blinkbox app to get started.

With blinkbox Movies you can buy TV episodes or series and rent or buy hundreds of
movies. blinkbox Movies includes reviews of each movie and show to help you choose
what to watch.

With millions of songs and thousands of pre-made Stations to choose from, blinkbox
Music is the easiest way to listen to the music you love and discover new favourites ­all for free.

Tip: You’ll find vouchers for blinkbox Movies, Music and Books in the Book of Treats

booklet that came in your hudl2’s box.

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blinkbox Books

blinkbox Books is a digital bookstore where you can find lots of lovely books to read
on your hudl2. Tap Shop to see what’s available. You can browse the blinkbox Books
app by genre or search by title or author. You can also read reviews and extracts of
books before deciding whether to buy them.

To see how it works, tap ‘Try it out’ when you first launch blinkbox Books. You’ll then
get extracts of books by three bestselling authors to sample. Tap a book to open it
and to see a quick onscreen preview of how to use the hudl2’s built-in e-book reader
software. Tap ‘Got it’ to start reading the book.

Tip: Turn your hudl2 into portrait mode so you can read your books more easily. The

screen’s contents will automatically rotate.

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Tesco at your fingertips

Your hudl2 comes with several apps to give you quick and easy access to everything
you need from Tesco. Using them, you can order your groceries, get recipe ideas, shop
for clothes and hudl2 accessories or check your Clubcard points, in addition to going
straight to blinkbox Movies, blinkbox Music and blinkbox Books for an endless source
of entertainment.

The easiest way to access My Tesco is to tap the T icon at the top left of the screen,
or simply swipe your finger on the home screen to the right. You will then be
presented with a variety of services and offers. Adding your Tesco account will make
sure these offers are tailored to give you the best deals and inspirations.

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Finding great new apps for your hudl2

The apps that come with your hudl2 are just the start of what it can do. You can
customise your hudl2 to your heart’s content with a fantastic choice of downloadable
apps. There are hundreds of thousands of apps to choose from and most of them are
free. Tap Play Store to launch Google’s app store.

If you aren’t sure where to start, tap the Top apps on the home screen to view details
about some featured apps. Top Apps is a great way to find some of the best apps
and games for your hudl2 from the Google Play Store. Apps are organised into Apps,
Games, Movies & TV, Music and so on. Tap an app you like the sound of to download it
from the Google Play Store.

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Using the Google Play Store

Your hudl2 needs to be online in order to show Play Store items and to download
them.

Tap the Google Play app icon on the Home page and if you’ve not done so already,
sign in with a Google account. If you don’t have a Google account you will be given
the option to set one up. You need to add your bank card details if you want to be able
to buy apps or purchase in-app items from within free apps. You don’t need to provide
your card details if you just want to use free apps.

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Apps are organised into Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music and so on. Tap any one to
find items of interest. Each app has a brief description, star rating and user reviews.
You’ll see sub-categories for genres, how popular items are and so forth. Tap the top
left Options menu then Settings > Content filter, to prevent 18-rated games and films
appearing in the Play Store library.

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When you install an app, its icon will appear on your hudl2’s home screen. You can
also see all the apps that are currently installed on your hudl2 by tapping the All Apps
icon on the right hand side of the home screen.

To launch an app you just need to tap its icon.

The first time you open an app, you’ll see an explanation of how to use it. To get help
with apps you download, go to the information page for that app on the Play Store
and if needs be, follow the web link to the developer’s website.

There’s no need to close one app before opening another one as your hudl2 is
powerful enough to run lots of them at once. In any case, apps that aren’t actively
being used simply pause until you start using them again.

Tip: to see apps you’ve opened, tap the Active Apps icon at the bottom of your

hudl2 screen

Launching an app

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Using apps from another Android device

Using apps you have installed on iOS

If you have used the same Google account details on a different Google Android
device, you can easily access your previous apps on your hudl2. To install your
previous apps you can go to play store > My apps > All and then you can choose to
add the ones you want.

If you previously used an iPad or iPhone and had apps on that, they won’t
automatically appear. You will need to reinstall them. However, if that app needed
you to create an account and log in – such as or Facebook or Twitter – you can still
use that account. Just download the Android version of that app on your hudl2 and
then log in to your account.

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Browsing the Internet

One of the main things you’ll want to do on your hudl2 is to browse the web. The
Google Chrome web browser is already installed on your hudl2, so you can start
surfing the web as long as you’ve got a Wi-Fi connection.

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New tab

Current tab

Search/address field

Wi-Fi signal strength/status

Bookmark this page

Voice search

Options menu

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Tap the Chrome icon to launch the web browser.

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To go directly to a website, tap the address field in the
Chrome browser. The onscreen keyboard will pop up.
Now type in the site’s address and tap Go.

To search for something online, just type your search
query into the same text field. Google will return a list of
possible sites for you to go to.

There’s also a Google search box on your hudl2’s home
screen.

You can have multiple tabs open in Chrome, which is
handy if you want to compare information easily. To
open a new tab, tap the blank tab to the right of the
current page tab. Click the small X on a tab to close it.

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Reading view

Revisiting web pages

It can be more convenient to read long web articles in portrait view on your hudl2
so you don’t have to scroll up and down as much. Just turn your hudl2 through 90
degrees and the web page will automatically rotate. You can enlarge web text by
pinching and zooming. If a page doesn’t zoom, tap the Options menu at the top right
of Chrome, then Settings > Advanced > Accessibility and tick Force enable zoom.

Google logs the web pages you visit to make it easier for you to find them again. This
is known as your web history. To go to a previous page, just tap the back arrow at the
top of the Chrome page. You can also use the back arrow at the bottom of the hudl2
screen to go back through your web pages.

To see a detailed history of web pages you’ve been to, tap the Options menu at the
top right and tap History. You can search your history to uncover items you want to
revisit. You can also clear your web history to delete it. Click clear browsing data at
the bottom of the Chrome window to wipe your web history.

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Email

Setting up additional email accounts

If you’ve already got an email account you want to use on your hudl2, type in your
email address and password on the Account setup page in the Email app. Tap Next
and wait while your login details and your inbox messages are retrieved.

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To set up a new email account from scratch, you’ll instead need to go online to Yahoo!
or another email provider and set up your new email account there. As soon as your
new account has been set up you can add it to your hudl2 by going back into the
Email account and typing in your new username and password.

To use an Exchange email account on your hudl2 you’ll need to click Manual after
typing in your account details. You’ll then need the mail server address for your
Exchange account.

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Sending and receiving email

Reading a message

Saving email attachments

Once you have set up your email account you can start sending and receiving
messages.

Tap to open the Email app. It should open with your Inbox and other folders listed on
the left, and a summary of your latest emails on the right.

Your hudl2 is set to look for new messages every 15 minutes. You can alter this setting
in the Options menu at the top right.

Tap a message preview to open it. To reply, tap the arrow to reply to it. A new text
field appears where you can type your response.

To save an item sent by email, open the email and tap the attachment. Tap the
Settings menu at the top left and then tap Save.

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Sending a message

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New message

Search

Check for new mail

Mail folders

Message list

Options

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Sharing items by email

Tap New message then type the recipient’s email address, your email subject and the
message text. Tap Send (at the top of the screen) when you’ve finished writing your
message.

To send an attachment, either create the new message then click Attachment and
browse to the item on your hudl2, or first select the item and click the Share option
at the top right of the open apps screen. Tap Email (or More if the Email option isn’t
shown) then type your friend’s email address.

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What on earth are widgets?

As well as apps, your hudl2 works with widgets. Widgets are like mini menus that
control specific parts of your hudl2.

To find widgets on your hudl2, press and hold your finger onto a blank part of the
home screen then tap the widgets app at the bottom of the screen.

Touch and hold a widget it select it. Continue holding the widget to open it, or drag it
to a home screen if you want to add a shortcut to it.

As with apps, you can move or delete widgets from your home screens by holding
your finger on them and moving them where you want.

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Setting clocks and alarms

A Clock app is pre-installed on your hudl2. The current time is displayed at the top
right of the hudl2 screen, but if you open the Clock app from All Apps you can also see
a World Clock, set and manage alarms and use a timer.

To use the Clock, tap to open it. The current time fills the screen. Tap the Options
menu at the top right to launch Night Mode. This displays the time in large type on the
hudl2’s screen, so you can check the time without turning on the screen.

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Setting an alarm

To set an alarm, tap the alarm clock icon at the top left of the Clock screen.

Tap + at the bottom right then set the hour and minutes for the alarm by tapping the
corresponding parts of the clock face, then tap Done.

Tap Repeat to select which day(s) the alarm should ring. Tap the screen again to
dismiss the alarm setting option.

All your alarms can be seen when you tap the alarm clock icon in the Clock menu. You
can toggle them on and off from this screen.

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Using the timer

Using the stopwatch

You can set a timer by tapping the egg timer icon at the top of the Clock app and
tapping the number of seconds or minutes you want it to run for. Tap Start to begin the
countdown.

Tap the stopwatch to record how long something takes. Just tap Start to begin and
Stop to finish

Tip: You can add different types of clock widgets onto the hudl2 home screen. Press

and hold your finger on the home screen to enter the widget app. Touch and hold the
clock type you want and drag it to your chosen home screen.

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Appointments and reminders

Add a new appointment

If you already use Google’s Calendar function, you will already have calendar entries
that you can view on your hudl2. The easiest way to do this is to open the Calendar app.
This will open to your week view showing everything you’ve added to the calendar.

Tap a day then the + sign that appears to add a new entry. Google Calendar will
email your Gmail account and show an onscreen reminder 10 minutes before your
appointment.

To change the appointment time, tap the tiny arrow next to Reminders in the New
Event pane and select another timeframe.

To invite friends to your events, tap Guests and start typing their email address. If
Google recognises their name, it will offer to complete their email address, otherwise
just add it yourself.

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Copying items to your hudl2

There are several ways of copying and saving on your hudl2. Items you download
and photos and video you take on your hudl2 are automatically saved. You can
also save attachments such as documents and photos sent to you by email. Just tap
the attachment and then tap Save at the top right of the Email app. Some apps you
download will also have an option to save content to your hudl2 itself.

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Copying files from your computer

The easiest way to copy multiple files from a Windows laptop is to connect your hudl2
to it using the USB cable. The first time you connect to a Windows 7 or 8 computer via
USB it will install device driver software and then prompt you what you’d like it to do.

Click Open folder to view files.

Find the items you want to copy to your hudl2 and drag them to the appropriate hudl2
folder.

Note that your hudl2 can’t recognise as many file formats as your computer, so you
may not be able to play or open every file you copy to your hudl2. See the last page
of this guide for a full list of the file formats that work with your hudl2.

When everything’s been copied to your hudl2, unplug it from your computer. Your
photos should now appear in the Gallery app. You may need to download a document
reader app to open text files and spreadsheets.

You can also copy items from a Mac. However, you’ll first need to download the free
File Transfer tool from www.android.com/filetransfer.

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Copying items from a Micro-SD card

Copying music to your hudl2

The Micro-SD card slot on the bottom left of your hudl2 is used to add more storage
to your hudl2 (taking it from a generous 16GB to a maximum of 48GB if you fit a 32GB
Micro-SD card).

You can play music from your Micro-SD card and view photos that are stored on it.

If you’re copying music, MP3 and WMA music files will play on your hudl2 – just open
the Play Music app in All Apps.

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Playing music on your hudl2

Your hudl2 has some great stereo speakers with Dolby* technology, so you should
really enjoy listening to music, watching films and playing games on it.

To get the most out of these speakers, blinkbox Music has hundreds of radio stations
for your every mood.

To listen to music stored on your hudl2, just open the Play Music app in All Apps. Just
tap an album or song to start playing it.

Play Music will ask whether you want to set up or sign in to a Google Play account.
If you’ve bought digital music from Google Play Music or have some stored on your
computer, this can be an easy way of accessing it without having to copy it to your
hudl2. You just need to drag your music to a Google Play folder on your computer.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Sound controls

Using headphones

To adjust the volume on your hudl2 just use the button on the top left. While holding
the device in landscape, pressing the left end of the volume button increases the
volume, while pressing the right end turns it down. You can also tap the volume button
to make the volume slider appear onscreen.

Music sounds great when heard through a good pair of headphones. There’s a
headphone socket on the lower left of the hudl2. Note that the hudl2’s speakers will
be muted when headphones are plugged in.

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Playing TV and video on your hudl2

The blinkbox Movies app can be found on the hudl2’s home screen and offers a range
of TV and movies. See page 21 for details.

The YouTube app is pre-installed on your hudl2, so as long as you have a Wi-Fi
connection, you can watch online videos and TV programmes.

BBC iPlayer * and other catch-up TV services each have free apps allowing you to
watch TV programmes on your hudl2.

The HDMI connection at the base of your hudl2 allows you to connect it to an HDMI
TV (cable not included) so you can enjoy your downloaded shows on an even larger
screen.

* You may need to install BBC media player in order to use the BBC iPlayer.

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Using the camera

The hudl2 has two cameras – a 5MP one on the back and a 1.2MP one at the front.
Both cameras can capture video as well as taking still photos. You can switch between
cameras and between photo and video mode using the Camera app.

Tap the Camera icon on the home screen to open it.

Hold the camera in front of you and allow it to adjust to the light conditions. Tap the
larger camera icon to take a photo. The camera lens is at the top left. Make sure you
don’t cover it with your finger as you grip the hudl2.

You can change the focal point of your shots by tapping anywhere on the screen. You
can also zoom into objects by pinching and zooming.

Tap the circle in the corner of the display to bring up camera settings including timer
and grid options. The right hand option here switches between front and rear cameras.

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Changing camera settings

Settings

Camera Selector

To access the camera settings menu, when you are in the camera app, swipe your
finger to the right to reveal the settings icon.

Tap the Settings icon to change the picture size or to turn on manual exposure.

Choosing a larger picture size will increase the amount of detail captured in each
photo. Choosing a smaller picture size will allow you to store more pictures on your
hudl2 or Micro-SD card.

When in image capture mode tap the settings icon in the corner of the screen and then
tap the camera selector icon to switch from the rear to the front camera. The screen
view will switch between cameras.

Time lapse recording.

Time-lapse recording takes a still photo at preset intervals. To set it up, tap Settings >
time-lapse and select a time interval. Tap the shutter to begin.

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Changing camera modes

Video calls

Photo Sphere mode

Panorama mode

Lens blur

Video mode

You can change the camera’s overall behaviour by swiping your finger to the right of
the screen to reveal several exciting camera modes.

To use the front camera for video calls you can either use the hangouts app that is
pre-installed on your hudl2 or you can install an app such as Skype. Once installed,
you’ll have the option of making a voice or video call. If you tap the video camera, the
hudl2’s video camera will automatically launch in front camera mode.

Create fun 360-degree panoramic shots by aligning the dots and then panning around.

Hold the hudl2 steady and slowly move from left to right to record a panoramic
sweep. Tap the shutter to start recording. If you move too quickly, a too fast message
will appear onscreen.

Lens blur emphasises the subject while blurring the background for an impressive
depth of field effect. Tap the lens blur icon to choose this option.

Tap to start and finish recording. The recording duration is shown in seconds at the top
left of the screen.

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Viewing your photos and videos

Zooming in to see more detail

You can use the Gallery app to view photos and watch videos filmed with the camera
or copied from your computer.

Tap All Apps then tap the Gallery app to open it. You’ll now see photo albums and
thumbnails of your video recordings. Videos have a ‘play’ button in the middle of
them. Scroll left and right to see more thumbnail previews.

Tap an item to play or view it.

You can zoom in to get a better view when viewing images or browsing web pages on
your hudl2.

To zoom in, put your forefinger and thumb in the middle of the screen and move
them apart. You can control how much you zoom in and out by pinching your fingers
together and apart.

This gesture is known as ‘pinch to zoom’. You can also double-tap images to enlarge
and also revert them to their original size.

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Playing a photo slideshow

Editing photos

Tap the first photo you want to play in your slideshow then tap the Options menu at
the top right of the Gallery. Tap Slideshow to start playing a slideshow. Slideshows will
play in both landscape and portrait view. Tap the screen again to stop the slideshow.

Tap a photo to view it full screen. Tap the photo again then tap the pencil icon at
the bottom left to open the Edit menu. Artistic effects, frames, cropping and colour
adjustment tools will appear. Tap the Undo button to revert to the original image.

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Saving photos and files

Over time, you’ll end up with lots of photos, videos and other files on your hudl2. We’d
hate you to lose them and we recommend you periodically make a backup of your
hudl2’s contents on your computer or online. This way you can retrieve them all if
your hudl2 should get lost or damaged.

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Backing up with Google Drive

Other online backup tools

When you set up your hudl2 you have the option to use the pre-installed Google Drive
to back up your photos.

Go to All Apps and tap the Drive icon to open it.

If you’ve not done so already, you need to sign into your Google account. Tap through
the introductory product tour.

Now tap the Upload option at the bottom of the screen or Create to first set up a new
folder.

Tap Gallery to see what has been saved to your hudl2. Tap each photo you want to
upload.

You can also use an online storage service such as Dropbox or Box.com – download
their free apps from the Play Store and then follow instructions to automatically back
up your hudl2 whenever you’ve got a Wi-Fi connection available. You can store up to
4GB for free.

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Use a Micro-SD card for extra storage

You can insert a Micro-SD card with a capacity of to 32GB and use it to add even more
storage to your hudl2.

First turn off the hudl2 by pressing the power button and then confirming that you
want to Power off.

Insert the Micro-SD card into the port on your hudl2. It will only fit one way, so make
sure you’ve got it the right way round (as shown in the diagram).

Press the Micro-SD card into position. It will click into place.

Press the power button on your hudl2 to switch it back on.

You can now use the Micro-SD card memory to store data created on or downloaded
to your hudl2.

A tiny Micro-SD card is really easy to lose, so we still think it’s best to make a copy of
your hudl2’s photos and videos on your computer or online.

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Removing a Micro-SD card

It’s best to switch off your hudl2 before removing the Micro-SD card. This way, there’s
no danger of data loss.

To remove the Micro-SD card you just need to press the end of the card in so it
unlatches and can be pulled out of the hudl2’s Micro-SD card slot. Bear in mind that
any apps, photos and other documents stored on your Micro-SD card will no longer be
available to use or view on your hudl2 if you remove it.

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Managing storage

To see how much of your hudl2’s storage you’re using tap the Settings app then tap
Storage. Your hudl2 will calculate the current usage and show you a breakdown
of how much of the internal space you’ve used and how much is taken up by apps,
pictures and videos, downloads and so on. Tap a category to see more information on
storage use. In the Apps section, for example, you can see which apps are using the
most space and choose to delete the apps if you no longer need them.

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Customising your hudl2

Organising your apps

Once you’ve downloaded a dozen or so apps, your hudl2’s screen may start to look
a bit messy. This is where its extra screens come in handy. You can move apps from
screen to screen to organise them. For example, you might want to put blinkbox
movies, YouTube, Play Music and BBC iPlayer on one screen, so your entertainment
apps are all in the same place.

To move an app hold your finger on it to select it. It will get slightly bigger and an X
will appear at the top of the screen. Drag the app with your finger to its new location
and then let go. If you want to remove an app from the home screen, follow the same
process but instead drag it up to the X at the top of the screen.

Adding or removing home screen apps Deleting apps from your hudl2

You might find it handy to put some of the apps you use regularly on one of your
home screens. To do this, tap All Apps on your hudl2’s home screen and tap and hold
the app you want to add. You’ll see the home screen appear, so just drag the app to
the area of the home screen you want it placed and let go. You can now move the app
to whichever screen you wish. The app will still also be available in All Apps. Icons on
the home screens are simply shortcuts.

When you delete an app by dragging off the top of the screen, only its screen shortcut
is deleted. The app is still installed on your hudl2. To permanently delete an app you
can either find it in the Play Store and tap Delete, or go into the hudl2’s Settings >
Device settings > Device > Apps menu and tick any apps you want to remove.

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Choose your own wallpaper

You can personalise your hudl2 by changing its background image (known as its
wallpaper). You can change the wallpaper to one of your own photos or one of the
pre-loaded wallpapers on your hudl2.

To change the wallpaper place your finger on an area of the screen where there are
no app icons.

Tap Wallpapers from the options that appear.

You’ll now see the wallpapers that are on your hudl2 and the option to Pick image.
Tap one of the wallpaper thumbnails to view it full screen. Tap Set wallpaper to select
it.

Tap Pick image to choose a photo from your hudl2 gallery. Tap an image you like. You
can use pinch to zoom to adjust the image position. When you’re happy with how it
looks, tap Set wallpaper or tap the home button to exit.

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Managing Wi-Fi connections

You need to connect to a wireless network in order to set up your hudl2 for the first
time. When you first turn your hudl2 on, the Wi-Fi will be active and the hudl2 will look
for a network to connect to. When your network name appears, tap it and type your
Wi-Fi password.

If you see Authenticating..., you’ve entered your password incorrectly. Tap the network
name and type your password again.

If your password is correct, you’ll see the message Connected. To refresh the network
list tap the three dots at the top right and tap Scan.

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Connecting via Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth – a complementary form of wireless connection to Wi-Fi –
to connect your hudl2 to neighbouring devices (within a few metres range). You
could connect a Bluetooth keyboard or Bluetooth speakers, for example. To make a
Bluetooth connection you must pair your hudl2 with the other device.

To set up a Bluetooth connection go into Settings > Wireless & networks and toggle
Bluetooth to On.

Tap Bluetooth to go to its Settings menu.

If you see the message Not visible to other Bluetooth devices tap this message to
make it visible.

If the other device is switched on and its Bluetooth connection is active, it should
appear in the Available Devices list. Tap the device name and follow the on screen
instructions to pair your hudl2 to the device.

Always follow the instructions supplied with your Bluetooth device.

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Instantly change your connection settings

You can go straight to your Wi-Fi settings by swiping your finger down from the top
right of the hudl2’s screen. Tap the network name to change the connection or tap
Settings to toggle Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on and off.

Tap Airplane Mode to instantly turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and email and keep on the
right side of cabin crew when using your hudl2 on an aircraft. You won’t be able to surf
the web or play online games, but you’ll still be able to play anything that’s already
downloaded to your hudl2.

Just swipe the screen to access the Quick Settings menu again and tap Aeroplane
Mode to switch them all on again.

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Using mobile web access

You can use your hudl2 to get online wherever there’s a Wi-Fi connection. When you’re
not at home, this will often be at a café, hotel or shop that offers free Wi-Fi. You’ll
need to ask for the Wi-Fi network name and password. However, be careful as in some
places you may be charged for using their Wi-Fi network.

To connect to a new network, swipe downwards from the top of the screen to access
the Quick Settings menu. Tap Networks and see what networks appear. It’s best to
connect to a secure network (indicated by a padlock next to the Wi-Fi sign), so you’ll
need to know the password. Type the password and you should soon see a Connected
message.

If you can’t connect to a secure network, don’t go to shopping or banking sites
or anywhere you need to type passwords or personal information. If you need to
exchange sensitive information, connect via a VPN (Virtual Private Network). This will
protect you from hackers and snoops. You can download a VPN app from the Play
Store. To set up a VPN connection tap More in the Wireless & Networks section of your
hudl2’s Settings menu or use the VPN app to manage the process.

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Connecting to an HDMI TV

If your TV has an HDMI port you can connect your hudl2 to it so you can watch photo
slideshows, videos and downloaded movies on the TV’s larger screen. You will need a
micro-HDMI connector cable (cable not supplied).

Connect the micro-HDMI cable to the micro-HDMI port on the bottom of your hudl2.

Connect the other end to the TV.

Your HDMI TV should automatically detect the hudl2 and switch to display the screen
content. If it doesn’t, you’ll need to select the correct input on your TV.

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1 My hudl2 no longer seems to connect to Wi-Fi

2 My hudl2 is connected to Wi-Fi but I can’t get online

3 My hudl2 keeps losing its Wi-Fi connection

4 My hudl2 won’t connect to a BT Wi-Fi router

5 My hudl2 doesn’t seem to be responding

6 I’m having trouble with an app on my hudl2

7 I can’t access the files on my Micro-SD card

8 I need to reset my hudl2

9 How can I improve my hudl2 battery performance?

Help with common issues

Having a problem with your hudl2?
Here’s how to fix some common issues.

If these pointers don’t solve the problem
visit www.tesco.com/hudl for even
more help.

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My hudl2 no longer seems to connect to
Wi-Fi

Swipe your finger downwards from the top right to see the Quick Settings panel.

Check that your hudl2’s Wi-Fi connection is switched on.

Try tapping the Wi-Fi on and off.

If this has no effect, try turning your Wi-Fi router off for a few seconds and then turning
it on again.

My hudl2 is connected to Wi-Fi but I can’t
get online

Turn off your hudl2 by holding down the power button and tapping Power off when
prompted.

Restart your Wi-Fi router to reset it. Wait 30 seconds before switching it back on again.

Turn on your hudl2 again. It should now automatically connect to your wireless
network.

If you still don’t seem to have Internet access, check whether your other Wi-Fi enabled
devices are able to get online using your router. This will help establish whether the
router or your hudl2 has the problem.

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My hudl2 keeps losing its Wi-Fi connection

Swipe your finger downwards from the top right to go to the Quick Settings menu then
tap Wi-Fi.

Tap the vertical Options menu at the top right of the screen then tap Advanced.

Tap Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep, then tap Always.

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My hudl2 won’t connect to a BT Wi-Fi
router

BT Home Hubs usually transmit two or three different kinds of Wi-Fi signal. Your hudl2
will only work with the one labelled BT Hub.

To make sure you’re connected to the right network go to the Quick Settings menu
and tap the Wi-Fi icon.

Next, tap whichever network has the word Connected underneath it.

Tap Forget network.

Now connect to the network that has a name starting with BTHub. Type your BT
router’s password when prompted to do so. After a few seconds, you should see the
word Connected underneath your BTHub network.

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My hudl2 doesn’t seem to be responding

If the screen occasionally flickers or changes brightness without you touching it, it’s
likely the battery is very low. Plug it in for a recharge.

If the problem persists and the hudl2 is fully charged, turn it off for a few seconds,
then turn it back on again. This will clear the hudl2’s cache memory and may fix the
problem.

Note: You can check the battery status by swiping down the screen from the top right
to reveal the Quick Settings menu. Here you’ll see the battery indicator.

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I’m having trouble with an app

Updating your apps often fixes issues with them, because other users will have had
similar problems and brought them to the attention of the developer.

To update your apps tap to open the Google Play Store then tap My apps to see a
complete list of apps installed on your hudl2.

Tap update all. As long as you’re connected to Wi-Fi, all your apps will start to update
to the latest versions. You can also update apps individually by tapping to select them
and tapping Update.

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I can’t access the files on my Micro-SD card

Make sure the card is fully inserted. Turn off your hudl2 using the power button on the
top and tap Power off when prompted.

Remove the Micro-SD card by pushing it inwards to unlatch it. It will pop out a little so
you can remove it.

Re-insert the Micro-SD card and push it until it clicks into place.

Turn your hudl2 back on.

You should now be able to access the files stored on it.

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I need to reset my hudl2

If you need to, you can delete everything on your hudl2 by going to the Settings app
and tapping Personal > Backup & Reset > Backup & Restore.

Tick Back up my data so that your apps, Wi-Fi password and settings are backed up to
Google’s servers.

To delete everything from your hudl2, tap Factory data reset. Everything on your
hudl2 will be permanently erased. This includes your Google accounts, System and
app data and settings and downloaded apps.

It’s a good idea to perform a factory data reset before passing on your hudl2 to a new
owner.

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How can I improve my hudl2 battery
performance?

You can improve your battery performance by using these simple tips.

1. Reduce the screen brightness level. This has the biggest impact on battery life.

2. Turn off location if you are not out with your hudl2 exploring.

3. Turn off bluetooth if you don’t need to connect to a bluetooth keyboard or
bluetooth speakers.

4. Turn off Wi-Fi if you don’t need to connect to a network.

5. Choose 720p over 1080p when streaming HD video content over the network.

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Specifications

Weight: 410g

Dimensions: 128x224x9mm

Screen: 8.3in IPS LCD touchscreen

Resolution: 1920x1200 pixels

Pixel pitch: 273ppi

Operating system: Google Android 4.4 KitKat

RAM: 2GB

Storage: 16GB (expandable to 48GB via Micro-SD card; not supplied)

Processor: Quad-Core Intel Atom 1.83GHz

Cameras: 5MP rear camera and 1.2MP front camera

Wi-Fi: dual-band a, b, g and n

Bluetooth: 4.0

Battery: up to 8 hours *

Speakers: stereo with Dolby audio

Ports: Micro-HDMI port

Audio: headphone jack

Audio formats Supported: MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, PCM, AAC-LD, HE-AACv1, HE-AACv2,
AMR-WB, AMR-NB, MIDI.

Video formats Supported: MPEG-4 Visual, H.264 (AVC), H.263, Xvid, VP8, VP9

* Actual conditions may vary, depending on video format and content, audio volume, screen brightness and processor load.

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Warranty

Your hudl2 warranty lasts 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops
during this period, please contact the hudl2 helpline. Please have your purchase
receipt with you when you call.

The warranty in no way affects your consumer rights. This warranty is correct as of
August 2014. For the most up-to-date warranty information please go to tesco.com/
hudl.

Declaration

Tesco Stores Ltd declares that this hudl2 is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of EC Directive 1999/5/EC. For a full copy
of the Declaration of Conformity for this product, contact: Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare
Road, Cheshunt, Herts. EN8 9SL.

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Please carefully read the below terms and conditions of the end user licence agreement
(“EULA”) before using your Tesco hudl2. All software distributed on this device (“software”) is
licensed to you by Tesco and the third parties whose software is pre-installed on the device
(“third parties”).

You do not own the software and may not transfer it. By using the software on the device,
you give your consent to be bound by this EULA and also agree to observe the EULAs of third
parties. This EULA also applies to any upgrades that replace the original software.

The Ts & Cs

Grant of licence

Subject to the terms and conditions of this licence, Tesco grants you a non-exclusive,
non-transferable right to use the software. The software can only be used on the Tesco
manufactured product it is delivered with.

Title

You have no title, ownership rights, rights to trade secrets, or intellectual rights to the
software supplied with the hudl2 device.

Limitations

You may not alter, decrypt, disassemble, decompile, or reverse engineer in part or in
whole the software, except as permitted by mandatory applicable law.

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Copyright / Intellectual rights

The software is owned by Tesco and third parties and is protected by applicable intellectual
property laws. You may not modify, distribute, sell or lease any such copyright or intellectual
rights.

No warranty / Limited liability

a) Software is licensed to you “as is” and your use of the software is at your sole risk.

b) Tesco makes no guarantees either expressed or implied as to satisfactory quality, the
correctness, accuracy, reliability, fitness of use for a particular purpose or otherwise of the
software.

c) To the extent not prohibited by law, in no event will Tesco, its subsidiaries, officers,
employees or suppliers be liable for any damages due to the use of the software, even if Tesco
has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Licensed components

Within the software are components licensed to Tesco and such licensor’s reserve rights that
may not be expressed herein. To the extent not prohibited by law, Tesco’s licensor(s) makes
no warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, regarding the licensed materials. Tesco’s
licensor(s) do not warrant, guarantee or make any representations regarding the use or the
results of the use if the licensed materials in terms of its correctness, accuracy, reliability,
or otherwise. You assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the licensed
materials.

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Illegal use

You must not use the software to engage in illegal activities including the reproduction, storage
and /or distribution of copyrighted materials that you do not have the express written consent
to.

Transfer

You may not transfer your rights to the software through the transfer or the sale of your Tesco
hardware product to another party. You may not rent, sell, lease, sub-license or distribute the
software.

Termination

You or Tesco may terminate this agreement at any time, at which point your rights under
this EULA will automatically end and you must cease to use the software. You must destroy
all originals and copies of the software and all associated documentation. This licence will
terminate automatically (without notice from Tesco) if any part of this EULA is violated.

Governing law

This licence is governed by laws of the United Kingdom. Nothing in this EULA affects your
statutory rights. Should you have any questions about this End User Licence Agreement, please
write to: Legal Department, Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL.

If any part or condition of this EULA is held by governing law to be invalid or unenforceable,
such part will be enforceable to the extent allowed by law and will have no effect on any other
sections of this EULA.

This licence is correct as of August 2014. For the most up-to-date version of this Licence please
visit www.tesco.com/hudl.

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