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User guide 8.
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1 table of contents section 1. Getting started ................................................ 3 understanding this user guide ......................................................3 front ............................................................................................................5 ...
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2 section 5. Settings .............................................................47 more wireless and network settings ......................................47 display .....................................................................................................54 sound and notification ......
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3 section 1. Getting started understanding this user guide the sections of this guide generally follow the features of your device: • the safety information beginning on page 86 provides the important information that you should know before using your device. This guide gives navigation instructions...
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4 special text in this guide, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows: • notes: presents alternative options for t...
Page 6: Front
5 front front camera: take pictures and record videos. Back rear camera: take pictures and record videos. Notification panel google™ search front camera status panel & quick settings apps home recent apps back proximity sensor speaker rear camera.
Page 7: Sides
6 sides power/lock key volume keys sim card slot microsd™ card slot microphone: receives sound and voice. Power/lock key: • press and hold to turn the device on/off; • when the device is turned on, press to access silent mode, airplane mode, or restart the device; • you can also lock the device or t...
Page 8: Top and Bottom
7 headset connector usb/charger port top and bottom headset connector: plug in a 3.5mm headset or earphones (not included). Usb/charger port: charge or sync music and files by connecting the provided usb cable. Caution! Use only an approved charger to charge your tablet. Improper handling of the cha...
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8 inserting and removing sim card you may need to insert a verizon sim card before you start using your device. If there is no sim card installed, the message “no sim found” appears on the device’s lock screen. Your device uses a 4g lte sim card. The sim card is used to store your phone number, cont...
Page 10: Charge The Tablet
9 charge the tablet before turning on your tablet, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with your tablet. Memory card the device supports up to 32gb microsd memory cards. The microsd card is sold separately. The manufacturer does not guarantee the product’s compatibility with micros...
Page 11: Turning Your Tablet On/off
10 turning your tablet on/off • to turn your tablet on, press and hold the power/lock key for a couple of seconds until the screen lights up. • to turn your tablet off, press and hold the power/lock key until the tablet options are displayed. Tap power off. Unlocking the screen 1. Press the power/lo...
Page 12: Setup Wizard
11 setup wizard the setup wizard will prompt when you start using the device for the very first time, which will guide you through the required basic settings of the tablet. Complete the setup wizard to choose your preferred language, activate network connection, set up your account, and more. 1. Tu...
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12 setting up other email accounts to add additional email accounts, tap apps  settings  accounts  + add account. Tap one of the options and enter your email address, password, and any other necessary information. • amazon is for registering/creating your amazon account. • appstore is for registe...
Page 14: Types Of Messages
13 section 2. Messaging types of messages your device supports the following messages types: • email: send and receive email using popular email services. • gmail: send and receive emails via gmail, google’s web- based email. • message+: send and receive text, picture and video messages seamlessly f...
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14 composing email 1. From the home screen, tap email . 2. Select an account, and then tap. 3. Tap the required fields to enter recipients, a subject, and the email text. To attach an attachment, tap  attach file. 4. When done, tap . Combined view the combined view function allows you to view email...
Page 16: Gmail
15 gmail gmail allows you to send and receive emails via gmail. From the home screen, tap apps  gmail . For more information about gmail, visit: http://www.Google.Com/mobile/gmail/ message+ verizon messages allows you to send and receive text, picture and video messages seamlessly from your phone, ...
Page 17: Managing Applications
16 section 3. Apps managing applications the apps screen holds all applications installed on your tablet. Applications that you download and install from play store or from the web are displayed on the apps screen. 1. From the home screen, tap apps . 2. From the apps screen, you can: • move between ...
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17 downloading and installing new apps from the home screen, tap play store to find new apps. Browse the app stores and follow the prompts to download and install apps on your tablet. Uninstalling apps you can remove apps that you have downloaded and installed on your device. To remove an app: 1. Fr...
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18 organizing the app shortcuts once you create many app shortcuts on your home screen, you can organize the desktop by moving or deleting the existing app shortcut. You can also create a “folder” to manage these app shortcuts. ¬ moving the app shortcut tap and hold the app shortcut until it display...
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19 ¬ creating app folder once you create many app shortcuts on your home screen, you can create “folder” to manage the app shortcuts. To make a new folder on your home screen, stack one app on top of another. 1. On the home screen, tap and drag an app shortcut onto another app shortcut until a white...
Page 21: Using Recent Apps
20 viewing app info while creating a shortcut for the app, you can view the detailed app information. 1. From the home screen, tap apps . 2. While holding an app on the apps screen, the app info will appear on the top of the home screen. 3. Drag the app to app info to display its detailed informatio...
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21 3. From the recent apps list, you can: • tap on the app you want to launch. • to remove the app from the list, swipe it left or right. • to clear the list, tap clear all. The pre-loaded applications from the home screen, tap apps to display the pre-loaded apps. Simply tap the desired icon to laun...
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22 audible audible lets you listen to books while you are on the go. Calculator launch calculator and then you can use your device to perform mathematical calculations. Calendar your device’s calendar allows you to record events and appointments to manage your schedule. You can also use the calendar...
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23 docs docs allows you to create, edit, or share documents and work together with others. Downloads files, apps, and other items that you have downloaded from the web, gmail, email, or in other ways, are stored in your device’s internal storage. Use downloads to view, reopen, or delete what you hav...
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24 maps you can use google maps to find your current location, get directions, and other location-based information. For more information, refer to the “using maps” section. Note! You must enable location services to use maps and some features require standalone or google location services. Message+...
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25 my verizon mobile my verizon mobile allows you to access self-serve functionality for managing your wireless account directly from your device. Note! You can use my verizon mobile free of charge. You will not incur any airtime or megabyte charges when you use my verizon mobile in the national enh...
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26 play store google play store can provide you with all your favorite books, movies, apps, and games are all in one place that’s accessible from the web and your device. For more information, refer to the “using play store” section. Note! You need a google account set up on your device to download ...
Page 28: Using Camera
27 vz navigator you can use vz navigator to find, share and navigate to millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with ease. Note! Download, subscription, and airtime required for use; airtime and data usage for download only. Roaming rates may apply. Vz navigator only available in nati...
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28 camera, including zoom in/out, changing image settings, switching the front/rear camera, and more. • pinch the screen to zoom in/out on the subject. • tap to take the picture. Onscreen controls on the camera screen, the onscreen controls allow you to take the picture and change the camera setting...
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29 taking panorama photos 1. Tap apps  camera . 2. Tap to switch to panorama mode. 3. Tap to take the shot. 4. Move your device steadily and in one direction. 5. When the shooting guide reaches the end of the shooting point, the shooting ends. You can also manually stop shooting by tapping . Config...
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30 video mode more options (time lapse, video quality, store location in picture) white balance rear camera menu option descriptions white balance ( ) select the desired white balance setting. Time lapse to enable the time lapse function, set the setting to on. Then select the desired time interval....
Page 32: Using Gallery
31 menu option descriptions rear camera ( ) tap to switch to front camera. Tap to switch back to rear camera. Using gallery after taking a picture or recording video, a thumbnail of the last picture or video you captured appears for a few seconds. You can also review it in gallery. In gallery, you c...
Page 33: Using Clock
32 menu option descriptions print (for photo only) print the picture or save the picture as pdf. Trim (for video only) allows you to select the best portion of the video clip. Mute (for video only) allows you to mute the audio during the video playback. • tap (photo editor) to display the tools, all...
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33 you can also add the analog clock widget to your tablet’s home screen. Tap the analog clock icon to open the clock app. Setting an alarm to set an alarm, do the following: 1. From the home screen, tap apps  clock . 2. Tap the alarm clock icon ( ) on the top of the screen. 3. Tap the add icon ( )...
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34 5. To set repeat mode, check repeat checkbox and select the desired week days. 6. To set the ringtone, tap the ringtone icon ( ), and select the alarm sound. Then tap ok to confirm. 7. To enter an alarm label, tap label. Enter the name and tap ok. Note! By default, the alarm is automatically set ...
Page 36: Using Play Store
35 using the stopwatch 1. From the home screen, tap apps  clock . 2. Tap the stopwatch icon ( ) on the top of the screen. 3. Tap to start the stopwatch. • to record a lap while the watch is running, tap the icon. It displays the first lap time. Repeat this step to record a new lap. 4. If you want t...
Page 37: Using Maps
36 note! Some apps are free and some might charge you through a credit card. Before you can download a paid application, you must set up a billing arrangement. Using maps you can use google maps to view and find places, establishments and get directions. You can also check your current location and ...
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37 2. Tap widgets. You can swipe your finger to the left or to the right to browse more widgets. 3. Tap and hold the selected widget, then drag it to the home screen. Note! You may be prompted to perform additional tasks such as permission, registration, or activation before you can use a selected w...
Page 39: Wi-Fi
38 section 4. Connections you can use your device to connect to the internet and to other devices. This section lets you learn how to use connection features of the device, including wi-fi, vpn, bluetooth, and more. Wi-fi wi-fi is a term used for certain types of wireless local area networks, which ...
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39 3. When you turn wi-fi service on, the device will automatically scan for available wireless networks. 4. From the list of the available wireless networks, choose a wi-fi to connect. • if you choose an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. • if you choose a secured net...
Page 41: Bluetooth
40 bluetooth bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows bluetooth-enabled devices to exchange information over a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters) without requiring a physical connection. Turning bluetooth on 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  bluetooth...
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41 bluetooth profiles bluetooth profiles are specifications for services supported by individual devices. Profiles improve the ability of different devices to work together. Your device supports these bluetooth profiles: ¬ serial port spp allows a remote bluetooth device to act as a virtual serial p...
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42 unpairing the bluetooth devices unpairing a device from the bluetooth devices list removes its connection record. You will need to complete all the settings of pairing again to re-connect the devices. Follow the steps to unpair your device with another bluetooth device: 1. From the home screen, t...
Page 44: Wi-Fi Direct
43 wi-fi direct your device features wi-fi direct, which is a standard that allows your to connect to each other directly via wi-fi, without a wi-fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection. This type of connection is commonly called peer-to-peer. For example, your device can ...
Page 45: Vpn
44 vpn your tablet features vpn (virtual private network) that allows you to connect to vpns. Adding a vpn 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  more  vpn. 2. Tap to set up a connection to a vpn. Available settings depend on the type of vpn. Note! You must set pattern, pin or password scre...
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45 usb tethering you can use usb tethering to share your tablet’s network connection with another device that connects to your tablet via usb cable. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  more  tethering & mobile hotspot. 2. Connect the other device to your tablet via usb cable. 3. On the u...
Page 47: Connecting to A Computer
46 3. Select a connection method: • media device (mtp): transfer media files with windows, or using android file transfer on a mac (see www.Android.Com/filetransfer). • camera (ptp): transfer photos using camera software, and transfer files to computers that do not support mtp. 4. On your computer, ...
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47 section 5. Settings more wireless and network settings this section teaches you how to control your tablet’s wireless connections. Wi-fi set up and manage wireless access points (waps). Your tablet supports wi-fi 802.11 b/g/n. ¬ turning wi-fi on or off from the home screen, tap apps  settings  ...
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48 the related information, please contact your network administrator. • tap for more settings, including: saved networks, rename this device, and advanced. ¬ advanced wi-fi settings from the home screen, tap apps  settings  wi-fi  advanced to display the advanced settings screen for the followin...
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49 • ip address: this option displays your device ip (internet protocol) address (not configurable). • wifi active roaming: enable this option to enable the device gets connected to the wi-fi hotspot data device when you are abroad. Mobile hotspot you can use mobile hotspot to share your tablet’s mo...
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50 • network name: set the name of the network that will be broadcast. • channel: select the appropriate channel that corresponds to your network settings. • security: select the security type. • password: set the password that user will need to enter it on the device that you are connecting to the ...
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51 data usage you can control your tablet’s connection to mobile data service, and monitor your data usage. ¬ turning mobile data on or off 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  data usage. 2. Tap the mobile data switch from off to on . ¬ setting mobile data limit set a mobile data limit, t...
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52 ¬ viewing data usage by app or process 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  data usage. 2. Tap  show wi-fi to display the status of using mobile data service. Tap a process or app to see data usage for the process or app, and to configure specific settings. Airplane mode when you are i...
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53 vpn you can set up and manage virtual private networks (vpns). You must set pattern, pin or password screen lock before setting up a vpn. If you have not yet set a screen lock, you will be prompted to do so the first time you launch vpn. To add a vpn: 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings ...
Page 55: Display
54 view verizon account you can launch the browser to view information and manage your verizon account. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  more view verizon account. Display brightness you can set the default screen brightness. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  display  bright...
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55 3. Select a picture or wallpaper, then follow the onscreen instructions to set it as the background. ¬ gallery adaptive brightness when this function is enabled, your device will automatically adjust the screen brightness depending on the surrounding light conditions. 1. From the home screen, tap...
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56 ¬ live wallpapers ¬ photos.
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57 ¬ wallpapers tip! You can also set wallpaper from the home screen. Tap and hold on the home screen, then select wallpapers from the home screen menu. Sleep you can set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim, then lock). 1. From the hom...
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58 daydream you can specify what the screen displays when your device is docked or while charging. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  display  daydream. 2. Tap the switch from off to on to enable the function. 3. Select the desired setting. Font size you can set the size of fonts in the...
Page 60: Sound and Notification
59 cast screen use this function to display your device screen on a tv. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  display  cast screen. 2. Select the desired device to connect. Sound and notification volume you can set default volume for music, video, games, and other media, notifications, and...
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60 interruptions you can configure the interruptions settings, including the priority interruptions and downtime. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  sound & notification  interruptions. 2. Select the desired setting. Notification ringtone you can select a default ringtone for message an...
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61 note! To configure the notification settings, select when device is lock, app notifications, or notification access option and set the desired settings. Screen lock sound when you enable the screen lock sound function, tones play when unlocking and locking the screen. 1. From the home screen, tap...
Page 63: Storage
62 storage you can monitor usage for your tablet’s internal memory, and for installed memory cards (sold separately). Device storage 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  storage. 2. Under internal storage, view total space and available space, and view space used by the following: • apps (...
Page 64: Battery
63 battery you can view the battery status or enable the battery saver function. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  battery. 2. The remaining battery power is displayed on the screen. To enable the battery saver function, tap  battery saver  on . Note! The battery saver function will a...
Page 65: Application Manager
64 application manager you can use application manager to manage applications on your device. You can download and install applications from google play store, from other sources, or create applications using the android sdk and install them on your tablet. Because this tablet can be configured with...
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65 ¬ downloaded ¬ running.
Page 67: Location
66 ¬ all location you can select how your tablet determines its location. Configure location mode 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  location. 2. Tap the switch from off to on to enable this function. 3. Tap mode and select the desired option..
Page 68: Security
67 security screen security this function allows you to configure a screen lock to secure your device when you are not using it. Your tablet offers several screen lock options, with different levels of security. ¬ swipe when slide screen lock is enabled, you can unlock the tablet by swiping your fin...
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68 3. Draw an unlock pattern and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. ¬ pin when pin is enabled, you can enter a numeric pin (personal identification number), which you create, to unlock the tablet. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  security. 2. Tap screen lock  pin....
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69 ¬ password when password is enabled, you can enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, to unlock the tablet. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  security. 2. Tap screen lock  password. 3. Enter your password and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. Encrypt t...
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70 device administrators you can add or remove device administrators, used by some applications when synchronizing with your tablet. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  security  device administrators. 2. Select the desired administrator. Note! Available administrators depends on the acc...
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71 credential storage this function allows you to install credentials from device storage, and allow applications to access the secure certificates. Trusted credentials are used to establish some kinds of vpn and wi-fi connections. ¬ trusted credentials you can view credentials stored on your tablet...
Page 73: Accounts
72 accounts you can manage accounts, including your google, social networking, cloud server, and email accounts. Add an account 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  accounts  + add account. 2. Select an account type. Then follow the onscreen instructions to log in to the account and compl...
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73 personal dictionary 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  language & input. 2. Tap personal dictionary. 3. Do the following: • to add a word: tap add. Then enter a word and tap. Enter the shortcut, if necessary, and then tap to save the word into the dictionary. • to delete a word: selec...
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74 • accounts & privacy: select this option to switch the accounts, sync your personal dictionary across device, delete your synced data from google, or send usage statistics to google. • appearance & layouts: select this option to specify the keyboard theme or customize the input styles. • gesture ...
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75 to let the system responds to your voice when the screen is on or the device is charging. • hands-free: enable this function to allow requests with locked device to use the voice search when using bluetooth devices or wired headsets. • speech output: select this option to enable this function to ...
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76 ¬ text-to-speech output text-to-speech provides readout of text. For example, you can have the contents of messages read out to you. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  language & input. 2. Tap text-to-speech output. 3. Tap google text-to-speech engine to enable the google engine. You ...
Page 78: Back Up and Reset
77 mouse/trackpad you can configure the cursor speed. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  language & input. 2. Tap pointer speed. 3. Drag the slider to set the speed, and then tap ok to confirm the setting. Back up and reset back up my data you can enable or disable backup of your current...
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78 automatic restore when you enable this option, the system will restore backed up settings when you reinstall an application. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  backup & reset. 2. On the automatic restore option, tap the switch from off to on to enable automatic restoration of settings...
Page 80: Date and Time
79 date and time by default, your tablet receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network coverage, you may want to set date and time information manually using date and time settings. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  date & time. 2. Configure ...
Page 81: Accessibility
80 accessibility the special features make using the device easier for those with certain physical disabilities. Talkback you can enable spoken feedback as you navigate your tablet. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  accessibility. 2. Tap talkback. 3. Tap the switch from off to on to ena...
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81 4. Configure the following settings: • language: this option allows you to specify the language in which you want captions to appear. • text size: this option allows you to select the size of the caption text. • caption style: this option allows you to select the style and color for the caption t...
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82 auto-rotate screen when this function is enabled, the screen orientation changes automatically when you rotate your device. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  accessibility. 2. On the auto-rotate screen option, tap the switch from off to on to enable automatic screen rotation. Speak p...
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83 touch & hold delay this option allows you to adjust the amount of time required for your device to notice that you are touching an object on the screen. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  accessibility. 2. Tap touch & hold delay. 3. Select the desired setting. Color inversion this opt...
Page 85: Printing
84 printing you can print photos or documents from your device, via wi-fi, to a compatible printer (not included). Your device and the printer must be connected to the same wi-fi network. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  printing. 2. Tap cloud print. 3. Tap the switch from off to on to...
Page 86: About Tablet
85 about tablet you can view information about your tablet, including status, legal information, hardware and software version. 1. From the home screen, tap apps  settings  about tablet. 2. Select an option to view the details: • status: this option display the battery, network and other status in...
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86 section 6. Health and safety information • do not use or store your device in extreme temperatures as your device might overheat and may present a burn and fire risk and cease to function. • do not dispose of your device in a fire as this might cause an explosion resulting in serious injury, deat...
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87 • do not disassemble your device. Your device contains small parts that might be a choking hazard. • most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (rf) signals. However, certain electronic equipment might not be shielded against the rf signals from your device. Keep your devic...
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88 about the battery this unit contains a non-replaceable internal lithium ion battery. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, or dispose of in fire or water. Only use the battery with a charging syst...
Page 90: Caring For Your Device
89 caring for your device taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your device: • keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. • do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device. • do not ...
Page 91: Interference Statement
90 federal communication commission interference statement 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 t...
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91 rf exposure information (sar) this device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (rf) energy set by the federal communications commission of the u.S. Government. Th...
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92 §15.19 (a)(3) 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. §15.21 ...
Page 94: Weee
93 weee this device must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in accordance with the eu directive for waste electrical and electronic equipment (weee - 2002/96/ec). Instead, it should be disposed of by returning it to the point of sale, or to a municipal recycling collection point..
Page 96: Warranty Period
95 section 7. Warranty information 2) failure to follow operating instructions; accident; excess moisture; insects; lightning; power surges; connections to improper voltage supply; 3) unauthorized alteration or modification of original condition; 4) damages caused by inadequate packing or shipping p...
Page 97: Liability
96 disclaimer of warranties; exclusion of liability except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the device, the purchaser takes the device “as is”, and manufacture makes no express or implied warranty or any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, in...