Akura AHTMID-B717 User manual

7” Touchscreen Tablet
AHTMID-B717
USER GUIDE

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Contents
Safety Information 4
Safety Instructions 5
Features & Specications 6
Supplied in the box 6
Buttons & Connections 7
User Controls & Connections 7
Getting Started 8
Battery charging 8
Switching on for the rst time 9
The Home Screen 10
Connecting to Wi-Fi 12
Sign In 13
Install the Store 13
Settings 14
WIRELESS & NETWORKS 14
DEVICE 15
PERSONAL 17
SYSTEM 19
Installing Applications 20
Connecting to a PC 21
Basic Functions 22
Browse the internet 22
Listen to music 22
View photos 22
Watch a lm 22
Troubleshooting 23

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Safety Information
WARNING
This product depends on third-party technology and therefore no guarantee
can be made regarding the compatibility of specic applications, software or
accessories. Akura Limited take no responsibility for incompatibility of this
product with any third-party products or software.
Android™, Google™ and Google Play™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
Correct disposal of this Product
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
The crossed out wheelie bin is intended to show that this appliance must not
be placed with ordinary household waste at the end of its useful life. To prevent
possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal, please keep separate from other household waste and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where you purchased the
product, or their local government ofce for details of where and how you can
take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions
of the purchase contract. This product must not be mixed with other commercial
wastes for disposal
This appliance complies with European Safety & Electrical Directives
Mains power adaptor supplied is a Class II appliance.
Only use the power adaptor supplied.
Do not open, or attempt to open, the casing: there are no user-serviceable parts
inside. Failure to adhere to the instructions provided will invalidate the warranty.
This product features an internal Lithium Polymer battery, please treat with care.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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Safety Instructions
PLEASE READ THE BELOW SAFETY INFORMATION,
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR TABLET.
NEVER leave your tablet in direct sunlight or in a hot
vehicle or expose to heat.
NEVER use the tablet in a damp, humid or dusty
environment. Do not expose to moisture or liquids.
NEVER allow the tablet to be subjected to heavy vibrations
or shocks, especially the screen.
NEVER cross the road or drive whilst wearing headphones.
AVOID listening to excessively loud music or audio on
headphones, this can permanently damage your hearing.
ALWAYS use the supplied charger or USB cable for
charging the battery.
ALWAYS ensure the tablet is adequately ventilated to
avoid overheating.
WARNING: This product features a Lithium Polymer
battery. Improper charging or use may result in re,
personal injury and damage to property.
CAUTION: The tablet may become hot during use,
especially during heavy use such as games, this is normal,
however always ensure the tablet is adequately ventilated
to avoid overheating.

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Features & Specications
• 7” Multipoint Touchscreen Display
• Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
• CPU: Allwinner A13 Cortex A8
• GPU: Mali400 3D Accelerator
• RAM: 512MB DDR3
• 4GB Internal Flash Memory
• MicroSD Card support (up to 32GB)
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• G-Sensor: 3-axis
• Front Camera: 0.3 Megapixel
• Headphone Socket (3.5mm)
• Micro USB Socket
• Battery: Li-Polymer 3.7V 2100mA
• Speaker: 1.5W
• Multi-Lingual On-Screen Display
• Video: AVI, MKV, MP4, MPG, FLV, 3GP, Xvid, Divx, WMV
• Audio: MP3, WMA, M4A, AAC, FLAC, APE, WAV
• Text: TXT, RTF, DOC, XLS, PPT, PDF
• Dimensions (mm): 192.5 x 117.5 x 12
Supplied in the box
• 7” touchscreen tablet
• Mains power adaptor (5V 2A)
• USB cable (Micro — Type-A)
• User Guide
• Quick Start Guide

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User Controls & Connections
q POWER
Press and hold to switch On or Off.
Press momentarily to switch in/out of standby.
HEADPHONES (3.5mm)
Insert headphone jack to listen, will cut off main
speaker when connected.
USB (Micro)
For PC connection: transfer les or charge the
battery
DC IN
Connect supplied charger to charge battery
VOLUME +/-
Adjust speaker/headphone volume
MICRO SD
Insert MicroSD card to expand storage (up to 32GB)
RESET
Press to reset whole unit. Data will not be lost.
CAMERA (on front)
For use with certain applications.
MICROPHONE
Integrated into case near headphone socket
Buttons & Connections
Buttons & Connections

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Getting Started
Battery charging
To charge your tablet connect the mains power
adaptor to DC IN
Or connect USB to an available USB socket on your
PC
Tip
Charging using the mains power adaptor will be much faster than using
the USB connection.
Look after your battery: do not leave plugged in for long periods, regularly
allow to discharge completely.
Your tablet may be partially charged when rst
switched on, please fully charge as soon as possible
to ensure you get the best from your battery.
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USB (micro)
DC IN

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Getting Started
Switching on for the rst time
To begin, press and hold the
q power button
After a few seconds the screen will
display the loading screen
Loading will take around a minute
Once loaded, follow the on-screen
guide
C
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q
A quick press on the qPOWER button switches the screen On
and Off.
A long press on the qPOWER button switches the tablet On and
Off
The screen will lock when switched off.
To unlock, swipe RIGHT on the padlock

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Getting Started
The Home Screen
BACK
HOME
RECENT
::: All Apps
Quick Search
NOTIFICATION Area
BATTERY Status
CLOCK 12:34

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Getting Started
The Home Screen
Your Home Screen is where you can place all your favourite apps,
shortcuts and widgets.
All Apps
Press ::: (top right) to access all your currently installed apps and
widgets.
To place an app or widget on your home screen press & hold the
required app/widget, the app/widget will then transfer over to the
home screen, move into place then release.
To remove an app or widget from the home screen, press and hold
the app, drag to the X (top centre), then release.
Notication Area
The Notication Area (bottom right) is used for displaying any
notications or actions.
Press the notication area to access various menus.
Battery Status
The Battery status is also shown:
Battery Full
Battery Charging
Battery Empty

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Getting Started
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Your tablet is supplied ready-to-use with several apps and games,
however connecting to the internet gives you access to thousands
of apps and games, and also books, music and lms.
To connect to the internet you will need access to a Wi-Fi internet
connection.
• Press in the notication area
• Press Settings
• Press Wi-Fi
• Switch Wi-Fi ON by sliding switch
• Select appropriate Wi-Fi network
• Enter password
• Press Connect
The appropriate network should show Connected after a few
seconds.
The Wi-Fi icon, next to battery, displays the current Wi-Fi strength
and condition:
Connected, full signal
Connected, very low signal
Not connected
Try using the web browser app to access a web page to conrm
you are connected. For any problems consult the troubleshooting
guide on Page 23.

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Getting Started
Sign In
Once you are connected to the internet you will need to sign in to
your Google™ account, if you do not have a Google account you
can always create one, it is free and easy.
• Press in the notication area
• Press Settings
• Press Settings again to enter
• Scroll down to Personal > Accounts & sync
• Select Add Account
• If you have a Gmail account select Existing
• If you do not have a Gmail account select Create
• Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account
Install the Store
Press on the Store Install icon on the Home Screen,
this will install the Play Store™ into All Apps.
Press ::: to access All Apps, scroll left to Play Store app, press
to open.

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Settings
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
Wi-Fi
Available networks displayed. Press network name to connect,
enter security password if required.
Manually add network, advanced details required, contact
network administrator.
Options: Scan / WPS Pin Entry / Advanced / Help
Data Usage
Display the amount of data applications have used.
Options: Restrict background data / Show Wi-Fi usage / Show
Ethernet usage
More...
Advanced connection features.
Ethernet: Setup ethernet connection (USB LAN required)
VPN: Virtual Private Network set up, contact your network
administrator for details.
Portable Hotspot: For use with 3G.
Wi-Fi direct: For connecting with other wireless devices.
Supporting information of 3G dongle: Details for 3G dongle
compatibility.
Supporting information of USB LAN: Details for USB ethernet
devices.
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Settings
DEVICE
Sound
Adjust audio and alert settings.
Volumes: Adjust media, ringtone and alarms volumes
Silent Mode: On or Off
Default notication: Choose alert sound
Touch sounds: On or Off
Screen lock sounds: On or Off
Display
Adjust display settings
Brightness: Adjust screen brightness
Wallpaper: Choose Home Screen background image
Auto-rotate screen: On or Off
Sleep: Adjust screen timeout - 30secs to 30mins
Font size: Small / Normal / Large / Huge
Accelerometer coordinate system: On or Off
Screen adaption: Auto-adjust screen for certain games
Storage
Manage your memory
Enable media scanning on SD: On or Off
Enable media scanning on USB: On or Off
Internal Storage: Information only
Erase SD card: Delete all data from internal memory
Options: USB computer connection
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Settings
DEVICE
Battery
Monitor battery usage statistics, press for individual settings (app
dependent)
Apps
Manage or remove all installed applications. To view available
options press on the relevant app from the list.
Downloaded: Displays all non-system apps
On SD Card: Displays pre-installed apps
Running: Displays all current processes
All: Displays all installed apps, including system
Options: Sort by size
WARNING: Care should be taken when adjusting app settings,
incorrect adjustment could cause apps to stop functioning.
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Settings
PERSONAL
Accounts & sync
Manage and remove accounts and adjust synchronisation settings.
All accounts set up with device will show.
ON/OFF: Switch account On or Off
Add Account: Add various account types (app dependent)
Data & Synchronisation: Adjust whether tablet will sync with
email/contacts/calendar accounts
Location services
Manage services which will try to determine approximate location
from sources such as Wi-Fi, location data can improve search
results and other services.
Google’s location service: On or Off
Location & Google search: On or Off
Security
Manage and adjust security settings.
Screen lock: None / Slide / Pattern / PIN / Password
Make passwords visible: On or Off
Device Administrators: Not adjustable
Unknown sources: On or Off - This enables installation of apps
from sources other than Play Store
Trusted credentials: Displays when applicable
Install from SD card: Install security certicates when applicable
Clear Credentials: Remove security certicates when applicable

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Settings
PERSONAL
Language & input
Adjust language and input methods.
Language: Change language
Spelling correction: On or Off
Personal dictionary: Add or remove words from user dictionary
Keyboard & Input Methods: Choose and edit keyboard language
and other settings
Backup & reset
Perform data backup to your Google account, and also reset the
whole tablet.
Back up my data: On or Off
Backup account: Advanced feature
Automatic restore: Restore app data when reinstalling
Factory data reset: Erases all data and settings from tablet, then
restarts in original shipping mode
Recovery Mode: Reboot tablet into recovery mode - Advanced
users only

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Settings
SYSTEM
Date & time
Adjust date and time settings.
Automatic date & time: On or Off
Automatic time zone: On or Off
Set date: Adjust date (if not automatic)
Set time: Adjust time (if not automatic)
Select time zone: Adjust time zone
Use 24-hour format: On or Off
Select date format: Adjust date format
Accessibility
Manage accessibility options.
Large text: On or Off
Speak passwords: On or Off
Touch & hold delay: Short / Medium / Long
Install web scripts: Allowed / Not Allowed
Developer options
Advanced system options for application development - advanced
users only.
About tablet
View system information.

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Installing Applications
There are two methods for installing applications (apps)
Method 1
Once the Play Store app has been installed (see Page 13) and
you have signed in, apps and games can be downloaded directly
from the Play Store.
Method 2
It is also possible to install applications (.apk les) downloaded
from alternate sources.
This method will require Unknown Sources to be enabled:
Settings > Security > Device Administration > Unknown Sources
To transfer the application .apk le to your tablet:
• Copy to a MicroSD card using your PC
• Insert MicroSD card into tablet
• Use File Manager to locate the .apk le
• Select the le, installation should begin automatically
Alternatively, transfer the application .apk le to the tablet by
connecting directly to your PC, see Page 21 for further details.
WARNING
Certain applications or games may have an age restriction or contain
graphic content. Please be aware that any applications/games/video/
music downloaded are the responsibility of the owner of the product.
Any legal issues arising from downloading such content is not the
responsibility of the manufacturer.