ASTRO A724 User manual
Internet Tablet
Quick Start Guide
Please read carefully before use
A724
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THANK YOU ................................................... 3
Package Contents........................................................3
Features..........................................................................4
GETTING TO KNOW THE TABLET ............... 5
About the Touchscreen ...............................................8
Protective Film ........................................................8
Touchscreen Actions..............................................8
About the Orientation Sensor .....................................9
Charging the Tablet ...................................................10
Inserting a Memory Card ..........................................10
Resetting the Tablet.................................................... 11
GETTING STARTED..................................... 12
Turning the Tablet On and Off .................................12
Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby) .......13
Unlocking the Screen ..........................................13
Home Screen at a Glance ........................................14
About Applications ....................................................15
Preinstalled Applications.....................................15
Installing Applications .........................................17
About Widgets..........................................................17
About Notications.....................................................18
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET ............. 19
Requirements ..............................................................19
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network..................................... 20
BROWSING THE WEB................................. 22
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS ........................ 25
Connecting to a Computer ......................................25
Connecting Headphones .........................................26
Using the USB Full-Size Adapter..................................27
Connecting a Keyboard......................................27
Connecting a Storage Device............................27
SETTING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS.............. 28
SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 29
SAFETY NOTICES ....................................... 30
WARRANTY...................................................34
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ÂThank You
Congratulations on your purchase of the Internet Tablet.
This guide is provided to help you get started quickly with
your tablet; please read it carefully and save it for future
reference.
To view PDF documents, download and install
the free Adobe Acrobat reader from the Adobe
website at www.adobe.com.Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are
included in the package. Should an item be missing,
please contact the local retailer from whom this product
was purchased.
Internet Tablet
USB cable
USB host/keyboard
adapter
Power adapter
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Features
Browse the Web.
Visit your favourite websites
Check your e-mail
Keep in touch with friends and family
Watch YouTube™ videos
Browse the world’s most popular video-sharing
community
Discover thousands of apps for Android™
Games, applications and more with the installed
marketplace
Connect to the Internet wirelessly
High-speed Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n networking
Enjoy your media library anywhere
Portable powerhouse plays popular music, video and
photo formats
MicroSD memory card reader
Increase your storage capacity (up to 32 GB sup-
ported)
Built-in camera
Convenient front-facing camera
Automatic orientation detection
Read any way you want; the display adjusts
automatically!
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ÂGetting to Know the Tablet
Unit at a Glance
Name Description
1Camera Front-facing camera
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Name Description
2Power Key Press to turn the unit on, or to
turn the screen on and off.
3Headphone
jack
Audio output connection for
head-phones.
4USB Host Connect a storage device to the
tablet.
5Power jack
(DC input)
Charge and power the tablet
with the included power adapt-
er.
6 HDMI jack Connect to a TV or other display.
7 TF Card slot Load external microSD memory
cards here.
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Name Description
8Camera Back-facing camera.
9Speaker Speaker output is automati-
cally muted when using head-
phone jack.
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About the Touchscreen
Your tablet comes equipped with an easy-to-use touch-
screen.
Our capacitive multi-touchscreen requires gentle ngertip
touch on the glass screen to activate tablet’s functions.
Multiple ngers may be used to perform gestures (e.g.
2-nger picture zoom).
To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it
with excessive force or with any object other
than your nger. For best response, make sure
your hands are clean before using the touch-
screen controls.
Protective Film
A thin lm has been applied to the touchscreen to protect
it during shipping. The protective lm should be removed
before use. To remove it, simply take a corner of the lm
and peel it away from the screen.
Touchscreen Actions
You can control the functions of the tablet by using
the touchscreen in combination with the three touch
keys located on the bezel. To control the tablet with the
touchscreen, use your ngertip to manipulate icons,
buttons, menu items, the on-screen keyboard and other
items displayed on the screen.
You can perform the following actions on the touchscreen
using your ngertip.
Touch: To activate an on-screen item (e.g.,
application icons, buttons, menu
items and the letter/symbols of the on-
screen keyboard), simply touch them
with your ngertip.
Touch and
Hold:
Some on-screen items have an
alternate action if you touch and
hold them (e.g., opening an alternate
menu, or activating the drag function).
To touch and hold an item, touch the
item and do not lift your ngertip until
the action occurs.
Drag: Drag an on-screen item to change its
position (e.g., an application icon on
the home screen).
To drag an item, touch and hold it for
a moment, then without lifting your
ngertip, move your ngertip on the
screen until the item reaches its target
destination.
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Swipe: To swipe, touch the screen and then
quickly move your ngertip across the
screen without lifting your ngertip.
Do not pause on the screen with your
ngertip at the initial point of contact
or you may accidentally drag an item
instead.
Double-tap: Quickly tap the screen twice on a
webpage or other application screen
to zoom (the application must support
the double-tap/zoom function). Within
the browser, double-tapping a web-
page section will cause the browser to
zoom and t that section to the width
of the screen.
About the Orientation Sensor
The tablet contains a sensor that will automatically
change the orientation of most screens as you rotate the
tablet. The sensor works best when the tablet is rotated
perpendicular to the ground (i.e., when the tablet is held
upright and not at on its back).
The orientation sensor can be turned on and off in the
Accessibility settings menu.
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Charging the Tablet
The current battery status will be always displayed in the
top right of the screen in the system information bar.The
battery icon will change in accordance with the battery
status.
When connected to the DC charger, the status area on
the top bar will display the charging icon. Note the
lightning symbol inside the battery icon.
To charge the battery:
1. Plug one end of the included power adapter into an
AC 100-240V outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the included power adapter into
the power jack on the tablet.
3. Disconnect the power adapter when the tablet is fully
charged.
The battery used in this device may cause a re
or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble,
incinerate or heat the device. Do not leave the
device in direct sunlight, or in a car with its
windows closed. Do not connect the device to a
power source other than that which is indicated
here or on the label as this may result in a re or
electric shock.
Battery protection and low battery may cause your
tablet fail to boot,please charge the battery.
Inserting a Memory Card
The tablet accepts microSD memory cards. Insert a
memory card into the microSD card slot to:
Increase the memory capacity of your tablet
Play media les stored on the memory card (e.g.,
music, video or photo les).
To insert a memory card:
1. Align the memory card with the card slot. The metal
contacts of the memory card should face down away
from the LCD screen.
2. Slide the card into the spring-loaded slot. Push the
card in until it clicks into place.
Do not attempt to insert objects other than a
microSD memory card into the card slot. A
compatible memory card should t easily into
the card slot. If you encounter resistance, check
the alignment of the card. Do not attempt to
force the card in.
Avoid touching the gold contacts of the memory
card.
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To release and remove a memory card:
1. UNMOUNT the memory card.
a. From the home screen, tap the Launcher Tab,
and then touch Settings to show the settings
menu.
b. Touch Storage to show the storage settings.
c. Touch Unmount Removable SD card to prepare
the memory card for safe removal.
2. Push the card further into the slot until you hear a
click. The card will spring out of the slot.
3. Grasp the card by its edge to remove it.
To avoid damage and data corruption, do not
remove a memory card while data is being
written to or read from the card. For example,
do not remove a card while playing a music le
stored on the card.
Resetting the Tablet
Reset the tablet if it should freeze, and not respond or
otherwise malfunction.
1. Disconnect your tablet if it is connected to a com-
puter.
2. Use a paper clip to gently press the <RESET> button
located on the back of the tablet.
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ÂGetting Started
Turning the Tablet on and off
To turn the tablet on:
Press and hold the Power key until the LCD screen
turns on. Wait until the Home screen appears; the
tablet is now ready for use.
To turn the tablet off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the conrmation
message appears.
2. Touch Power off to turn off the tablet.
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Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby)
When the tablet is on, you can turn off the screen to
conserve battery power. Simply press the Power key
once to turn the screen off. Press the Power key again to
turn the screen back on.
To conserve battery power, the screen can be
set to turn off automatically when the tablet is not
in use (between 15 seconds and 30 minutes).
This Sleep option can be found in the Display
menu.
Unlocking the Screen
When the screen turns off, you will have to unlock the
screen when you turn it back on.
To unlock the screen, touch and swipe up the Lock icon.
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If a password has been set, enter the password to nish
unlocking the screen. The Screen Unlock password can
be set in the Security settings menu.
WARNING: Please write down your password
lock pattern/PIN/Password. Misplacing or
forgetting this method will lock the user out.
Recovering the unit will reset the device
back to factory defaults. ALL YOUR DATA &
PROGRAMS WILL BE LOST.
Home Screen at a Glance
The home screen is the starting point for all of the
features of your tablet.
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Name Description
1Notication
Bar
Shows notication icons such as
time, battery level and the net-
work signal strength; touch the
bar to open the full Notications
panel. Touch a Notication icon to
display more detail.
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Name Description
2 Google
search
Touch to search with Google
browser.
3Back
icon
Touch to go back to the previous
screen.
4Home icon Touch to go back to the central
Home screen.
5Recent Apps Touch to display the list of
thumbnail images of apps you
have worked on recently. Touch
an App to open it.
6Widgets Widgets are small applications
that you can use directly from
the home screen. For more in-
formation, refer to the “Widgets”
section on page 17.
7Launcher
Tab
Open the Launcher to view the
list of all Applications installed on
the tablet. Touch the Launcher
tab to open the Launcher.
8Icons Touch an icon to open an ap-
plication or folder.
About Applications
To open an application, touch the application icon on the
home screen or in the Launcher.
Launcher screen:
Preinstalled Applications
Some applications have been installed on your tablet for
your convenience. These applications include:
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Browse the web.
Display the calendar or record events
and appointments to manage your
schedule.
Perform simple mathematical
operations.
Take pictures or videos with the front-
facing camera.
View the current time, or set an
alarm.
Check your e-mail.
View and manage les stored on the
tablet.
View photos and videos, plus edit
photos.
Play music.
Access the Settings menu to adjust
the tablet’s options.
Play videos
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Installing Applications
You can also download and install additional applications
from the device’s applications marketplace, the web
browser, or other sources.
The tablet must be set to allow installation of applications
from non-market sources. The unknown sources option
can be set in the Application settings menu.
About Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can
place on the Home screens to access your favourite
features.
Adding Widgets to a Home Screen
1. Navigate to the Home screen on which you want to
place the Widget.
2. Touch the Launcher Tab.
3. Touch WIDGETS to show all widgets and then hold
on a widget icon to add it to the Home screen.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the Widget until the Remove icon ap-
pears on the top of the screen, then drag the Widget to
the Remove icon to remove it.
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About Notications
The icons that appear in the Notication bar at the top
left corner of the screen alert you when new messages
arrive or alarms or other application events occur.
View and respond to the notications by opening the full
Notications panel.
Touch the Notication bar to open the Notications
panel.
To respond to a notication:
Touch a notication in the list; the Notications panel will
close and the application associated with the notication
will launch.
To close the Notications panel:
Touch any other area of the screen except the
Notications panel , or;
Touch the Back icon.
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ÂConnecting to the Internet
This tablet can utilize Wi-Fi data networks to connect to the Internet.
Wireless Wi-Fi technology can provide Internet access at distances of over 300 feet; however, this distance can be
affected by your surrounding environment and Wi-Fi router.
Requirements
In order to connect to the Internet, you will need either of
the following:
A wireless router or access point with a broad-
band Internet connection
The wireless router must support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
connections. If the router supports 802.11n, make sure that
it has been congured to accept 802.11b/g/n connections as
well.
A minimum connection speed of 64 Kbps is rec-
ommended. Faster speeds will enable a better
Internet experience.
You will need to know the name of your network (SSID),
as well as the password or other credentials if your
network is secured. These settings can usually be found
on the administration webpage of your wireless router.
Please refer to your wireless router’s documentation for
help, or ask your network administrator for details.
You may encounter open Wi-Fi networks, or “hot
spots.” These networks are usually congured
so that you can simply connect to them without
needing to know its settings; the tablet will obtain
all the information it needs from the router auto-
matically.
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Connect to a Wi-Fi network
The Notication bar displays icons that indicate your
tablet’s Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves
indicate connection strength).
[no icon] There are no Wi-Fi networks in range, or
the Wi-Fi radio is off.
1. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio if it is not already on. To
turn on Wi-Fi:
a. Go to the Home screen:
Touch the Home icon.
b. Open the Launcher screen:
Touch the Launcher Tab, then touch Settings.
c. Open the Wi-Fi settings menu:
Touch WiFi.
d. Make sure that the Wi-Fi option box is set to ON:
Touch and slide the block right to enable the
Wi-Fi connection.
When the Wi-Fi is on, the tablet will look for and display a
list of available Wi-Fi networks.
If a network that you have previously connected
to is found, the tablet will connect to it.
If you do not see your network in the list, you
can force the tablet to re-scan. To scan for net-
works, tap the SCAN icon that is located on the
top right corner of the screen.
2. Select an available Wi-Fi network to connect to:
In the same Wi-Fi settings menu above, touch a network
in the list.
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