Bauhn HDC-08 User manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model Number: HDC-08
8” AndroidTM Dual Core 3G Tablet
Warranty Details 4
Welcome 5
General Safety Instructions 6
Parts List 8
Getting Started 10
• SIM Card (2G/3G) 10
• Micro SD Card 10
• Charging the tablet 11
• MID status and notifications 11
Operation 12
• Buttons 12
• Switch on/off the device 12
• Turn on/off the screen 12
• MID screen operation 13
• Main screen 13
• Applications and widgets 16
• Add and manage desktop icons 18
• Change wallpaper 20
• Connect with computer 21
Phone and Data Operation 22
Applications 23
• Browser 23
• Screen compatibility 25
• Background applications 25
• Gmail 26
• Calendar 26
• Get and install applications 27
• Uninstall applications 28
• Play Store and calendar error messages 28
Contents
Contents (Cont.)
Settings 29
• Wireless & Networks 29
• Bluetooth 32
• Device 33
• Personalisation 35
• System 39
• Camera 40
• Downloaded files management 41
• Firmware reset 41
Specifications 42
Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 43
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Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts
for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within
this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or
refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and
labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights
and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
8” AndroidTM Tablet WiFi +3G
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Congratulations on choosing to buy a BAUHN®product. By doing so you
now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a
product made by one of the leading manufacturers. All products brought to
you by BAUHN®are manufactured to the highest standards of performance
and safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction,
are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy
using your purchase for many years to come.
Welcome
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Read this manual thoroughly before first use and keep it in a safe place for
future reference, along with the completed warranty card, purchase receipt
and carton. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
•Environment: Do not use this product where it is excessively hot, cold,
dusty or humid, or where it is exposed to strong magnetic fields or long
periods of sunshine.
•Water: Do not expose this device to water; do not use it where it can fall
into water (such as near a pool, pond, bath etc.).
•Handling: Do not drop this product or shake it vigorously to avoid damaging it.
•Volume: Always select the appropriate volume when using the music or
video function. The volume should not be too loud when using earphones. If
the sound distorts, turn down the volume or turn off the player.
•Battery: Please note that the battery can only reach top performance level
after it has been fully charged and discharged two or three times.
•Back-up: To avoid loss of data, we recommend always backing up any
important information, especially before upgrading the hardware. We
assume no liability for any damage and/or data loss due to lack of back-up.
•Accessories: Only use the device with the battery and power adaptor
supplied. Use of other accessories not recommended in this manual may
cause damage to the unit and will void your warranty.
•Usage: Only operate the MID (Mobile Internet Device) according to the
instructions in this manual. We assume no responsibility for faulty use or
inappropriate handling.
•Usage: The equipment is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for their safety.
•Children: Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the device.
Close supervision is necessary when the device is used by or near children.
•Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
•Cleaning: Clean the housing of the device lightly with a dry or moist cotton
cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinners, benzene or any other chemical cleaner.
•Repair: This device is a high precision electronic product. It contains no
user-serviceable parts inside. Do not try to dismantle, modify or repair it
yourself.
•Damage: In case of damage, contact the after sales support line for advice.
General Safety Instructions
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
•Disposal: When discarding this device, observe local regulations and
dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local authorities for
advice on facilities.
Maintenance
•Keep the device dry. Do not let the device, battery or charger come into
contact with water vapor or operate it with wet hands. Contact with water
will cause the device to short-circuit, corrode or cause electric shock.
•Do not shock the equipment, batteries and charger, which may cause device
or battery failure, fire or explosion.
•Do not expose the device to very low or very high temperatures, which may
cause device or battery failure, fire or explosion.
•Do not disassemble the device and accessories. Disassembly by
unauthorised persons will void the warranty.
Safety
•Do not use the device while driving, so as not to impede safe driving
regulations.
•In health facilities, observe the relevant rules or regulations. Turn off the MID
in the vicinity of medical devices.
•Turn off the MID when boarding an airplane in order to avoid interference
with aircraft radio signals.
•Stay away from magnetic equipment; MID radiation may erase the
information stored on the device.
Abbreviations/Terminology
MID Mobile Internet Device
Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity
BT Bluetooth
SD card Secure Digital flash memory card
SIM card Subscriber Identity Module (Mobile service card)
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Parts List
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Parts List (Cont.)
1. Power
2. Volume up/down
3. Reset button
4. Rear camera
5. Speaker
6. Headphone socket
7. Microphone
8. Micro USB socket
9. Micro SD card slot
10. Mini SIM card slot
11. Front camera
12. Touch panel
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Getting Started
SIM Card (2G/3G)
Your new Bauhn 8” 3G tablet is compatible with ‘Mini’ sized SIM cards.
Note: SIM card size adaptors should not be used as they may cause damage
or become stuck.
Power off your MID, then insert your Mini SIM card into the SIM slot on the right
rear of the MID, making sure the gold contacts are facing to the front of the
MID. Gently push it in until you feel a soft click.
To remove the SIM card, power off the MID, then gently push the SIM card in
about 2mm. You will feel a soft click and the SIM card will eject.
Micro SIM
Mini SIM
SIM
Micro SD Card
Your Bauhn 8” 3G tablet is compatible with Class 10 Micro SD cards, up to
32GB in capacity.
Power off your MID, then insert your Micro SD card into the SD slot on the right
side of the MID, making sure the gold contacts are facing to the front of the
MID. Gently push it in until you feel a soft click.
To remove the SD card, power off the MID then gently push the SD card in
about 2mm. You will feel a soft click and the SD card will eject.
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Getting Started (Cont)
Charging the tablet
Before using your Android Tablet for the first time, you need to fully charge the
battery.
• When the tablet is off, a charging indicator will briefly appear on screen
when the tablet is connected to a charger.
• While charging, with the tablet turned on, a charging symbol will appear in
the notification bar.
• Charging times will vary depending on the computer and will generally take
longer than using the DC adaptor.
Charging with DC adaptor
• To charge the device, plug the charging adaptor into your mains power
supply, use the Micro USB cable to connect to the MID
Charging using USB cable and computer
• To charge the device, plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port
on your computer, and plug the smaller end into the micro USB port on the
tablet.
• Ensure that your computer and the tablet are both turned on.
MID status and notifications
Notification icons will appear in the lower right corner; below is a description of
their meanings. Click on the column box (see page 15) to open the notification list.
File being downloaded Bluetooth
Installation finished No SD card
Connected with PC Wi-Fi connected
GSM signal Common notification
Alarm clock on Music played
Download finished Micro SD space not enough
Data synchronisation To-do events
3G Charging
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Operation
Buttons
There are 3 buttons located on the top of the tablet, which allow you to turn the
tablet on/off and adjust the volume level. There is also a reset button next to
them.
To use, gently press the desired button. You will feel a soft click.
Switch on/off the device
Power button
•Long press to turn on (3 seconds).
•When in power-on state, briefly press to turn the screen on or off.
•When in power-on state, long press (3 seconds) to display the Power Off
menu.
Switch on
•While in the power-off state, long press the power button for 3 seconds and
the device will start up.
Switch off
•Press the power button for 3 seconds. You will see an options list.
•Choose to switch off the device.
Turn on/off the screen
The screen will automatically turn off when in idle time
•After a period of inactivity the screen will automatically turn off to save
battery power. This can be set using the ‘Sleep’ setting from the Display
menu in the device settings menu.
•If after a long time in sleep state the screen does not turn on, press the reset
button then press the power button for 3 seconds.
Turn on the screen
If the screen is off, press the power button to turn it back on.
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Operation (Cont)
MID screen operation
Click / Short
Press
When using the on-screen keyboard, opening an
application or selecting items
Long Press Press and hold for several seconds on an item (such
as a text box or web page link) to display the action or
submenu for an item, if available.
Slide or
Rapid Slide
Sliding or fast sliding means vertical or horizontal drag
action.
Drag When dragging, you must hold the icon with your
finger and keep pressure until it reaches destination.
Display Rotation For most of the screens, the content will change
between landscape and portrait mode, according to
the device orientation.
Main screen
Press and hold on the lock icon and several options will pop up.
Drag the lock to right side to unlock the screen; drag it to the left side to enter
camera function; drag up to launch a search.
Unlock the screen
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Operation (Cont.)
After unlocking the screen, you will see the last item you had open or the
main screen, which has five windows or pages. You can view the pages by
dragging your finger left and right across the screen. Every page has a 3D
effect square frame.
To return quickly to the main screen, press the house icon in the lower left corner.
Screen buttons
There are some buttons that will always be on the screen. No matter what
functions you are using, you can return to the last page or main screen by
using these buttons.
Button Name Description
Return
Go to the last page (even in another application).
When returned to the main screen, you cannot go
to the last page again.
Main screen One key to return to the main page (the middle
page among the five pages).
Recent
applications
Display a list of recently used applications /
background applications (see page 23).
•If you do not use these keys for a long time, they will reduce to small dots
or become light coloured.
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Operation (Cont.)
Icons Description
Top left to lower right: Current Time, Date,
Bluetooth status, Mobile Signal, Wi-Fi Signal,
Battery status, Settings.
Click to display a list of all applications and
widgets.
Click to search for a file or application on the
tablet, or to search the internet.
Notifications
The lower right corner where the time is shown is called Notification Column.
After clicking on it, the below menu will pop up.
Click to expand the Notification and Status window.
•Some menu items will allow you to change settings or status by clicking on
them, others will open a new window to display all options for that setting.
•Click on Settings to open the main settings page for the device.
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Operation (Cont.)
Applications and widgets
Enter applications
Click to enter the list of all applications and widgets.
Click on the APPS tab in the top left corner.
•This window will display a list of the applications you have installed.
•As you install more applications, the first page will fill up and the application
icons will automatically spread onto other pages.
•Swipe left and right to see the other pages.
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Operation (Cont.)
Enter widgets
Click to enter the list of all applications and widgets.
Click on the WIDGETS tab in top left corner.
Widgets are icons created by some applications to allow quick access to
various features or to display information without the need to open the
associated application.
•As you install more applications that have widgets, the first page will fill up
and the application icons will automatically spread onto other pages.
•Swipe left and right to see the other pages.
•To use a widget, long press on it, and the display will change to show the
main screen. Drag the widget to the position you want to place it, then lift
your finger.
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Operation (Cont.)
Add and manage desktop icons
Add desktop icons
At the application list or widget list, long press any application or widget and
the device will shift into desktop, then drag them to any place on the desktop.
Desktop shortcuts management
To create a folder on the main screens, just drag and overlay any icon onto
another icon, then release. A new folder will be created containing the two
applications. It will appear as a black circle with small icons of your apps on
top.
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Operation (Cont.)
Then you can view the folder contents by clicking on the folder icon and it will
display as pictured below.
To change the folder name, click on the folder, then click on “Unnamed Folder”. A
keyboard will appear. Type the new name, then press Done to apply it.
You can change the icon positions inside the folder by long pressing them,
then dragging to the new position.
If you want to remove an icon from the folder, long press the icon and drag to
outside the folder.
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Operation (Cont.)
Delete desktop shortcuts
Long press any icon on the desktop and this icon will pop up.
To delete the icon, drag the icon onto the top of and let go when it is a
red colour. This also works for deleting folders and widgets.
Change wallpaper
Press and hold any blank area on the screen and the below menu will appear.
Gallery Choose from the pictures in your MID camera gallery or
any pictures downloaded in the device.
Live Wallpaper Choose from several moving wallpapers.
Wallpaper Choose from the default wallpapers.
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