Giani P0106 User manual

Instruction Manual
Mipal II 10”Tablet PC
P0106
G-V2.0
17/08/2011

Contents
Made in China
5.1 Connecting via Ethernet 20
5.2 Opening a Web Browser 20
5.3 Web Navigation & Searching 20
5.4 Web Bookmarks 21
5.5 Web Browser Basics 21
5.6 Web Browser Options 22
Email Application
6.0 Connecting to an e-mail Account23
6.1 Email Connection via Device 23
6.2 Composing and Sending Email’s 23
6.3 Opening an Email 24
6.4 Email Functions 25
Inserting an SD Card
7.0 Inserting a Micro SD/MMC Card 26
PC Connection & Transferring Files
8.0 Transferring les from your computer
27
8.1 Disconnecting the SD Card Reader from
the PC 27
8.2 Inserting a USB memory stick 28
Music Player Application
9.0 Music Player 29
9.1 Using the Music Player 29
9.2 Music Player Functions & Opt’s 30
1.0 Warnings & Important Notice 02
2.0 Main Features 05
2.1 Overview 06
2.2 Overview Explained 07
Before you Start
3.0 Charging the Device 08
3.1 Turning on the Device 09
3.2 Using a Touch Screen Device 09
3.3 Screen Orientation 10
3.4 Touch Keyboard 10
3.5 Vibration Interface 11
Getting Started
4.0 Unlocking/Locking the Device 12
4.1 Home Screen (Overview) 13
4.2 Status Bar 14
4.3 Home Screen Status Bar 14
4.4 Application/Home Screen 15
4.5 Applications Explained 16
4.6 Using Applications 17
4.7 Widgets 17
4.8 Shortcut Bar 18
Using the Internet
5.0 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 19
Giani Limited
Manchester. UK. M34 5DW
e-mail: suppor[email protected].uk
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Contents
Settings
22.0 Settings 39
Troubleshooting & Tips
23.0 Troubleshooting & Tips 42
Technical Specication
24.0 Technical Specication 48
Important Information
25.0 Important Information 50
Video Player Application
10.0 Video Player 31
10.1 Video Player Functions 31
10.2 Playing a Movie 31
10.3 HDMI 32
Camera Application
11.0 Camera 33
11.1 Using the Camera 33
11.2 Using the Video Camera 34
Gallery Application
12.0 Gallery Application 35
12.1 Gallery Functions 36
Miscellaneous Applications
13.0 Calculator 37
14.0 Alarm Clock 37
15.0 Sound Recorder 37
16.0 Contacts 37
17.0 Calendar 37
18.0 SlideMe 38
19.0 Dolphin Browser 38
20.0 MyPad 38
21.0 MiPal II Manual 38
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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing to purchase the Giani Mipal II10”Tablet
PC. This manual contains important safety information and operation
instructions, so please read all these instructions carefully before
using the tablet PC and keep it for future
reference. This manual will help you to
use all of the exciting features to make
your tablet PC more enjoyable.
Declaration
Due to technical improvements this manual may be updated at any
time.
Please note that all downloaded material may be subject to copyright
laws, any material downloaded is at your own discretion and you will be
solely responsible for that material.

Warnings & Important Information
1.0 FCC Regulation Information (Part 15)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that will cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Adjust the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEVICE. ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY
TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
02

Safety & Important Notice
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using your device.
This will reduce the risk of product damage and personal injury.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the device by yourself. Refer
servicing to qualied personnel.
• Do not dispose of the device in re to avoid explosion because the
device has built-in battery.
• Do not touch the device with bare hands if the built-in battery is
leaking. In this case, contact service centre for help since the liquid
may remain in the device. If your body or clothes has come into
contact with the battery liquid, wash it o thoroughly with water.
Also, if some of liquid gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes but
immediately wash them with clean water, and consult a doctor.
• Keep the device away from direct sunlight and heat source.
• Do not expose the unit to rain or moisture to avoid any
malfunction.
• Never apply heavy impact on the device like dropping it or placing
it on the magnet.
• Route USB cable so that people and pets are not likely to trip over
or accidentally pull on them as they move around or walk through
the area..
• Clean only with a dry cloth. Make sure the device is turned o
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleanser.
• Be sure to back up your les. We will not be liable for the loss of
data due to improper operation, repair or other causes.
- Prolonged listening of the music player may cause damage to the
ear.
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Safety & Important Notice (Cont)
- Precautions in using the headphones
- Do not use the headphone while driving an automobile or riding a
bicycle. It is not only dangerous, but also against the law. To avoid
an accident, do not turn up the volume of the headphones too
high while walking.
- It’s not recommended that you use the headphones at a high
volume for an extended time as this may cause hearing damage.
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2.0 Main Features
• 10”Touch Screen TFT (1024x600)
• 1 GHz iMAPX220 Processor
• DDR 512MB RAM
• Android 2.2 Operating System
• 4GB In built Flash Memory
• 2 x Micro SD Card Slots expandable up to 32GB (Cards Not
Included)
• 2.0MP Camera
• Video Player
• Audio Player
• 1 x 720p Mini HDMI Port (Cable not included)
• 2 x USB Hosts
• Thousands of Applications to choose from to download (Must be
downloaded - subject to storage capacity available)
Main Features
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Overview
2.1 General Overview
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Headphones/
Audio Jack Port
2.0 USB
2.0 USB
Mini SD Slot
Mini SD Slot
HDMI Connection Port
Ethernet Port
DC Power Input Port
Back Button
Reset Button
Touch Screen
Wi-Fi On/O Button
Speaker
Speaker
Home Button
Menu Button
Volume +/- Button
Power On/O Button
Microphone

Overview Explained
2.2 Overview Explained
Power On/O: Allows you to turn the device On/O button.
Home Button: Navigates to the Home Page.
Back Button: Takes you back to the previous page
viewed.
Menu Button: Navigates to the Menu Page or takes you back one
stage.
HDMI Connection: Allows you play 720p HD content on external
High Denition capable screens/monitors.
Wi-Fi On/O Button: This slide button enables the Wi-Fi receiver as well
as disabling it.
Camera: This is a 2.0MP Camera.
Microphone: In-built microphone
2x USB Ports: This is where you connect the USB (in/out) to
keyboards/mice + USB memory.
Power Connection: This is where you connect the DC power source.
2x Mini SD Card
Slots: This is where you place your Micro SD/MMC card
(Not Included)
Headphone/ Audio
Jack: 3.5mm connection jack for Headphones.
Volume Button: Allows you increase or decrease the volume of the
device.
Reset Button: Allows you to reset the device.
Ethernet Port: Allows you to connect a Ethernet Cable to your
network.
Speakers x2: 2x In-built speakers
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Before you Start
Please note: This section will deal with some of the fundamental
elements of the device that you will need to know before beginning to
use the 10” Mipal II Tablet PC. Please read this “Before you Start” section
carefully before operating the device.
3.0 Charging the Battery
1. Before you begin using the device for the rst time please ensure
you fully charge the device (for more information please read the
following).
2. The battery of the device is charging automatically when the
device is connected to a wall power source. When charging, the
indicator lighter is red, and it will turn green after it is fully charged.
Important:
• Recommended temperature for battery charging is 0 to 35°c.
• Fully charge it before you use the device for the rst time or when
you haven’t used it for a long time.
• Charge the device when the“Low battery” message is displayed.
• Do not over charge or discharge the device. Over charging or
discharging will shorten the battery life.
• The battery could be over discharged if the device is not used for
a long time (over three months). To avoid over discharge, fully
charge the device every three months. Keep the voltage of the
battery above 50%.
• If the device is not used for a long time, store it at a temperature of
between 23°c and -5°c and the moisture of 65-20% RH to maintain
the performance of the battery.
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3.1 Turning on the Device
Press and hold the [POWER] button to turn on the device. If the device
has a low battery, plug one end of the power adaptor into the DC socket
in the device, and the other into a wall outlet.
Note: To turn o the device, please press and hold the [POWER] button
again.
Once the power has been turned on the start-up screen will display.
Please allow the device to fully load before trying to operate.
Please also note if you leave the device untouched for a long period of
time it will automatically switch o to conserve power.
3.2 Using a Touch Screen Device
The touch screen can sense the movement of your nger. The basic
operations you can perform with your nger are shown below:
Note: Never attempt to place objects onto the touch screen, as the screen
can be scratched or damaged.
• Click: Single tap the icon or option you wish to select.
• Long press: You can long press (2 Seconds) the icon to select you
desired option, or drag the icon (App) to the shortcut bar at the
bottom of the desktop or you can drag it to the bin on the right
hand side of the screen to delete it.
• Drag: You can drag the icons to change their positions on the
desktop or between pages, or move the application icons to the
shortcut bar.
The device is also compatible with an external mouse. After a mouse
is connected, you can use the mouse for such operations as clicking,
selecting, dragging, sliding or for right clicking to pop up the menu.
Before you Start
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Before you Start
3.3 Screen Orientation
You can change the orientation of the screen to both portrait and
landscape view points depending on what you wish to view. When
you hold the device in a portrait direction, the interface will show the
contents in a vertical way. When you hold the device in a landscape
orientation, the screen contents will be shown in a horizontal view point.
The device will do this automatically when you change the orientation
by which you are holding the device.
You can disable this function if required. Please refer to “Settings >
Sound & Displays” section in this instruction manual.
3.4 Touch Keypad
When you need to input text or digits into the device you use the “Touch
Keypad”. This will appear automatically on screen when you select an
area which you can enter text or digits into.
The “Touch Keypad” can simply be operated by pressing the desired
keys. If you require to enter uppercase, number digits or glyphs you
press the options button in the bottom left hand corner until you reach
your desired selection screen.
Note: The device is compatible with an USB keyboard. However if a USB
keyboard is connected to the device, some keys may become ineective.
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Before you Start
3.5 Vibration Interface
The Vibration Interface gives you a physical tactile indication of selecting
options or applications through light vibration in the device.
To turn this option on: Click the “Settings” icon on the shortcut bar, and
select settings for the voice and display mode. Then press the check box
next to “Haptic Feedback” and when the vibration function is enabled a
green tick will indicate it is switched on.
To turn this option o: In vibration mode, you can click the settings
icon on the home page, and select settings for the voice and display
mode. You then press the check box next to “Haptic Feedback” and the
vibration function is disabled. You will notice the green tick disappear.
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4.0 Unlocking/Locking the Home Screen
When you have powered up the device, the screen will display the
“Home Screen” however you will notice that screen is locked. You must
rst unlock this screen before you can access the main Home Screen.
To do this you must, press and hold the pad lock icon and drag the
icon upward toward the dot in the centre of the screen until the screen
unlocks and allows you to access the home page.
Please Note: When you wish to lock the screen you single tap the
[Power] button and this locks the device screen. To unlock the screen
again single tap the “Power Button” and follow the above steps again.
Please also Note: The screen will automatically lock after a period of
time when the device is not being used. To unlock the screen please
follow the above steps. You can change the screen lock timeout by
going to Settings > Display > Screen Time Out and following the
instructions.
Getting Started
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4.1 Home Screen (Overview)
Status Bar: This is used to inform of certain important
information as well as having shortcut functions
(Please see the “Status Bar” section).
Widgets: Widgets are applications that run on your home
screen. For more information please see the
“Widgets Section”
Application Button: The Application Page Button takes you to the
“Applications Page”.
Shortcut Bar: The Shortcut Bar is home to applications you wish
to access quickly. Please see the “Shortcut Bar
Section”
Getting Started
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Status Bar
Application page Button
Shortcut Bar
Widgets

4.3 Home Screen - Status Bar
At the upmost part of the screen is the status bar, There are buttons and
status icons present on this bar. They are listed and described above. The
important elements of the status bar are such as the strength of Wi-Fi
signals, Ethernet Connection, Battery Level and the Time.
Getting Started
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Status icon What it means
Internet Connection
Shows that device has a Wi-Fi or alternative Internet
connection. The more bars, the stronger the connection.
See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 18
Battery Shows the battery level or charging status.
Volume - Decreases the volume of the device.
Volume + Increases the volume of the device.
Back Navigates you to the previous view or page
Home Navigates you to the home page
Screen Shot Takes a screen shot of the page you are viewing
SD Card Identies that a SD card is not inserted
Media Scanner Scan’s media storage devices for new les
Error This identies when a storage device has been incorrectly
removed.
Device Reader Icon appears when the device is scanning storage media
inserted.
Sub-Options Opens the Sub-Options Menu. (See: “Sub-Options Button”)
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4.2 Status Bar
Below is an image of the”Status Bar” which is found at the top of the
screen on the device and below that, there is descriptions of the icons:

4.4 Applications/Home Screen
The home page of the Tablet PC consists of two modes: “Application
Page”and “Home Screen”. The two modes can be switched through the
button at the middle of the shortcut bar. The application page is were
all the applications are located for a brief description of what these
applications see the next page.
Getting Started
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4.5 Home Screen - Applications Explained
Getting Started
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Application icon What it Does
Internet Browser This Icon will redirect you to the Internet browser. Please read the
“Using the Internet” Sections of the Instruction Manual for instructions.
E-Mail This icon will take you to your e-mail account inbox. You cansendand
receive e-mails from this application. Please see “Using E-Mail” section.
Music Player
The Gallery is an application where you can view your pre-loaded or images
taken on your in-built camera.
Video Player The Video Player is an application to play your pre-loaded video les.
The Music Player is an application to play your pre-loaded audio les.
Camera Is and in-built 2.0MP camera that can both take still pictures and record
video content.
Gallery
Contacts The Contacts application allows you to store contact information of
family, friends or associates on the device.
Settings The Settings application is where all the devices settings can be found.
My Pad The My Pad application can be used to manage all les stored on the device
or on the external memory.
Sound Recorder The Sound Recorder application allows you to record and store audio
recordings.
Calculator The Calculator application is a basic digital calculator.
Alarm Clock The Clock application is a 24/12 hours clock that has the option of setting
alarms.
SlideMe (SAM 4.0)
SlideMe is a third party application pre-loaded. You can download
applications for your device here. For more information please
visit: http://slideme.org/
Calendar This application lets you create events, meetings and set reminders
using a day,week or month calander view.
Dolphin Browser
Dolphin Browser is a pre-loaded third party application. You can use this
application to browse the web. For more information please
visit: http://www.dolphin-browser.com/support
Mipal II Manual The Mipal II Manual is a full instruction manual resource which you can take
with you wherever you take your Mipal II Tablet PC

4.6 Using Applications
An application is a program designed especially to be used on a mobile
device.
You can install and delete Applications. You can also drag the icons
between the operation areas or between operation area and shortcut
bar.
To Open: Single press the application icon to open it.
To Move: Long press the icon. Drag the icon to any place on the
desktop, or drag it to the recycling bin to delete it.
4.7 Widgets
A Widget is a graphical application that is displayed on your top level
home screen. Examples of a widget are the “Weather Widget” or the
“Clock Widget”.
To add a widget to your home screen press: Menu>Add>Widgets in
the “Home Page”interface. And then select the widget you want to
add. Once added, you can double click the icon to perform the related
operations such as changing the widget settings.
Getting Started
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