Hisense SERO 7 LE User manual

User Manual

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Content
Need to Know .......................................................... 3
Model and Serial Numbers.............................................................3
Getting Started........................................................ 4
Package Contents................................................................................4
Understanding Your Sero 7 LE Tablet....................................... 5
Home Screen ..........................................................................................7
Buttons........................................................................................................8
Making Connections ...........................................11
Battery...................................................................................................... 11
Micro-USB .............................................................................................. 12
Micro SD Card...................................................................................... 12
Headphone........................................................................................... 12
Wi-Fi........................................................................................................... 13
VPN............................................................................................................. 14
Basic...........................................................................16
Setup Guide.......................................................................................... 16
Basic Operation .................................................................................. 17
Sharing..................................................................................................... 19
Security.................................................................................................... 19
Settings.................................................................................................... 21
Location................................................................................................... 24
Google Account................................................................................. 24
Syncing.................................................................................................... 25

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Appendix A ............................................................27
Specifications....................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 28
Appendix B.............................................................29
Important Safety Instructions.................................................... 29
Certification and Compliance.................................................... 32
Appendix C ............................................................36
Legal Terms ........................................................................................... 36
Copyright and Trademark Notices.......................................... 38

3Need to Know
Need to Know
Read this chapter to learn where to view the model and serial
numbers.
Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
You can go to Settings > SYSTEM > About tablet to view the
Model number.
Serial Number
You can go to Settings > SYSTEM > About tablet > Status to
view the Serial number.
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4Getting Started
Getting Started
Read this chapter to learn about Sero 7 LE features, how to
use the controls, and more.
Package Contents
The following items are included with the Sero 7 LE:
Power Adapter
Use the power adapter to connect the outlet to charge the
battery.
NOTE The power adapter may vary in different countries.
Micro-USB Cable
Use the USB cable to connect the Sero 7 LE’s Micro-USB
port to the power adapter to charge the battery, or to your
computer.
Quick Start Guide & Warranty
Warranty
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5Getting Started
Understanding Your Sero 7 LE Tablet
Item Function
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Power Button Press & hold to turn on/o; Press it to put/wake
the unit in/from sleep mode.
Power
Button
Camera
Volume
Up/Down
Buttons

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Item Function
Micro SD port Plug microSD card (up to 32G).
Micro-USB port Connect to wall outlet with Micro-USB cable
and power adapter for charging. Connect to a
computer, keyboard, more other devices with
USB port.
Headphone port Headphone connections for personal listening.
Wireless Antenna Support wireless network function.
NOTE Avoid holding this region when using
wireless.
Speaker
Wireless
Antenna
Head-
phone
port
Micro-
phone
Micro-USB portMicro SD port

7Getting Started
Home Screen
To move between Home screens, slide left or right.
Notification and Status Bar
At the top of the screen, you’ll see indicators that inform
you about the status of your Sero 7 LE. You can open the
Notification Tray or the Quick settings by pressing the
Notification or Status bar and dragging it down.
The table below lists icons that appear the most frequently in
the Notification and Status Bar.
Status Bar
Navigation
Buttons
Back
Home
Recent
Apps
Menu
Notication Bar
Google Search
App Icons

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Icon What it means
Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on. You can not
access the Internet. Non-wireless features are
available.
Alarm An alarm is set.
Alert Install/update/enable Google Play service.
Downloaded Received les
Uploaded Sent les
Calendar Task reminders.
Message Received new message.
Music Play Music application is running.
Screenshots Screenshot captured.
Silent mode Silent mode is on.
USB tethering Sero 7 LE has connected to a computer and
the USB tethering is turned on.
Wi-Fi Sero 7 LE has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The
more bars, the stronger the connection.
Buttons
Power Button
Turn Sero 7 LE On
Press & hold the Power button until the Hisense logo displays.
Turn Sero 7 LE Off
In awake mode, press & hold the Power button until a
message displays. Next, tap Power Off > OK. Your Sero 7 LE will
shut down.
Set Airplane / Silent Mode
In awake mode, press & hold the Power button until a
message displays. You can set Airplane mode and Silent mode.

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Put Sero 7 LE in Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to put the Sero 7 LE in sleep mode.
If you do not touch the screen for several minutes, then the
Sero 7 LE will automatically go into sleep mode.
Tip: You can go to Settings > DEVICE > Display > Sleep to set
the screen timeout.
Wake Sero 7 LE From Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to wake the Sero 7 LE from sleep
mode.
Forced Shutdown
If your Sero 7 LE becomes unresponsive during use, you can
press & hold the Power button for 8 seconds to shut it down.
Then press the Power button to restart it.
Volume Up/Down Buttons
Silent Mode Off
Press the Volume Up/Down button to increase or decrease
the volume. You can also slide the focus on the volume bar to
adjust it.
Press Settings button to stretch the volume bar, then you
can adjust the notifications’ volume.
Tip: You can go to Settings > DEVICE > Sound > Volumes to
adjust the volume of the alarm.

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Silent Mode On
Press the Volume Up/Down button to turn off Silent mode,
then you can press the Volume button to increase or decrease
the volume.
Navigation Buttons
Back Button
Tap this button to open the previous screen you were working
in, even if it was in a different app. Once you go back to the
Home screen, no further history will be available.
Home Button
Tap this button from anywhere on your Sero 7 LE to return to
the Home screen. If you’re viewing a left or right Home screen,
this will open the central Home screen.
Recent Apps Button
Tap this button to view recently used apps. Tap an app to use
it again.
You can slide down to see more apps. You can also slide it
away to the left or right.
Menu Button
Tap this button to choose your wallpaper, add a widget to
any screen, add or delete a screen. You can set the launcher
preferences. You can also open your system settings or apps’
management interface.
Screenshots Button
Tap this button to capture the screen. The screenshots is saved
in Gallery > Screenshots.
Tip: You can go to Settings > DEVICE > Screenshot, check the
Show the screenshot button in the statusbar checkbox to
showed up the Screenshots button at the bottom of
the screen.

11Making Connections
Making Connections
Read this chapter to learn how to connect to an external
device and establish data transmission.
Battery
The Sero 7 LE has an internal Lithium-ion Polymer rechargeable
battery. For important safety instructions about the battery
and charging the Sero 7 LE, see Important Safety Instructions
on page 29.
The Battery Icon
The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the status bar
shows the battery level or charging status.
High battery Low battery Needs to be charged Charging
Charging the Battery
The best way to charge the battery is to plug your Sero 7 LE
into a wall outlet using the power adapter and Micro-USB
cable included with your accessories.
NOTES • Use the power adapter and Micro-USB cable
included with your accessories. Other power
adapters and Micro-USB cables may charge more
slowly or not at all.
• The power adapter and wall outlet are only for
reference, they may vary in different countries.
Micro-USB
Cable
Power
Adapter
Wall Outlet
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The Sero 7 LE also charges slowly when you connect it
to the USB port on your computer. The battery may drain
instead of charge when the battery usage is large.
Micro-USB
You can use the included Micro-USB cable to connect the
Sero 7 LE’s Micro-USB port to your computer’s USB port.
To change your Sero 7 LE’s USB connection options, go to
Settings > DEVICE > Storage > Menu icon > USB computer
connection. You can select the Sero 7 LE is connected as MTP
or PTP.
Micro SD Card
Insert the microSD card contacts facing down into the Sero 7
LE’s Micro SD port.
To check the storage of microSD card, go to Settings > DEVICE
> Storage.
Headphone
microSD
Card
Audio left
Audio right
Grounded

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Headphones can be connected to the Sero 7 LE’s headphone
port. Microphone connection is not supported. For more
information about headphones, see Important Safety
Instructions on page 29.
Wi-Fi
You can connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot to use
Wi-Fi. Some hotspots are open and you can simply connect to
them. Others implement security features that require other
steps to set up.
Add a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network so your device will remember
it, along with any security credentials, and connect to it
automatically when it’s in range. You must also add a Wi-Fi
network if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or
to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of range.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.
2. Tap the Plus icon at the top of the screen.
3. Enter the SSID (name) of the network. If necessary, enter
security or other network configuration details.
4. Tap Save.
Forget a Wi-Fi Network
To forget a Wi-Fi network, go to Settings > WIRELESS &
NETWORKS > Wi-Fi > [the network name] > Forget.
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
To set the Advanced Wi-Fi, go to Settings > WIRELESS &
NETWORKS > Wi-Fi > Menu icon > Advanced .
Network notification - By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you
receive notification in the Status bar when your device
detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck this option to turn
off notification.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep - To select whether to put the
Sero 7 LE in sleep mode when it’s connected to Wi-Fi.

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Scanning always available - Check to scan for networks
even when Wi-Fi is turned off.
Install certificates - To use a certificate to identify your
Sero 7 LE, you must obtain it with help from your system
administrator, and install it in your tablet’s trusted credential
storage.
Wi-Fi optimization - By default, when Wi-Fi is on the battery
usage is optimized.
MAC address - The Media Access Control (MAC) address of
your device when connected to a Wi-Fi network.
IP address - The Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned
to the device by the Wi-Fi network you are connected
to (unless you used the IP settings to assign it a static IP
address).
Configure Proxy Settings for a Wi-Fi Network
Some network administrators require you to connect to
internal or external network resources via a proxy server. By
default, the Wi-Fi networks you add are not configured to
connect via a proxy, but you can change that for each Wi-Fi
network you’ve added.
1. Press & hold a network in the list of Wi-Fi networks you’ve
added.
2. Tap Modify network in the dialog that opens.
3. Select Show advanced options.
4. If the network has no proxy settings, tap None under Proxy
Settings, then tap Manual in the menu that opens.
5. Enter the proxy settings supplied by your network
administrator.
6. Tap Save.
NOTE Proxy settings are used by the browser but may not be
used by other apps.
VPN
To configure VPN access, you must first obtain the details from
your network administrator. Depending on your organization’s

15Making Connections
solution, you may need to obtain a VPN app, either from your
administrator or on Google Play.
Go to Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More > VPN.
Add a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, tap the Plus icon to add VPN
profile.
2. In the form that appears, fill in the information provided by
your network administrator.
3. Tap Save.
Connect to a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, tap the name of the VPN.
2. In the dialog that opens, enter any requested credentials.
3. Tap Connect.
Edit a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, press & hold the name of the VPN
profile.
2. In the dialog that opens, tap Edit profile.
3. Edit the VPN settings you want.
4. Tap Save.
Delete a VPN
1. From the VPN screen, press & hold the name of the VPN
profile.
2. Press & hold the VPN you want to delete.
3. In the dialog that opens, touch Delete profile.

16Basic
Basic
Read this chapter to learn about the Sero 7 LE basic features.
Setup Guide
Turning Your Sero 7 LE On for the First Time
To start, turn on your Sero 7 LE by pressing and holding Power
button until the Hisense logo appears. After the animation
appears, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Sero
7 LE.
1. Slide up and down to select the language, then tap icon.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Tap a network name to see
more details or connect to it, and enter a password if
necessary.
NOTES • You can skip connecting progress, and set a Wi-Fi
network in Settings later.
• If your skip connecting progress, the following steps
will vary.
3. When prompted, sign in the using email address and
password for your Google Account. If you don’t have one
yet, go ahead and create one. For more information about
Google Account, see Google Account on page 24.
NOTE If you do not log in to Google Account, the following
steps will vary.
4. Select your Google services.
5. Set up your credit card with Google Wallet.
6. Select your time zone, set current date and time of your
Sero 7 LE.
7. Enter your name.
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17Basic
Basic Operation
Using Apps
You interact with the Sero 7 LE using your fingers to tap,
double tap, press & hold, slide, pinch, and rotate objects on
the touchscreen.
Tap or Double Tap
To select a feature or item, quickly touch the
screen.
Double tap your finger quickly on an item to
bring up more details.
Press & Hold
Touch the screen and hold it there for 2 seconds.
In many situations, pressing and holding will
open a menu.
Slide or Drag
Touch the screen and slide your finger to another
location.
Press and hold on an object and slide it to
another location on the screen.
Zoom
Place two fingers about an inch apart on the
screen. Slide them together to ‘zoom out’.
Slide your fingers apart to ‘zoom in’.
Rotate
Place two fingers about an inch apart on the
screen. Rotate them in clockwise or counter-
clockwise.

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Rearrange Home Screen
Move apps or widgets: Press & hold an icon or widget,
slowly to drag it to the screen edge, the screen will switch.
View info about an app: Press & hold it, drag it to the top of
the screen, and drop the app over the App Info icon .
Uninstall an app: Press & hold it, drag it to the top of the
screen, and drop the app over the Uninstall icon .
Remove widgets: Press & hold a widget, when the Remove
icon appears at the top of the screen, drag the widget
into it.
Organize Your Apps With Folders
Make a new folder on your Home screen: Press & hold an
icon, slowly to drag it on top of another app.
Rename folder: Tap the folder, then tap the name of folder,
enter a new name.
Press & hold an icon, slowly to drag it into / out of a folder.
Manage Downloads
To manage most downloads, tap the Downloads icon .
From the Download app:
Tap an item to open it.
Press & hold an item you want to share, then tap the Share
icon and choose a sharing method from the list.
Press & hold an item you want to delete, then tap the Trash
icon .
Screen Orientation
In Quick Settings, you can tap rotation icon to switch the
screen rotation mode: Auto Rotate or Rotation Locked. Or go
to Settings > SYSTEM > Accessibility > Auto-rotate screen.
ROTATION LOCKEDAUTO ROTATE

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Sharing
The Sero 7 LE gives you lots of ways to share with other
people.
In many apps, tap Share or Share icon and choose a sharing
method from the list for sharing. The options vary depending
on the app you’re using.
Security
Set Screen Lock
You can set an automatic screen lock to prevent unauthorized
access.
To adjust your lock settings:
1. Go to Settings > PERSONAL > Security > Screen security >
Screen lock.
2. Tap the type of lock you want and follow the on-screen
instructions. If you have previously set a lock, you must
enter the pattern, PIN, or password to unlock the lock
settings.
Slide - The slide provides no protection, but lets you get
to the Home screen quickly.
Face Unlock - Lets you unlock your device by looking at
it. This is the least secure lock option.
Tip: After you set up Face Unlock, look under Settings
> PERSONAL > Security > Screen security for two
additional settings: Improve face matching and
Liveness check. Use these to make Face Unlock
more reliable and secure.
Pattern - Lets you draw a simple pattern with your finger
to unlock your Sero 7 LE. This is slightly more secure than
Face Unlock.
PIN - Requires four or more numbers. Longer PINs tend
to be more secure.