Insignia 10.1" Wi-Fi Android TabletNS-15AT10 User manual

10.1" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet
NS-15AT10
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USERGUIDE

Table of Contents
Welcome 4
Features 4
Package contents 4
Product overview 5
Home screen 7
Get started 8
Charge the battery 8
Turn on your tablet for the first time 9
Understand the basics 9
Turn your tablet on or off 10
Restart your tablet 10
Adjust the volume 11
Navigate with gestures 11
Navigate with on-screen function buttons 12
Use the Recents screen 13
Use the keyboard 14
Download apps 15
Capture and view a screenshot 15
View a status item or notification 15
Check for updates 16
Change basic settings 17
Customize the Home screen 18
Customize the lock screen 20
Set and use the screen lock 22
Set the date and time 23
Adjust the screen brightness 24
Adjust the power saving settings 24
Setting the screen font size 25
Adjust system sounds 25
Select your language 25
Connect to a computer 28
Transfer or download an e-book 28
Set up wireless connections 28
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 28
Add a Wi-Fi network 29
Check network status 30
Connect to a Bluetooth device 31
Use the Internet 31
View web pages 31
Search for text on a web page 32
Copy text on a web page 33
Check and clear history 33
Manage downloads 35
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Manage bookmarks 36
Use email 37
Set up an email account 37
Manage email accounts 37
View an email 39
Create an email 40
Use Gmail™ 41
Set up a Gmail account 41
Manage Gmail accounts 41
View a Gmail 42
Create a Gmail 43
Create and manage contacts 44
Use the calendar 44
Work with photos and video 44
Use the camera 44
View photos and video 46
Edit photos 47
Share photos or videos 48
Listen to music 48
Control playback 48
Create a playlist 49
Manage storage space 49
View storage space 50
Clear app cache and data 50
Uninstall apps 51
Free up storage space 52
Reset to default settings 53
Troubleshooting 53
Maintenance 54
Specifications 54
Customer support 55
Safety information 55
Legal notices 56
One-Year Limited Warranty 58
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10.1" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet (NS-15AT10). Your tablet is a
state of the art Android design that will give you reliable and trouble-free performance.
Features
Familiarize yourself with your tablet's features below.
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Connect to the Internet wherever you are with the latest Wi-Fi technology.
10.1" Touch Screen
The screen responds to your touch instantly.
Third-party Application Support
Install a large number of third-party applications on your tablet.
Built-in Cameras
Use the built-in front and back cameras as a webcam or to record videos.
Built-in G-sensor
Rotate the tablet to automatically switch between landscape and portrait modes.
Entertainment
Enjoy music, movies, pictures, and e-books on a single device.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
l10.1" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet
lMicro USBcable
lAC power adapter
lQuick Setup Guide
lImportant Information
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front
Back
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Side
Item Description
Front camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the
camera (on page44).
Ambient light sensor Detects the light level to automatically adjust
your tablet's brightness.
Reset hole Insert a paper clip if your tablet freezes.
Rear camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the
camera (on page44).
Power on/off button
Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.
Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press and hold for ten seconds to restart your
tablet if it freezes.
Volume up/down
button Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Speakers Plays audio from your tablet.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
Earphone jack Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.
Micro HDMI jack Connect your tablet to a TV or other devices with
a micro HDMIcable.
Micro USB port Connect the micro USBcharging cable to
charge your tablet.
microSD™ card slot Insert a microSDcard to increase your tablet's
memory.
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HOME SCREEN
See Navigate with gestures (on page11) for information on using the touch screen. See
Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page12) for information on navigating on your
tablet.
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Status items
Notifications
Get started
This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can also check out
Features (on page4) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information about
using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on the facing page) and
Change basic settings (on page17).
CHARGE THE BATTERY
When charging your tablet battery for the first time, use your tablet until the battery is completely
empty, then charge it fully before using it again. This will help increase your battery's efficiency and
life. After the first time, charge your battery when is less than 15% full.
1. Insert the micro USB cable into your tablet's micro USB port.
2. Insert the other end into the AC power adapter, then connect it to a power outlet.
Note:It takes about four hours to fully charge your tablet.
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Conserve battery power
lTurn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.
lLower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on page24).
lClose apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page13).
lIf your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on the screen
timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen (on page20)). Press to wake it up.
Helpful tips
lFor the best battery performance, use your tablet often.
lMake sure that you charge it at least once a month.
lUse the power adapter that came with your tablet for charging.
lYou can use your tablet while it is being charged. However, to conserve your tablet's
battery life, it isn't recommended.
TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Press and hold the button on the back of your tablet until you see the Welcome screen.
2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup.
Note:You can use your tablet without connecting to the Internet and signing into a
Google™ account, but you won't be able to use the Play Store or receive software
updates.
Understand the basics
Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful features.
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TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF
Turn on your tablet
lPress and hold the button. Your tablet turns on.
Note
If you don't touch your tablet for a while (depending on the screen timeout setting), it may sleep
with the screen off. Press briefly to wake it up.
Turn off your tablet
1. Press and hold the button until the Power off screen opens.
2. Touch OK. Your tablet turns off.
RESTART YOUR TABLET
lIf your tablet freezes, press and hold down the button for 10 seconds to restart it. Your
stored data and customized settings aren't affected.
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Note
To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on page53).
ADJUST THE VOLUME
Note
See Adjust system sounds (on page25) for more information.
lPress the volume +or –button to raise or lower the volume.
NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES
Gesture Action
Touch
Touch an application or other item
with your finger to open or select it.
Touch & hold
Touch an item with your finger and
hold it until your tablet responds.
Double touch
Quickly touch an item on the screen
twice.
Drag
Touch and hold an item with your
finger, then move your finger to the
position where you want the item.
Flick
Quickly slide your finger either
vertically or horizontally across the
screen.
Pinch Pinch your fingers together or move
them apart.
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Gesture Action
Rotate
To change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape (or from
landscape to portrait) turn your
tablet sideways.
Tip: When entering text, you can
turn the tablet sideways to switch to
landscape mode and make the
keyboard bigger.
NAVIGATE WITH ON-SCREEN FUNCTION BUTTONS
Icon Touch to...
Start a text search on Google™.
Start a voice search on Google.
Return to the previous screen.
Return to the home screen.
Open the list of recently used and
running applications. See Use the
Recents screen (on the facing
page).
View all apps installed on your tablet.
Open the options menu.
Close the keyboard.
Open a drop-down menu.
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USE THE RECENTS SCREEN
The Recents screen lets you quickly switch to recently used and open apps. If you have too many
apps running, your tablet may run slower or shorten your battery life. Close an app to improve your
tablet's performance.
lOn the home screen, touch Recents. A list of the most recently used or running apps
appears.
lTo see more apps, flick the screen right or left.
lTo open an app, touch the app's icon.
lTo close an app, drag the app screen up or down.
lTo view app information, touch and hold the app screen, then touch App info.
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USE THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard automatically opens when you start a program or select an item that needs text or
numbers.
# Icon Description
1Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters.
2?123 Switch between number/symbol or text mode.
3Access keyboard settings.
4Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language (on page25).
5Close the keyboard.
6... Touch and hold any key with "..." for more options.
7Touch to delete a character.
Touch and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor.
lTo insert a character, touch the character to the left of where you want it, then use the
keyboard to type.
lTo delete a character, touch to the right of it, then touch the delete key (7).
lWhen you don’t need the keyboard, press (5) at the bottom of the screen to close it.
lTo adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on page25).
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DOWNLOAD APPS
Caution
To protect your tablet and personal data, only download apps from trusted sources.
You must connect to the Internet to download apps. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on
page28) for more information.
1. On the home screen, touch , then Play Store.
2. Search for an app or browse the categories to find apps, then follow the on-screen
instructions to install.
Notes
lIf a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app developer for
more information.
lSee Uninstall apps (on page51) for information on permanently deleting an app.
CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT
lTo capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the same time.
lTo view the screenshot:
1. On the home screen, touch , then Gallery.
2. Touch the Screenshots folder.
3. Touch the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View photos and video (on page46)
for more information on navigating your photos.
VIEW A STATUS ITEM OR NOTIFICATION
Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen.
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lDrag your finger down from the upper-right corner of the screen to view status items (such
as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information).
lDrag your finger down from the upper-left corner to view notifications (such as email,
calendar, and time).
CHECK FOR UPDATES
Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software.
Update your tablet
Warning
Back up your personal data before updating your tablet. Updates may delete your data.
1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings.
2. Under SYSTEM, touch About tablet.
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3. Touch System Updates.
Tip
Touch ON or OFF to let your tablet automatically check for updates.
4. Touch Check now.
5. If an update is available, your tablet displays the update version information. Follow the on-
screen instructions to install.
Update your apps
1. On the home screen, touch , then Play Store.
2. Touch the Play Store menu in the upper-left corner, then touch My apps.
3. Select the app you want to update from the menu on the left under Updates.
Note:If there is no Updates heading, all your apps are up-to-date.
Tip
Touch theAllow automatic updating check box (to let your tablet automatically
update the app in the future.
4. Touch the app to open the app page, then touch UPDATE.
5. Touch CONTINUEor ACCEPTif you agree to the app permissions. Your app is updated.
Change basic settings
Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste.
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CUSTOMIZE THE HOME SCREEN
Change the wallpaper
1. Touch and hold on the home screen until a menu appears.
2. Touch:
lGallery—To select a picture saved to your tablet.
lLive Wallpapers—To select a preset animated wallpaper.
lPhotos—To select a photo.
lWallpapers—To select a preset wallpaper.
3. Touch the wallpaper you want to use, then touch Set wallpaper.
Add an item to the home screen
1. Touch to show all apps.
2. Touch and hold the app you want to add until it moves to the home screen.
Move a home screen item
1. Touch and hold the item you want to move until it's highlighted.
2. Drag the item to where you want it, then release your finger.
Remove a home screen item
Note
Removing an item from the home screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on
page51).
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1. Touch and hold the item you want to remove until it is highlighted.
2. Drag the item to X Remove until it turns red, then release your finger.
Create a folder
1. Touch and hold the app you want to move into a folder until it is highlighted.
2. Drag the app on top of another app until a black circle appears, then release your finger. A
folder is created.
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3. Touch the folder to open it, then touch Unnamed Folder to open the keyboard and name
the folder. Touch DONE when finished.
4. To add more items, drag them into the folder.
Note
To remove apps from a folder, open the folder, touch and hold the app, then drag it back to the
home screen. The folder is deleted when only one app is left inside.
CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN
Add a widget
Tip
For information on changing your screen lock, see Set and use the screen lock (on
page22).
1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings.
2. Under PERSONAL, touch Security.
3. Under SCREENSECURITY, touch Enable widgets. A check mark appears on the right.
4. Press to put your tablet to sleep, then press again to wake it up. The lock screen opens.
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