Insignia FLEX Series NS-P10A8100 User manual

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USER GUIDE
10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
NS-P10A8100

Contents
Welcome 5
Features 5
Package contents 5
Tablet overview 6
Home screen 9
Get started 10
Charge the battery 10
Turn on your tablet for the first time 11
Understand the basics 12
Turn your tablet on or off 12
Restart your tablet 13
Adjust the volume 13
Navigate with gestures 13
Navigate with on-screen function buttons 14
Use the Recents screen 15
Use the keyboard 15
Download apps 17
Capture and view a screenshot 18
View a status item or notification 19
Check for updates 21
Change basic settings 22
Customize the home screen 22
Set and use the screen lock 24
Customize the lock screen 27
Set the date and time 29
Adjust the screen brightness 29
Adjust the power saving settings 30
Setting the screen font size 31
Adjust system sounds 31
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Select your language 33
Connect to a computer 34
Windows 34
Transfer or download an e-book 36
Set up wireless connections 36
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 36
Add a Wi-Fi network 37
Check network status 39
Connect to a Bluetooth device 39
Use the internet 40
View web pages 40
Search for text on a web page 41
Copy text on a web page 41
Check and clear history 42
Manage bookmarks 43
Manage downloads 44
Use Gmail™ 46
Set up a Gmail account 46
Manage Gmail accounts 46
View a Gmail 48
Create a Gmail 49
Create and manage contacts 49
Use the calendar 50
Work with photos and video 51
Use the camera 51
View photos and video 51
Edit photos 52
Share photos or videos 52
Listen to music 53
Control playback 53
Using playlists 53
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Manage storage space 54
Use a micro SD card 54
View storage space 55
Clear app cache and data 55
Uninstall apps 56
Free up storage space 56
Reset to default settings 57
Troubleshooting 57
Need additional help? 59
Maintenance 60
Specifications 61
Customer support 62
Safety information 62
Legal notices 63
One-Year Limited Warranty 64
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10.1" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
(NS-P10A8100). 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.
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 rear 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" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
lMicro USB cable
lWall charger
lQuick Setup Guide
lImportant Information
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Tablet overview
Front
Item Description
Front camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera
(on page51).
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Back
Item Description
Speakers Play audio from your tablet.
Power
Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.
Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press and hold for eight seconds to restart.
Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Rear camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera
(on page51).
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Side
Item Description
Micro USB port Connect the micro USB cable to charge your
tablet.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
Headphone jack Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.
Micro SD slot Insert a micro SDcard to increase your tablet's
memory.
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Home screen
See Navigate with gestures (on page13) for information on using the touch
screen. See Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page14) for
information on navigating on your tablet.
Notifications
Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with one finger.
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Status items
Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with two fingers.
OR
Open notifications, then swipe down again.
Get started
This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can
also check out Features (on page5) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet.
For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand
the basics (on page12) and Change basic settings (on page22).
Charge the battery
Charge your tablet fully (4.5 hours) before using it the first time. After the first
time, charge your battery when it is less than 15% full.
1Insert the micro USB cable into your tablet's micro USB port.
2Insert the other end into the wall charger, then connect it to a power outlet.
Note:It takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge your tablet.
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Conserve battery power
lTurn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on
page30).
lTurn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.
lLower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on
page29).
lClose apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page15).
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27)).
Press to wake it up.
lIf you are using an animated wallpaper, change it to a static wallpaper.
Helpful tips
lFor the best battery performance, use your tablet often.
lMake sure that you charge it at least once a month.
lUse the wall charger 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
1Press and hold the button on the side of your tablet until you see the
Welcome screen.
2Select 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.
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Understand the basics
Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful
features.
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
1Press and hold the button until the Power off screen opens.
2Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.
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Restart your tablet
lPress and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Your stored data and
customized settings aren't affected.
Note
To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on
page57).
Adjust the volume
Note
See Adjust system sounds (on page31) for more information.
lPress the volume +or –button to raise or lower the volume.
Navigate with gestures
Gesture Action
Tap
Tap an app or another item with your finger to open or select
it.
Touch &
hold
Touch an item with your finger and do not release it until
your tablet responds.
Drag
Touch and hold an item with your finger, then move your
finger to the position where you want the item.
Swipe
Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across
the screen to scroll up and down or right and left.
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Gesture Action
Pinch
Pinch your fingers together or move them apart to zoom in
and out.
Rotate Turn your tablet sideways to switch between landscape and
portrait.
Tip: If the orientation does not change, swipe down from the
top of your screen with two fingers, then tap Landscape or
Portrait to turn off the rotation lock.
Navigate with on-screen function buttons
Icon Tap to...
Use Google Voice Search™.
Use Google text search.
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).
Close full screen.
View all apps installed on your tablet. Swipe the screen to the
left to see more apps.
Open the options menu.
Close the keyboard.
Open the side 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 apps you are not using to improve your tablet's performance.
lOn the home screen, tap Recents. A list of the most recently used or
running apps appears.
lTo see more apps, swipe up or down.
lTo open an app, tap the app window.
lTo close an app, drag the app screen left, right, or tap x.
lTo close all apps, tap CLEAR ALL.
Use the keyboard
Use the on-screen keyboard
The keyboard automatically opens when you start a program or select an item
that needs text or numbers.
Icon Description
Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters.
?123 Switch between number/symbol or text mode.
Note:Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.
OR
Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language (on
page33) to enable languages.
Note:These icons are not always available.
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Icon Description
Close the keyboard.
Tap to delete a character.
Tap and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor.
Open the emoji keyboard.
Note: This icon is not always available. Tap ABC to open the
standard keyboard.
Confirm that you are finished entering information.
Search for text you entered.
lTo insert a character, tap 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 tap (delete).
lWhen you don’t need the keyboard, press at the bottom of the screen to
close it.
lTo adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on page31).
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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36) for more information.
1Tap Apps Play Store.
2Search 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56) for information on permanently deleting an
app.
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Capture and view a screenshot
lTo capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the
same time.
lTo view the screenshot:
1Tap Apps Photos.
2Open the menu (in the search bar), then tap Device folders.
Note
You may need to tap (back) until the menu icon appears if
you were previously in another folder.
3Tap Screenshots. See View photos and video (on page51) for more
information on navigating your photos.
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View a status item or notification
Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen.
lDrag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such
as email, calendar, and time).
lDrag two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items (such
as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information).
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Change notification interruptions
lPress a volume button on your tablet. A volume menu opens.
You can:
lDrag the slider to adjust the notification volume.
lTap , then drag the slider to adjust the media volume.
lTap , then drag the slider to adjust the alarm volume.
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