Insignia FLEX Series NS-P10A8100 User manual

10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
NS-P10A8100
Beforeusingyour new product, pleasereadthese
instructions topreventanydamage.

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TableofContents
Welcome 5
Features 5
Packagecontents 5
Tabletoverview 6
Homescreen 9
Get started 10
Chargethebattery 10
Turnonyour tabletfor thefirsttime 11
Understand the basics 12
Turnyour tablet onor off 12
Restartyour tablet 13
Adjustthevolume 13
Navigatewithgestures 13
Navigatewithon-screenfunctionbuttons 14
Usethe
Recents screen 15
Usethekeyboard 15
Downloadapps 16
Capture andview a screenshot 17
Viewa
status item or notification 18
Checkfor updates 20
Change basic settings 21
CustomizetheHomescreen 21
Setandusethescreenlock 23
Customizethelockscreen 24
Setthedateandtime 25
Adjustthescreenbrightness 25
Adjustthepower savingsettings 26
Settingthescreenfont size 27
Adjustsystemsounds 27
Selectyour language 27
Connect to a computer 29

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Windows 29
Transfer or download an e-book 29
Set up wireless connections 30
Connecttoa W i- F inetwork 30
Adda
W i- F inetwork 30
Check
network status 32
ConnecttoaBluetoothdevice 32
Use the Internet 33
Viewwebpages 33
Searchfor textona webpage 34
Copytextonawebpage 34
Checkandclear history 34
Manage bookmarks 36
Manage downloads 37
Use Gmail™ 38
Setup a Gmail account 38
Manage
Gmail accounts 38
Viewa Gmail 40
Createa Gmail 42
Create and manage contacts 43
Use the calendar 43
Work with photos and video 43
Usethecamera 43
View
photos andvideo 46
Editphotos 46
Share
photos or videos 47
Listen to music 48
Control playback 48
Usingplaylists 48
Manage storage space 48

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UseaMicroSDcard 49
Viewstoragespace 50
Clear appcacheanddata 50
Uninstall apps 51
Freeupstoragespace 51
Resettodefaultsettings 51
Troubleshooting 52
Maintenance 53
Specifications 54
Customer support 55
Safety information 55
Legal notices 56
One-YearLimited Warranty 59

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10" 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
Connectto the Internet wherever you are with the latestWi-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 rearcameras 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.
PACKAGECONTENTS
l 10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™
l Micro USB cable
l Wall charger
l Quick Setup G u i d e
l Important I n f o r m a t i on

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TABLETOVERVIEW
Front
Item Description
Frontcamera Take pictures or record video. See Use
the camera (on page 43).

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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 ten seconds to
restart.
Volume Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
Rear camera Take pictures or record video. See Use
the camera (on page 43).

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Side
Item Description
Micro USB port Connectthe micro USB cable to charge
your tablet.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture
your voice.
Earphone jack Connect3.5 mm headphones to listen
to audio.
microSD™ card
slot Insert a microSD card to increase your tablet's memory.

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HOMESCREEN
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.
Voice Search
Text Search
Home screen
Favorites
Back
Recents
Home

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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.
Getstarted
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 (onpage 12)and Change basic settings (on page 21).
CHARGETHEBATTERY
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.
1. Insert the micro USB cable into your tablet's micro USB port.
2. Insert the other end into the wall charger, then connectit to a power outlet.
Note: It takes about 4.5 hours to fully charge your t able t.

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Conserve battery power
l Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on
page 26).
l Turn offWi-Fi when you aren't using it.
l Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on
page 25).
l Close apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on
page 15).
l If your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on
the screen timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen (on page 24)).
Press to wake it up.
l If you are using an animated wallpaper, change it to a static wallpaper.
Helpful tips
l For the best battery performance, use your tablet often.
l Make sure that you charge it at leastonce a month.
l Use the wall charger that came with your tablet for charging.
l You can use your tablet while it is being charged. However, to conserve
your tablet's battery life, it isn't recommended.
TURN ON YOUR TABLETFOR THE FIRSTTIME
1. Press and hold the button on the side of your tablet until you see the
Welcome screen.
2. Selectyour 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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Understandthebasics
Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful
features.
TURN YOURTABLETON OR OFF
Turn on your tablet
l
Press 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. Tap Power off. Your tabletturns off.

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RESTARTYOURTABLET
l Press 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 51).
ADJUSTTHE VOLUME
Note
See Adjust system sounds (on page 27) for more information.
l Press the volume + or – button to raise or lower the volume.
NAVIGATEWITHGESTURES
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.

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Gesture Action
Swipe
Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across
the screen to scroll up and down or right and left.
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.
NAVIGATEWITHON-SCREENFUNCTIONBUTTONS
Icon Tap to...
Google Voice Search™.
Return to the previous screen.
Return to the home screen.
Open the listof recently used and running applications.See Use the
Recents screen (on the facing page).
View all apps installed on your tablet. Swipe the screen to the left to
see more apps.
Open the options menu.
Close the keyboard.

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Icon Tap to...
Open the side menu.
USETHE RECENTSSCREEN
The Recents screen lets you quickly switch to recently used and open apps.If you
have too many apps running, your tabletmay run slower or shorten your battery
life. Close apps you are not using to improve your tablet's performance.
l
On the home screen, tap Recents. A list of the mostrecently used or
running apps appears.
l To see more apps,swipe up or down.
l To open an app, tap the app window.
l To close an app, drag the app screen left, right, or tap x.
l
To close all apps, tap .
USETHE KEYBOARD
The keyboard automatically opens when you starta program or selectan item that
needs text or numbers.
Icon Description
Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters.
?123Switch between number/symbol or text mode.
Note: Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.

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Icon Description
O R
Change keyboard language. See Select your language (on
page 27)to enable languages.
Note: These icons are not always available.
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.
l To insert a character, tap the character to the left of where you want it, then
use the keyboard to type.
l
To delete a character, touch to the right of it, then tap (delete).
l
When you don’t need the keyboard, press at the bottom of the screen to
close it.
l To adjustkeyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on
page 27).
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 30) for more information.

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1. Tap Apps > Play Store.
2. Search for an app or browse the categories to find apps,then follow the on-
screen instructions to install.
Notes
l If a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app
developer for more information.
l See Uninstall apps (onpage 51) for information on permanently
deleting an app.
CAPTUREAND VIEW ASCREENSHOT
l
To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the
same time.
l To view the screenshot:
1. Tap Apps > Photos.
2. Under
Screenshots, tap the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View
photos and video (on page 46)for more information on navigating
your photos.

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VIEW ASTATUSITEMOR NOTIFICATION
Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen.
l Drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such
as email, calendar, and time).
l Drag 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
• Press a volume button on your tablet. A volume menu opens.
You can
• Drag the slider to adjust the notification volume.
• Tap , the n drag the slider to adjust the media volume.
• Tap , the n drag the slider to adjust the alarm volume.

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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. Tap Apps > Settings > About tablet.
2. Tap System Update > Check update. If an update is available, your tablet
displays the update version information.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Update your apps
1. Tap Apps > Play Store.
2. Tap (menu) in the upper-left corner of the search bar, then tap My apps.
3. Locate the app you want to update from the
ALL tab.
4. Tap the app to open the app page, then tap UPDATE.
5. Tap CONTINUE or ACCEPT if you agree to the app permissions.Your app
is updated.