Insignia NS-15AT07 User manual

7" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet
NS-15AT07
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
USERGUIDE

Table of Contents
Welcome 4
Features 4
Package contents 4
Product overview 5
Home screen 6
Get Started 7
Charge the battery 7
Turn on your tablet for the first time 8
Understand the basics 9
Turn your tablet on or off 9
Restart the hardware 10
Adjust the volume 10
Navigate with gestures 11
Navigate with on-screen function buttons 12
Use the Recents screen 12
Use the keyboard 13
Download apps 14
Capture and view a screenshot 15
View a status item or notification 15
Check for updates 16
Add a new user account 17
Change basic settings 21
Customize the Home screen 21
Customize the lock screen 23
Set the date and time 25
Adjust the screen brightness 25
Adjust the power saving settings 26
Setting the screen font size 27
Adjust system sounds 27
Select your language 28
Connect to a computer 30
Transfer or download an e-book 30
Set up wireless connections 31
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 31
Add a Wi-Fi network 31
Check network status 33
Connect to a Bluetooth device 33
Use the Internet 33
View web pages 34
Search for text on a web page 34
Copy text on a web page 35
Check and clear history 36
Manage downloads 37
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Manage bookmarks 37
Use email 38
Set up an email account 39
Manage email accounts 39
View an email 40
Create an email 41
Use Gmail™ 42
Set up a Gmail account 42
Manage Gmail accounts 42
View a Gmail 43
Create a Gmail 44
Create and manage contacts 45
Use the calendar 45
Work with photos and video 45
Use the camera 45
View photos and video 47
Edit photos 48
Share photos or videos 48
Listen to music 49
Control playback 49
Create a playlist 49
Protect your data and tablet 50
Set and use the screen lock 50
Encrypt your data 51
Manage storage space 52
View storage space 52
Clear application cache and data 53
Uninstall apps 54
Delete a user account or profile 55
Free up storage space 55
Reset to default settings 55
Troubleshooting 56
Maintenance 57
Specifications 58
Customer support 58
Safety information 58
Legal notices 59
One-Year Limited Warranty 62
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 7" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet (NS-15AT07). 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.
7.0" 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
l7" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet
lMicro USBcable
lAC power adapter
lQuick Setup Guide
lImportant Information
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front
Back
Top
Side
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Item Description
Front camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the
camera (on page45).
Charging indicator Lights red during charging.
Lights amber (orange) when charging is finished.
Rear camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the
camera (on page45).
microSD™ card slot Insert a microSDcard to increase your tablet's
memory.
Speaker Plays sound from your tablet.
Power button
Press briefly to turn your screen on/off.
Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press and hold for ten seconds to restart your
tablet.
Vol + / Vol – button Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Earphone jack Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
Micro-USB port Connect the Micro-USBcharging cable to
charge your tablet.
HOME SCREEN
See Navigate with gestures (on page11) for information on using the touch screen.
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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 page9) and Change basic
settings (on page21).
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 it is less than 15% full.
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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. The
charging indicator lights red during charging, then lights orange when finished.
Note:It takes about four hours to fully charge your tablet.
Conserve battery power
lTurn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.
lLower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on page25).
lClose apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page12).
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23)). 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 side of your tablet until you see the Welcome screen.
2. 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
1. Press and hold the button until the Power off screen opens.
2. Touch Power Off, then OK. Your tablet turns off.
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RESTART THE HARDWARE
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.
Note
To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default
settings (on page55).
ADJUST THE VOLUME
lPress the volume +or –button to raise or lower the volume.
Note
See Adjust system sounds (on page27) for more
information.
Quickly silence your tablet
lPress and hold until a menu appears, then touch Silent mode to turn off sound.
lPress the volume +button to turn sound back on.
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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.
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.
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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 (below).
View all apps installed on your tablet.
Open the options menu.
Close the keyboard.
Open a drop-down menu.
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.
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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.
USE THE KEYBOARD
The keyboard automatically opens when you start a program or select an item that needs text or
numbers.
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# Description
1Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters.
2Switch between number/symbol or text mode.
3Speak to convert your voice to text.
4Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language
(on page28).
5Close the keyboard.
6Touch and hold any key with "..." for more options.
7
Touch 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 at the bottom of the screen to close it.
lTo adjust keyboard 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31) 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54) 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:
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47)
for more information on navigating your photos.
VIEW A STATUS ITEM OR NOTIFICATION
Status and notification information is located at the top of the screen.
lSwipe down in the upper-right corner of the screen to view status items (such as Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, and battery information).
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lSwipe down in 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.
3. Touch System Update.
4. Touch Check now.
5. If an update is available, your tablet displays the update version information. Follow the on-
screen instructions to install.
Tip
Drag the Auto check update slider to ON to let your
tablet automatically check for updates.
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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 Allow automatic updating (at the top of the list of
permissions) to let your tablet automatically update the app
in the future.
5. Touch the app to open the app page, then touch UPDATE.
6. Touch CONTINUEor ACCEPTif you agree to the app permissions. Your app is updated.
ADD A NEW USER ACCOUNT
You can create an additional user account or restricted profile. A user account has its own apps
and content. A restricted profile lets you restrict access to apps and content from your account. To
delete user accounts and profiles, see Delete a user account or profile (on page55).
Create a new user account
1. Touch , then Settings.
2. Under DEVICE, touch Users.
3. Touch Add user or profile.
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4. Touch User to add a new user account.
5. Read the message, then touch OK.
6. Touch Set up now set up the new account, then follow the on-screen instructions.
OR
Touch Not now to set up the account later. Select the new account from the lock screen,
then unlock the tablet when you are ready.
Create a restricted profile
Note
You must set up a personal screen lock before creating a
restricted profile. See Customize the lock screen (on
page23).
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1. Touch , then Settings.
2. Under DEVICE, touch Users.
3. Touch Add user or profile.
4. Touch Restricted profile to create a new profile with restricted access to your apps and
content.
5. (Optional) If you are prompted to set your lock screen, touch Set lock.Unlock selection
opens and you can set a Pattern,PIN, or Password lock.
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6. To name the profile, touch the new profile name, use the keyboard to enter the name, then
touch OK.
7. Find the apps you want to give the restricted profile access to, then touch the slider bar to
turn them ON .
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