Insignia NS-15T8LTE User manual

8" LTE Android™ Tablet
NS-15T8LTE
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USERGUIDE

Table of Contents
Welcome 4
Features 4
Package contents 4
Product overview 5
Home screen 8
Get started 9
Insert the SIM card 10
Charge the battery 10
Turn on your tablet for the first time 11
Understand the basics 11
Turn your tablet on or off 11
Restart your tablet 12
Adjust the volume 12
Navigate with gestures 13
Navigate with on-screen function buttons 14
Use the Recents screen 14
Use the keyboard 15
Download apps 16
Capture and view a screenshot 17
View a status item or notification 17
Check for updates 18
Add a new user account 20
Change basic settings 24
Customize the Home screen 24
Customize the lock screen 26
Set the date and time 28
Adjust the screen brightness 28
Adjust the power saving settings 29
Setting the screen font size 29
Adjust system sounds 30
Select your language 30
Connect to a computer 33
Transfer or download an e-book 34
Set up wireless connections 34
Connect to the Internet 34
Add a Wi-Fi network 35
Check network status 37
Connect to a Bluetooth device 37
Use the Internet 37
View web pages 38
Search for text on a web page 38
Copy text on a web page 39
Check and clear history 40
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Manage downloads 41
Manage bookmarks 42
Use email 43
Set up an email account 44
Manage email accounts 44
View an email 45
Create an email 47
Use Gmail™ 48
Set up a Gmail account 48
Manage Gmail accounts 48
View a Gmail 50
Create a Gmail 51
Create and manage contacts 52
Use the calendar 52
Work with photos and video 52
Use the camera 52
View photos and video 54
Edit photos 55
Share photos or videos 55
Listen to music 56
Control playback 56
Create a playlist 56
Protect your data and tablet 56
Set and use the screen lock 57
Encrypt your data 59
Manage storage space 61
View storage space 61
Clear app cache and data 61
Uninstall apps 62
Delete a user account 63
Free up storage space 64
Reset to default settings 64
Troubleshooting 65
Maintenance 66
Specifications 66
Customer support 67
Safety information 67
Legal notices 68
One-Year Limited Warranty 71
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 8" LTE Android™ Tablet (NS-15T8LTE). 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.
LTE (4G)
Connect to the Internet wherever you are on the 4G network.
Wi-Fi
Browse the web with the latest Wi-Fi technology.
8.0" 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
l8" LTE Android™ Tablet
lMicro USBcable
lUSB power adapter
lQuick Setup Guide
lImportant Information
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front
Item Description
Front
camera
lens
Take pictures or record
video. See Use the camera
(on page52).
Ambient
light sensor
Adjusts your tablet's
brightness setting.
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Back
Item Description
Rear
camera
lens
Take pictures or record
video. See Use the camera
(on page52).
Speakers Play sound from your tablet.
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Side
Item Description
Microphone Speak into the microphone to
capture your voice.
Earphone
jack
Connect 3.5 mm
headphones to listen to
audio.
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.
SIMcard
slot
Insert a SIMcard to connect
your tablet to LTE. See
Insert the SIM card (on
page10).
Reset hole Insert a paper clip if your
tablet freezes.
Top
Item Description
Volume
up/down
button
Press to increase or
decrease the volume.
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.
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HOME SCREEN
See Navigate with gestures (on page13) 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11) and Change
basic settings (on page24).
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INSERT THE SIM CARD
lInsert a SIMcard into your tablet's SIMcard slot until it clicks into place.
Note
To remove the SIM card, push the card in until it clicks, then slide it out of the SIMcard slot.
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 the power adapter to a power
outlet.
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28).
lClose apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page14).
lIf your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on the screen
timeout setting. See Set and use the screen lock (on page57)). Press to wake it up.
Helpful tips
lFor the best battery performance, use your tablet often and make 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Note
To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on page64).
ADJUST THE VOLUME
Note
See Adjust system sounds (on page30) for more information.
lPress the volume +or –button to raise or lower the volume.
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.
lTo view app information, touch and hold the app screen, then touch App info.
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30).
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 (5) at the bottom of the screen to close it.
lTo adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on page30).
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 the Internet (on page34)
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62) 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54)
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.
lDrag your finger down from the upper-right corner of the screen to view status items (such
as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information).
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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
Caution
Back up your personal data before updating your tablet. Updates may delete your data.
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1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings.
2. Under SYSTEM, touch About tablet.
3. Touch Update.
Tip
Touch ON or OFF to let your tablet automatically check for updates.
4. Touch Check update.
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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 Allow automatic updating (at the top of the list of permissions) 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.
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 (on page63).
Create a new user account
1. Touch , then Settings.
2. Under DEVICE, touch Users.
3. Touch Add user or profile.
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