Insignia NS-P10A6100 User manual

10.1"Android™ Tablet
NS-P10A6100
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
User Guide

Table of 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 11
Turn your tablet on or off 12
Restart your tablet 12
Adjust the volume 13
Navigate with gestures 13
Navigate with on-screen function buttons 14
Use the Recents screen 16
Use the keyboard 16
Download apps 17
Capture and view a screenshot 18
View a status item or notification 19
Check for updates 19
Change basic settings 21
Customize the Home screen 21
Customize the lock screen 23
Set and use the screen lock 24
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 29
Windows 29
Mac 30
Transfer or download an e-book 32
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Set up wireless connections 32
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 32
Add a Wi-Fi network 33
Check network status 34
Connect to a Bluetooth device 34
Use the Internet 34
View web pages 35
Search for text on a web page 36
Copy text on a web page 37
Check and clear history 37
Manage bookmarks 39
Manage downloads 40
Use Gmail™ 41
Set up a Gmail account 41
Manage Gmail accounts 41
View a Gmail 43
Create a Gmail 44
Create and manage contacts 45
Use the calendar 45
Work with photos and video 46
Use the camera 46
View photos and video 47
Edit photos 48
Share photos or videos 48
Listen to music 49
Control playback 49
Using playlists 49
Manage storage space 49
Use a Micro SD card 49
View storage space 50
Clear app cache and data 51
Uninstall apps 52
Free up storage space 53
Reset to default settings 53
Troubleshooting 53
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Maintenance 55
Specifications 56
Customer support 57
Safety information 57
Legal notices 58
One-Year Limited Warranty 61
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10.1"Android™ Tablet (NS-P10A6100).
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 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"Android™ Tablet
lUSB data transfer 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 46).
Light sensor Detects light level to adjust your
screen's brightness.
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Back
Item Description
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.
Reset hole Insert a paper clip if your tablet freezes.
Volume Press to increase or decrease the
volume.
Rear camera Take pictures or record video. See Use
the camera (on page 46).
Speakers Play audio from your tablet.
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Side
Item Description
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 USB data transfer cable to
charge your tablet.
microSD™ card
slot
Insert a microSDcard to increase your
tablet's memory.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture
your voice.
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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 the facing page) and Change basic settings (on page 21).
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Before 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.
1. Insert the USBdata transfer cable into your tablet's micro USB port.
2. Insert the other end into the wall charger, 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
25).
lClose apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page
16).
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.
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 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. 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. Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.
RESTART YOUR TABLET
lIf your tablet freezes, insert a paper clip or pin into the reset hole, then turn
on your tablet again. 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 27) for more information.
lPress the volume +or –button to raise or lower the volume.
OR
Tap (lower volume) or (raise volume) at the bottom of the screen.
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
to 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...
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
page 16).
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Icon Tap to...
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.
(10-inch tablet
only)
Raise the volume level.
(10-inch tablet
only)
Lower the volume level.
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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.
USE THE 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 28) 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
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 32) 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
lIf a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app
developer for more information.
lSee Uninstall apps (on page 52) 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. Tap Apps >Photos.
2. Tap the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View photos and video (on
page 47) 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).
CHECK FOR UPDATES
Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software.
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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 updates >CHECKFOR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, then tap My apps.
3. Locate the app you want to update from the INSTALLED tab. .
Note:If there is no Updates heading, all your apps are up-to-date.
Tip
Tap the Allow automatic updating check box (to let your tablet
automatically update the app in the future.
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.
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