Medion Lifetab User manual

Instruction manual
Tablet-PC
MEDION®LIFETAB®
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Contents
1. About these instructions.................................... 3
1.1. Warning symbols and key words used in
these instructions ................................................ 4
1.2. Proper use...............................................................5
1.3. Declaration of conformity................................. 6
2. Safety information .............................................7
2.1. Dangers for children and people with
reduced ability to operate machinery.......... 7
2.2. Operating safety...................................................8
2.3. Notes on lithium-ion batteries......................13
2.4. Never carry out repairs yourself....................15
2.5. Environmental conditions .............................16
2.6. Connection...........................................................17
2.7. Cabling ..................................................................18
3. Views..................................................................19
4. Power supply.....................................................20
4.1. Mains adapter .....................................................20
4.2. General handling of rechargeable
batteries ................................................................21
5. On/off switch ....................................................23
5.1. Switching on the tablet PC.............................23
5.2. Switching the tablet PC into standby
mode ......................................................................23
5.3. Switching off the tablet PC.............................23
6. Using the tablet PC ...........................................24
6.1. Description of the home screen ..................24
6.2. Customising the home screen ......................26
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6.3. The status bar......................................................27
7. Quick Settings...................................................28
8. Selecting/checking the settings......................29
8.1. Software updates...............................................29
8.2. Google Play Store...............................................29
8.3. Wireless LAN ........................................................30
8.4. Bluetooth .............................................................31
8.5. Airplane mode ....................................................32
9. Connecting the tablet PC to a PC ....................33
10. External storage media ...................................33
10.1. Inserting the microSD card.............................35
10.2. Removing a microSD card ..............................36
10.3. Connecting USB storage .................................36
10.4. Removing USB storage ....................................37
11. Frequently asked questions.............................38
12. Customer service ..............................................39
12.1. Extended support..............................................39
12.2. Maintenance........................................................40
12.3. Measures for protecting the display ...........40
13. Recycling and disposal.....................................42
14. Technical data ...................................................43
15. Legal notice.......................................................44
16. Licence information..........................................45
17. Index ..................................................................46
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1. About these instructions
Read the safety instructions carefully before
using the device for the first time. Note the
warnings on the device and in the operating
instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close
to hand. If you sell the device or give it away,
please ensure that you also pass on these
instructions.
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1.1. Warning symbols and key words
used in these instructions
DANGER!
Warning of immediate risk of
fatal injury!
WARNING!
Warning: possible mortal
danger and/or serious
irreversible injuries!
WARNING!
Warning: danger due to
excessive volume!
CAUTION!
Warning: possible light or
moderate injuries!
PLEASE NOTE!
Please follow the guidelines
to avoid property damage.
Additional information on
using the device.
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PLEASE NOTE!
Please follow the guidelines in
the operating instructions.
1.2. Proper use
You can use your tablet PC in a variety of ways: For
example, you can surf the Internet whenever and
wherever you want, read books and news articles, play
games, watch films and communicate with the whole
world.
An Internet connection is required to access the Internet
and this service may be subject to a charge.
The device is intended for private use only and not for
industrial/commercial use.
Please note that we shall not be liable in cases of
improper use:
• Do not modify the device without our consent and do
not use any auxiliary equipment which we have not
approved or supplied.
• Use only spare parts and accessories that we have
supplied or approved.
• Heed all the information in these operating
instructions, especially the safety information. Any
other use is deemed improper and can cause personal
injury or damage to the device.
• Do not use the device in extreme environmental
conditions.
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1.3. Declaration of conformity
This tablet PC is supplied with the following wireless
features:
• Wireless LAN
• Bluetooth
Medion AG hereby declares that the product conforms to
the following European requirements:
• R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
• Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC
• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Full declarations of conformity are available at www.
medion.com/conformity.
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2. Safety information
2.1. Dangers for children and people
with reduced ability to operate
machinery
This product is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or intellectual abilities
or by those lacking experience and/or
knowledge unless they are supervised by
someone responsible for their safety or have
received instructions from you on how the
device should be used.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
Children should not be allowed to use this
device without supervision.
Keep the device and its accessories out of
the reach of children.
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DANGER!
Risk of suffocation!
Packaging film can be swallowed or
used improperly. Therefore, there is
a risk of suffocation!
Keep packaging material such as
plastic film or plastic bags away
from children.
2.2. Operating safety
To safely operate your tablet PC, please
follow the instructions in this section.
• Never open the tablet PC housing or the
mains adapter housing. This could result
in an electric short circuit or even ignite a
fire, which will damage your tablet PC.
• Do not insert anything into the tablet
PC through the slots and openings. This
could result in an electric short circuit or
even ignite a fire, which will damage your
tablet PC.
• Do not use the tablet PC in extreme
environmental conditions as this may
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damage the device.
• To avoid damage caused by lightning
strikes, do not operate the tablet
PC via the mains adapter during a
thunderstorm.
• Do not place any objects onto the tablet
PC that could put pressure on the LCD.
A broken display can cause injury. Use
gloves to take hold of any broken pieces.
Wash your hands with soap.
• To avoid damaging the screen, do not
touch it with sharp objects.
• Do not expose the tablet PC to heat for
a long period of time. In particular, be
careful when keeping the tablet PC inside
a car, as the various components could
become deformed.
• Update the software regularly so that the
tablet PC remains compatible and stable.
Switch the tablet PC off immediately / do
not switch it on and contact customer
services if:
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• the mains adapter and the plugs
connected to it are burnt or damaged.
Replace a damaged mains adapter with
an original adapter. A defective mains
adapter must never be repaired.
• the tablet PC housing is damaged or
liquid has penetrated into the device.
Have the tablet PC checked by customer
services, as the device is no longer safe to
operate. There is a risk of electric shock!
• Both devices, that is, the optional stereo
earphones and this tablet PC should only
be used together.
Should the tablet PC get wet,
−do not switch it on.
−unplug the power cable and switch off
the tablet PC.
−do not switch it back on until it is
completely dry.
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WARNING!
Impairment to hearing!
Listening through earphones or
headphones at excessive volume
levels, as well as changes to the
basic settings of the equaliser,
drivers, software or operating
system generates excessive
acoustic pressure and can lead to
loss of hearing.
Before pressing play, set the
volume to the lowest setting.
Start playback and increase the
volume to a comfortable level.
If the set volume exceeds the acceptable safety level, the
device blocks any further attempt to increase the volume
and the symbol appears in the status bar (upper-left
area of the screen).
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Open the notification overview and tap
the warning message ( ).
Read through the following messages
carefully.
Select the box beneath the message to
confirm that you have read and
understand it.
Now tap OK.
Please Note!
After a device restart, you will need to reset
the volume. The same applies after removing
the headphones from the device and
plugging them in again.
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2.3. Notes on lithium-ion batteries
WARNING!
Risk of explosion!
Risk of explosion if the batteries
are replaced incorrectly.
Replace only with the same type
of battery or with an equivalent
type recommended by the
manufacturer. Never open the
batteries.
Do not heat up the batteries
to over 60°C. Do not throw the
batteries into an open fire.
Dispose of used batteries in
accordance with the information
provided by the manufacturer.
This device contains a lithium-ion battery.
Please note the following when using
lithium-ion batteries:
Charge the battery regularly and as fully
as possible. Do not leave the battery
discharged for long periods
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Keep the battery away from heat sources
(for example, radiators) or open flames
(for example, candles). There is a risk of
explosion!
If the device can only be switched on if
it is connected to a power source, please
contact Service.
Do not use chargers that are damaged in
any way.
Do not dismantle or deform the batteries.
You could injure your hands or fingers,
or battery fluid could come into contact
with your eyes or skin. If this happens,
rinse the affected areas with plenty of
clean water and contact your doctor
immediately.
The battery is built into the device and
cannot be readily replaced by the user
themselves.
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2.4. Never carry out repairs yourself
DANGER!
Risk of electrical shock!
There are live components inside
this AC adapter. In the event of
an unintentional short circuit of
this AC adapter, there is a risk of
electrical shock or fire!
Do not open the housing of the
AC adapter.
To prevent hazards, please
contact the Medion Service
Centre or an approved repair
centre if the device develops a
fault.
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2.5. Environmental conditions
The tablet PC can be operated at an
ambient temperature of 5°C to 30°C and
a relative humidity of 20%–80% (non
condensing).
When switched off, the tablet PC can be
stored at temperatures from 0°C to 60°C.
Unplug the mains adapter during a
thunderstorm.
Wait until your tablet PC has adjusted to
the ambient temperature before using
the device or connecting the mains
adapter. Major changes in temperature
and humidity can lead to condensation
inside the tablet PC, which can cause a
short circuit.
Make sure that the tablet PC is not
exposed to high temperatures and direct
sunlight inside a car.
Keep the original packaging in the event
the device needs to be sent in the post.
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Your tablet PC is not suitable for use with
VDU workstations in accordance with the
German VDU workstation regulation (for
Germany §2).
2.6. Connection
To correctly connect your tablet PC, please
follow these instructions:
2.6.1. Mains adapter
The mains adapter housing must not be
opened. There is a risk of electric shock
if the housing is open. The housing
does not contain any parts that require
maintenance.
The socket outlet must be close to the
tablet PC and easily accessible.
To disconnect the power supply from
your tablet PC (via the mains adapter),
pull the mains plug from the power
outlet.
Plug the mains adapter of your tablet
PC into AC 100–240V~ 50–60 Hz earthed
sockets only. If you are not sure about
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the power supply at the set-up location,
please ask your power supplier.
If you want to disconnect the adapter
from the mains, pull the connector out
of the wall socket first and then out of
the socket on the tablet PC. The mains
adapter or the tablet PC may be damaged
if this process is carried out in the reverse
order. Always take hold of the plug when
disconnecting the cable from the socket.
Never pull on the cable.
PLEASE NOTE!
Use only the mains adapter
supplied with the tablet PC to
charge the device.
2.7. Cabling
Position the cables so that they cannot be
stepped on or tripped over.
To avoid damaging the cables, do not
place any objects on them.
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3. Views
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