MiTAC N653 User manual

N653
User Manual
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Revision: R00 (December 2019)
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Disclaimer
Specifications and documents are subject to change without notice.
Note
Not all models are available in all regions. Not all features are available on all models.
Depending on the specific model purchased, the colour and look of your device and accessories may not
exactly match the graphics shown in this document. The screenshots and other presentations shown in
this document are for reference only.
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Table of Contents
Device Basics ................................................................................................................... 4
Getting to Know Your Device ................................................................................ 4
Front-Side View .......................................................................................... 4
Rear-Side View ........................................................................................... 4
Right-Side View .......................................................................................... 4
Bottom-Side View ....................................................................................... 5
Using a Micro-SIM Card ........................................................................................ 5
Using a Memory Card............................................................................................ 5
Turning the Device On and Off .............................................................................. 6
Turning On .................................................................................................. 6
Sleep Mode ................................................................................................. 6
Aeroplane Mode ......................................................................................... 6
Restarting the Device ................................................................................. 6
Turning Off .................................................................................................. 6
Shutting Down ............................................................................................ 7
Getting Started ................................................................................................................. 8
Using the Touch Screen ........................................................................................ 8
Home Screen ......................................................................................................... 9
Customising Your Device ............................................................................................... 10
Cellular Data Connection..................................................................................... 10
Wireless Network Connection ............................................................................. 10
Connecting to a Wireless Network ............................................................ 10
Removing a Remembered Network .......................................................... 11
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................. 11
Pairing with Another Bluetooth Device ..................................................... 11
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Connection ..................................................... 11
Reference ....................................................................................................................... 12
Caring for the Device ........................................................................................... 12
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................ 12
Bluetooth ................................................................................................... 13
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................. 13
About Charging ......................................................................................... 13
About the Charger .................................................................................... 13
About the Battery ...................................................................................... 13
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Device Basics
Getting to Know Your Device
Front-Side View
❶NFC sensor*
❷Light sensor
❸Power button
❹Volume buttons
❺Touch screen
❻Microphone
*For selected models only
Rear-Side View
Right-Side View
❶Memory card slot
❷Micro-SIM card slot*
*To use cellular services, you must have a
subscription to the function with a mobile
phone network service.
❶Rear camera lens
❷Flash LED
❸Speaker
❹Screw hole for cradle
❺Dock connector
❻Socket for cradle
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Bottom-Side View
❶USB Type C connector
Using a Micro-SIM Card
The device uses a Micro-SIM card.
Open the cover on the right side of the device to locate the Micro-SIM card slot. With its label side facing
the rear side of the device, hold the Micro-SIM card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot. Note that
inserting the card in the reverse direction may cause damage.
To remove a card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it, and pull it out of the slot.
Using a Memory Card
Open the cover on the right side of the device to locate the memory card slot. With its label side facing the
rear side of the device, hold the MicroSD card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot. Note that
inserting the card in the reverse direction may cause damage.
To remove a MicroSD card, first unmount it from the device by tapping Settings on the Home screen 
Storage . Then gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it, and pull it out of the slot.
 Do not apply pressure to the center of the memory card.
 Inserting the card in the reverse direction may cause damage.
 The manufacturer does not guarantee the product's compatibilities with the storage cards from all manufacturers.
 If you encounter access problems with your memory card, please visit the website
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/ and use the "SD Memory Card Formatter 5.0 for SD/SDHC/SDXC" tool to
format your memory card.
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Turning the Device On and Off
Use the USB cable to connect to a power source to power the device.
The device’s battery is designed as a backup power source for short-term use only in the event when the
vehicle's power system is not available. It is not to be used as a sole source of power for prolonged
periods. Connect the device to an external power source whenever you can.
Turning On
1. The device turns on automatically when it is powered. Wait for the boot screen to display.
2. The Home screen will display and the device is in Lock mode by default. Drag the Lock icon ( )
upwards to unlock. The device is ready for use.
Sleep Mode
Your device will automatically switch off the screen after 1 minute (by default) of inactivity. You can
manually switch off the screen by pressing the Power button briefly.
To resume the screen, press the Power button briefly and then unlock the device by dragging the Lock
icon ( ) upwards.
Aeroplane Mode
When you are in an aeroplane or in the area where data transferring is not allowed, enable Aeroplane
mode. You will be able to use many of your device's applications, but all wireless radios, including wireless
networks and Bluetooth, on the device are turned off – it cannot send or receive data.
To enable Aeroplane mode: tap Settings on the Home screen  Network & internet  Advanced, and
tap the Aeroplane mode switch to turn it on. The icon in the status bar indicates that Aeroplane mode
is on.
 You can enable WIFI and Bluetooth in Aeroplane mode.
To disable Aeroplane mode: tap Settings on the Home screen  Network & internet  Advanced, and
tap the Aeroplane mode switch to turn it off.
Restarting the Device
You may need to reset the device when the device is running slower or improperly. Press and hold the
Power button to display the options menu and tap Restart to restart the device.
Turning Off
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button to display the options menu and tap Power off.
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Shutting Down
If the device stops responding, you may need to shut down the device by pressing and holding the Power
button for 8 seconds.
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Getting Started
Using the Touch Screen
To operate your device, touch the screen with your finger. You can perform the following actions:
Tap: Touch the screen once with your finger to open items or select on-screen buttons or options.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold on the desired item to open the pop-up menu that contains the available
options for the item.
Drag: Tap and hold on the item and then move it to the target position without releasing your finger.
Slide/Swipe: Drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag to the left/right to switch to the next/previous item on the list.
Drag to the top/bottom to scroll up/down the screen.
 Not all slide gestures are applicable to all applications.
Two-finger gestures: Move your fingers apart or together on the screen to zoom in or out while
viewing a picture or a web page.
 Not all two-finger gestures are applicable to all applications.
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Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting place for tasks, providing quick access to frequently used applications
and settings.
To display the app list, swipe up from the bottom of the screen with one finger.
To display the Home screen, tap at any time.
Status bar
Favourites tray
Shortcut/
widget
Desktop
Home
button
Folder
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Customising Your Device
You can easily customise the device for personal settings through the Settings menu, such as
personalising the Home screen, changing the display and sound settings, configuration the connection
settings, and more.
To access the Settings menu, tap Settings on the Home screen.
Cellular Data Connection
 This feature is not available on all models.
To use cellular services, you must have a subscription to the function with a mobile phone network service.
In most cases, the settings of the cellular services are installed automatically.
To turn on or off the cellular services:
1. Tap Settings on the Home screen  Network & internet  Data usage.
2. Tap the Mobile data switch to turn it on or off.
If you are on a limited data allowance, you can monitor the data usage on the device by tapping Settings
on the Home screen  Network & internet  Data usage.
 Turn off the cellular services when not in use to save battery power.
Wireless Network Connection
To use wireless local area networks (WIFI) on your device, you need access to a wireless access point
(AP) or "hotspot."
 The coverage of the WIFI signal can be up to 300 feet (100 metres). However, it varies greatly due to the type of
infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.
Connecting to a Wireless Network
1. Tap Settings on the Home screen  Network & internet  WIFI.
2. Tap the WIFI switch to turn it on. The device will automatically scan for available wireless networks.
3. Tap a wireless network to connect.
4. If you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you select a
secured network, enter the key and then tap CONNECT.
5. When your device is connected to a wireless network, the WIFI icon ( ) will appear in the status
bar.
The next time your device connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be
prompted to enter the key again, unless you reset the network settings or reset your device to its factory
default settings.
 Turn off the WIFI function when not in use to save battery power.
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