Pandigital E166973 User manual

v1.2
7” Media Tablet
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QUICK START GUIDE

Device Overview
Package Contents
7” Color Multimedia eReader USB Cable
Power Adapter Quick Start Guide
Tabletop Stand User Guide (loaded in device)
DC jack
Speaker Earphone jack Speaker
Volume
button
Power button Reset Mini USB SD card slot

Getting Started
NOTE: If you tap an application icon or a function button multiple times without
waiting for the process to finish, a message may appear stating the application is busy
now. Select Force close to stop the process, or select Wait to allow the process to
finish.
1Charge the Device
Plug the power adapter into an electrical wall outlet, and then connect to your device
to fully charge the battery before use (approx. 4 hours).
You cannot charge the device using the USB cable.
You can use the device while the battery is charging.
While charging, the battery icon displays as: .
When fully charged, the battery icon displays as: .
2Turn the Device On
Slide the power button and release to turn on.
3Set language
Select your desired language, and then the Home screen is displayed.
4Set Date & Time
Tap Select time zone select the correct time zone for your location.
(Finger slide vertically to scroll the list.) The date and time should automatically
update to the correct setting, but if they do not, tap Set date and/or Set time to
update accordingly.
Tap to display the Home screen.

5Set up Wi-Fi Network
Since many features require a Wi-Fi connection, we recommend you set up your Wi-
Fi network now.
Tap the Wi-Fi Settings application icon.
Make sure Wi-Fi is selected .
The device automatically scans and lists all local Wi-Fi Networks found.
A indicates secure networks that require login name/password to connect.
Tap the desired network to which you want to connect enter the Network
Password if applicable tap Connect.
Tap to return to the Home screen.
If your Wi-Fi network is set as hidden, it won’t be found by the auto scan.
Tap Add Wi-Fi network and follow the prompts to add your network.
The Wi-Fi icon on the top of screens indicates the status as follows:
= Connected = Not connected, Wi-Fi turned ON
= Not connected and Wi-Fi turned OFF (power saver)
When the device goes into sleep mode, the Wi-Fi disconnects from the
local network, but will automatically reconnect when out of sleep mode
(may take up to 30 seconds to reconnect).
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Hotspot
If you are connecting via a public Wi-Fi hotspot, it may be necessary to
immediately launch the browser and provide the hotspot login information prior to
having an active internet connection.
Follow steps 1-4 above to select the hotspot Wi-Fi network.
Tap the Browser application icon.
Enter the hotspot login information.

HOME Screen
Return to previous screens or
close pop-up windows.
Return to Home screen at any
time, in any application.
Display Application
Function Menu (available
options are based on active
application).
Nofification icons
(i.e., Email, SD card)
Wi-Fi connection status
Battery charge level status
Alarm(s) are activated
Current Date & Time.
Widgets and Shortcuts can be
added to the Home screen.
Touch & hold in an empty spot
to display the menu for adding
application shortcuts, widgets,
etc. (tap to close the
option pop-up window).
Tap or finger slide up to view all applications.
Tap on any application icon to launch it.
Touch, hold and slide icons to reposition them on the screen.
Touch, hold and slide icons onto to remove them.
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Pre-loaded Applications
Tap or finger slide up on to access all applications.
Alarm
Clock Use as alarm clock with scheduled alarms.
Browser Access the Internet and ‘surf the web’ whenever desired.
Calculator Use the calculator for basic math equations.
Calendar Display monthly calendar and schedule events.
Contacts Create a list of personal contacts, which can be linked with your
email.
Dictionary Quick access to the built-in dictionary.
Email Send/Receive email using your existing email addresses.
ES File
Explorer
Use to install Android
TM
apps, view and manage files and apps,
and to backup files to your SD card.
ES Task
Manager
Use ES Task Manager to kill applications after you exit them to
free up resources.
Games Play pre-loaded games for entertainment.
Music Play and manage audio files (MP3, WAV and AAC).
OfficeSuite Use to open DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PPT, PPTX, PPS,
PPSX and PDF file formats.
Photos View and manage photo files (JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG and
non-animated GIF).
QVC Quick access to the QVC online store.
SAM Market offering third party AndroidTM applications.
Settings Multiple settings for personalizing and enhancing the device.
Stocks Check the status of specific company’s stock offerings.
Video Play and manage video files (MPEG4).
Weather Check the weather forecasts of locations of your choice.
Wi-Fi
Settin
g
s Quick access to set up & connect to a Wi-Fi network.
To move an icon to the Home screen, touch & hold on the icon and then release
it when it appears on the Home screen. Touch, hold, and then slide icons to
reposition them on the screen. Touch, hold and slide icons onto to remove
them from the Home screen.

Application Function Menu
On the Home screen, tap to display the Application Function Menu.
Add
Add Shortcuts, Widgets and Folders on your Home screen.
Wallpaper
Assign a different photo as your background image.
Search
Perform a quick Google search.
Settings
Set multiple functions and personal preferences that affect the normal usage of
the device.
Refer to the Media Tablet User Guide for complete Application Function Menu
instructions.
Application
Function Menu

Office Suite
The OfficeSuite application can be used to open files of the following formats:
DOC, DOCX, TXT, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PPT, PPTX, PPS, PPSX and PDF
1. Tap the OfficeSuite application icon to open the File Browser.
2. For files stored in the internal memory, tap Device PD_Novel.
For files stored on a SD card, tap Memory Card.
3. Tap on the folder containing the file(s) you want to open.
4. Tap on the data file you want to open. The appropriate viewer launches and
displays your data file.
When in the file browser or you’ve opened a data file, tap to display menu
options. Refer to the Tablet User Guide for complete menu option instructions.
Upgrade to OfficeSuite Pro Editor
The standard OfficeSuite viewer application included with your Tablet is designed
as a viewer only. The OfficeSuite Pro version allows you to create new
documents and edit existing ones, as well as other features the free viewer
application does not offer.
You can purchase a full working version by tapping the OfficeSuite
application icon tap OfficeSuite Pro, Upgrade. Follow the prompts to
complete your purchase and download the application.
Refer to the Multimedia Tablet User Guide for complete Upgrade instructions.
SAM (SlideME) Application
SlideME is a market offering thousands of free and low cost third party
AndroidTM applications.
If your third party application causes the top function menu buttons
to disappear, press the Volume button on the side of the device
to re-display them. However, some applications may designate the volume button
for other functions, and you may need to shut the device off in order to exit the
application.
You must be connected to Wi-Fi to use this application.
In order to save memory space, application .apk files are automatically deleted
after installation has been completed.

Download FREE applications
1. Tap the SAM application icon. The browser launches and displays the
SlideME web store.
2. Tap on a category to display the individual applications.
3. Tap on a desired application to view a description.
4. Tap
Compatibility to view the compatibility requirements.
5. To download to your device, tap Download Install Install.
6. Tap
Open to run the application now, or Done to return to the application.
7. Tap to return to the category listing.
Purchase applications
You must have a SlideME account registered with your payment methods in order
to purchase applications. It is recommended that you sign up/register from your
PC by going to https://slideme.org/user/register.
You can download FREE applications without a SlideME account.
1. Tap the SAM application icon. The browser launches and displays the
SlideME web store.
2. Tap on a category to display the individual applications.
3. Tap on a desired application to view a description.
4. Tap
Compatibility to view the compatibility requirements.
5. To download to your device, tap Download Approve.
6. Enter your account login information, tap Login.
7. After successful login, tap Purchase Install.
8. Tap
Open to run the application now, or Done to return to the application
description screen.
9. Tap to return to the category listing.

Install Third Party Android Applications
If your third party application causes the top function menu buttons
to disappear, press the Volume button on the side of the
device to re-display them. However, some applications may designate the
volume button for other functions, and you may need to shut the device off in
order to exit the application.
ES File Explorer is a third party application designed for phones. References to
phones and various features may not be applicable to this device.
Install using ES File Explorer Application
1. Copy the Android .apk file you want to install into the device or onto a SD
card.
2. Tap the ES File Explorer application icon.
3. Locate the folder in your device or on your SD card in which the .apk
application file was saved.
4. Tap on the .apk file Install. The application is installed and the application
icon is added to the Applications screen.
5. Tap Open to launch now, or Done to return to the previous screen.
Install by Downloading Direct from Website
You can download AndroidTM applications directly from websites, and then
quickly and easily install them on your device.
1. Tap the Browser application icon to launch the internet browser.
2. Enter the website URL, and tap the download link for the application you want
to install on your device.
3. After the download is complete, touch & hold on the download file (in the
Download history screen) tap Open Install.
Uninstall AndroidTM Applications
You can also quickly and easily uninstall the AndroidTM applications that you
have installed.
1. Tap Applications Manage applications.
2. Tap the application you want to uninstall Uninstall.
3. Tap
OK to confirm the Uninstall.