Pandigital novel User manual

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Multimedia Novel 7”
ANDROIDTM Multimedia Tablet & Color eReader
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v1.9
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Package Contents
7” Color Multimedia Novel
Power Adapter
Tabletop Stand
USB Cable
Quick Start Guide
User Guide (loaded in device)
Device Overview
Mini USB
Power button Reset 2 in 1 card slot
Earphone jack Speaker
Volume button
Light sensor
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eReader User Guide
The complete eReader User Guide is loaded in the device. To open it, tap the
application icon tap on the eReader cover in My Novel Library.
Print the eReader User Guide
If you want to print the eReader User Guide, you need to use Adobe Digital
Editions (ADE) software.
1. Register a free Adobe account, from the Adobe website:
www.adobe.com/cfusion/membership.
2. Go to www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions to download Adobe Digital
Editions (ADE) software to your computer.
3. Follow the prompts to install the ADE software and activate the software with
your computer.
4. Activate your device by connecting it to your computer via the USB cable.
5. Wait until ADE detects your device and displays the Device Setup Assistant.
6. Click
Authorize Device Finished.
7. Double-click on the device titled PD_Novel.
8. Double-click on the eReader User Guide file to open it in ADE.
9. At the top of the application window, click READING Print.
Getting Started
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
You cannot charge the device using the USB cable.
You can use the device while the battery is charging.
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). When fully charged,
the battery icon displays as: . While charging, the battery icon displays as: .

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2Turn the Device On
Slide the power button and release to turn on.
3Set language
Select your desired language.
4Set Date & Time
IMPORTANT - In order to connect with your Barnes & Noble online account or to
set up your Email account, the Date and Time must be set correctly according to
your location.
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Calibrate the Screen Sensors
Tap to display the Applications screen Settings application icon.
Tap Sound and Display Touch Calibrate.
The screen displays a blank screen with “+” in a specific location. Use a blunt
pointed device to accurately tap the “+” in the designated spot.
Repeat in 3 more screens that appear.
If successful, continue to Wi-Fi Network Setup. Otherwise repeat the calibration.
6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.

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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.

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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).
Notification 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 the Applications screen.
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.
To view extensions of the Home screen, finger slide the screen horizontally.
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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.
B&N Use to shop the B&N Bookstore and to access the B&N and My
Novel Libraries.
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.
Facebook Quick access to the Facebook website.
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).
SAM
SlideME 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
Settings 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
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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 eReader User Guide for complete Application Function Menu
instructions.
Application
Function Menu

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Barnes & Noble
Use the B&N application to:
Shop on the Barnes & Noble online store
Buy and download books
Buy single issues or subscriptions to newspapers and magazines
Get free books
Get sample books
Support media files copied from SD cards and from computer
Support Adobe eBooks transferred from Adobe Digital Edition
DRM-free books downloaded from web browser
Manage and read books
Your media files must be stored in the /eBooks folder of the internal memory or
in an /eBooks folder at the root of a SD card.
Media file formats supported: EPUB and PDF