Pendo Pad 9.7 User manual

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Table of Contents
THANK YOU ....................................................3
Package Contents .......................................................3
Features ......................................................................... 4
GETTING TO KNOW THE PENDO PAD ............5
About the Touchscreen ...............................................6
Protective Film ........................................................ 6
Touchscreen Actions .............................................6
About the Orientation Sensor......................................7
Charging the Pendo Pad ............................................ 7
Inserting a Memory Card.............................................8
Resetting the Pendo Pad............................................. 9
GETTING STARTED.........................................10
Turning the Pendo Pad On and Off ........................10
Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby) ......10
Unlocking the Screen...........................................10
Home Screen at a Glance ........................................12
About Applications ....................................................13
Preinstalled Applications .....................................13
Installing Applications ..........................................15
About Widgets ............................................................15
About Notifications..................................................... 16
CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET..................17
Requirements .............................................................. 17
Connect to a Wi-Fi network.......................................17
BROWSING THE WEB ....................................20
MANAGING APPLICATIONS........................25
OPTIONAL CONNECTIONS ..........................28
Connecting to a Computer...................................... 28
Connecting to a TV.................................................... 29
Connecting Headphones ......................................... 29
Using the USB Full-Size Adapter ................................. 30
Connecting a Keyboard..................................... 30
Connecting a Storage Device........................... 30
SETTING THE SYSTEM OPTIONS.....................31
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................32
SUPPORT........................................................33

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Thank You
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pendo Pad.
For detailed instructions, up-to-date information, and helpful tips, please visit the Pendo website at www.pendo.com.au.
This manual is available for download from the Pendo website as a PDF file.
To view PDF documents, download and install the free Adobe Acrobat reader from the Adobe website at www.adobe.com.
Package Contents
Please make sure that the items shown below are included in the package. Should an item be missing, please contact the
local retailer from which you purchased this product.
Pendo Pad
Protective pouch
USB cable
USB host/keyboard adapter
Earphones
Power adapter
This package may contain plastic bags or other materials that pose a hazard to children. Be sure to safely dispose of all
packing materials after opening.

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Features
Browse the Web.
Visit your favorite websites
Check your e-mail
Keep in touch with friends and family
Watch YouTube™ videos
Browse the world’s most popular video-sharing community
Read your favorite books
Download thousands of books with the included E-book reader *
Discover thousands of apps for Android™
Games, applications, and more!
HDMI output to your TV **
Enjoy videos, photos and more in the comfort of your living room
Connect to the Internet wirelessly
High-speed Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n networking
Enjoy your media library anywhere
Portable powerhouse plays popular music, video, and photo formats
microSDHC memory card reader
Increase your storage capacity (up to 32 GB supported)
Two built-in cameras
Convenient front-facing camera and rear facing camera
Automatic orientation detection
Read any way you want; the display adjusts automatically!
* Reading books in the ePub format requires the included E-book reader application.
** Requires optional HDMI cable (Type A-to-Type C). 1080p HD video playback requires a video file encoded at 1080p. Streaming
video quality will be affected by the source, and the quality and condition of your network connection.

Getting to know the Pendo Pad
Unit at a Glance
Name Description
1/12 Camera Front and Rear Facing Cameras
2 Camera Rear-facing camera
3 Volume +
key
Press to increase the volume level.
4 Volume –
key
Press to decrease the volume level.
5 Power key Press to turn the unit on, or to turn the
screen on and off.
Press and hold to access the Power Off
menu.
6 Speaker Speaker output is automatically muted
when using headphone Jack.
7 Power jack
(DC input)
Charge and power the tablet with the
included power adapter.
8
microSDHC
card slot
Load external microSDHC memory
cards here.
9 USB 2.0 Hi-
speed port
Connect to a computer to transfer data
(e.g., music, videos, photos, files).
10 HDMI jack
(mini Type C)
Connect to a TV or other display.
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Headphone
jack
Audio output connection for headphones.
Note: Speaker output is automatically
disabled when headphones are con-
nected to the player.
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About the Touchscreen
Your Pendo Pad comes equipped with an easy-to-use touchscreen.
Our capacitive multi-touchscreen requires gentle fingertip touch on the glass screen to activate Pendo Pad’s functions.
Multiple fingers may be used to perform gestures (e.g. 2-finger picture zoom).
Please note: Your fingertips must not be covered. A stylus may be used. Make sure it is for capacitive touchscreens.
To avoid damaging the screen, do not touch it with excessive force or with any object other than your finger. For
best response, make sure your hands are clean before using the touchscreen controls.
Protective Film
A thin film has been applied to the touchscreen to protect it during shipping. The protective film should be removed before
use. To remove it, simply take a corner of the film and peel it away from the screen.
Touchscreen Actions
You can control the functions of the Pendo Pad by using the touchscreen in combination with the three touch keys located
on the bezel. To control the Pendo Pad with the touchscreen, use your fingertip to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items,
the on-screen keyboard, and other items displayed on the screen.
You can perform the following actions on the touchscreen using your fingertip or appropriate stylus.
Touch: To activate an on-screen item (e.g., application icons, buttons, menu items, and the letter/symbols
of the on-screen keyboard), simply touch them with your fingertip.
Touch and
Hold:
Some on-screen items have an alternate action if you touch and hold it (e.g., opening an alternate
menu, or to activate the drag function). To touch and hold an item, touch the item and do not lift your
fingertip until the action occurs.
Drag: Drag an on-screen item to change its position (e.g., an application icon on the home screen).
To drag an item, touch and hold it for a moment, then without lifting your fingertip, move your
fingertip on the screen until the item reaches its target destination.
Swipe: Swipe up/down on the screen to scroll through a list. On some screens, you may be able to swipe
left/right to change the view.
To swipe, touch the screen and then quickly move your fingertip across the screen without lifting
your fingertip. Do not pause on the screen with your fingertip at the initial point of contact or you may
accidentally drag an item instead.

Double-tap:Quickly tap the screen twice on a webpage or other application screen to zoom (the application must
support the double-tap/zoom function). Within the browser, double-tapping a webpage section will
cause the browser to zoom and fit that section to the width of the screen.
About the Orientation Sensor
The Pendo Pad contains a sensor that will automatically change the orientation of most screens as you rotate the pad. The
sensor works best when the pad is rotated perpendicular to the ground (i.e., when the pad is held upright and not fat on its
back).
The orientation sensor can be turned on and off in the Display settings menu.
Charging the Pendo Pad
The Pendo Pad comes with a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery.
Before using the Pendo Pad, the battery should be charged fully. The Status Indicator will light blue when the battery is
charged fully.
To charge the battery:
Plug one end of the included power adapter into an AC 100-240V outlet.
Plug the other end of the included power adapter into the Power jack on the pad.
Disconnect the power adapter when the pad is fully charged.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, incinerate, or
heat the device. Do not leave the device in a place subject to direct sunlight, or in a car with its windows closed. Do
not connect the device to a power source other than that which is indicated here or on the label as this may result

in the risk of fire or electric shock.
Inserting a Memory Card
The Pendo Pad accepts microSDHC memory cards. Insert a memory card into the microSDHC card slot to:
Increase the memory capacity of your pad
Play media files stored on the memory card (e.g., music, video, or photo files).
To insert a memory card:
Align the memory card with the card slot. The metal contacts of the memory card should face down away from the LCD
screen.
Slide the card into the spring-loaded slot. Push the card in until it clicks into place.
Do not attempt to insert objects other than a microSDHC memory card into the card slot. A compatible memory
card should fit easily into the card slot; if you encounter resistance, check the alignment of the card. Do not attempt
to force the card in.
Avoid touching the gold contacts of the memory card.
To release and remove a memory card:
UNMOUNT the memory card.
a. From the home screen, tap the Launcher Tab, and then touch Settingsto show the settings menu.
b. Touch Storageto show the storage settings.
c. Touch Unmount SD card to prepare the memory card for safe removal.
Push the card further into the slot until you hear a click. The card will spring out of the slot.

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Grasp the card by its edge to remove it.
To avoid damage and data corruption, do not remove a memory card while data is being written to or read from the
card. For example, do not remove a card while playing a music file stored on the card.
Resetting the Pendo Pad
Reset the Pendo Pad if it should freeze and not respond or otherwise malfunction.
1. Disconnect your pad if it is connected to a computer.
2. Press and hold the POWER key for about 8 seconds to turn off the pad, and then press and hold the POWER key
about 3 seconds to turn on the pad.

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Getting Started
Turning the Pendo Pad On and Off
To turn the Pendo Pad on:
Press and hold the Power key until the LCD screen turns on. Wait until the Home screen appears; the pad is now
ready for use.
To turn the Pendo Pad off:
1. Press and hold the Power key until the confirmation message appears.
2. Touch OK to turn off the pad.
Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby)
When the pad is on, you can turn off the screen to conserve battery power. Simply press the Power key once to turn the
screen off. Press the Power key again to turn the screen back on.
Unlocking the Screen
When the screen turns off, you will have to unlock the screen when you turn it back on.
To unlock the screen, touch and drag the lock icon to the edge of the circle that appears.
To conserve battery power, the screen can be set to turn off automatically when the pad is not in use (between 15
seconds and 30 minutes). This Sleep option can be found in the Display menu.

If a password has been set, enter the password to finish unlocking the screen. The Screen Unlock password can be set in
the Securitysettings menu.
WARNING:Please write down your password lock pattern/PIN/Password. Misplacing or forgetting this method will
lock the user out. Recovering the unit will reset the device back to factory defaults. ALL YOUR DATA &
PROGRAMS WILL BE LOST.

Home Screen at a Glance
The home screen is the starting point for all of the features of your Pendo Pad.
Name Description
1 Google Search Touch to search with Google browser.
2 Home icon Touch to back to the central Home Screen.
3 Back icon Touch to back to the previous screen.
4 Recent Apps Touch to display the list of thumbnail images of apps you have worked recently.
Touch an App to open it.
5 Launcher Tab Open the Launcher to view the list of all Applications and Widgets installed on the pad.
Touch the Launcher tab to open the Launcher.
6 Icons Touch an icon to open an application or folder.
7 Noti cation bar Shows icons such as time, battery level, and the network signal strength; touch
the bar to open the full No ons panel. Touch a No on icon to display more detail.
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About Applications
To open an application, touch the application icon on the home screen or in the Launcher.
Launcher screen:
The screen shown above is for illustrative purposes only. Pendo reserves the right to modify and improve the final
list of applications available on the pad.
Preinstalled Applications
Some applications have been installed on your Pendo Pad for your convenience. These applications include:
Download and read thousands of e-books. Supports the ePub standard.
Browse the web.
Display the calendar or record events and appointments to manage your schedule.

Perform simple mathematical operations.
Take pictures or videos with the front-facing camera.
View the current time, or set an alarm.
Check your e-mail.
View photos and videos, plus edit photos.
Access to thousands of apps with SlideME Marketplace.
Play music.
Visit http://www.estrongs.com/en/products/
for more information.
tery power. Visit http://www.estrongs.com/en/products/task-
manager.html for more information.

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Access the Settings menu to adjust the pad’s options.
Launch the mobile YouTube™ browser page to watch internet videos.
Installing Applications
You can also download and install additional applications from the device’s applications marketplace, the web browser, or
other sources.
The pad must be set to allow installation of applications from non-Market sources. The Unknown sources option can be set
in the Application settings menu.
Your Pendo Mobile Internet Device may include access to, or information on, content, products, applications and
services from third parties. Your use of such third party content, products, applications and services is at the
discretion of such third party and expressly governed by such third party’s terms of use, including any such third
party’s privacy policies, for such content, products, applications and services. Pendo is not responsible for and
expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind with respect to all such third party content, products, applications and
services. Pendo will not be responsible for any loss, costs, or damages incurred due to your access to or use of third
party content, products, applications or services.
About Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screens to access your favorite features.
Adding Widgets to a Home Screen
Navigate to the Home screen which you want to place the Widget on.
Touch the Launcher Tab.
Touch WIDGETS to show all widgets, and then hold on a widget icon to add it to the Home
screen.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the Widget until Remove icon appears at the top side of the screen, then

drag the Widget to the Remove icon to remove it.
About Notifications
The icons that appear in the Notification bar at the bottom right corner of the screen alerts you when new messages arrive
or alarms or other application events occur.
View and respond to the notifications by opening the full Notifications panel.
Touch the Notificationbar to open the Notifications panel.
To respond to a notification:
Touch a notification in the list; the Notifications panel will close and the application associated with the notification will
launch.
To close the Notifications panel:
Touch any other area of screen except the Notifications panel , or;
Touch the Back icon.

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Connecting to the Internet
This Pendo Pad can utilise Wi-Fi data networks to connect to the Internet.
Wireless Wi-Fi technology can provide Internet access at distances of over 300 feet; however, this distance can be
affected by your surrounding environment and Wi-Fi router.
Requirements
In order to connect to the Internet, you will need either of the following:
A wireless router or access point with a broadband Internet connection
The wireless router must support Wi-Fi 802.11b/g connections. If the router supports 802.11n, make sure that it has been
configured to accept 802.11b/g connections as well.
A minimum connection speed of 64 Kbps is recommended. Faster speeds will enable a better Internet experience.
You will need to know the name of your network (SSID), as well as the password or other credentials if your network is
secured. These settings can usually be found on the administration webpage of your wireless router.
Please refer to your wireless router’s documentation for help, or ask your network administrator for details.
You may encounter open Wi-Fi networks, or “hot spots.” These networks are usually configured so that you can
simply connect to them without needing to know its settings; the pad will obtain all the information it needs from the
router automatically.
Connect to a Wi-Fi network
The Notification bar displays icons that indicate your Pendo Pad’s Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength).
[no icon] There are no Wi-Fi networks in range, or the Wi-Fi radio is off.
1. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio if it is not already on. To turn on Wi-Fi:
a. Go to the Home screen:
Touch the Home icon.

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b. Open the Launcher screen:
Touch the Launcher Tab, then touch Settings.
c. Open the Wireless & networks menu:
Touch WIRELESS & NETWORKS.
d. Open the Wi-Fi settings menu:
Touch Wi-Fi.
e. Make sure that the Wi-Fi option box is set to ON: Touch and slide the block right to enable the Wi-Fi connection.
When Wi-Fi is on, the pad will look for and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
If a network that you have connected to previously is found, the pad will connect to it.
If you don’t see your network in the list, you can force the pad to re-scan. To scan for networks, tap the SCAN icon
that located on the top right corner of the screen.
2. Select an available Wi-Fi network to connect to:
In the same Wi-Fi settings menu above, touch a network in the list.
If the network is open, the pad will prompt you to confirm connection to the network. Touch Connect to confirm.
If the network is secured (as indicated by a Lock icon), the pad will prompt you to enter a password or other credentials.
Touch the Wireless password box to show the on-screen keyboard and then use it to enter the password. Touch Connect
to confirm.
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When you have successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Notifications bar at the bottom of the screen will show a
Wi-Fi signal indicator.
To learn about how to add a Wi-Fi network when it is not in range or when the router is set to obscure the network
name (SSID); or to configure advanced Wi-Fi options, please refer to the manual.
Bluetooth connection
Turn on the bluetooth if it is not already on.
To turn on bluetooth:
a. Go to the Home screen: Touch the Settings icon.
b. Open the Launcher screen:
Touch the Launcher Tab, then touch Settings.
c. Open the Notificationbar menu:
Touch bluetooth icon .
When bluetoorh is on, the tablet will look for and display a list of available bluetooth devices.
Select an available bluetooth device in the list to connect to.
If the bluetooth device is secured (as indicated by a Lock icon), the tablet will prompt you to enter a password or other
credentials. Touch the bluetooth password box to show the on-screen keyboard and then use it to enter the password.
Touch OK
When you have successfully connected to a bluetooth device will
show a signal indicator.

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Browsing the Web
The Browser application lets you visit webpages and find information on the web. Keep up with the news, your friends, or
enjoy video from YouTube™, the world’s most popular video-sharing community.
To use Browser, the Pendo Pad must be connected to the Internet. Read the section “Connecting to the Internet” to learn how
to connect to the Internet.
To open Browser, touch the Browser icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher.
Name Description
1 Address bar Displays the address (URL) of the current page. Touch the bar to enter a new address or to
search the web.
2 Goto Bookmarks
icon
Touch to view bookmarks, to view your most visited sites, or to view your browser history.
3 Search icon Touch to search with Google browser.
4 Add Bookmark
icon
Touch to add bookmarks.
5 New Window (+) Creates new browser window.
Some common Browser actions are described below.