TrekStor SurfTab breeze 7.0 plus User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SurfTab®breeze 7.0 plus

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Contents
1) About the SurfTab breeze 7.0 plus …………………………………… 4
2) Safety information ……………………………………………………… 5
Operational safety ………………………………………………………… 5
Repair …………………………………………………………………… 6
Intended operating conditions …………………………………………… 7
Power supply……………………………………………………………… 7
Care and maintenance …………………………………………………… 7
Information on the memory capacities indicated ………………………… 7
3) Technical specications ………………………………………………… 8
4) Scope of delivery ……………………………………………………… 8
5) Controls and connections ……………………………………………… 10
6) Charging the SurfTab …………………………………………………… 10
7) Switching on the SurfTab ……………………………………………… 10
8) Elements on the home screen ………………………………………… 11
9) Using the touch screen ………………………………………………… 12
Scrolling ………………………………………………………………… 12
Selecting an element …………………………………………………… 13
Enlarging and reducing the view ………………………………………… 14
Using the display keyboard ……………………………………………… 14
10) Personalising the home screen ………………………………………… 15
Adding apps to the home screen ………………………………………… 15
Adding widgets to the home screen……………………………………… 15
Removing apps and widgets from the home screen …………………… 15
Changing the screen background………………………………………… 16
11) Setting up a screen lock ………………………………………………… 16
12) Connecting to the Internet …………………………………………… 16

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13) Using the camera ……………………………………………………… 17
Taking a photo …………………………………………………………… 18
Recording a video ………………………………………………………… 18
Zooming ………………………………………………………………… 19
14) Setting up/removing an email account ……………………………… 19
Setting up an email account ……………………………………………… 19
Removing an email account ……………………………………………… 19
15) Installing/uninstalling apps …………………………………………… 20
Downloading and installing apps ………………………………………… 20
Uninstalling apps ………………………………………………………… 20
16) Connecting other devices ……………………………………………… 21
Connecting the SurfTab to a computer…………………………………… 21
Connecting a USB device ………………………………………………… 21
17) Activating standby mode ……………………………………………… 21
18) Reset and recovery mode ……………………………………………… 22
19) Switching o the SurfTab ……………………………………………… 23
20) Notes on copyright and trademarks …………………………………… 24
Open Source Software …………………………………………………… 24
21) Notes on disposal ……………………………………………………… 25
Disposal…………………………………………………………………… 25
Recycling ………………………………………………………………… 25
22) Notes on liability and warranty ………………………………………… 25

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We hope you enjoy your TrekStor SurfTab breeze 7.0 plus.
Please read the following passages carefully to familiarise yourself with the
functions of this product and how to operate it.
IMPORTANT!
Follow the safety information in Section 2.
IMPORTANT!
Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Should
the device change hands, pass these instructions on to the new owner.
Up-to-date product information is available on the TrekStor website:
www.trekstor.de
Visit www.trekstor-onlineshop.de for additional products and accessories.
1) About the SurfTab breeze 7.0 plus
The TrekStor SurfTab breeze 7.0 plus is a tablet PC with IPS touch screen for
surfing the Internet, using apps and playing music, videos and games.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. The manufacturer is not liable for
damages resulting from improper use. Furthermore, the manufacturer shall not
be responsible for damages or loss of data and any subsequent damage caused.

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2) Safety information
These instructions use the following warning symbols and key words:
aDANGER
Indicates possible danger to life and/or danger of severe, irreversible injuries.
CAUTION
Follow instructions to avoid injuries and material damage.
WARNING
Follow instructions to avoid material damage.
iNOTE
Further information about the use of the device.
Operational safety
CAUTION
Those who, as a result of their physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience or knowledge, are not in a position to use the product
safely must not be allowed in the vicinity of the product without supervision
or instruction by a person responsible for their safety. Supervise children
around the product.
aDANGER
Keep packaging materials out of reach of children (e.g., plastic sheets).
There is a danger of suffocation.
aDANGER
Some accessories can pose a choking hazard for babies and young children.
Keep these accessories out of reach of babies and young children.
aDANGER
Never open the casing of the device or the charger: This may cause an
electrical shock, short circuit or fire!
aDANGER
Do not insert any object into the ports or openings of the device or
charger: This may cause an electrical shock, short circuit or fire!

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aDANGER
Do not cover the device or charger during operation or while charging.
This may cause the device/charger to overheat and potentially catch fire!
CAUTION
This device can generate high sound volumes. Never listen at high volumes
for long periods. Doing so can result in immediate or gradual hearing
damage. Remember: Permanent hearing damage may only emerge
later in life. You may become used to listening to high volumes over time,
making them appear normal to you. However, your hearing may have
already been damaged. The higher you set the volume, the more quickly
your hearing can be damaged.
aDANGER
Your safety is very important to us! Safety always has first priority
in road transport. Protect yourself and other road users by operating
the device only if the traffic situation allows it and you do not endanger
or hinder anyone. Adjust the volume of the device for your safety so that
you can continue to react to all the sounds around you. Local legislation
in force applies.
WARNING
Do not exert excessive pressure on the display, as it may break.
oAvoid using USB cables over 3 m in length.
Exposing the device to electrostatic discharge can interrupt the data
ptransfer between the device and the computer or impair the functions
of the device. Should this happen, disconnect the device from the USB
port and reconnect it or rebuild the WiFi connection from scratch.
Repair
WARNING
No parts inside the device require maintenance or cleaning.
WARNING
Should the device become wet, turn it off immediately. Ensure the device
is checked for operational safety before using it again.

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Intended operating conditions
jProtect the device from extremely high or low temperatures and fluctuations in temperature. Use it at an ambient temperature
between 10º C and 40º C.
mDo not place the device near a heat source and protect it from direct sunlight.
eNever expose the device to humidity, condensation or moisture.
hEnsure you use and store the device in a dust-free environment.
Power supply
CAUTION
Only ever use the original charger or a charger with the correct
voltage and amperage to prevent damage to the device. If you have
to resort to a universal charger, pay attention to the polarity
of the charging device as well as the voltage and amperage. Your
device may suffer irreparable damage if these specifications are not
properly adhered to.
CAUTION
Do not use or charge the device if the battery is damaged or leaks.
Care and maintenance
gNever clean the surface of the device with solvents, paint thinners, cleaning agents or other chemical products. Use a soft, dry cloth
or a soft paintbrush.
Information on the memory capacities indicated
qThe storage capacity indicated on the packaging and in the technical
specifications refers to the total storage capacity of your device.
The storage capacity of the device indicated by your operating system
may differ from the stated storage capacity, as a portion of the total
storage is also used by the operating system and system applications.

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3) Technical specifications
Dimensions (W x H x D) 193 x 112 x 9.7 mm
Weight 280 g
Processor (CPU) Cortex A9 dual-core, 1.0 GHz
Graphics processing unit (GPU) Mali-400 MP2
Battery Lithium polymer
Housing material Plastic
Display type 5-point capacitive multi-touch display
Display size 7" (17.78 cm)
Aspect ratio 16: 9
Screen resolution 1024 x 600
Interfaces Micro USB (with host function), audio out,
microphone, camera, microSD card reader, WiFi
Supported memory cards microSD, microSDHC (max. 32 GB)
Supported operating systems Linux®, Mac OS® (from OS X 10.6), Windows®
(Windows 8, 7, Vista®, XP)
Camera 0.3 MP webcam
Operating system Android™ 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
4) Scope of delivery
• TrekStor SurfTab breeze 7.0 plus
• USB cable (micro USB/USB-A)
• Power adapter (100 V – 240 V)
• Cleaning cloth
• Quick guide
• Product safety and legal information

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5) Controls and connections
A) Camera
B) Two-colour status LED (red = charging/yellow = charged)
C) Micro USB socket
D) microSD card slot
E) Microphone
F) Audio out socket
G) On/off switch
H) Volume +
I) Volume -
J) Speaker
6) Charging the SurfTab
Please fully charge your SurfTab before you use it for the first time. Connect your
SurfTab to a plug socket using the USB cable and power adapter. The SurfTab
is fully charged when the two-colour status LED turns yellow. Charging via a PC
generally take longer than charging via a plug socket.
iThe maximum battery life is reached after approximately ten charging cycles.
7) Switching on the SurfTab
After you have charged your SurfTab, you can switch it on. Press the on/off
switch for three to five seconds to start the device. As soon as the device is
switched on, the lock screen appears. Place your finger on the lock symbol on
the screen and drag the lock symbol to the right to the open lock. Your SurfTab
will now display the home screen.
iIf you are using your new SurfTab for the first time, a configuration assistant will
appear to help you configure the first important settings on your SurfTab. The
settings that you specify here (for example, language or WiFi) can be altered
again later on the applications menu under "Settings".

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8) Elements on the home screen
A
B
E
F G H
D
C
A) Microphone
B) Google™ Search
C) Status display and quick menu (swipe the status display downwards to see
the quick menu)
D) Quick start bar
E) Applications menu
F) Back to the previous screen
G) Home icon (back to the home screen)
H) View all open elements

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9) Using the touch screen
Scrolling
The home screen of your SurfTab extends two pages to the right and left of the
middle window. To reach these pages, slide your finger from left to right (or the
reverse) across the screen.
In an open window (for example, in a menu, browser, app or in folders), you
"drag" the screen by sliding it in the direction you require with your finger.
iUse your fingers or a suitable display stylus (available in specialist shops) to
operate the touch screen. Never use ordinary pens or other sharp objects.

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Selecting an element
To open an element or select an option, briefly touch the icon you require with
your finger.
iIf you want to close a recently used element (app, widget, menu), tap the display
of all open elements. Place your finger on the element that you want to close and
drag the element down to close it.

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Enlarging and reducing the view
To enlarge the display, move two fingers apart on the screen or tap the display
twice in quick succession. Conversely, move two fingers towards each other on
the screen to reduce the display again.
Using the display keyboard
If you tap a text field in order to enter text (for example, a Web address), the
display keyboard appears. Enter the text in the usual way via the keyboard. Use
the “?123”and“~\{" buttons to enter numbers and special symbols. To enter an
alternative letter (for example, a letter with an accent or German umlaut), press
and hold a particular letter to view the available alternatives.
iYou can specify further display keyboard settings under "
SettingS
" +"
Language &
input
" +"
keyboard & input methodS
".

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10)Personalising the home screen
You can set up the home screen (as well as the four additional pages) according
to your wishes by adding or removing app shortcuts and widgets and altering
the background.
Adding apps to the home screen
a) Tap the applications menu in the quick start bar on the home screen.
A screen opens showing the apps that are currently available.
b) Keep pressing the app that you have selected until the home screen appears.
c) Now drag the selected icon to an empty position of your choice within
the blue frame. To place the icon on the next page of the home screen,
drag the icon to the page edge.
iYou can move an icon placed on your home screen at any time. Hold your finger
on the icon that you want to move until a thin, blue frame appears on the screen.
You can now move the selected icon to any empty position within the blue frame
(or to the next page of your display).
Adding widgets to the home screen
In addition to apps, you can also add widgets to your home screen.
a) Tap "
Widgets
" on the top left of the applications menu.
b) Keep pressing the widget that you have selected until the home screen appears.
c) Now drag the selected widget to an empty position of your choice within
the blue frame. To place the widget on the next page of the home screen,
drag the icon to the page edge.
Removing apps and widgets from the home screen
a) To remove an app or widget from the home screen, tap and hold the
respective icon. "
Remove
" or "X" appears at the edge of the screen.
b) Keep the icon pressed and drag it to "
Remove
" or "X".
iThis action deletes the link to the home screen but does not delete the app itself.
To find out how you can completely remove an app from your SurfTab,
see Section 15.

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Changing the screen background
a) Touch an empty area of the screen background until a window with the
message "
Choose WallpapeR fRom
" appears.
b) Now tap the respective icon to choose whether to use a background motif
from the "
galleRy
", the "
WallpapeRs
" or the "
live WallpapeRs
" (moving pictures).
c) Tap the required picture in the selected folder and confirm your choice with
"
set WallpapeR
".
iIf you choose a background from the gallery, you also have the option to select
a particular area of the chosen picture as your background motif. Move the
selection window on the picture and tap "OK" on the top right side as soon as
you have chosen the required area of the picture.
11) Setting up a screen lock
To make the data on your SurfTab more secure, we recommend that you set up
a screen lock. Please proceed as follows:
a) Go to "
settings
" via the quick start bar or via the applications menu.
b) Drag the left menu column up until you can see the "
seCuRity
" menu item.
Tap "
seCuRity
".
c) Tap "
sCReen loCk
" on the menu column on the right.
d) Now tap the type of screen lock that you require to then set it up.
iWhenever you now unlock the screen, you will be prompted for the form of
identification that you have set up.
iIf you have forgotten your password, you can reset it using the recovery mode
(see Section 18).
12) Connecting to the Internet
You can connect your SurfTab to the Internet via WiFi. If you would like to
establish a connection to a new wireless network, proceed as follows:
a) Go to "
settings
" via the quick start bar or the applications menu. You will find
the "
Wi-fi
" option on the left menu column.
b) Tap "
Wi-fi
". The menu item is now highlighted in colour.
c) Slide the on/off switch for the WiFi option located on the right-hand side of
the highlighted area from "
off
" to "
on
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d) The WiFi function is activated and all available wireless networks are
displayed on the right menu column.
e) Tap the network that you wish to connect to. An input window appears.
Enter the network key ("
passWoRd
") of the wireless network you have selected
and tap "
ConneCt
".
f) The SurfTab will connect to the Internet via the wireless network you have
selected. You can now surf the Internet using a browser app.
i Once you have established a connection to a WiFi network, the SurfTab will
automatically connect to it as soon as it is within reach. You do not need to
re-enter the network key.
i To save power, it is advisable to turn off the WiFi function when it is not in use.
13) Using the camera
Open the applications menu and tap the camera icon. The following screen
appears:
A
B
C
D

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Taking a photo
Hold the SurfTab with the camera in the required direction and press the shutter
button (13 B). The picture is saved and the SurfTab briefly displays a preview of
the photo.
Accessing additional camera setting options
a) Tap a free area on the screen or the circle symbol (13 A) in the camera
controls. A white circle appears on the display (13 D).
b) A selection of available options is displayed around the circle.
c) To select the option you require or display further sub-options, move your
finger to the respective option.
Editing photos
a) Briefly tap the lower edge of the display to show the task bar. Now tap
the home icon to exit the camera mode.
b) Open the gallery by tapping the gallery symbol on the applications menu
or in the quick start bar.
c) In the gallery, tap the photo that you would like to edit.
The following symbol appears on the lower left of the screen:
d) Tap this symbol. Various exposure options and other options are now
displayed beneath the photo.
e) Tap the option you require and save your change by tapping "Back to the
previous screen".
iThe SurfTab now saves a new picture. The original picture is not overwritten.
iTo exit the camera mode, briefly tap the edge of the display to show the task bar.
Recording a video
a) Tap the photo camera symbol (13 C) on the edge of the screen and then tap
the video camera symbol.
b) A red dot now appears in the camera controls.
c) Tap the red dot to start recording the video. To stop recording, tap the red
dot again.
iAdditional camera setting options are also available in video mode (though not
while recording) (see above: "
acceSSing additionaL camera Setting optionS
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Zooming
You can zoom in on or out of your subject both in photo and in video mode.
Move two fingers apart on the screen to zoom in and move two fingers towards
each other again to zoom out.
iTo exit the camera mode, briefly tap the edge of the display to show the task bar.
14) Setting up/removing an email account
Setting up an email account
a) Make sure that your SurfTab is connected to the Internet.
b) Select "
e-mail
" in the quick start bar or on the applications menu.
c) Enter a valid email address in the upper input field and the associated
password in the lower input field.
d) Tap "
neXt
" to confirm your entries.
e) You can specify further account settings in the next steps. Confirm the
settings that you have specified with "
neXt
".
iAs soon as you have set up the account according to your wishes, the email app
is ready for use.
Removing an email account
a) Select "
e-mail
" in the quick start bar or on the applications menu.
b) Tap the three vertically stacked dots on the top right side and then tap "
settings
".
c) Now tap the account that you wish to remove on the left menu column.
d) Drag the right menu column right to the top and tap "
Remove aCCount
".
e) Confirm your selection with "OK". The account will now be deleted.

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15) Installing/uninstalling apps
Downloading and installing apps
Thanks to access to Google Play™, your SurfTab allows you to add further apps,
widgets, programs and eBooks to the ones that are pre-installed.
The Play Store app is already installed on your SurfTab. You can find it on the
applications menu.
iTo be able to download apps via the Google Play Store, you require a Google
account. If you have not yet set up a Google account, a configuration assistant
will start the first time you open the Play Store app. The configuration assistant
will guide you through the process of setting up a Google account. You can link
an existing Google account to the app or create a new Google account.
After you have set up your Google account, the app is ready to help you download
new apps. To download a new app, follow the instructions of the Play Store app.
As soon as you have installed an app, it will be visible on the applications menu.
Either run the app from there or add it to your home screen.
iTo be able to download programs, apps or eBooks, your SurfTab has to be
connected to the Internet.
iSome apps must be purchased before you can download them. The Google Play Store
provides instructions on choosing the correct payment system and on making payments.
Uninstalling apps
To remove self-installed apps from your SurfTab, please proceed as follows:
a) Tap "
settings
" in the quick start bar or on the applications menu.
b) Use your finger to drag the left menu column up until the "
apps
" option is
visible. Tap "
apps
".
c) Drag the right menu column to the left or right until you see the "
all
" category.
d) Now drag the right menu column up until the app to be removed
becomes visible.
e) Tap the app that you want to remove and select "
uninstall
" in the view
that appears. Confirm once more with "OK". The app will now be uninstalled.
iYou can only uninstall apps that you installed yourself. Factory-installed apps that
are integrated into the system can only be "
deaktivated
". Deactivating apps that have
been integrated into the system can impede the functionality of your SurfTab.