Velocity Micro Cruz T508 User manual

T508
Offi cial User Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME
I. GET ACQUAINTED
II. HAND GESTURES
III. GETTING STARTED
IV. YOUR HOMESCREEN
V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI
VI. EMAIL SET UP
VII. SAVING BATTERY
VIII. MICRO SD CARDS
IX. DEVICE STORAGE
X. TRANSFER FILES
XI. FILE FORMATS
XII. KINDLE FOR ANDROID
XIII. READING EPUBS
XIV. CAMERA
XV. AMAZON APPSTORE
XVI. INSTALLING APPS
XVII. PREINSTALLED APPS
XVIII. QUICK OFFICE
XIX. ASTRO FILE MANAGER
XX. MULTIMEDIA
XXI. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
XXII. SUPPORT
XXIII. CONTACT US
XXIV. FCC INFORMATION
XXV. WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Thanks for Choosing CRUZ
Thank you for purchasing a Velocity Micro CRUZ T508! We appreciate your
business and know you’ll love your brand new multimedia device. This guide
is intended to help you with initial setup of your device and to familiarize you
with the Android operating system.
Stay Up to Date
For the latest updates, news, giveaways, downloads, and support tips, be
sure to follow CRUZ on facebook and twitter! Check out our homepage at
www.VelocityMicro.com for details!
Registration
Before we get started, we recommend that you register your CRUZ T508
if you did not do so already via the initial set up process. Registering your
product allows you to get the most out of our CRUZ technical support. To
register your product, please visit:
CruzSupport.VelocityMicro.com
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Getting Acquainted
I. GET ACQUAINTED
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A. Power Button
The power button is located on the top left-hand corner of the device. While
running, this button is also used to send the CRUZ into “Sleep” mode, as well
as waking the device up
B. DC-5V
Plug your power adapter in to charge the internal battery.
C. HDMI Out
Connect to a monitor, TV, or projector for lossless display transfer.
D. Host Micro USB
Connect external devices or install drivers via the Host USB.
E. mSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD Card for additional storage.
F. Micro USB
Connect your PC via USB.
G. Headphone Jack
Connect earbuds through this port for a personal media experience.
H. Camera
Forward-facing camera used for video-chat applications like Skype. There is
an additional 2.0MP rear-facing camera on the back of your Cruz.
I. Google Search
Search your device or find an answer quickly on the web.
I. GET ACQUAINTED

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Getting Acquainted
I. GET ACQUAINTED
J. Status Bar
Located at the bottom of the screen, the status bar contains the three icons
that will be your primary means of navigation. From left to right, you will find
“Back”, “Home”, “Recent Apps”, and “Settings”. The status bar also displays
Wi-Fi connectivity, battery life, and the time.
K. Apps Menu
Tap to view all apps installed on the device.
L. Applications
Your Home-screen is very much like the desktop on a computer. It is a place
for app shortcuts.
M. Orientation Lock
Press to lock your Cruz into portrait or landscape (disables auto-rotation).
N. Volume Buttons
Exterior buttons that control the device’s volume (+/-).

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II. HAND GESTURES
Tapping
Touch your finger to the screen and remove
immediately to select an item on the screen.
This is the equivalent of a mouse “click” on
a computer.
Dragging
Press and hold your finger on the
screen, then slide in the desired
direction.
Long-Pressing
Press and hold your finger on the screen
for 2-3 seconds. Oftentimes, this will open
menu options or perform an app-specific
function.

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Scrolling
Sliding your finger up and down in a vertical
motion scrolls through menus, websites,
and lists. The quicker you slide your finger,
the greater the momentum and speed of the
on-screen scrolling motion.
Swiping
Sliding your finger left and right scrolls
horizontally. Some eReader apps are
designed to turn the page in the direction
you swipe.
II. HAND GESTURES
Pinching
Positioning your thumb and index finger
roughly 1-inch apart while “pinching” or
“spreading” them typically zooms in or out,
respectively.

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To start your CRUZ, press the on/off button located on the top right corner
of the device. When you first turn on the CRUZ, you will be greeted with a
CRUZ logo, and then your Homescreen.
The display has a screen timeout by default set to 5
min. If the unit is left inactive for that period of time,
the screen will go dark as if turned off. However, it is
simply in standby mode. Tap the power button and
a screen will appear with a white padlock button in
the center of the screen. This is your Lock Screen.
Drag the padlock to the right to unlock.
The battery should have a nominal charge on it out
of the box and should charge fairly rapidly. Charge
your T508 via the included AC Adapter. Battery life
will vary due to many conditions, especially when
using Wi-Fi and maximum screen brightness.
Sleep Mode and Powering Down
To save battery, you should put your CRUZ in sleep mode by turning off the
LCD display. To do this, tap (not hold) the power button. Tap again to bring up
the lock screen. In standby mode, the battery still discharges as the device
continues to run. To turn off your CRUZ completely, press and hold the power
button until the “Power Off” dialog appears and tap “OK.” Your device will
proceed to shut down.
Getting Started
III. GETTING STARTED

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Getting Started
III. GETTING STARTED
Status Bar Icons
There are five main buttons on the touch screen. These are the Quick
Launch buttons. They control the most frequently used functions in the
Android platform.
BACK
Returns to the previously viewed page or option screen. If you tap this button
enough times, it will return to the Homescreen.
HOME
Returns to the homescreen. Keep in mind hitting the Home button does not
necessarily stop an application from running. Oftentimes apps will continue
to run in the “background” and bog down memory and performance.
RECENT APPS
Displays all recently launched or running applications.
MENU
Access the menu screen (only certain apps).
APPS
Tap this icon to view all Apps and widgets installed on the device.

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Getting Started
IV. YOUR HOMESCREEN
Think of your homescreen as your desktop. What goes on the homescreen is
up to you. You can fill the space with any combination of shortcuts, widgets,
and folders you like. Some preinstalled shortcut icons will appear at the
bottom.
When you power up your CRUZ for the first time, you’ll see the main home-
screen panel. This panel is typically centered; you can access additional
panels on either side of the main one by sliding your finger left or right.
Tapping the left and right screen will also shift homescreens.
You have five (5) fully customizable “homescreens” in total.

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Getting Started
IV. YOUR HOMESCREEN
Adding Widgets to the Homescreen
Widgets allow you to place a function of an app onto your Homescreen. For
instance, you may add an Analog clock, calendar, picture frame, and other
useful widgets. To add a widget, tap the application icon, then select widgets
from the menu. From there, select any of the available widgets.
You may long-tap and drag any widget to move it to the desired location on
your Homescreen. To remove a widget, long-tap the widget, a trash can will
appear at the top of the Homescreen. Drag the widget into the trash can.
When it turns red, release the widget into the trash.
NOTE: Widgets that require web access are known to drain battery life. If
you choose to install a widget that does need web access, you may want to
consider switching it off when not in use for the best user experience

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Getting Started
V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI
Now that you’re familiar with the layout of the device and some of the
functions of the Homescreen, it’s time to set up your Wi-Fi. You will need Wi-
Fi access to download eBooks through the Kindle for Android app, as well as
web surfing, email, and many other applications.
For the sake of this guide, the assumption is that you are connecting your
CRUZ to your home Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) or a free unsecured Wi-Fi
hotspot. To start, tap the Application icon in the upper right corner, then
Settings, then Wi-Fi.
After a moment, your Wi-Fi networks should populate. Detected networks will
appear with a SSID to the left, a status line beneath the SSID, and a signal
strength icon to the right. Those that are secure will display a padlock.
Secure Unsecure
NOTE: You will set up your initial Wi-Fi connection
during your first boot-up. Follow these instructions to
add additional networks

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Getting Started
V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI
Choose which network you want to connect to and tap the name of that
network. When dealing with an unprotected Wi-Fi network, a confirmation
box will flash on the screen. Tap “Connect” to continue. When dealing with
a secure Wi-Fi network, first check the box that says “Show Password.” This
makes it easier to see that you have entered the password correctly. Then
tap the password text field for the popup keyboard, and enter the security key.
Once the CRUZ has successfully connected to any SSID, it is saved. The
unit will try to auto-connect to the most recent connection. When that SSID
is no longer available, it is listed in the Wi-Fi networks list as “Not in range,
remembered.”
Public Wi-Fi Hotspots
Follow the same steps as before to connect to public Wi-Fi networks.
Many public Wi-Fi hotspots are freely accessible, though some are secured.
Some require you to agree to a terms and conditions prior to connecting.
When these additional validations are required, seek assistance from the
business providing the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
If your connection attempt fails with the error message “Invalid Password,”
the password you entered does not match the Wi-Fi router password. Please
verify your password. Then tap on the router SSID, tap “Forget” to clear the
stored password, allow time for your router to be re-found, and then enter the
correct password.
If you change the password of your wireless network, be sure to also change
the “remembered” password.

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Getting Started
V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI
If the Wi-Fi router is not found automatically, you may need to scan again by
tapping Scan at the top of the Wi-Fi Menu screen.
If scanning appears ineffective, turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on again, then
scan again.
If your connection tends to drop frequently, be sure that the signal strength
is not too weak or not in range, understanding that other radio devices like
cordless phones may interfere with the signal quality.
Some Wi-Fi signals, though listed as unsecured, may still block connections
using MAC address filtering. This will need to be disabled in the Wi-Fi router,
or the device’s MAC address will need to be added to the router as an
acceptable device connection. You can find the CRUZ T508’s MAC address
under the Wi-Fi settings > Menu > Advanced.
Some Wi-Fi signals (public hot-spots, hotels, hospitals, airports, etc) appear
to be unsecured, but require security credentials upon opening a new web
browser. You will need to agree to a terms of use before getting full web
access.

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Getting Started
VI. EMAIL SET UP
The pre-installed Email app is a simple but effective email client for both
POP3 and IMAP email services. Configuration is automatic for some email
services. For those that are auto-configured, you only need to enter the email
address and password then tap “next.” You may want to check the box that
reads “Send email from this account by default.” If this does not work, you’ll
need to manually configure your account.
Manually Configuring
You will need detailed email configuration information which is available from
your service provider. You may have to locate the server settings information
at your Email Provider’s support website, or you may need to call their
support line. Unfortunately Velocity Micro cannot provide assistance with this
step. Below is the information you will need:
SERVER TYPE
You must select POP3, IMAP, or Exchange according to your email service
provider’s instructions. Typically this is POP3, but many are now allowing for
IMAP service. If you need to connect to an Exchange server, contact your
business systems Network Administrator for assistance.
USERNAME
This must be either your email alias (the part in front of the “@”) or your full
email address.
PASSWORD
The password is case-sensitive.
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Getting Started
VI. EMAIL SET UP
Email Step-by-Step
1. Open the email app and enter your email address and password.
2. Complete the fields for the Incoming server portion of the manual setup.
Be sure your username is entered correctly, whether email address or alias.
If a security setting is not specified by your email provider, choose “None.”
3. Tap “Next,” and the app will test your settings. Wi-Fi is required to be
active for this step.
4. Complete the fields for the Outgoing server settings
5. Tap “Next,” and the app will test your settings. Wi-Fi is required to be
active for this step.
If everything is correct, your email will begin downloading to your inbox. Note
that some features, like custom folders, will not be available.
MAIL SERVER (INCOMING AND OUTGOING)
The addresses at which your incoming and outgoing mail is waiting for you.
PORT (INCOMING AND OUTGOING)
Specify a port number for both your incoming and outgoing mail servers.
SECURITY TYPE
You must specify if a security method is required for the incoming mail server.

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Getting Started
VII. SAVING BATTERY LIFE
Helpful Tips
1. Streaming audio or video apps will use a lot of battery life.
2. Disable Wireless Network Positioning. You can turn it off from Settings >
Security > Use wireless networks.
3. Switch off Wi-Fi if you are not close to a strong source for an extended
period of time.
4. Use a quick screen timeout. You can alter this option from Settings >
Display > Sleep.
5. Reduce brightness to comfortable level using a widget or at Settings >
Display > Brightness.
6. Use web widgets wisely. Widgets that access the web consume more
power than widgets that do not.
7. Reduce automatic updates. Adjust settings within your apps that use an
auto-update feature to do so rarely or manually.
8. Consider a power management app that will regulate settings.

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Getting Started
VIII. MICRO SD CARDS
There are two areas for storage on your CRUZ T508. The first is a micro
SD card slot located on the top of your device. You may purchase micro SD
cards in a wide range of capacities, varying from 1 GB – 32 GB.
To properly load the micro SD card, place your CRUZ flat on a surface with
the screen facing up. Then, with the FRONT of the micro SD card showing,
slowly and carefully push the card into the micro SD card slot located on the
side of the device. Gently push the card until you feel a “click.” The card
should be instantly recognized by the CRUZ.
FRONT BACK
CAUTION:
If you try inserting the micro SD card in the incorrect direction, both the micro
SD card and the CRUZ T508 may become damaged. Damages of this nature
cannot be covered by the 1 year limited warranty.

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Getting Started
IX. DEVICE STORAGE
There are two areas for storage on your CRUZ T508
Name Capacity
Appears
in OI File
Manager
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Storage Uses
microSD
Storage
Supports 32
GB /sdcard
The Android apps you
install will write file folders
and app content to this
removable storage. You
may copy content to this
location, but be careful of
what you delete as it may
impact the function of your
apps.
Built-in Storage 16 GB total Flash
The Android operating
system is loaded onto this
internal embedded storage.
To protect your micro SD card’s file and directory
structure integrity, it should be unmounted before
removed. To do this, tap Menu > Settings >
Storage> Unmount SD card.
This best practice is not always followed by most
users, and generally no data loss occurs. When
this does happen, the CRUZ may attempt to save
lost data to a folder called LOST.DIR. This folder
generally has useless data and can be ignored.