Insignia NS-P16AT10 User manual

8"/10.1" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet

NS-P16AT08/NS-P16AT10

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Welcome 5

Features 5

Package contents 5

8-inch tablet overview 6

10-inch tablet overview 9

Home screen 12

Get started 13

Charge the battery 14

Turn on your tablet for the first time 15

Understand the basics 15

Turn your tablet on or off 15

Restart your tablet 16

Adjust the volume 16

Navigate with gestures 17

Navigate with on-screen function buttons 18

Use the Recents screen 20

Use the keyboard 20

Download apps 21

Capture and view a screenshot 22

View a status item or notification 23

Check for updates 23

Change basic settings 25

Customize the Home screen 25

Customize the lock screen 27

Set and use the screen lock 28

Set the date and time 29

Adjust the screen brightness 29

Adjust the power saving settings 30

Setting the screen font size 31

Adjust system sounds 31

Select your language 32

Connect to a computer 33

Windows 33

Mac 34

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Transfer or download an e-book 36

Set up wireless connections 36

Connect to a Wi-Fi network 36

Add a Wi-Fi network 37

Check network status 38

Connect to a Bluetooth device 38

Use the Internet 38

View web pages 39

Search for text on a web page 40

Copy text on a web page 41

Check and clear history 41

Manage bookmarks 43

Manage downloads 44

Use Gmail™ 45

Set up a Gmail account 45

Manage Gmail accounts 45

View a Gmail 47

Create a Gmail 48

Create and manage contacts 49

Use the calendar 49

Work with photos and video 50

Use the camera 50

View photos and video 51

Edit photos 52

Share photos or videos 52

Listen to music 53

Control playback 53

Using playlists 53

Manage storage space 53

Use a Micro SD card 53

View storage space 54

Clear app cache and data 55

Uninstall apps 56

Free up storage space 57

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Reset to default settings 57

Troubleshooting 57

Maintenance 59

Specifications 60

8"Tablet (NS-P16AT08) 60

10.1" Tablet (NS-P16AT10) 61

Customer support 62

Safety information 62

Legal notices 63

One-Year Limited Warranty 66

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 8"/10.1" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet (NS-

P16AT08 or NS-P16AT10). Your tablet is a state of the art Android design that will

give you reliable and trouble-free performance.

Features

Familiarize yourself with your tablet's features below.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

Connect to the Internet wherever you are with the latest Wi-Fi technology.

Touch Screen

The screen responds to your touch instantly.

Third-party Application Support

Install a large number of third-party applications on your tablet.

Built-in Cameras

Use the built-in front and back cameras as a webcam or to record videos.

Built-in G-sensor

Rotate the tablet to automatically switch between landscape and portrait modes.

Entertainment

Enjoy music, movies, pictures, and e-books on a single device.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

l 8"/10.1" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet

l Micro USBcable

l AC power adapter

l Quick Setup Guide

l Important Information

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8-INCH TABLET OVERVIEW

Learn more about your 8-inch (NS-P16AT08) tablet's features. Or, view the 10-

inch tablet overview (on page9) (NS-P16AT10).

Front of 8" tablet

Item Description

Front camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page50).

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Back of 8" tablet

Item Description

Power

Press briefly to lock or unlock the

screen.

Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.

Press and hold for ten seconds to

restart.

Volume

Press to increase or decrease the

volume.

Rear camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page50).

Speakers Play audio from your tablet.

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Side of 8" tablet

Item Description

Earphone jack

Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen

to audio.

Micro USB port

Connect the micro USBcharging cable

to charge your tablet.

Reset hole Insert a paper clip if your tablet freezes.

microSD™ card

slot

Insert a microSDcard to increase your

tablet's memory.

Microphone

Speak into the microphone to capture

your voice.

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10-INCH TABLET OVERVIEW

Learn more about your 10-inch (NS-P16AT10) tablet's features. Or, view the 8-

inch tablet overview (on page6) (NS-P16AT08).

Front of 10" tablet

Item Description

Front camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page50).

Light sensor

Detects light level to adjust your

screen's brightness.

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Back of 10" tablet

Item Description

Power

Press briefly to lock or unlock the

screen.

Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.

Press and hold for ten seconds to

restart.

Reset hole Insert a paper clip if your tablet freezes.

Volume

Press to increase or decrease the

volume.

Rear camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page50).

Speakers Play audio from your tablet.

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Side of 10" tablet

Item Description

Earphone jack

Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen

to audio.

Micro HDMI jack

Connect your tablet to a TV or other

devices with a micro HDMIcable.

Micro USB port

Connect the micro USBcharging cable

to charge your tablet.

microSD™ card

slot

Insert a microSDcard to increase your

tablet's memory.

Microphone

Speak into the microphone to capture

your voice.

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HOME SCREEN

See Navigate with gestures (on page17) for information on using the touch

screen. See Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page18) for

information on navigating on your tablet.

8-inch tablet

10-inch tablet

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Notifications

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with one finger.

Status items

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with two fingers.

OR

Open notifications, then swipe down again.

Get started

This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can

also check out Features (on page5) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet.

For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand

the basics (on page15) and Change basic settings (on page25).

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CHARGE THE BATTERY

Before charging your tablet battery for the first time, use your tablet until the battery

is completely empty, then charge it fully before using it again. This will help

increase your battery's efficiency and life. After the first time, charge your battery

when it is less than 15% full.

1. Insert the micro USB cable into your tablet's micro USB port.

2. Insert the other end into the AC power adapter, then connect it to a power

outlet.

Note:It takes about four hours to fully charge your tablet.

Conserve battery power

l Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.

l Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on

page29).

l Close apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on

page20).

l If your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on

the screen timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen (on page27)).

Press to wake it up.

l If you are using an animated wallpaper, change it to a static wallpaper.

Helpful tips

l For the best battery performance, use your tablet often.

l Make sure that you charge it at least once a month.

l Use the power adapter that came with your tablet for charging.

l You can use your tablet while it is being charged. However, to conserve

your tablet's battery life, it isn't recommended.

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TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Press and hold the button on the side of your tablet until you see the

Welcome screen.

2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete

setup.Note:You can use your tablet without connecting to the Internet and

signing into a Google™ account, but you won't be able to use the Play

Store or receive software updates.

Understand the basics

Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful

features.

TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF

Turn on your tablet

l Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on.

Note

If you don't touch your tablet for a while (depending on the screen timeout

setting), it may sleep with the screen off. Press briefly to wake it up.

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Turn off your tablet

1. Press and hold the button until the Power off screen opens.

2. Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.

RESTART YOUR TABLET

l If your tablet freezes, insert a paper clip or pin into the reset hole, then turn

on your tablet again. Your stored data and customized settings aren't

affected.

Note

To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on

page57).

ADJUST THE VOLUME

Note

See Adjust system sounds (on page31) for more information.

l Press the volume + or – button to raise or lower the volume.

OR

If you have the 10-inch tablet (NS-P16AT10), you can tap (lower volume)

or (raise volume) at the bottom of the screen.

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NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES

Gesture Action

Tap

Tap an app or another item with

your finger to open or select it.

Touch & hold

Touch an item with your finger and

do not release it until your tablet

responds.

Drag

Touch and hold an item with your

finger, then move your finger to the

position where you want the item.

Swipe

Quickly slide your finger either

vertically or horizontally across the

screen to scroll up and down or right

to left.

Pinch

Pinch your fingers together or move

them apart to zoom in and out.

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Gesture Action

Rotate

Turn your tablet sideways to switch

between landscape and portrait.

Tip: If the orientation does not

change, swipe down from the top of

your screen with two fingers, then

tap Landscape or Portrait to turn off

the rotation lock.

NAVIGATE WITH ON-SCREEN FUNCTION BUTTONS

Icon Tap to...

Start a text search on

Google™.

Start a voice search on

Google.

Return to the previous screen.

Return to the home screen.

Open the list of recently used

and running applications. See

Use the Recents screen (on

page20).

View all apps installed on

your tablet. Swipe the screen

to the left to see more apps.

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Icon Tap to...

Open the options menu.

Close the keyboard.

Open the side menu.

(10-inch tablet

only)

Raise the volume level.

(10-inch tablet

only)

Lower the volume level.

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USE THE RECENTS SCREEN

The Recents screen lets you quickly switch to recently used and open apps. If you

have too many apps running, your tablet may run slower or shorten your battery

life. Close apps you are not using to improve your tablet's performance.

l On the home screen, tap Recents. A list of the most recently used or

running apps appears.

l To see more apps, swipe up or down.

l To open an app, tap the app window.

l To close an app, drag the app screen left, right, or tap x.

USE THE KEYBOARD

The keyboard automatically opens when you start a program or select an item that

needs text or numbers.

Icon Description

Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters.

?123

Switch between number/symbol or text mode.

Note:Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.

OR

Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language (on

page32) to enable languages.

Note:These icons are not always available.

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