Insignia NS-P16AT785HD User manual

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User Guide

7.85" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet

NS-P16AT785HD

Table of Contents

Welcome 5

Features 5

Package contents 5

Product overview 6

Home screen 10

Get started 11

Charge the battery 11

Turn on your tablet for the first time 12

Understand the basics 13

Turn your tablet on or off 13

Restart your tablet 14

Adjust the volume 14

Navigate with gestures 14

Navigate with on-screen function buttons 15

Use the Recents screen 16

Use the keyboard 17

Download apps 18

Capture and view a screenshot 19

View a status item or notification 19

Check for updates 20

Change basic settings 22

Customize the Home screen 22

Customize the lock screen 24

Set and use the screen lock 25

Set the date and time 26

Adjust the screen brightness 26

Adjust the power saving settings 27

Set the screen font size 28

Adjust system sounds 28

Select your language 29

Connect to a computer 30

Transfer or download an e-book 30

Set up wireless connections 30

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Connect to a Wi-Fi network 31

Add a Wi-Fi network 31

Check network status 33

Connect to a Bluetooth device 33

Use the Internet 33

View web pages 34

Search for text on a web page 34

Copy text on a web page 35

Check and clear history 36

Manage downloads 37

Manage bookmarks 37

Use Gmail™ 39

Set up a Gmail account 39

Manage Gmail accounts 39

View a Gmail 40

Create a Gmail 41

Create and manage contacts 42

Use the calendar 42

Work with photos and video 43

Use the camera 43

View photos and video 44

Edit photos 45

Share photos or videos 46

Listen to music 46

Control playback 46

Create a playlist 47

Manage storage space 47

Use a Micro SD card 47

View storage space 48

Clear app cache and data 48

Uninstall apps 49

Free up storage space 50

Reset to default settings 51

Troubleshooting 51

Maintenance 52

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Specifications 53

Customer support 53

Safety information 54

Legal notices 54

One-Year Limited Warranty 58

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 7.85" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet

(NS-P16AT785HD). 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.

HD Display

The crisp HDdisplay provides a superior viewing experience.

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 7.85" Wi-Fi Android™ Tablet

l Micro USBcable

l AC power adapter

l Quick Setup Guide

l Important Information

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front

Item Description

Front camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page43).

Ambient light

sensor

Detects the light level to automatically

adjust your tablet's brightness.

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Top

Item Description

Microphone

Speak into the microphone to capture

your voice.

Headphone jack

Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen

to audio.

Micro USB port

Connect the micro USBcharging cable

to charge your tablet or transfer data.

microSD™ card

slot

Insert a microSDcard to increase your

tablet's memory.

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Side

Item Description

Power on/off

button

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 your tablet if it freezes.

Volume up/down

button

Press to increase or decrease the

volume.

Restart hole Insert a paper clip to restart your tablet.

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Back

Item Description

Rear camera

Take pictures or record video. See Use

the camera (on page43).

Speakers Play audio from your tablet.

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HOME SCREEN

See Navigate with gestures (on page14) for information on using the touch

screen. See Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page15) for

information on navigating on your tablet.

Notifications

Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with one finger to view app and

system notifications.

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Status items

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

OR

Open notifications, then swipe down again to open status items.

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13) and Change basic settings (on page22).

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 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26).

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

page16).

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

the screen timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen to shorten the

length of time before your screen turns off. Press to wake up your tablet.

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.

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.

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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 period of time (depending on the screen

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

Turn off your tablet

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

2. Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.

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RESTART YOUR TABLET

l If your tablet freezes, insert a paper clip or pin into the restart 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51).

ADJUST THE VOLUME

Note

See Adjust system sounds (on page28) for more information.

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

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.

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Gesture Action

Swipe

Quickly slide your finger either

vertically or horizontally across the

screen.

Pinch

Pinch your fingers together or move

them apart.

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.

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Icon Tap to...

Return to the home screen.

Open the list of recently used

and running applications. See

Use the Recents screen

(below).

View all apps installed on

your tablet.

Open the options menu.

Close the keyboard.

Open the side menu.

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.

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l To see more apps, swipe the screen 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 to number/symbol mode.

Note: Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard.

Change keyboard language. SeeSelect your language (on

page29) to enable languages.

Note: This icon is not always available.

Close the keyboard.

Delete a character.

Tap and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor.

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Icon Description

Open the emoji keyboard.

Note:This icon is not always available. Tap ABC to open the

standard keyboard.

Confirm that you are finished entering information.

Search for text you entered.

l To insert a character, tap the character to the left of where you want it, then

use the keyboard to type.

l To delete a character, tap to the right of it, then tap (delete).

l When you don’t need the keyboard, press at the bottom of the screen to

close it.

l To adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust system sounds (on

page28).

DOWNLOAD APPS

Caution

To protect your tablet and personal data, only download apps from trusted

sources.

You must connect to the Internet and log into a Google account to download apps.

See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page31) for more information.

1. Tap Apps > Play Store.

2. Search for an app or browse the categories to find apps, then follow the on-

screen instructions to install.

Notes

l If a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app

developer for more information.

l See Uninstall apps (on page49) for information on permanently

deleting an app.

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CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT

l To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the same

time.

l To view the screenshot:

1. Tap Apps > Photos.

2. Tap the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View photos and video (on

page44) for more information on navigating your photos.

VIEW A STATUS ITEM OR NOTIFICATION

Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen.

l Drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such

as email, calendar, and time).

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

OR

Open notifications, then swipe down again to open status items.

CHECK FOR UPDATES

Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software.

Update your tablet

Warning

Back up your personal data before updating your tablet. Updates may delete

your data.

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