Empire Electronix User Manual

English User Manual

Thanks for buying this Tablet PC. This manual will introduce you to the features of your device and make you aware of anything requiring attention. Please read this manual carefully before using the device.

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1. Power button

2. VOL+

3. VOL-

4. TF card slot

5. HDMI

6. OTG USB Port

7. MIC

8. DC jack

9. Earphone jack

10. Camera

11. Photoflash

12. Speaker

13. Reset

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Contents

1. Notifications ………………………………………………………………4

2. Introduction ……………………………………………………………………5

2.1 Key Functions………………………………………………………………………..5

2.2 Features Overview. ……………………………………………………………………5

2.3 Technical Specifications……………………………………………………………………..5

3. Quick Guide …………………………………………………………………6

3.1 About the Touch screen……………………………………………………………….......6

3.2 Switch On/Off. ………………………………………………………………........................6

3.3 Power Save Modes and lock screen…………………………………………………6

3.4 Battery management and charging. ………………………………………………………6

3.5 Explanation of Function items………….………………………………………………7

3.6 USB HOST Function………………………………………………………………..............7

3.7 TF Card Storage………………………………………………………………....................8

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Network Access

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4.1 Wi-Fi Network Access ……………………………………………………………….....8

4.2 3G Network Access ………………………………………………………………...........8

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Storage File Copy……………………..

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Main Functions …………….

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6.1 Audio Function……………………………………………………………………...…9

6.2 Video Function…………………………………………………………………………10

6.3 Picture Function……………………………………………………………………10

6.4 Record Function………………………………………………………………………10

6.5 File Manager……………………………………………………………………….........11

6.6 E-book Function………………………………………………………………………11

6.7 Internet Browser……………………………………………………………………11

6.8 E-mail Function………………………………………………………………………12

6.9 Calendar………………………………………………………………………………........12

6.10 Calculator………………………………………………………………………………....13

6.11 Alarm Clock………………………………………………………………………………13

6.12 APK Installer……………………………………………………………………………14

6.13 Pictures and Video………………………………………………………………15

6.14 GPS........................................................................................................16

7. System Settings

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8. FAQ………………………………………………………………......…..………

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1.

Notifications

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Please protect the device against moisture and dust.

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Do not leave the device in a high-temperature environment, especially a closed car in hot weather.

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Do not drop or strike the device.

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Do not shake the device violently, particularly the LCD screen, as this may cause the display to malfunction.

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Please make sure to carefully adjust the earphone volume; excessive volume may be harmful to your hearing.

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Please charge the device when

(1) The power icon shows that the battery is nearly empty

(2) The device turns itself off automatically and will not come back on.

(3) There is no response when operating the buttons.

Attention: Please use only the charger provided by the manufacturer; other chargers may damage the device.

Input: 100-240V ~ 50/60 Hz

Output: 5V 2000 mA

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Do not disconnect the device from your PC when downloading, uploading or formatting as this may cause programming errors in the device.

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Do not disassemble the device yourself; only allow an expert to do so.

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Do not use alcohol, thinner or benzene-based chemicals to clean the surface of the device.

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Do not use the device in places where its use is prohibited, like aircraft.

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Please make sure to always back up your device. The manufacturer is not responsible for lost files or data after the device has been damaged or repaired.

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The manufacturer reserves all the rights to the technology and design of the device and has no obligation to inform the user if new versions or designs have been developed.

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The device is NOT waterproof; please keep it away from moisture at all times.

This device will take approximately 20 seconds to power up; please don't try to operate the device during this period.

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2. Introduction

2.1

Key functions

Name

POWER

Description

Press this button briefly for sleep/wake up mode, press and hold for several seconds to turn device ON or OFF

MENU Press this button briefly to access the submenu

ESC

TF Card Slot

Press briefly to exit current mode

For external TF card, 128 MB to 32 GB

Stereo earphone jack Stereo jack for earphone

DC Socket

MICRO USB Port

USB Host Port

To connect device to 5V DC charger

Micro 5-pin USB Port

Port for external USB driver, 3G dongle, mouse, keyboard, etc. (2.0)

Display HD Display area

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Features Overview

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CPU: Rockchip 3188 Cortex A9, 1.8 GHz. With ANDROID 4.2.2 operating system.

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10.1' TFT touch screen LCD display, IPS, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution.

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8 GB built-in Flash Memory, support 128 MB - 32 GB external TF card.

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Media support for video, audio, pictures, E-books, etc.

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Built-in Wi-Fi supports external 3G USB DONGLE wireless network card (3G card or USB

Dongle are not provided by the Tablet PC manufacturer).

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Dual Camera Front: 2.0 M Pixels; Rear: 5.0 M Pixels with photoflash

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Various applications are available in the ANDROID 4.2.2 OS (APK applications only).

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Supports built-in microphone recording function

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Supports USB HOST and external U-disk, MP3, MP4, mouse, keyboard, etc.

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Support GPS

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Support Dual Band WIFI 2.4G & 5G

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Supports G-sensor screen rotation function.

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Supports stereo earpieces and speaker.

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The device can be used as a USB portable hard disk, driver not needed for WIN 2000 or above.

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Technical Specifications

Screen

10.1 inch Capacitive Touch Screen.

IPS, Resolution: 1280 x 800

CPU Chipset: ROCKCHIP 3188; Processor: Cortex A9; Frequency: 1.8 GHz

RAM

Storage

System

DDR3: 2 GB

8 GB

External TF card increase storage from 128 MB to 32 GB.

Android 4.2.2

Network

Built-in Wi-Fi Module 2.4G & 5G. IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n. 11 Mbps to 54

Mbps

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3G: External 3G by USB Dongle.

Applications APK format applications

GPS

Video

Music

GPS navigation function

AVI, MOV, WMV, MP4, ASF, 3GP, TS, MKV, MPEG, etc. All videos support HD 1080P.

MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, AAC, OGG, etc.

Pictures

E-books

JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, etc.

TXT, PDF, CHM, HTML, PDB, UMD, FB2, LRC, EPUB.

Office Files Supported files: Word, Excel, PDF, etc.

PC

Connection

Battery micro USB 2.0 x 1

Built-in Lithium Battery:5000 mAh.

3. Quick Guide

3.1

About the Touch screen

The screen is a capacitive touch screen; you can use five fingers to touch the screen at the same time.

3.2 Switch On/Off.

Switch On and Unlock: When the device is in the OFF mode press and hold the Power key for 3 seconds to enter the Android start-up progress bar; it takes approx. 20 seconds to display the system desktop. When the LCD is in locked mode please press and drag the icon to the green point and the LCD will unlock automatically (see the illustration below):

3.3 Power save Modes and lock screen .

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Briefly press the 'POWER' key after starting up for the system to switch to power save and lock mode.

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Briefly press the 'POWER' key or tap the touch screen and system will return to bright in 1 second

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The primary functions of the device – e.g. playing music, movies, etc. – will not stop in the power save mode; only the LCD is turned off and shows a black screen.

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Switch OFF: When the device is in the OFF mode, press and hold the 'POWER' key for 3 seconds. The screen will display the power off interface; select the power off icon to confirm and the system will shut down automatically.

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【 Note 】 When the battery is low, the device will give a continuous alarm and shut off automatically if it is not charged. If the device will not start up, please check to see if the battery is low and try again after the battery has been charged.

3.4 Battery management and charging.

3.4.1 Before using your device for the first time, charge the battery for 8-12 hours to give the device a full charge.

3.4.2 Insert the micro port of the battery adaptor into the DC slot on the device and connect the other side to a power socket. The battery icon on the desktop icon will show the device is charging; please wait until the battery is fully charged before disconnecting. The icon on the desktop will show when the battery is fully charged.

【 Note 】 In order to keep the battery functioning in optimal condition please note the following:

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Don’t charge the battery in high temperatures.

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No need to fully discharge the battery, the device can be charged even if there is some battery power remaining.

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In order to keep the battery in good condition please make sure to charge it once every two weeks if the device is not used for an extended period of time.

3.5 Explanation of function icons

Icon Function

Back to main menu

Show current

power status

The current system time

Back

Menu

Google search

System clock

New mail

Icon Function

Indicates when the system finds new devices.

Set the alarm

Reduce the volume

Increase the volume

Menu for Function Block.

Adjust screen brightness

WI-FI on/off

USB Connection

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Status Bar

3.6 USB HOST Function

3.6.1 USB HOST Definition

The Micro USB on the device can be used as USB Host.

3.6.2 Read U-disk:

Insert the U-disk into the HOST port, press the Resource manager on the desktop, press USB enter into u-disk.

3.6.3 External 3G USB Dongle . (See network access guide item 4)

3.7 TF Card Storage

The device has a TF card slot and supports the reading of files on the TF card. Insert the TF card into the card slot (can only be inserted one way); to remove the TF card press down on the card and it will pop out.

3.7.1 Insert the TF into the card slot in the right side of the device.

3.7.2 Don’t eject the card when operating (reading, copying) as this may cause data errors.

3.7.3 Don’t use the TF card in high temperature conditions.

3.7.4 Protect the TF card from liquids and corrosive materials.

4. Network Access

The device supports a Wi-Fi network and external 3G network.

4.1 Wi-Fi Network Access

4.1.1 Turn on Wi-Fi and access Wi-Fi settings. The device will scan automatically for available

Wi-Fi networks.

4.1.2 Choose the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to.

4.1.3 Press Connect . Some network may require you to enter a password.

4.1.4 In the Wi-Fi settings screen press the Menu key and touch Advanced; this will give you an increased number of Wi-Fi settings.

4.1.5 How to use 5G network. This product supports 2.4G&5G.connections. General users:

2.4G router. To use a 5G router, check the list of Wi-Fi router names and see which are 5G. Select one and click Connect. A 5G network will perform at faster speeds.

4.2 3G Network Access

4.2.1 Turn OFF Wi-Fi if it is on.

4.2.2 Access Mobile network setting and make sure Data enabled is selected. Then go back to

Wireless & Networks.

4.2.3 Insert External 3G by USB host.

4.2.4 Select the Mobile network and wait for the 3G network connection after which you can access the network via 3G.

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4.3 Bluetooth

4.3.1 Turn on Bluetooth if it is off.

4.3.2 Search for the Bluetooth signal of other machines and then click to achieve connectivity.

5. Storage File Copy

A) Connect the device to a computer using a USB cable; the status bar will show USB connected.

B) Select USB Connected

C) Select USB Connected , then, Turn on USB storage .

The left picture shows that the device storage content can be viewed and modified from the computer.

The right picture means that device storage content can NOT be viewed or modified from the computer.

6. Main Functions

6.1 Audio Function

To access the music player: in music player mode, double-click the item in the playlist you wish to play, as shown in the following picture

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Drag the music progress bar

Explanation of the buttons in the Music player

Button Instruction

to adjust the progress. button Instruction

Artist Album

Song Play playlist

Random Play Continuous playback

Play the previous song Play the next song

Pause Play

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If there are no music files in the audio player playlist, the system will automatically upload the music files from the card to the audio player playlist after the audio player is turned on (the device supports the following audio file formats: mp3, wav, midi, wma). The playlist is shown in the above figure.

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If there are two or more songs in the Music playlist area slide the touch screen up/down to

 move the page up/down

Double-click the item in the playlist you wish to play .

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In the music playing interface, click to enter the audio playlist.

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Drag the playback progress bar to adjust audio playback progress.

6.2 Video Function

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Click the Video player icon to enter the video player interface and open the video files

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The device supports the following video file formats: MKV, AVI, MP4, MOV, VOB, DAT, FLV,

3GP, etc.

 If there are no music files in the video player playlist the system will automatically upload the

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video files from the card to the video player playlist after the video player is turned on.

 Drag the playback progress bar to adjust video playback progress.

6.3 Picture Function

Click the HD Video Player to enter the viewing interface

 Add image （ supports the following picture formats: BMP, JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF ）

If there are no files in the photo list, the system will automatically load the image files from the card to the photo browser list after the photo browser is opened.

Open the corresponding folder, find the image file and add the picture you want.

Click the menu button to set the photo as your wallpaper.

6.4 Record Function

Click the record icon to enter the recording interface, click the record button to start recording, click the stop button to stop recording. The system will ask you if you wish to store or delete this recording, please select manually.

Recording playback: select audio player to play the recording. First select the record files from the explorer, then click on them and play; for further details please refer to Audio Function .

6.5 File Manager

In file manager you can view all the files in the device, including files in the internal memory and on external memory cards. There is also a quick view for pictures and videos.

6.6 E-book Function.

Supports the following E-Book formats: TXT, LRC, PDF, HTML, HTM, EPUB, etc.

6.7 Internet Browser

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Before you use the Internet browse function please make sure your network is connected. See the network access section of this manual.

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Click IE Browser icon to enter the IE interface, click on the address bar and type in the website you wish to access, followed by Go.

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 Click on the

 Click on the

icon to view bookmarks and history.

menu icon to access settings

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The device also supports other Internet browsers; please see the instructions for the Internet browsers in question.

6.8 E-mail Function

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Before you use the e-mail function please make sure your network is connected. See the network access section of this manual.

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When using this function for the first time you will need to add an e-mail account to the device.

The device supports the use of several e-mail accounts.

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The methods for adding web-based e-mail accounts and enterprise e-mail accounts are different.

Add portal sites e-mail accounts. (example: Gmail, MSN, Yahoo, etc. )

Take Google e-mail account for an example here.

Account: [email protected]

Password: *********

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For portal sites e-mail accounts enter your e-mail address and password, then click next.

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After you have been successfully connected enter Account Name and Your Name . Account

Name means the name of this account in the device, Your Name means the displayed name of your e-mail in the recipient's account.

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You can now access the account. Click on the e-mail titles to read emails, press and hold e-mail titles to access options.

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Click the menu icon to access settings

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Refresh: Check for new emails.

Compose: Write new emails.

Folders: Manage/Move emails to different folders.

Accounts: View accounts in the device, add new accounts, delete accounts, set main account.

Accounts settings: More options for e-mail accounts.

6.9 Calendar

Click the Calendar icon to enter the calendar interface.

 In calendar mode, press and drag the screen up/down to move between months or to turn the pages.

 When the month changes from December to January the device will automatically change the year.

 Enter the interface; the number in the orange form is today's date. You can change the date in the Settings function; for details see the Settings section.

Click to return to the main menu.

6.10 Calculator

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Click on the Calculator icon to enter the calculator interface.

6.11 Alarm Clock

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Click on the Clock icon to enter the time interface, then click on the clock to access the alarm function; you can now add new alarms or edit existing alarms.

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Press and hold existing alarms to select turn alarm on/off, edit alarm, and delete alarm. Click on individual alarms to edit them.

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You can edit the alarm time, repeat mode, ringtone and label.

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In the alarm interface click on the items can be set.

menu icon to access settings. The following

6.12 APK Installer

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This device supports third party apps (APK format) based on the Android OS. Many different apps can be downloaded from the Internet or copied from other devices.

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If you are not downloading the app from Google Android Market you should take the following steps before the installation. Please check Settings – Applications and make sure

Unknown sources is selected.

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Click on the Explorer icon prompt

and select the app you want to install, then click the install

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6.12.1 Install: Click Install and enter the app installer interface.

 Internal Memory means built-in Flash memory, SD card means inserted T-Flash;

 After entering, select the app format setting program on the right side, click on the application to install, return to the main interface when this operation has been completed; the installation will be finished and you will see the app icon in your application list.

6.12.2 Manage: Click settings and Choose APPS

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Click on APPS and select the file/software you want to uninstall

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Click on the software, then uninstall the software.

6.12.3 Exit : Return to the main interface.

Note: All the installed apps will be displayed in the application list menu. These applications include games, chat TM, Internet browser, media player, system tools, etc.

6.13 PICTURES AND VIDEO

The machine has both a front and a rear camera, with which you can take pictures and video clips.

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Click on the applications tab to display all the applications, then select the 'photo' or 'video' setting.

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 Before taking pictures or recording video you can click on the camera settings to adjust the white balance, picture size, photo quality, point mode etc.

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Click on the button to start or stop the recording.

 The photographs or video can be previewed in the preview window.

 To play previously recorded video, open the video player and select the video file.

 To view photographs, open the picture viewer and select which images you would like to see..

 In camera mode, touch the screen with two fingers. The pixel scaling function box will appear.

To change the image scale, use two fingers to slide in or outward.

 The tablet has an autofocus function. Open the rear camera and touch the screen once lightly.

The icon will appear, and the camera will start autofocusing. When the focus is clear, you can shoot HD photos.

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If you take pictures in low light conditions, the flash function is available.

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6.14 GPS function

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Click on the icon to enter the GPS satellite positioning software, you can quickly receive GPS satellite signals and positioning.

NOTE: Users can purchase third party maps Site map and navigation APK (Android), can use the

GPS function. This product does not provide maps and navigation APK.

7. System Settings

Click the Settings icon to enter system settings. You can now change wireless & networks, sound, display, location & security, applications, accounts & sync, privacy, storage, language & keyboard, voice input & output, and date & time.

7.1 Wireless & Network Setting, See item 4.

7.2 Sound Setting. You can adjust Silent mode, Volume, Notification ringtone, Audible selection,

Screen lock sounds, and Haptic feedback.

7.3 Display Setting. You can adjust Brightness, Auto-rotate screen, Animation, Screen timeout.

7.4 Location & Security Setting. Here you can set up screen lock and device administrators and enter a TF card password.

7.5 Application Setting. Here you manage your apps and check storage & battery usage.

Please note: If you want to install applications that you are not downloading from the Google

Android Market you should first turn on Unknown sources .

7.6 Accounts & sync Setting. Here you can manage accounts in the device.

7.7 Privacy Setting. In this setting you can back up data and reset factory defaults.

7.8 Storage Setting. Here you can check storage use and insert & erase TF cards.

Please note: Before you remove the TF Card (if you have inserted a TF card), please use the 'safely remove hardware and uninstall media' function before ejecting the TF card; if you fail to do so this may cause a problem for some applications.

7.9 Language & Keyboard Setting. In this setting you can change the system language and select keyboard inputs.

Please note: if you have installed an input and want to use it please remember to turn it on in this setting (all inputs can be turned on here). Press and hold the blank where you want to type and you will see a popup to choose inputs.

Android Keyboard

The Android keyboard can be configured. To change the settings:

(1) Open the 'Settings' menu

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(2) Select the 'Language and input' submenu, then tap on 'Default''

(3) Tap 'Configure input methods.' The following options will appear:

(4) Tap the icon. The following options will appear:

(5) Select 'Input language'

(6) Check the 'Use system language' box

The default keyboard will be set to the selected language.

For example, when 'French (French)' is set as the default language the default keyboard will be

French.

7.10 Date & time Setting: In this setting you can adjust the date and time.

7.11 About device. Check device information.

8. FAQ

1) How can I change languages if I mistakenly choose an unknown language?

· Find the Settings icon in the Menu Page to enter Settings.

· Then select the icon to enter the language & keyboard setting; the first option is the language setting.

2) How can I change the input when I am typing?

Press and hold the blank where you want to type and you will see a popup to choose inputs.

3) I already installed some applications but now I can't find them, why is this?

· By default some applications are installed on an external TF card, so if you have removed the TF card from the device you will not see these applications.

4) I can't get the device to turn on.

· Check the battery and charge the device if there is no power.

· Connect the device to an AC adapter.

· Contact the seller if the device still won't turn on after it has been charged.

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5) I can't hear any sound through the earphones.

· Check if the device is in Mute mode.

· Check the volume setting, in case it is 0.

· Check the earphone connector.

6) Why can't I install apps?

Please check Settings – Applications and make sure you have selected Unknown sources .

7) There is an Error Code on the screen.

·System error, restart the device.

·The language you are browsing in is not supported by built-in languages; please contact the original manufacturer for a bug fix.

8) I'm having system problems, I get a lot of error messages.

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Please press reset. T he device will turn off. Press the power key to restart the device.

 If you have restarted the device and you are still getting error messages please check open applications to see if there is an unknown application. If so, uninstall.

 Your device may have a virus. Please install a security application to protect your device.

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If you are still experiencing problems after trying the above solutions the firmware on your device needs to be rebuilt (this operation is called 'flashing'). Please note: Before you flash the device, please back it up. The flashing operation will return all the settings and files to the factory defaults . The flashing operation requires a flashing tool and firmware. Please contact the original manufacturer for assistance.

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