Ematic Edan EGS006 User manual

User’s Manual

Ematic Edan - EGS006

Since the tablet software updates regularly, the user manual may not cover all aspects of new features.

Important Notices

• The new battery will be in its best condition after being fully charged and discharged 2-3 times.

• While using earphones, if the volume is excessively high it may cause hearing damage. Please adjust the volume of the player to a safe level and moderate during use.

• Do not disconnect the tablet suddenly when formatting or uploading and downloading, which can lead to program errors.

• Do not dismantle the tablet by yourself, and do not use alcohol, thinner or benzene to clean its surface.

• Do not use the tablet while driving or walking.

• The tablet is not moisture and water resistant.

Please do not use it in a damp environment.

• Do not drop or hit the tablet against a hard surface, or the screen may be damaged or cracked.

• Do not upgrade the firmware by yourself. The tablet should be upgraded with the right firmware and right methods offered by us. If upgrade is needed, please contact us.

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Section 1: Tablet Overview

Tablet Overview

Screen Basics

Touch Screen Basics

Section 2: Initial Setup

Charging

Turn on

Connecting to Wi-Fi

Setting up your Google Account

Section 3: Your Home Screen

Icons

Adding Icons

Moving Icons

Removing Icons

Take a Screenshot

Sleep Mode

Change the Wallpaper

Section 4: Network Connection

Turn On/Off Wi-Fi

Adding a Wi-Fi Network

Section 5: Connecting to a Computer

PC

Mac

Section 6: Using the Keyboard

Entering text

Basic Editing

Keyboard settings

Section 7: Exploring Apps

Calendar

Clock

Camera

Amazon Apps

Included Apps

Uninstalling Apps

Section 8: Google Accounts

Add a Google Account

Remove a Google Account

Section 9: Tablet Settings

Section 10: Tips & Tricks

Extending Battery Life

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Reset/Restore

Troubleshooting

Customer Support

Limitation of Liability Statement

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Tablet Overview

Camera

Speaker

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Mini HDMI port

5V charging port

Micro USB connection

3.5mm audio jack

MicroSD card slot Hold for 2 seconds to turn on/off.

Press to sleep/wake up.

Screen Basics

Tap for Apps & Widgets

Swipe left or right to switch between home screens.

Slide up to reveal your notifications and settings

Back Home Volume

Menu

Recent Apps

Notifications

Wi-Fi

Signal

Battery

Touch Screen Basics

Tap the screen once to activate or open something.

Touch and hold to move an item by dragging.

*In many apps touch and hold can offer more options.

Zooming: Double tap quickly to zoom into a webpage, picture, or map. Some apps allow you to zoom in and out by touching the screen with two fingers, and pinching them together.

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TIP: You can flick the screen with your finger to quickly scroll through a long list, such as a library of music.

Tap a specific location on the screen where you would like to enter text. The on-screen keyboard will pop up.

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Initial Setup

Charging

Fully charge your tablet for 6 hours before the first use.

Use the included USB wall charger.

The battery indicator will show that your device is charging.

Attention: Charging by connecting to a computer will be extremely slow. We recommend only using the included wall charger.

Turn on

To start your tablet, press and hold the power key for 2 seconds. The Ematic logo indicates that the tablet is loading.

Once the screen loads, you will see a Welcome

Screen. Choose your language and tap

Start.

Connecting to Wi-Fi

You will be asked to select your Wi-Fi connection.

Tap to select your network and enter your password.

Setting up your Google Account

When prompted, sign in using the email address and password from your Google Account. If you don’t have one yet, create one.

An email address that you use for any of the following counts as a Google Account:

• Gmail

• YouTube

• Google Apps

• AdWords

• Any other Google product

When you sign in with a Google Account, all the email, contacts, Calendar events, and other data associated with that account are automatically synced with your tablet. You can also add multiple Google

Accounts later.

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Icons

Your Home Screen

You can fill the home screen with any combinations of shortcuts, widgets, and folders you like.

When you power up your tablet 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 swiping your finger left or right.

Battery Level: The blue battery level indicator will decrease and change to red as the battery is drained.

Wi-Fi Signal: As the Wi-Fi signal strength decreases, the blue bands will change to grey.

Menu: Tap to reveal settings and options.

All Apps: Tap to view all apps.

Back: Go back to the previous screen.

Home: Go back to the home screen.

Recent Apps: Open a list of recent apps. Tap an app to open or swipe left/right to remove the thumbnail.

Increase Volume

Decrease Volume

Adding Icons

Within the All Apps menu, choose an app or swipe right to choose a widget. Tap and hold desired app or widget for about 2 seconds until the Home screen appears. Slide it wherever you want and let go.

Moving Icons

Touch & hold the icon.

Slide you finger to the new position.

(To move between Home screens, slide toward the edge of the screen. To bump another icon out of the way, slide slowly towards it.)

Lift your finger to drop the icon into its new position.

Removing Icons

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Touch and hold the app or widget and drag to the

X icon at the top of the screen.

Take a Screenshot

Make sure the image you want is displayed on the screen.

Press the Power Button and the Decrease Volume

Button simultaneously.

The screenshot is automatically saved to your Gallery.

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Sleep Mode

To save battery, you should put you tablet in sleep mode by turning off the LCD display. To do this, press the power key and immediately release it. Do it again to bring up the lock screen.

Change the Wallpaper

Tap and hold your finger on any open space on your home screen. A list of options appears.

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Live Wallpapers: Choose from a scrolling list of animated wallpapers

Video: Choose a wallpaper from your personal gallery

Wallpapers: Choose from thumbnails of default images

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Network Connection

Wi-Fi can only be used when it connects with a

Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) or a free unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot.

Turn on Wi-Fi

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Within the All

Apps menu, tap

Settings.

Under Wireless & Networks, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and scan for networks.

Your tablet will list the networks it finds within range. Tap a network to connect.

When connected, the wireless indicator appears in the status bar. The blue lines indicate connection strength.

Turn off Wi-Fi

Tap the Wi-Fi ON switch under Wireless & Networks.

Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it to extend the life of your battery between charges.

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Adding a Wi-Fi Network

Users may also add a Wi-Fi network under Wi-Fi settings.

Forget a Wi-Fi Network

In the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap the name of the network. Tap “Forget” in the dialog that opens.

Add a VPN profile

Opens a screen that prompts you to select the type of VPN to add. You are then prompted for VPN configuration details.

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Connecting to a Computer

Connect to your computer by USB.

The device driver will install.

Choose open folder to view files or select the removable disk.

You will now be able to drag and drop the files from your computer onto your tablet just as you would with a USB flash drive.

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Go to android.com/filetransfer on your Mac and choose download now.

Install the application.

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First, install the Android

File Transfer application for

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The Android File Transfer application will launch automatically when you connect your tablet. Drag & drop files to transfer.

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Using the Keyboard

Entering text

Enter text using the onscreen keyboard. In most apps it will open automatically. In others, open the keyboard by touching where you want to type.

*Depending on what you are doing, some of the keys on the keyboard may look different. Keyboard A appears when you are searching or browsing the net.

Keyboard B appears when you are writing emails, documents, or messaging.

Keyboard A:

Search

Insert

Keyboard settings numbers or symbols

Keyboard B:

Touch & hold to type this character

Enter

Insert smileys

To make the keyboard go away, touch the modified

Back button at the bottom left of the screen.

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Basic Editing

Move the insertion point: Touch where you want to type. The cursor will blink in the new position and a blue tab will appear below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor.

Select text: Touch & hold or double-tap within the text. The nearest word will be highlighted and blue tabs with appear. Drag tabs to edit selection.

Delete text: Touch to delete characters or selected text.

Insert Capital Letters: Tap the key once to insert one capital letter. Or hold key while you type.

Turn on caps lock: Double-tap key. It will turn into . Tap again to return to lowercase.

Cut, Copy, paste: Select the text you want to manipulate. When highlighted, touch Cut, Copy, or

Paste.

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Keyboard Settings

Input languages: Select different languages to be included when typing.

Android Keyboard Settings: Edit keyboard settings such as Auto-capitalization, Sound,

Auto correction, and Input methods & styles.

Add-on dictionaries: Install dictionaries of different languages by selecting the language and tapping

Install.

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Exploring Apps

Open up some Apps to better familiarize yourself with your new tablet.

Calendar

Use the Calendar app to view and edit your schedule.

Touch an event to view its details.

Touch icons across the top of the screen or Menu to search/create events, return to today, or adjust settings.

To email everyone who is invited to an event:

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Tap event on Calendar

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Tap

Email Guests

Clock

Setting an alarm:

Touch set alarm

Select the time you want, then tap Done

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Camera

Tap the camera app to take pictures and videos to share with your friends and family.

Taking Photos:

• Make sure the small camera icon is selected

• Tap the blue circle to take a photo

• To zoom in/out, Drag the small white circle towards or away from the +/- signs

• Tap the settings icon to change the White Balance, Exposure, or to restore default Camera settings.

Recording Video:

• Make sure the small camcorder icon is selected

• Tap the red circle to start recording

• To zoom in/out, Drag the small white circle towards or away from the +/- signs

• Tap the red circle again to stop recording

• Tap the settings icon to change the White Balance, Effects, Time lapse, or restore default Video settings

Amazon apps

Get all your favorite books, games, apps & more with the

Amazon apps!

Get the best reading experience available on your

Android device --no Kindle required. Search & browse more than 850,000 books.

Access and play your Cloud Player music library or choose from over 20 million songs and albums to shop for.

Discover great apps and games in the Amazon

Appstore for Android and get a paid app for free every day.

Included Apps

Amazon Kindle: Sign in to your Kindle account to read all your favorite books!

AmazonMP3: Access and play your Cloud Player music library wherever you go

Amazon app store: Get your favorite apps, games, and more through the Amazon app store.

Browser: Browse the web

Calculator: Basic calculator functions

Calendar: Keep track of your schedule and set reminders

Camera: Take photos and record videos

Clock: Set the time and alarms

Downloads: Manage your downloads

Email: Sync your email accounts

Evernote: Keep notes and to-do lists

File Manager: Browse for files to open, delete, etc.

Flash Player: Provides Flash compatibility

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Kingsoft Office: Type documents, make spreadsheets and presentations

People: Manage your contacts

Pogoplug: Connect to the internet to access and share your files. Includes 5GB of cloud storage

Settings: Adjust settings on your tablet

Sound Recorder: Record audio using the built-in microphone

Video: Video and image gallery

Uninstalling Apps

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To Uninstall an unwanted App:

Tap Settings

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Under Device, tap

Apps.

Then tap the App that you want to uninstall

Tap

Uninstall

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Google Accounts

Add a Google account

Tap Settings

Under Accounts, tap Google

Tap Add account

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Tap what kind of account you want to add and sign in.

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Remove a Google account

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Settings

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Under Accounts, tap

Google

Tap the account that you want to remove.

Tap Menu icon and then Remove account

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Tablet Settings

Wi-Fi: Turn Wi-Fi on to see available networks and connect.

Sound: Adjust the volume, notifications, and alarm sounds.

Display: Adjust brightness, change your wallpaper, turn on/off screen rotation, sleep settings, and font size.

Storage: Provides storage use data.

Battery: Provides battery usage data.

Apps: Tap an app to force stop, uninstall, clear data, move to SD card, or clear data.

Location services: Allow google to use data to determine your location for improved search results.

Security: Adjust settings to make your tablet more secure. Allow installation of non-Market apps.

Language & input: Set language, spelling correction, keyboard and voice settings.

Backup & reset: Backup data and factory reset your tablet.

Accounts & sync: Tap to add or remove Email accounts.

Date & time: Set the date, time, and time zone.

Accessibility: Adjust settings for users with poor vision.

Developer options: Advanced settings for developers.

About tablet: Model number and general tablet information.

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Tips & Tricks

Extending Battery Life

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Reducing the Brightness of your screen can help extend your battery life.

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In Settings tap Display.

Tap Brightness.

Use the slider to adjust the brightness. Then tap OK.

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Use a Quick Screen Timeout.

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In Settings tap Display.

Switch off Wi-Fi if you’re not close to a strong signal.

Disable Location Services.

Tap Sleep.

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Reset/Restore

Reset Device

Reset the device by pressing the button with a small object such as a paperclip.

Factory Restore

Select Backup & reset in the settings app to restore factory settings. This will erase all data on the tablet.

Troubleshooting

Cannot turn on the tablet.

Check the tablet’s power level. Please charge it before starting it. If your tablet still cannot be turned on, you may reset it before you turn it on.

No sound from earphones.

Check if volume is set to ‘0’. Or earphone may be broken, please try another one.

Loud static noise.

Check if there is dust in the earphone or speaker. Check if the file is broken.

Frozen to any operation.

Press and hold the power button for 6 seconds to reset the device.

Application is not working.

Possible reasons may be that this app is not compatible with your OS or the downloaded .apk file is broken. You may need to download a full version.

How do I delete a Google account?

If an account is added, the account is shown in Accounts of Settings, where you may also add another account. To delete an undesired account, tap the account, then tap the menu icon in the upper right hand corner and choose Remove account.

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Customer Support

Visit ematic.us/support for customer service regarding your device.

To submit a request, fill out the required information online. You will be provided a ticket number regarding your issue, which you can refer to when contacting us further.

You can also submit a request for assistance by sending an email to [email protected]

Limitations of Liability Statement

Limitations of Liability Statement

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