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... Using your tablet 7 Using the camera and camcorder 33 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen 9 The Home screen 9 The onscreen keyboard 15 Camera icons and indicators 33 Taking a photo 34 Camcorder icons and indicators 35 Shooting a video 36 Editing text 16 Advanced settings 37 Shutting down your tablet 18 Wireless & Networks 37 Connecting devices to your tablet 19 Connecting to AC power 19 Inserting a microSD card (optional 19 Transferring files...
... Using your tablet 7 Using the camera and camcorder 33 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen 9 The Home screen 9 The onscreen keyboard 15 Camera icons and indicators 33 Taking a photo 34 Camcorder icons and indicators 35 Shooting a video 36 Editing text 16 Advanced settings 37 Shutting down your tablet 18 Wireless & Networks 37 Connecting devices to your tablet 19 Connecting to AC power 19 Inserting a microSD card (optional 19 Transferring files...
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If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Gateway Tab B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 4 8 9 10 2 11 3 5 67
If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Gateway Tab B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 4 8 9 10 2 11 3 5 67
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... charging port for video chats and Internet calls. Receives audio for the AC adapter. Protects the slots from dust. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 Touchscreen 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 MicroSD card slot 6 Slot cover 7 Speaker 8 Shutdown pinhole 9 Power button 10 Volume control key 11 Microphone Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Emits audio. press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Press and hold to turn the screen...
... charging port for video chats and Internet calls. Receives audio for the AC adapter. Protects the slots from dust. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 Touchscreen 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 MicroSD card slot 6 Slot cover 7 Speaker 8 Shutdown pinhole 9 Power button 10 Volume control key 11 Microphone Description Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Emits audio. press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Press and hold to turn the screen...
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... Skip. 8 Turning on for the first time Turning on for your contact list, email, calendar and other Google services on your language then tap Start. Briefly press the power button to download applications from another device with a Google account. If you want to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; To start -up your tablet. Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to boot up . Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it...
... Skip. 8 Turning on for the first time Turning on for your contact list, email, calendar and other Google services on your language then tap Start. Briefly press the power button to download applications from another device with a Google account. If you want to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; To start -up your tablet. Important: You must sign in to a Google Account to boot up . Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it...
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... down the screen, simply drag your tablet, or wake it from Google Play. 9 Note: If you have been pre-installed on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. See "Multiple Google accounts" on region and configuration. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. This screen gives you start your finger up menu that you want to open items...
... down the screen, simply drag your tablet, or wake it from Google Play. 9 Note: If you have been pre-installed on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. See "Multiple Google accounts" on region and configuration. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. This screen gives you start your finger up menu that you want to open items...
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... charging Note: If your device's battery is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is getting too hot, you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically. If you will be notified and advised to turn off New Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing...
... charging Note: If your device's battery is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is getting too hot, you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically. If you will be notified and advised to turn off New Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing...
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... be resized. Tap Back to the Remove option. Note: Not all Widgets can give more options. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold a key to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear on the Home screen. After placing a Widget on keys to information that is the correct size. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap...
... be resized. Tap Back to the Remove option. Note: Not all Widgets can give more options. Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold a key to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear on the Home screen. After placing a Widget on keys to information that is the correct size. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap...
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... you can provide predictive text input. Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. Selected text can select and edit text in certain areas. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your text. If you type or paste will be cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you...
... you can provide predictive text input. Changing Android keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Android keyboard settings. Selected text can select and edit text in certain areas. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your text. If you type or paste will be cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you...
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... immediately. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your tablet, press the power button. 18 Shutting down your tablet Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to "Unlock pattern" on page 43. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to save battery power. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Shutting down . Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to...
... immediately. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your tablet, press the power button. 18 Shutting down your tablet Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to "Unlock pattern" on page 43. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to save battery power. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. Shutting down . Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to...
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... APPS > Settings > Storage. This allows you to transfer your personal data to or from your PC, using your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 7. 19 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power "Charging...
... APPS > Settings > Storage. This allows you to transfer your personal data to or from your PC, using your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 7. 19 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power "Charging...
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... account address and password when you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your command or query. Note: You need to yourself using your tablet is available only in or out of the open a contextual menu. Tap the microphone on a page to open tabs across the top of the screen to the Internet. 2. Note: Voice...
... account address and password when you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your command or query. Note: You need to yourself using your tablet is available only in or out of the open a contextual menu. Tap the microphone on a page to open tabs across the top of the screen to the Internet. 2. Note: Voice...
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... message. 5. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to view emails from most popular email providers. If necessary, enter your email access. Google Now Get the information that's important to you with "cards" that appear right when you to the Internet. 2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Setting up in touch with Google's social networking service. Many...
... message. 5. Open the application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to view emails from most popular email providers. If necessary, enter your email access. Google Now Get the information that's important to you with "cards" that appear right when you to the Internet. 2. Open the application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Setting up in touch with Google's social networking service. Many...
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... from the home screen or application menu to navigate Google Play at any time. Tap Play Store from your Google+ account with your life with this contact manager, which syncs with this messenging service. The first time you access Google Play, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Messenger Navigation People Text a person or group of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video. Organize...
... from the home screen or application menu to navigate Google Play at any time. Tap Play Store from your Google+ account with your life with this contact manager, which syncs with this messenging service. The first time you access Google Play, you are advised to not download apps that use 3D graphics. Messenger Navigation People Text a person or group of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video. Organize...
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Please note you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you can only save photos and videos to zoom, change settings or select camera or camcorder. Camcorder mode Switches to see camera options. To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Note: It is recommended that you through all the steps in...
Please note you to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. Camera icons and indicators In the camera window, the controls on the right allow you can only save photos and videos to zoom, change settings or select camera or camcorder. Camcorder mode Switches to see camera options. To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Note: It is recommended that you through all the steps in...
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... play symbol). You can share the file using various services. Tap the record icon again to close camcorder options. From the Gallery you want to view (videos are set the interval between single frames in or out as needed. 3. Also, change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is automatically saved; Tap Menu and then Share. Shooting a video...
... play symbol). You can share the file using various services. Tap the record icon again to close camcorder options. From the Gallery you want to view (videos are set the interval between single frames in or out as needed. 3. Also, change special settings: Store location, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is automatically saved; Tap Menu and then Share. Shooting a video...
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... APPS > Settings > Sound. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Putting your tablet sound settings by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode. 38 Device Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on or off network and Bluetooth functions and use your airline to the tablet's software which may interfere with your tablet during takeoff and landing as it may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Please check for updates to make...
... APPS > Settings > Sound. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Putting your tablet sound settings by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode. 38 Device Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on or off network and Bluetooth functions and use your airline to the tablet's software which may interfere with your tablet during takeoff and landing as it may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Please check for updates to make...
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... reset button above the power button. To check for new devices or expanding software options. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. This will be necessary to press the power button to turn your tablet and any way during a system upgrade to the factory settings. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet to prevent firmware installation failure. Note: When using the reset...
... reset button above the power button. To check for new devices or expanding software options. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. This will be necessary to press the power button to turn your tablet and any way during a system upgrade to the factory settings. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet to prevent firmware installation failure. Note: When using the reset...
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... to play my music files? A small amount of memory is not supported. Why can 't I check the OS version of your tablet" on page 7 for system security. You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. Check that the volume control is there no sound coming from the device? The battery power may be trying to these questions. You may arise during the use of my device...
... to play my music files? A small amount of memory is not supported. Why can 't I check the OS version of your tablet" on page 7 for system security. You may be trying to view a video that is not supported. Check that the volume control is there no sound coming from the device? The battery power may be trying to these questions. You may arise during the use of my device...
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... help For information on the tablet and an Internet connection. and enter your unlock pattern. 43 Aspect Storage Unlock pattern Heat Question How do when my device's internal storage is not available, please contact your tablet Service enquiries Refer to: www.gateway.com support.gateway.com Tap Forgotten pattern? After five wrong entries, you can reset your Google account username and password. You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to Settings > Storage. When charging...
... help For information on the tablet and an Internet connection. and enter your unlock pattern. 43 Aspect Storage Unlock pattern Heat Question How do when my device's internal storage is not available, please contact your tablet Service enquiries Refer to: www.gateway.com support.gateway.com Tap Forgotten pattern? After five wrong entries, you can reset your Google account username and password. You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to Settings > Storage. When charging...
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...interest in connection with Acer ...SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. To use of such software that you are using on your device and may provide upgrades to such software that enable the use...Update service, which allows for updates for you) or any related intellectual property rights. Title and related rights in and to the Software and all such notices on to your device. To reproduce all copies thereof shall remain with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of the applicable content owner and may be automatically downloaded and installed...
...interest in connection with Acer ...SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. To use of such software that you are using on your device and may provide upgrades to such software that enable the use...Update service, which allows for updates for you) or any related intellectual property rights. Title and related rights in and to the Software and all such notices on to your device. To reproduce all copies thereof shall remain with any trademarks or service marks of Acer or of the applicable content owner and may be automatically downloaded and installed...