For series MID1042 EN Coby® Kyros® Internet Tablet Quick Start Guide ................................................
 Ta b le o f C o nte nts English THANK YO U.....................................................3 CO NNEC TING TO THE INTERNET................. 20 Pa c ka g e C o nte nts........................................................3 Fe a ture s..........................................................................4 Re q uire me nts ............................................................. 20 C o nne c t to a Wi-Fi ne two rk ......................................
Tha nk Yo u Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby ® Kyros® Internet Tablet. This guide is provided to help you get started quickly with your player; please read it carefully and save it for future reference. For detailed instructions, up-to-date information, and helpful tips, please visit the Coby website at www.cobyusa.com. This manual is available for download from the Coby website as a PDF file. To view PDF documents, download and install the free Adobe Acrobat reader from the Adobe website at www.
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 G e tting to Kno w the Inte rne t Ta b le t Name English Unit a t a G la nc e Description 1 Camera Front-facing camera 2 Back Key Press to return to the previous screen. If the keyboard is on the screen, press to close the keyboard.
Name Description Volume – key Press to decrease the volume level. 4 Volume + key Press to increase the volume level. 5 Power key Press to turn the unit on, or to turn the screen on and off. 5 7 6 Press and hold to access the Power Off menu. 6 Speaker Speaker output is automatically muted when using headphone Jack. 7 Reset key Press to reset the tablet if it freezes or otherwise behaves abnormally. (Use a paperclip or other small object to gently press this key.
Note: Speaker output is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the player. 9 HDMI jack Connect to a TV or other display. (mini Type C) 10 Power jack (DC input) Charge and power the tablet with the included power adapter. 11 USB 2.0 Hispeed port Connect to a computer to transfer data (e.g., music, videos, photos, files). 12 microSDHC card slot Load external microSDHC memory cards here. 13 USB Slot Connect to the USB flash drive.
English Ab o ut the To uc hsc re e n To uc hsc re e n Ac tio ns Your tablet comes equipped with an easy-to-use touchscreen. You can control the functions of the tablet by using the touchscreen in combination with the three touch keys located on the bezel. To control the tablet with the touchscreen, use your fingertip to manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the on-screen keyboard, and other items displayed on the screen.
Swipe: Drag an on-screen item to change its position (e.g., an application icon on the home screen). To drag an item, touch and hold it for a moment, then without lifting your fingertip, move your fingertip on the screen until the item reaches its target destination. Ab o ut the O rie nta tio n Se nso r The tablet contains a sensor that will automatically change the orientation of most screens as you rotate the tablet. The sensor works best when the tablet is rotated perpendicular to the ground (i.e.
C ha rg ing the Ta b le t The tablet comes with a built-in rechargeable lithiumpolymer battery. English Before using the tablet, the battery should be charged fully. Press lower right corner settings, next to battery icon is charging percentage. To charge the battery: 1. Plug one end of the included power adapter into an AC 100-240V outlet. Inse rting a Me m o ry C a rd o r USB Fla sh Drive The tablet accepts microSDHC memory cards and USB flash drive.
2. Push the card further into the slot until you hear a click. The card will spring out of the slot. 1. UNMOUNT the memory card or USB flash drive. 3. Grasp the card by its edge to remove it. a. From the home screen, tap the Launcher Tab, and then touch Settings to show the settings menu. 4. Remove the USB flash drive. To avoid damage and data corruption, do not remove a memory card or USB flash drive while data is being written to or read from the card or USB.
 G e tting Sta rte d Turning the Ta b le t o n a nd o ff 2. Touch OK to turn off the tablet. English To turn the tablet on: Press and hold the Power key until the LCD screen turns on and you see Coby Logo, then wait until you see the Unlock screen. To turn the tablet off: 1. Press and hold the Power key until the confirmation message appears.
Turning the Sc re e n O n and O ff (Standb y ) English When the tablet is on, you can turn off the screen to conserve battery power. Simply press the Power key once to turn the screen off. Press the Power key again to turn the screen back on. To conserve battery power, the screen can be set to turn off automatically when the tablet is not in use (between 15 seconds and 30 minutes). This Sleep option can be found in the Display menu.
If a password has been set, enter the password to finish unlocking the screen. The Screen Unlock password can be set in the Security settings menu. Ho m e Sc re e n a t a G la nc e The home screen is the starting point for all of the features of your tablet. English 1 5 6 2 3 7 4 WARNING: Please write down your password lock pattern/PIN/Password. Misplacing or forgetting this method will lock the user out. Recovering the unit will reset the device back to factory defaults.
Description 4 Recent Apps Touch to display the list of thumbnail images of apps you have worked recently. Touch an App to open it. 5 Launcher Tab Open the Launcher to view the list of all Applications and Widgets installed on the tablet. Touch the Launcher tab to open the Launcher. 6 Icons Touch an icon to open an application or folder. 7 Notification bar Shows notification icons such as time, battery level, and the network signal strength; touch the bar to open the full Notifications panel.
Pre installe d App lic atio ns View the current time, or set an alarm. Some applications have been installed on your tablet for your convenience. These applications include: English Download and read thousands of e-books. Supports the ePub standard. Get $10 of music from eMusic. Browse the web. Check your e-mail. Display the calendar or record events and appointments to manage your schedule. Perform simple mathematical operations. Take pictures or videos with the frontfacing camera.
Play music. Access the Settings menu to adjust the tablet’s options. Launch the mobile YouTube™ browser page to watch internet videos. G e tting Sta rte d Installing App lic atio ns You can also download an install additional applications from the device’s applications marketplace, the web browser, or other sources. The tablet must be set to allow installation of applications from non-Market sources. The Unknown sources option can be set in the Application settings menu.
English Ab o ut Widg e ts Ab o ut No tific a tio ns Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screens to access your favorite features. The icons that appear in the Notification bar at the bottom right corner of the screen alerts you when new messages arrive or alarms or other application events occur. Adding Widg e ts to a Ho m e Sc re e n View and respond to the notifications by opening the full Notifications panel. 1.
To respond to a notification: English Touch a notification in the list; the Notifications panel will close and the application associated with the notification will launch. To close the Notifications panel: Touch any other area of screen except the Notifications panel , or; Touch the Back icon.
 C o nne c ting to the Inte rne t This tablet can utilize Wi-Fi data networks to connect to the Internet. English Wireless Wi-Fi technology can provide Internet access at distances of over 300 feet; however, this distance can be affected by your surrounding environment and Wi-Fi router.In general, being closer to Wi-Fi router improve performance.
C o nne c t to a Wi- Fi ne two rk English The Notification bar displays icons that indicate your tablet’s Wi-Fi status. Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength). [no icon] There are no Wi-Fi networks in range, or the Wi-Fi radio is off. 1. Turn on the Wi-Fi radio if it is not already on. To turn on Wi-Fi: a. Go to the Home screen: Touch the Home icon. b. Open the Launcher screen: Touch the Launcher Tab, then touch Settings. c.
If the network is open, the tablet will prompt you to confirm connection to the network. Touch Connect to confirm. English If the network is secured (as indicated by a Lock icon), the tablet will prompt you to enter a password or other credentials. Touch the Wireless password box to show the on-screen keyboard and then use it to enter the password. Touch Connect to confirm.
Bro wsing the We b The Browser application lets you visit webpages and find information on the web. Keep up with the news, your friends, or enjoy video from YouTube™, the world’s most popular video-sharing community. To use Browser, the tablet must be connected to the Internet. Read the section “Connecting to the Internet” to learn how to connect to the Internet. Name 1 Address bar Displays the address (URL) of the current page. Touch the bar to enter a new address or to search the web.
Some common Browser actions are described below. To go to a webpage. English 1. Touch the Address bar at the top of the Browser screen. The keyboard will open automatically. (If the Address bar is not visible, drag the page down to return to the top of the Browser screen.) 2. Use the keyboard to enter the ad-dress (URL) of the webpage (e.g., www.cobyusa. com). 3. Touch Enter key to open the webpage. Pa g e 24 To bookmark a webpage.
1. Touch the Goto Bookmark icon. 3. Touch “Delete bookmark“. English To go to a bookmarked webpage. 4. Touch “OK” to confirm. 2. Touch a bookmark tile to open it. Bro wse r m e nu While viewing a webpage, touch the icon show as right to open the Browser Menu, the icon is locate on the top right corner of the screen, the options are: Refresh: Refresh the current webpage. To delete a bookmarked webpage. 1. Touch the Goto Bookmark icon. 2. Touch and hold a bookmark tile to open the option menu.
Request desktop site: English Save for offline reading: Save this page onto the internal memory, then you can read it when the internet connection is disable. Page info: View information about the current page, including the URL. Settings: Customize the Browser.
 Ma na g ing Applic a tio ns English Downloading and installing new applications to your tablet can extend its functionality in many ways. You can download and install applications from the included Applications store. To open the Applications store: 1. Touch the Launcher icon. 2. Touch the Apps Marketplace icon. When installing an application, it will tell you what functions it needs to control and if it needs access to your data.
You can learn more about GetJar, and browse for applications by visiting their website at www.getjar.com. English Some developers allow you to download and install applications directly from their website. Your Coby Mobile Internet Device may include access to, or information on, content, products, applications and services from third parties.
5. Touch Uninstall. The tablet will prompt you to confirm. English 4. Touch the name of the application you want to uninstall; the Application Info screen will open. 6. Touch OK to uninstall the application. Or you can uninstall an application from the Launcher screen directly. Touch and hold an application icon until the Uninstall icon appears, drage the application icon to the Uninstall icon to uninstall the application.
 O ptio na l C o nne c tio ns C o nne c ting to a C o m pute r English Connect the tablet to a computer to transfer files. 1. Connect your tablet to the computer. Touch the Notification bar to open the notifications panel. With the included USB cable: Plug the small end of the cable into the USB 2.0 Hispeed connector of the tablet. Plug the large end of the cable into an available USB 2.0 Hi-speed port on the computer.
C o nne c ting to a TV Touch USB connected to mount the tablet’s built-in storage, then touch “Turn on USB storage” and “OK” when prompted to confirm. When mounted, you can copy files to/from your computer to it. Connect to a TV to enjoy your tablet from the comfort of your living room. An HDMI cable (Type A-to-Type C) is required to connect the tablet to a TV. Your tablet will be recognized by the computer as a Removable Storage drive. Drag and drop files between your tablet and the computer.
Using the USB Full- Size Ada pte r Connect a pair of headphones (or earphones) to the tablet to enjoy media in private. The USB full-size adapter can be used to connect and use USB devices with the tablet. The adapter converts the mini USB port on the tablet into a USB On-the-Go (OTG) connector. Lower the volume level of the tablet before connecting headphones, and then slowly raise the volume to a comfortable listening level.
English You may also use this connection to add a mouse to the tablet. The adapter supports one connection at a time. To use a keyboard and mouse simultaneously, you will need to add an external USB hub. Co nne c ting a Sto rag e De vic e Use the included USB full-size (Type A) adapter to connect a storage device to the tablet (e.g., a USB flash memory drive). This connection supports a maximum storage size of 16 GB. For additional storage capacity, a microSDHC card can be added to the tablet.
 Se tting the Syste m O ptio ns Open the system settings menu to adjust how the tablet looks and functions. English Many applications will have their own settings; refer to the documentation provided by the application developer to learn more. To open the Settings menu: 1. From the Home screen, touch the Launcher Tab. 2. Touch Settings to open the Settings menu. The settings are grouped by category. Touch a category to open and adjust its settings on the right side.
Spe c ific a tio ns Please visit www.cobyusa.com for the latest product information. Design, specifications, and manual are subject to change without notice. Processor Cortex A8 (1 GHz) RAM 1GB Storage 8GB flash built-in1 microSDHC card slot (max. 32GB supported) Display 10.1” TFT LCD (1024 x 600), capacitive touchscreen Networking Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Video Output Mini HDMI, type C (1080p and 720p supported) Audio Output 3.5 mm headphone PC Interface USB 2.
 Suppo rt English If you have a problem with this device, please check our website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and product updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. C o by Ele c tro nic s Te c hnic a l Suppo rt Pa g e 36 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.
Sa fe ty No tic e s For Customer Use: Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
English FCC Sta te m e nt: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer.
English the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation; e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service. 14.
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