IdeaTab S2109A-F User Guide
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................... 1 1.1 Your Device.................................................................................................. Front ........................................................................................................................ Back ......................................................................................................................... Top.........................
Table of Contents 6.2 Viewing Photos & Videos ......................................................................... Viewing photos...................................................................................................... Playing videos ....................................................................................................... 6.3 Using Music Player ................................................................................... Music screen ....................................
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Top Volume +/- button Side Headset jack DC jack Micro USB port MicroSD slot Microphone Micro HDMI port 1.2 Installing Memory Card You need a microSD® card to store photos, music, videos, and other data. To install the memory card 1. Open the card cover. 2. Insert the microSD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down. To remove the memory card 1. Open the card cover. 2. Push to eject the microSD card from the slot.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.3 Charging the Battery The battery is only partially charged. To fully charge the battery, charge it for 5 hours. Charge the battery 1. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC jack of the device. 2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter to the wall outlet to start charging. When the battery is charging and the device is turned on, the icon is displayed on the status bar.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 2. A pop-up window will then appear, tap OK to confirm. To put your device in Sleep mode To put your device in Sleep mode, press the Power button. This will turn the display off. To turn the display on, press the Power button again. 1.5 Unlocking the Screen By default, the screen automatically locks after a period of inactivity. You can set the length of time until the screen locks, see “To turn off backlight when the device is idle” on page 45. To unlock the screen 1.
Chapter 2: The Basics Chapter 2: The Basics 2.1 Home Screen From the Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of received messages, battery and connection status. Launcher icon Tap to view the applications and settings of the device. Swipe left/ right to view the extended Home screen. Home Tap to return to Home. Return Tap to return to the previous screen. Recent Apps Tap to view the recent applications. Status bar Displays status and notification icons.
Chapter 2: The Basics Status Bar Icons Status bar icons indicate different types of information. The icons on the status bar indicate the following information: Battery icon Memory card icon Operation icons (Return/Home/History) Current time See “Home Screen” on page 5.
Chapter 2: The Basics Shortcut menu The shortcut menu allows you to easily access an application from the Home screen. To open an application, tap an icon. Customizing shortcut menu To add a shortcut: 1. Tap . 2. Tap APPS to display the applications. 3. To add an item, drag the application icon to the specific Home screen. To remove shortcut: 1. Tap and hold an application icon. 2. Drag the application icon to from the Home screen. 7 to delete.
Chapter 2: The Basics Using widgets Save time with live updates right on the Home screen and get all your personalized updates in one place. You may add and customize the Widgets on the Home screen as you like. 1. From the Home screen, tap . 2. Tap WIDGETS to display applications. All available widgets are displayed. 3. To add a widget, drag the widget icon to the specific Home screen. To remove widgets: 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the desired widget. 2.
Chapter 2: The Basics Applications Tap to view applications and device settings. Tap an icon to access the application. Setting wallpaper You can customize the wallpaper of your Home screen with a default wallpaper or with pictures taken with your device. Set wallpaper from My Gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the screen. 2. Tap Gallery. 3. Browse the files. Tap to select the picture you want to use as wallpaper.
Chapter 2: The Basics 4. Drag your finger to select the crop area. 5. Tap CROP to set the cropped photo as wallpaper. Set wallpaper from Live Wallpaper gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the screen. 2. Tap Live Wallpapers. 3. Tap to browse the desired live wallpaper. 4. Tap Set wallpaper to set the desired live wallpaper to set as Home screen wallpaper. Set wallpaper from Wallpaper gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers. 3. Browse the available wallpapers.
Chapter 2: The Basics 4. Tap Set wallpaper to set the desired wallpaper as the Home screen wallpaper. 2.2 Adjusting Volume This device features three types of volume which can be adjusted separately: • • • Media volume: Set the volume for music, videos, games and other media. Notification volume: Set the volume for notifications. Alarm volume: Set the volume for alarms. To adjust the volume 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In DEVICE, tap Sound > Volumes. 3.
Chapter 2: The Basics 2.3 Setting up Wi-Fi This device only supports Wi-Fi connections to access the Internet. You need to connect to a wireless network before surfing the Internet or using the related applications that require Internet connection. To turn Wi-Fi on 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, tap Wi-Fi and set it to ON. To connect to a Wi-Fi network 1. Turn Wi-Fi on. 2. The available networks are listed. Tap a network to connect to.
Chapter 2: The Basics 4. When connecting to a secured network, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password, then tap Connect. When Wi-Fi is connected, the connection icon is displayed on the status bar. To add a Wi-Fi network 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In Wi-Fi networks, tap ADD NETWORK. A new window is displayed. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the necessary information, then tap Save to save the settings.
Chapter 2: The Basics To view Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. In Wi-Fi networks, tap > Settings. > Advanced. Network information appears on the screen.
Chapter 2: The Basics 2.4 People People lets you store names, phone numbers, email addresses, and other information. You can also add frequently used contacts to the Favorites list. See “Favorite contacts” on page 17. Adding contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > People. to add a contact. NOTE: If the contact list is empty, tap one of the following: • Create a new contact: to save the contact to the device memory.
Chapter 2: The Basics Importing contacts You can import contacts from the memory card to your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap > Import/export. 3. Select Import from storage. 4. Select the vCard files to import and tap OK. Backing up contacts You can copy contacts to the memory card to back up your contacts information. 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap > Import/export > Export to storage. 3. A warning message pops up, tap OK to proceed.
Chapter 2: The Basics Favorite contacts Add the most frequently called contacts to the FAVORITES list to help you access contacts quickly and easily. Add to Favorites List 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap ALL tab and select a contact. 3. Tap and the icon turns blue. The contact is now displayed in the FAVORITES list. Remove from Favorites List 1. From the Home screen, tap > People. 2. Tap ALL tab and select a contact. 3. Tap a contact and tap . The contact is removed from the FAVORITES list.
Chapter 3: Email Chapter 3: Email Use Email to send and receive email messages via your internet email accounts. 3.1 Email Accounts Your device can send and receive emails just as you do with a computer. Your device supports email accounts provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or web-based email, such as Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. Setting up an Internet email account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Email. 2. Enter your Email address and Password. 3. Tap Next.
Chapter 3: Email Viewing email accounts 1. From the Home screen, tap > Email. 2. Tap the account selection box at the top left of the screen. 3. Tap the account you want to access from the available email accounts. Customizing email settings Configure message settings using the Account settings menu. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Email. 2. Tap the account you want to access. 3. Tap 19 > Settings to open the email setting menu.
Chapter 4: Using Internet Chapter 4: Using Internet 4.1 Browsing Web Pages 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap > Browser. Tap the address bar. Type the URL. As you type, a list of URL suggestions will appear on the screen. Tap an item in the list. Address bar Tap to browse bookmarks, history, and saved pages. To navigate a page To scroll up or down, swipe your finger down or up. To scroll left or right, tap and swipe your finger to the right or left. To bookmark the page 1. Tap . 2.
Chapter 4: Using Internet Managing web pages While viewing a web page, tap • • • • • • 21 to configure the browser settings: General: Select to set home page, and configure sync data and autofill settings. Privacy & security: Select to configure privacy and security settings including cache, history, cookies, form data, location, and password. Accessibility: Select to configure text size, zoom, and inverted screen rendering settings.
Chapter 5: Using Bluetooth Chapter 5: Using Bluetooth To turn Bluetooth on 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, tap Bluetooth and set it to ON. NOTE: When the Bluetooth is turned on, your device detects other Bluetooth devices, but your device is not visible to others. 3. To make your device visible to others, tap IdeaTabS2109A-F once to make this device visible to other devices. 5.1 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices A connection to a Bluetooth device is called a partnership.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications 6.1 Photos and Videos This device is equipped with a front camera to take photos and videos. Taking a photo Tap to preview the latest captured photo. Tap to take a photo. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Aim the device at the subject. Slide 3. Tap to or to zoom in/out on the subject. to take the shot. The latest photo will be displayed on the top right of the screen. Tap the thumbnail to view it in full screen.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Recording a video Tap to preview the latest recorded video. Tap to record video. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Tap to switch to Camcorder mode. 3. Aim the device at the subject. 4. To start recording, tap . To stop recording, tap . Reviewing a photo After taking a photo, tap the window located at top right corner to preview the latest captured photo on the screen. • • • To share the photo, tap an application for sharing.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Reviewing a video After recording a video, tap the window located at top right corner to preview the latest recorded video on the screen. • • • • Tap to play the video. To share the video, tap an application for sharing. To view other videos in Gallery, tap . To return to Camcorder mode, tap . Configuring camera settings Tap to access the camera/camcorder menu. Tap the menu item icon to open the respective menu and select the desired setting.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Tap to view and adjust the general settings of your camera: Mode Setting Available options Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, Cloudy (White balance) Camera mode -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3 (Exposure) Store location (On, Off), Picture quality (Super fine, Fine, Normal), Shutter sound (On, Off), Picture size (1.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications 6.2 Viewing Photos & Videos Viewing photos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the images in thumbnails. 3. Tap an image to view. 4. Swipe your finger to the left/right to view the previous/next image. • To share the photo, tap , then tap an application for sharing. • To delete the photo, tap . Then, tap Delete to confirm file deletion. • To edit the photo, tap 27 to show more options.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications Playing videos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the videos in thumbnails. 3. Tap the video to playback.
Chapter 6: Multimedia Applications 6.3 Using Music Player You can transfer music to the device from the computer. From the Home screen, tap > Music. Music screen • Playback screen: Displays the playback area with the playback controls. Album art picture or animation. Audio information display area. Go to next song. Drag the slider left/right to go forward or backward. 29 Go to previous song. Play or pause the song.
Chapter 7: Applications Chapter 7: Applications Your device comes with the following pre-installed applications. 7.1 Books With Books, you can download or purchase ebooks from an online store, and view them on your device. Browsing an EBook 1. From the Home screen, tap > Books. 2. Select an ebook from your bookshelf and tap to open the book. 3. Swipe your fingers right and left to flip to the previous and the next page. Customizing the Viewing Settings On any page, touch the screen.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.2 Browser Open Browser to view web pages. See “Browsing Web Pages” on page 20. 7.3 Calculator With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Calculator. 2. Use the on-screen calculator keypad to perform arithmetic calculation.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.4 Calendar The Calendar lets you schedule and sound alarms for appointments, meetings and other events. Scheduled appointments for the day can be displayed on the Home screen. To schedule an event 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Calendar. . 3. Enter the event details. 4. Select the date and time for From and To fields. NOTE: For an all-day event, check All day. 5. To set repetition, select the repetition from the list. 6. To set a reminder, select the time from the list.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.6 Downloads Use Downloads to view or delete what you have downloaded in Browser. NOTE: The downloaded files are stored in the “Download” folder in your memory card. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an item to view. > Downloads. Managing files • • • • • 33 To delete a file, tap the check box on the left side of the image. A blue tick appears, tap . To share a file, tap the check box on the left side of the image. A blue tick appears, tap .
Chapter 7: Applications 7.7 File Browser File Browser lets you browse the contents of your device and the memory card. 1. From the Home screen, tap > File Browser. 2. Tap the folder list and tap the folder you want to explore. Managing files and folders • To open a folder or file, tap the file or folder. • To move, delete, rename or view file or folder details, tap and hold to view the options. Then tap a desired option. • To copy, tap and hold a file or folder, then tap Copy.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.8 FM Radio FM Radio lets you listen to the FM radio. NOTE: You must connect a headset or earphones to use this function. 1. From the Home screen, tap > FM Radio. 2. Do any of the following: • • • • • • • • • 35 To manually tune to a frequency, tap on a desired frequency. To tune to another radio station, tap or . To view the Favorite List, tap . To add the current radio station into the Favorite list, tap , and then enter the station name and tap OK.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.9 Gallery You can view your captured images, recorded video clips, and downloaded images in Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the camera pictures or camera videos. 3. The images or videos are displayed in thumbnails. 4. To view photos or videos, see “Viewing Photos & Videos” on page 27. 7.10 Places Places is a location-based application that helps you find the places and things around you.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.11 Search From the Home Screen, you can search information on your device and on the web with Search right away. Searching information by entering text 1. From the Home screen, tap > Search. 2. Enter the text you are searching in the search box. 3. As you type, matching items on your device and suggestions from web search are added to the list of previously chosen search results. Tap a match item in the list. 4.
Chapter 7: Applications 7.13 Voice Note Use Voice Note to record a voice memo. To record a voice note 1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Note. 2. The recording screen is displayed. 3. Tap to record your voice. 4. To stop recording, tap . To play a voice note 1. Tap . 2. A list of voice notes is displayed. 3. Tap the voice note you want to listen to.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Chapter 8: Managing Your Device 8.1 Device Settings From the Home screen, tap > Settings to view and adjust the settings of your device. Settings menu is categorized into: WIRELESS & NETWORKS, DEVICE, PERSONAL, and SYSTEM. WIRELESS & NETWORKS Application Description Wi-Fi Manage Wi-Fi connections, scan and connect to available Wi-Fi networks. Bluetooth settings Manage Bluetooth connections, set device name, and discoverability of the device.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Item Display Storage Description Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. Wallpaper Customize the device wallpaper. Auto-rotate screen Switch orientation automatically when rotating the device. Sleep Adjust delay before the screen automatically goes off. Font size Set the font size. INTERNAL STORAGE Show total space, currently used by applications, and remaining device storage.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Application Language & input Description Language Set the on-screen display language for your device. Spelling correction Enable/disable spell check function. Personal dictionary Add or edit user preset words to the dictionary. Default Set the default keyboard input method. Voice typing Configure Voice typing settings. TouchPal Keyboard(Pad) Configure on-screen keyboard settings. Voice Search Configure Voice Search settings.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Application Accessibility Developer options Description TalkBack Enable/disable TalkBack function and customize its settings. Large text Change to a larger font size. Auto-rotate screen Switch orientation automatically when rotating the device. Speak passwords Read aloud passwords as you type. Touch & hold delay Set the delay until a touch is interpreted as a touch & hold.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Application Description Developer options Show all ANRs Show all applications which are not responding to background applications. System update Configure the system update settings and view the last check status. Status View the status of battery, network, and other information. User Guide View the device user’s manual. Legal information View Open source licenses and legal information. Model number View the device model number.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device 8.2 Changing Basic Settings Date and time settings To automatically set the date and time 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In SYSTEM, tap Date & time. 3. Tap Automatic date & time to automatically set the date and time according to the network. To manually set the date and time 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In SYSTEM, tap Date & time. 3. Tap Set date to set the date.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device Alarms settings You can set up alarms on this device. To set the alarm 1. From the Home screen, tap > Clock. 2. Tap . 3. To add an alarm, tap Add alarm. 4. Tap the S or T to set the alarm time, and tap Set. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. To set repeat mode, tap Repeat. Tap one or more options, then tap OK. To set the ringtone, tap Ringtone. Tap an option, then tap OK. To vibrate when alarm sounds, check Vibrate. To add an alarm label, tap Label. After all settings are complete, tap OK.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device To adjust brightness 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. In DEVICE, tap Display. Tap Brightness. Drag the Brightness slider to adjust brightness settings. Tap OK when finished. To change the screen orientation 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In DEVICE, tap Display. 3. Tap Auto-rotate screen to automatically switch the screen orientation when rotating the device.
Chapter 8: Managing Your Device 8.3 Using Wireless & networks Wireless & networks allows you to manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Tethering, and Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings. 2. In WIRELESS & NETWORKS, do any of the following (if necessary): • To enable/disable or configure Wi-Fi settings, tap Wi-Fi. • To enable/disable or configure Bluetooth settings, tap Bluetooth. • To enable/disable Airplane mode, tap More > Airplane mode.
Safety Information Safety Information Please read before proceeding • • • • • • • • • Following all precautions and instructions will increase the life of device. Use only the battery and the power adapter provided by the manufacturer. Use of unauthorized accessories may void your warranty. Avoid using the device near electromagnetic sources such as TVs, radios, and microwave ovens. Unplug the power adapter from the wall outlet during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
Safety Information SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Do not use the device on board an aircraft. The device’s network signals may cause interference to the navigation system. As a safety measurement, it is against the law in most countries to use the device on board an aircraft. Copyright© 2012. All Rights Reserved. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
Safety Information FCC Regulations 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. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Information IC Regulations This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Safety Information WEEE Notice The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous waste. Isolated collection and proper recovery of your electronic and electrical waste equipment at the time of disposal will allow us to help conserve natural resources.
Safety Information We, hereby, declare that this cellular, Wi-Fi, & Bluetooth radio is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Intellectual Property Right Information Right to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: This product has an Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of Java-Script-based application SW.
