Valumax User Manual 1
Contents 1. Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P. 3-4 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Tablet Overview 2. Using the Tablet for the first time --------------------------------------------------- P. 5-8 2.1 Charge the Tablet 2.2 Expand memory with Micro SD/ SDHC Memory Card 2.3 Turn on the Tablet 2.4 Home screen 2.5 Touch Screen Actions 2.6 Changing the language 2.7 Connect to Wi-Fi 2.8 Sign in to Google account 3.
1. Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Please make sure that the items below are included in the package. If an item is missing, please contact the local retailer from whom you purchased this product. The Tablet Tablet Case Warranty Card Quick Start Guide USB Cable Earphones Power adapter 1.2 Tablet Overview Your tablet is a capacitive, touch screen tablet PC designed for use both at home and on the move. Running the intuitive Android 5.1.
2. Using the Tablet for the first time 2.1 Charge the Tablet The Tablet comes with a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before first use. To charge the Tablet, plug the charger to an electrical socket with the other end of the adapter inserted to the DC input slot on the Tablet. You may continue to use the Tablet while it is charging. You may stop charging any time even when it is not 100% charged.
To Remove a Memory Card Before removing the memory card, UNMOUNT the memory card for safe removal: From Home screen => Applications Menu => Settings => Storage => Unmount SD Card Now push the card further into the slot until you hear a click. The card will spring out of the slot. Grasp the card by its edge to remove it. To avoid damage and data corruption, do not remove a memory card while data is being written to or read from the card.
2.5 Touch Screen Actions You can control all the functions of the Tablet by using the touch screen in combination with the three touch keys located at the bottom of the screen. To control the Tablet, use your finger to select the icons, buttons, menu, on-screen keyboard, and other items displayed on the screen. You can perform the following actions with your fingers: A. Touch an option to select it B.
2.
3. Getting Started 3.1 Power on and off To turn on the Tablet: Press and hold the power key until the LCD screen turns on. Wait until the Home screen appears. The tablet is now ready to use. To turn off/ reboot the Tablet: Press and hold the Power key until the “power off” menu appears. Choose “Power off” to turn off the Tablet or “Reboot” to reboot the device. To lock screen: When the Tablet is on, press the power key enter the standby mode. once to lock screen.
3.3 Display Orientation This Tablet features a built-in G-Sensor which monitors the Tablet’s current orientation and automatically adjusts the display to match. Simply turn the Tablet to either the portrait or landscape position, and the display will rotate to match. The sensor works best when the tablet is rotated perpendicular to the ground (i.e., when the Tablet is held upright and not flat on its back). 3.
3.6 Adding shortcuts or widgets to Home screen You can add app shortcuts or widgets of your favorite/ frequently used apps to your home screen for quick and easy access. They can be placed anywhere on your Home screen.
3.7 Setting up bluetooth You may connect the Tablet to your Bluetooth devices such as Bluetooth headphone or speaker. Turn on your Bluetooth device to be connected with the Tablet. Make sure it is visible to other devices or in pairing mode. Refer to the device manual for details.
4. Camera Operations and Viewing Photos Taking Photos Go to Camera from Home screen or via Applications Menu Camera at the back of the Tablet will start shooting Lift the Tablet and turn it to the subject. Tap on the target object to focus.
Taking Video Swipe from the left border of the camera screen to right You will have 3 options to choose from – Lens Blur, Camera and Video Tap on Video option Start shooting a video by tapping the video block. A timer will appear on the top left corner.
5. Browsing the Internet Before we start browsing the Internet, please make sure you have set up the wireless network (wi-fi) connection (refer to section 2.7 for detailed steps). The Chrome app is pre-installed on the Tablet. It is a web browser and it allows you to browse any website. Tap on the Chrome icon next to the red arrow below. The screen below will appear. If you tap on URL search bar, a virtual keyboard will show up.
6. Installing Apps from Google Play and Uninstalling Apps You can download apps from the Google Play Store. To install an app from Google Play Make sure you are connected to a wireless network (refer to section 2.7) Go to Play Store from Home screen or via Applications Menu Search for the app you would like to download, e.g. Facebook. Tap on the app you want. Select install and accept the terms of the app. Wait for the Tablet to download and install it.
7. Transferring files to / from tablet, SD card and Computer To transfer files to / from the Tablet to SD card Insert a micro SD card into the Tablet (refer to section 1.2 step 4) Install app “ES File Explorer” from Google Play Store (refer to section 6) Start ES File Explorer from Applications Menu Navigate to the folder on the Tablet containing files to be transferred from the left pane Press the folder / file for 3 seconds until a tick shows up.
To transfer files to / from the Tablet to Computer Connect the Tablet to Computer with the USB cable provided (refer to section 1.2 Step 3) On the Tablet, swipe down the notification bar/ quick menu. You should see an option for “Connected as a media device”. If not, touch the connected notification and select Connect as Media device (MTP) On your computer, go to C Drive => You will see a folder for Valumax under Portable Device Double click the Valumax folder with your mouse.
8. Using Google Map Google Maps app allows you to search for any location on a map or aerial photograph and find directions when travelling from one location to another. To use Google Map, go to Application Menu on Home screen. Search for Maps app icon as circled below. You will need to accept the privacy policy the first time you use it. A map will show up as follows. (The location may vary depending where you are) There are two options at the right bottom corner A.
9. Resetting and Restoring the Tablet Reset the Tablet if you encounter any software issues or are getting error messages. Restore the Tablet if you are having issues with starting up the Tablet or it is stuck at the android logo loading screen. You may also contact our customer support in this case.
This part is crucial and should be followed with absolute care! Make sure the tablet is OFF Press the HOME button and while holding the key down plug the micro-USB cable into the tablet and connect the other end into the Computer Now press the power button 10 times The next screen will be a confirmation to begin the flash Press Yes A progress bar will display and once completed the tablet will reboot to the main Android OS. NOTE: Your tablet will need to have at least 30% charge.
Thank you for purchasing Simbans Tablet. We hope you like our products. Feel free to give us feedback on what you would like to see on this Manual via - Simbans website (http://www.simbans.com/help.html) or - Simbans Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/simbans) or - Email us at support@simbans.
FCC Warning: Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
