ALCATEL ONETOUCH PIXI 7 Tablet User Manual

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User manual
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9 Google MapsTM  ........................................................................\
.........529.1  Get My Location ........................................................................\
..............529.2 Search for a location ........................................................................\
.......539.3 Star a location ........................................................................\
...................549.4 Get driving, public transportation or walking directions ...............559.5  Arrangement of Layers ........................................................................\
...5610 Others ........................................................................\
.......................5710.1 Calculator  ........................................................................\
.........................5710.2 File Manager  ........................................................................\
.....................5710.3 Sound Recorder  ........................................................................\
..............5710.4 Other applications ........................................................................\
...........5811 Settings  ........................................................................\
....................5911.1 Wireless & networks ........................................................................\
......5911.2 Device ........................................................................\
.................................6111.3 Personal  ........................................................................\
..............................6311.4 System ........................................................................\
.................................7312 Accessories  ........................................................................\
.............7613 Troubleshooting  ........................................................................\
......7714  Safety information ........................................................................\
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This device meets applicable national SAR limits of 1.6W/kg. SAR values can be found on page 88 of this user guide. When carrying the device or using it while worn on your body, either use an approved accessory such as a holster or otherwise maintain a distance of 15 mm from the body to ensure compliance with RF exposure requirements. Note that the product may be transmitting even if you are not using it. 
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Exercise caution when holding your device near your ear while the loudspeaker is in use.
The tablet contains magnets which may interfere with other devices and items (such as credit card, pacemakers, defibrillators, etc.). Please maintain at least 15 cm of separation between your tablet and the devices/items mentioned above.
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Table of Contents
1 Your tablet........................................................................\
..................51.1  Keys and connectors ........................................................................\
.........51.2 Status bar ........................................................................\
.............................71.3 Getting started ........................................................................\
...................91.4 Home screen ........................................................................\
.....................112 Text input ........................................................................\
.................192.1  Using Onscreen Keyboard .....................................................................192.2 Swype Keyboard ........................................................................\
...............192.3 Text editing ........................................................................\
........................193 Contacts  ........................................................................\
..................213.1 Consult your contacts ........................................................................\
....213.2 Adding a contact ........................................................................\
..............223.3 Managing contact groups ........................................................................\
233.4 Editing your contacts ........................................................................\
......233.5 Contacts importing, exporting and sharing .......................................233.6 Accounts ........................................................................\
............................244 Email ........................................................................\
.........................254.1 Gmail/Email ........................................................................\
........................254.2 Hangouts  ........................................................................\
...........................305  Calendar  & Time ........................................................................\
.....315.1 Calendar ........................................................................\
............................315.2 Clock  ........................................................................\
.................................326 Getting connected ........................................................................\
...346.1  Connecting to the Internet ...................................................................346.2 Chrome  ........................................................................\
.............................356.3 Connecting to Bluetooth® devices  .....................................................396.4 Connecting to a computer ....................................................................406.5 Sharing your tablet's internet ................................................................416.6 Connecting to virtual private networks .............................................417 Google PlayTM store  ........................................................................\
.437.1  Locate the item you want to download and install .........................437.2 Download and install........................................................................\
.......447.3 Manage your downloads........................................................................\
.458 Multimedia applications ..................................................................478.1 Camera  ........................................................................\
..............................478.2 Gallery  ........................................................................\
...............................488.3 YouTube  ........................................................................\
............................508.4 Videos  ........................................................................\
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1 Your tablet
1.1 Keys and connectors
Headset connector
Micro-USB connector (for battery charging)
Touch screen
Front-facing camera
SIM and microSDTM card compartments
Front panel
Speaker
Volume Up/Down
Rear-facing camera
Power key
Recent apps key•	Touch and hold to open a list of thumbnail images of applications you've worked with recently.Home key•	While on any application or screen, touch to return to the Home screen.Back key•	Touch to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, etc.These keys are visible when the screen lights up.
Power key•	Press: Lock the screen/Light up the screen•	Press and hold: Power on or pop up the menu to get more options, such as Power off, Airplane mode, etc.•	Press and hold Pow e r key and Volume down key to capture a screenshot.Volume Keys •	In Music/Video/Streaming mode, adjust the media volume.
Rear panel
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1.2 Status bar
From status bar, you can view both phone status (to the right side) and notification information (to the left side).
Notification icons
New text or multimedia messageUploading data
Problem with SMS or MMS deliveryDownloading data
HangoutsDownload finished
New voicemailSystem update available
Upcoming eventAn  open Wi-Fi network is available
Song is playingPhone is connected via USB cable
Screenshot errorRadio is on
USB tethering and portable hotspot is onCarrier data use threshold approaching or exceeded
Screenshot captured
4G connectedVibrate mode
4G in useRinger is silenced
2G connectedBattery is very low
2G in useBattery is low
Connected to a Wi-Fi networkBattery is partially drained
Bluetooth is onBattery is full
Connected to a Bluetooth deviceBattery is charging
Airplane modeHeadset connected
Alarm is setNo signal (gray)
GPS is onNo SIM card inserted (gray)
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1.3 Getting started
1.3.1 Set-up
Inserting the micro SIM card & the microSD card
 
Before inserting/removing SIM or microSD card, you should ensure the tablet is off, to protect it from corruption or damage. In addition, regularly removing or inserting the SIM card or SD card may cause the tablet to restart.
Charging the battery
To charge tablet, connect supplied USB cable and charger to tablet micro USB port and plug into electrical outlet.•	When using your tablet for the first time, fully charge battery  (approximately 5 hours).
You are advised to fully charge the battery. Charging status () is indicated by the percentage on screen while the tablet is powered off. The percentage increases as the tablet is charged.
 To reduce power consumption and energy waste, when battery is fully charged, disconnect your charger from the plug; switch off Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth or background-running applications when not in use; reduce the backlight time, etc.  
						

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1.3.2 Power on your tablet
Hold down the Pow e r key until the tablet powers on, unlock your tablet (Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password) if necessary and confirm. The Home screen is displayed.
If you do not know your PIN code or if you have forgotten it, contact your network operator. Do not store PIN code within your tablet, store information in a safe and accessible place.
Setting up your tablet for the first time
The first time you power on the tablet, you will be prompted to set the following options:
•	On Welcome screen, select language and touch next icon .•	Next, select Wi-Fi connection and setup, then touch NEXT or touch SKIP.•	Then enter your user name. You can also touch NEXT to get the next step.•	Then touch MORE->NEXT.•	Touch FINISH to complete the setup.
When the tablet is powered on, you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to sign into your Google account and to use features.
1.3.3 Power off your tablet
Hold down the Pow e r key until the pop-up menu appears, select Shut down to confirm.
1.4 Home screenThe Home screen extends on either side of the screen to allow more space for adding applications, shortcuts etc. Slide the Home screen to far left screen to launch favorite application (default will be Google Search App, to edit go to Settings/Display/Favorite application and select preferred app). Slide the Home screen right to view additional Home screens. The page indicators above the apps tray indicate which screen you are viewing.
Status bar
•	Status/Notification indicators
•	 Touch	 and	drag	 down	 to	open	 the	
Notifications panel.
Favorite applications tray•	 Touch	 to	enter	 the	application.
•	 Touch	 and	hold	 to	move	 or	change	
applications.
Applications icon •	 Touch	 to	open	 applications	 menu.
You can bring all the items (applications, shortcuts, folders and widgets) you love or use most frequently to your Home screen for quick access. Touch the Home key to get instant access to the Home screen.
1.4.1 Using the touchscreen
Touch To access an application, touch it with your finger.
Touch and Hold 
Touch and hold the Home screen to get wallpapers, widgets and settings options.
Drag 
Place your finger on any item to drag it to another location.
Search bar•	Touch	 to enter text search screen.•	Touch	 to enter voice search screen.
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Swipe 
Swipe the screen up and down or left and right to navigate through notifications panel, application screens, home screens, etc.
Flick
Flick your finger left and right across screens to move through screens faster.
Pinch/Spread 
Place your index finger and thumb on the screen surface and draw them apart or together to scale an element on the screen.
Rotate 
Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the tablet sideways to have a better view.
1.4.2 Status bar
From status bar, you can view both tablet status on the right side and notification information on the left side. Touch and drag down the Status bar to open the Notifications panel and the Settings shortcut panel. Touch and drag up to close it.
Notifications panel
Touch and drag down the Status Bar to open the Notifications panel. Touch the notifications to view details or touch  on the bottom of Notifications panel to clear all notifications (ongoing notifications will remain).
Settings shortcut panel
In the Notifications panel, touch or swipe down the top gray bar to access the Settings shortcut panel. Touch Settings shortcut options displayed to enable/disable functions or to access full Settings menu touch Settings icon at top of panel.
Touch to access Settings menu.
1.4.3 Search bar
The tablet provides a search function which can be used to locate information within applications, the tablet or the web. 
Touch to clear all event–based notifications (other ongoing notifications will remain).
Settings shortcut panel.
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Search by text•	Touch Search bar from the Home screen. •	Enter the text/phrase you want to search for.•	Touch  on the keyboard to begin search.•	Use bottom menu bar with filters to view search results from Web, Images, News, Maps, Shopping, Videos, Books, Apps, or Phone.
Search by voice•	Touch  from Search bar to display a dialog screen.•	Speak the word/phrase you want to search for. A list of search results will display for you to select from.•	Use bottom menu bar with filters to view search results from Web, Images, News, Maps, Shopping, Videos, Books, Apps, or Phone.
1.4.4 Lock/Unlock your screen
To protect your tablet and privacy, you can lock the tablet screen by choosing slide or creating a variety of patterns, PIN or password, etc.
To create a screen unlock pattern (refer to 11.3.2 Security “Screen lock” section for detailed settings)
•	Drag down the Status bar and open the Settings shortcut panel then touch the settings icon  to enter Settings, then touch Security/Screen lock/Pattern.•	Draw your own pattern.
Draw your unlock pattern 
Touch to confirm by drawing 
pattern again
To create a screen unlock PIN/Password•	Touch Settings/Security/Screen lock /PIN or Password.•	Set your PIN or password.
To lock tablet screen
Press the Pow e r key once to lock the screen.
To unlock tablet screen
Press the power key once to light up the screen, draw the unlock pattern you have created or enter PIN or password to unlock the screen.
If you have chosen Slide as the screen lock, slide the Home screen up with your finger to unlock the screen.
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1.4.5 Personalize your Home screen
Adding Apps  and Widgets
To add an application shortcut to Home screen touch the Applications icon , touch and hold an application to activate the Move mode, and drag the item to preferred Home screen.
To add a widget touch and hold an empty area on home screen and select WIDGETS from bottom menu. Touch and hold widget to activate the Move mode and drag the item to preferred Home screen.
While adding an application or widget shortcut to a Home screen, drag it to the top App info to view detailed information. If the application or widget is downloaded, drag it to the top Uninstall to unmount it directly.
Repositioning Apps  and Widgets
Touch and hold the item to be repositioned to activate the Move 
mode, drag the item to the desired position and then release. You can move items both on the Home screen and the Favorite tray. Hold the icon on the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item to another Home screen.
Removing Apps  and Widgets
Touch and hold the item to be removed to activate the Move mode, drag the item up to the top of “”, and release after the item turns red.
Creating folders
To improve the organization of items (shortcuts or applications) on the Home screens and the Favorite applications tray, you can add them to a folder by stacking one item on top of another. To rename a folder, open folder, touch the folder’s title bar and input new name.
Wallpaper customization
Touch and hold an empty area on the Home screen, then touch WALLPAPERS from bottom menu to view available wallpapers. Touch Set Wallpaper at top of screen to set new wallpaper image. To access other images on tablet for wallpaper, while in wallpaper menu touch Pick image to access Gallery, Photos, File Manager and other options.
1.4.6 Volume adjustment
Using volume keys
Press Volume keys to adjust the volume. To activate the Silent mode, 
press the Volume down key until volume bell icon is gray, you will be prompted to choose silent mode indefinitely or for set time.
Using Settings menu
Drag down the status bar to open the Settings shortcut panel and 
touch the settings icon  to enter Settings, then touch Sound & notification, you can set media, alarm and notification volumes. 
						

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2 Text input
2.1 Using Onscreen Keyboard
Onscreen Keyboard settingsTouch the Application icon  from the Home screen, select Settings/Language & input. To change default keyboard, touch Current keyboard and select preferred keyboard, if you do not see preferred option, touch CHOOSE KEYBOARDS to see more options. To customize keyboard options, touch the keyboard name preferred from keyboard and input method options to see options. The following keyboards are available: Android Keyboard, Google Keyboard, Swype, and Google voice typing.
2.2 Swype Keyboard
Touch to switch between 
symbol  and numeric keyboard. Touch to switch between 
different display of keyboard.
Touch to switch 
between "abc/Abc" 
mode; Touch & hold to  switch between "abc/ ABC" mode.
Touch & hold to open  keyboard settings.
2.3 Text editing
You can edit the text you have entered.•	Touch and hold or double-tap within the text you would like to edit.•	Drag the tabs to change the high-lighted selection.•	Following options will show: SELECT ALL , CUT     COPY , PASTE .
•	Touch icon  when editing is completed, to exit out of edit mode.
You can also insert new text•	Touch where you want to type, or touch and hold a blank space, the cursor will blink and the tab will show. Drag the tab to move the cursor.•	If you have selected any text, touch the tab to show PASTE icon which allows you to paste any text you have previously copied.