Binatone Electronics HST7 MID User Manual Homesurf Tablet 7 IFU EN EU

Binatone Electronics International Ltd. MID Homesurf Tablet 7 IFU EN EU

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USER GUIDEHomeSurf Tablet 7Warning Before operating this set, please read these instructions carefully Use only the power adaptor supplied with your product.
WELCOMEBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 31WELCOMEThank you for purchasing our product! You can use the HomeSurf Tablet to:• Surf the web via wireless connection• Send and receive emails• Listen to music via loud speaker or earphone• View pictures, videos and slideshows• Search and view YouTube videos• Read and download eBooks • Set alarm clock• Calculator• Download, Install and play games• Download, Install and Use Android ApplicationsThis product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. The Guarantee does not cover damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages - for example, lightning.Please keep your sales (till) receipt - this is your guarantee. You should also keep the original packaging material.The Binatone Help Line is available from 9.00am ~ 5.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, 0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate).Please read this user guide carefully before using the product so that you can fully enjoy its performance and functions. We hope you enjoy using our product.2IMPORTANTOnly use the power adapter supplied.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?4Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)3 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?The product pack includes:• HomeSurf Tablet with stylus pen• UK/VDE power adapter (for charging)• USB cable (for data transfer only)• Earphone• User’s Guide• Quick Start Guide
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCTBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 54 OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT4.1 Front4.2 Top1 Microphone2Charge LEDTurns Red when charging3Power LED Turns Blue when powered on4PPress to power up or down1-• Press - to reduce volume.2+• Press + to increase volume.3H• Press to return to the home screen.• Press and hold for 1 second to switch between tasks.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT6Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)4.3 Back4O• Press to open the options list.• Press and hold (about 10 seconds) to calibrate the touch screen. • Press and hold (about 3 seconds) to launch onscreen keyboard. Press again to hide the keyboard.5B• Press to return to previous screen.• Press to hide the onscreen keyboard.• Press to exit a dialog box, options menu or notifications panel.• Press to cancel an operation.• Press and hold to access Bookmarks, Most visited and History during web browsing. 1 Speakers2Stylus Pen
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCTBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 74.4 Side4.5 Basic operations of your Homesurf TabletYou can operate the HomeSurf Tablet by touching the surface of the display using the Stylus pen (included) or with your finger.4.5.1 Using the stylus penThe stylus pen is tucked away inside a holder. To remove the stylus, simply pull out the pen. 1 Micro SD card slotInsert your micro SD card2• Plug in the USB cable for connection to a PC for data transfer.NoteThe USB port is for data transfer with a PC only. You cannot use it for charging. 3Plug in a 3.5mm headset to listen to music and watch videos4 Power connector Plug in the power adaptor for chargingUQ
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT8Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)Whenever you want to replace the stylus back into the holder, make sure that the clip is facing up and the pen is inserted with the tip first. Then, gently push the stylus into the holder.Familiarize yourself with the stylus actions until you can navigate the various screens on your HomeSurf Tablet.4.5.2 Using your finger4.5.3 Calibrate the touch screen1Press and hold O for about 10 seconds to start touch screen calibration.2Use the stylus pen to press the center of the cross "+" as accurately as possible in the four corners of the screen, and finally at the center of the screen.Action Function OperationsTap • Select onscreen items such as application and settings icons• Select onscreen buttons.• Type using the onscreen keyboard• Gently tap an item on the screen to select the item that you wish to activate.Tap and hold• Open the available options for an item, for example, tap and hold a contact or a link on a web page. (Think of this as using the right-click button on a mouse).• Tap an item on the screen and hold in place for 2-3 seconds.Drag • Move items on the screen or shift the view on the screen. • Apply light pressure against an item on the screen then, without raising your finger or the stylus, move it across the screen until you have reached the target position.Slide • Quickly move vertically or horizontally across the screen.• Apply light pressure on the screen then, without raising your finger, swipe vertically or horizontally across the screen until you have reached the target screen position.Flick • Quickly browse a list of items in a vertical direction.• Flick is similar to slide, except that flick involves swiping the screen in lighter and quicker strokes.
OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCTBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 93After touch screen calibration, your HomeSurf Tablet will save the new touch screen data. This process might take up to a few minutes.4.5.4 Status IconsThe icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give you information on the current status of your HomeSurf Tablet.4.5.5 Notifications panelWhen the status bar displays a STATUS icon, tap and hold the status bar and slide downward to open the notifications panel. Tap Clear to clear notifications.You can also press O and tap Notifications to open the Notifications panel.To hide the notifications panel, press B or tap and hold the bottom bar of the notifications panel and then slide upward. Icon Description Battery is fully charged Battery low Battery is charging SD card is inserted Wireless connection is on Alarm clock is set New email Speaker is muted Song is playing USB connection is on
Table of contents10 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)1 WELCOME........................................................................................ 32 IMPORTANT ..................................................................................... 33 WHAT'S IN THE BOX?..................................................................... 44 OVERVIEW OF THE PRODUCT ...................................................... 54.1 Front ..................................................................................................54.2 Top ....................................................................................................54.3 Back ..................................................................................................64.4 Side ...................................................................................................74.5 Basic operations of your Homesurf Tablet ........................................75 GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 145.1 Charging your HomeSurf Tablet......................................................145.2 Inserting a memory card..................................................................155.3 Removing a memory card ...............................................................165.4 Switching on your HomeSurf Tablet................................................165.5 Switching off your HomeSurf Tablet ................................................165.6 Home Screen ..................................................................................175.7 Extended Home Screen ..................................................................175.8 Program Launcher...........................................................................185.9 Set Date and Time ..........................................................................185.10 Screen Rotation...............................................................................216 Applications on your HomeSurf Tablet....................................... 237 USB Connection ............................................................................ 247.1 Connecting Homesurf Tablet to a PC..............................................247.2 Disconnecting Homesurf Tablet from a PC .....................................248 Personalizing your HomeSurf Tablet .......................................... 258.1 Display.............................................................................................258.2 Sound ..............................................................................................299 Using the onscreen keyboard ...................................................... 309.1 Enter text and numbers ...................................................................309.2 Switch between input modes...........................................................309.3 Accept or Reject Dictionary Suggestions ........................................309.4 Edit text ...........................................................................................319.5 Calibrate the touch screen ..............................................................3110 Making a Wireless Connection .................................................... 3210.1 Register your HomeSurf Tablet to a Wi-Fi Network ........................32
Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 1111 Using the Web Browser................................................................ 3411.1 Open Browser .................................................................................3411.2 Setting your home page ..................................................................3411.3 Open a web page ............................................................................3511.4 Refresh a web page ........................................................................3511.5 Zoom in and out of a webpage........................................................3611.6 Open a new browser window ..........................................................3611.7 Finding text within a webpage .........................................................3711.8 Selecting links in web pages ...........................................................3711.9 Downloading unknown applications from the web ..........................3811.10 Manage bookmarks.........................................................................3811.11 Customize Browser Options............................................................4011.12 Exit Browser Application..................................................................4112 Reading and Managing emails..................................................... 4112.1 Open Email......................................................................................4112.2 Set up the first email account on your HomeSurf Tablet.................4112.3 Set up another email account..........................................................4312.4 Account settings ..............................................................................4312.5 Compose and send email messages ..............................................4512.6 Read messages ..............................................................................4612.7 Open an attached file ......................................................................4712.8 Check for new messages ................................................................4712.9 Reply to email messages ................................................................4712.10 Delete an email message................................................................4712.11 Forward an email message .............................................................4712.12 Mark message as unread................................................................4812.13 Delete an email account..................................................................4812.14 Exit Email Application......................................................................4813 Listening to Music......................................................................... 4913.1 Listen to Music on your HomeSurf Tablet .......................................4913.2 Open Music application ...................................................................4913.3 Music Library ...................................................................................4913.4 Playback controls ............................................................................5013.5 Search for a song ............................................................................5013.6 Party Shuffle all songs.....................................................................5113.7 Turn party shuffle off .......................................................................5113.8 Create playlists................................................................................5113.9 Mute/Unmute music playback .........................................................5313.10 Set current song as background music ...........................................5313.11 Exit Music application......................................................................53
12 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)14 Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshows ................. 5414.1 Open Gallery ...................................................................................5414.2 View pictures and videos.................................................................5414.3 View pictures in full screen..............................................................5414.4 Rotate picture ..................................................................................5514.5 View pictures as slideshow .............................................................5614.6 Modify display size of pictures and videos ......................................5614.7 Modify sort order of pictures and videos .........................................5714.8 View picture and video details.........................................................5714.9 View pictures & videos in landscape mode .....................................5714.10 Crop a picture..................................................................................5714.11 Send pictures using Email application.............................................5814.12 Watch videos...................................................................................5914.13 Send videos using Email application...............................................5914.14 Delete a picture ...............................................................................5914.15 Use Picture as wallpaper.................................................................5914.16 Exit Gallery ......................................................................................6115 Downloading and Reading eBooks ............................................. 6115.1 Open Aldiko.....................................................................................6115.2 Download Free eBooks using Aldiko...............................................6215.3 Book Navigation ..............................................................................6315.4 Importing EPUB files into Aldiko bookshelf .....................................6515.5 Settings ...........................................................................................6515.6 Exit Aldiko........................................................................................6616 Performing Calculations.............................................................. 6616.1 Open Calculator ..............................................................................6616.2 Perform Calculations .......................................................................6616.3 Exit Calculator .................................................................................6717 Using the tDigitalClock............................................................... 6817.1 Open tDigitalClock...........................................................................6817.2 Set Alarm Clock...............................................................................6817.3 Deactivate Alarm Clock ...................................................................6917.4 Change Font Setting .......................................................................6917.5 Exit tDigitalClock .............................................................................6918 Installing Android applications.................................................... 6919 Installing non-Android applications............................................ 7020 Removing applications from HomeSurf Tablet .......................... 71
Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 1321 ES File Explorer............................................................................. 7121.1 Open ES File Explorer.....................................................................7121.2 Open file as .....................................................................................7221.3 Select all files in a directory.............................................................7221.4 Create a new folder .........................................................................7221.5 Rename a file ..................................................................................7221.6 Copy a file to another location.........................................................7221.7 Move a file to another location ........................................................7321.8 Delete a file .....................................................................................7321.9 Compress a file ...............................................................................7321.10 Change Orientation .........................................................................7321.11 Modify View Settings in ES File Explorer ........................................7321.12 Exit ES File Explorer .......................................................................7422 ES Task Manager........................................................................... 7422.1 Open ES Task Manager..................................................................7422.2 Exit ES Task Manager.....................................................................7523 Main settings of your HomeSurf Tablet ...................................... 7523.1 Exit Settings ....................................................................................7524 HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 7625 IF YOU NEED HELP....................................................................... 7726 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 7726.1 Replacing batteries..........................................................................7827 CLEANING THE DEVICE ............................................................... 7828 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT) ........................... 7829 GUARANTEE AND SERVICE ........................................................ 7930 FCC Statement............................................................................... 7931 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 8032 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ............................................... 81
GETTING STARTED14 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)5 GETTING STARTED5.1 Charging your HomeSurf TabletYour HomeSurf Tablet comes with an integrated rechargeable battery. New batteries are not charged when shipped. Before you start using your HomeSurf Tablet, you need to charge the battery.Follow the steps below to connect your HomeSurf Tablet to the power outlet and charge the battery.1Plug one end of the AC power adaptor into the power jack on your HomeSurf Tablet.2Plug the other end into a power outlet. Notes• The Red charging LED will light up when the battery is charging.• Once the battery is fully charged, the charging LED will turn OFF. • If your HomeSurf Tablet is totally out of battery, it may take a while before you can power up your HomeSurf Tablet.• Battery performance depends on your usage patterns. Tips to improve battery performanceAs the device has a large screen, it will consume a lot of power. To extend battery life, you can consider the following:1Reduce display brightness: From the home screen, press O and tap Settings > Sound & display > Brightness (reduce brightness);
GETTING STARTEDBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 152Reduce web search: From the home screen, press O and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi settings > Network notification (disable);3Turn off Wi-Fi: From the home screen, press O and tap Settings > Wireless controls > Wi-Fi (turn off Wi-Fi).5.2 Inserting a memory cardYour HomeSurf Tablet supports micro SD cards.You can operate music, pictures, files and applications on the HomeSurf Tablet through a memory card.When no MicroSD card inserted, your HomeSurf Tablet will read the internal memory.1. Insert the memory card into the card slot in the direction as indicated above until it clicks into place.
GETTING STARTED16 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)5.3 Removing a memory cardWhen the HomeSurf Tablet is off1. Push in the memory card. The memory card will pop out from its slot.When the HomeSurf Tablet is on1. Press O and tap Settings.2Tap SD card & internal storage and tap Unmount SD card.3. Push in the memory card. The memory card will pop out from its slot.5.4 Switching on your HomeSurf TabletPress and hold P and release when the blue power LED turns ON. It takes about 1 minute for your HomeSurf Tablet to boot up.5.5 Switching off your HomeSurf TabletPress and hold P and release when the screen shuts down.
GETTING STARTEDBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 175.6 Home ScreenTo return to the home screen at anytime, press H.TipYou can also press B continuously until you return to the home screen.5.7 Extended Home ScreenThe extended home screen lets you add more shortcuts and widgets on your HomeSurf Tablet so that you can access the widgets and applications conveniently from the home screen.There are two additional home screens apart from the main home screen. Drag the stylus pen or slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side of the main home screen.
GETTING STARTED18 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)5.8 Program LauncherTap Program Launcher to enter the applications window of your HomeSurf Tablet.5.9 Set Date and Time1Press O.2Tap Settings.3Tap to select Date & time.4Tap Set Date. Tap + or - on each date field to change the Month, Day and Year.5Tap Set to confirm the date setting.Program Launcher
GETTING STARTEDBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 196Tap to select Set time. Tap + or - on each time field to change the Hours and Minutes. 7Tap AM/PM to select AM (morning) or PM (afternoon). TipThis option is available only when 24-hour format is off.8Tap Set to confirm the time setting.9Press B to exit and return to the Home Screen.5.9.1 Set Time Zone1Press O.2Tap Settings.3Tap to select Date & time.4Tap Select time zone.
GETTING STARTED20 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)5Slide your finger vertically across the screen to find your location.6Tap to select your time zone. TIPTo sort the time zones in alphabetical order, press O and tap Sort alphabetically.5.9.2 Set Time Format1Press O.2Tap Settings.3Tap to select Date & time.4Tap Use 24-hour format to activate or deactivate 24-hour format.TipUse 24-hour format is activated when ✓appears next to the option. 12-hour format is activated when ✓disappears.
GETTING STARTEDBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 215.9.3 Set Date Format1Press O.2Tap Settings.3Tap to select Date & time.4Tap Select date format.5Tap to select the date format that you want to use.5.10 Screen RotationThe HomeSurf Tablet has a tilt or orientation sensor, which detects if you are holding it in Portrait or Landscape mode. The screen is adjusted accordingly.NoteSome applications (for example, Home screen) do not support automatic screen rotation.
GETTING STARTED22 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)TipAutomatic screen rotation is enabled by default. 5.10.1 Enable/Disable automatic screen orientation1Press O.2Tap Settings > Sound & display. 3Tap Orientation to disable automatic screen rotation.TipAutomatic screen rotation is disabled when ✓disappears.To enable automatic screen rotation again, tap to select Orientation.
Applications on your HomeSurf TabletBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 236 Applications on your HomeSurf TabletThe following applications are included with your HomeSurf Tablet. Tap Program Launcher and then tap any application icon to launch the application.Aldiko Download and read eBooks. page 61Browser Browse any website over a Wi-Fi network. page 34Calculator Perform simple and advanced calculations. page 66ES File Explorer A file manager that allows you to browse files and folders stored on your HomeSurf Tablet and micro SD card.page 71ES Task ManagerThis Android program helps you free memory, kill task, close all the running applications, and speed up your HomeSurf Tablet.page 74Email Send and receive email using your existing email accounts. page 41Gallery A library of all the images and videos on your HomeSurf Tablet.page 54iDigitalClock Set alarm to remind you of your appointments. page 68Music Listen to music. page 49Settings Adjust all the settings of the HomeSurf Tablet in one convenient place. Set your wallpaper, screen brightness, and settings for network, mail, web, music, video, photos, and more. Set auto-lock and a passcode for security.page 75
USB Connection24 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)7 USB Connection7.1 Connecting Homesurf Tablet to a PC1Plug one end of the USB cable to the USB port on your Homesurf Tablet and plug the other end to your PC.USB connected is displayed on your Homesurf Tablet and appears on the Notifications panel.2Press O and then tap Notifications to open the notifications panel.3In the notifications panel, tap USB connected and then tap Mount. The internal memory or the MicroSD card memory on your Homesurf Tablet will be mounted as a removable disk on your PC, by which you can read and write files between your Homesurf Tablet and the PC.NoteWhen a MicroSD card is inserted, the PC will only read the MicroSD card content.7.2 Disconnecting Homesurf Tablet from a PC1On your Homesurf Tablet, press O and then tap Notifications to open the notifications panel.2In the notifications panel, tap Turn off USB Storage and then tap Turn Off.3Disconnect the USB cable from both your Homesurf Tablet and PC.
Personalizing your HomeSurf TabletBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 258 Personalizing your HomeSurf Tablet8.1 Display8.1.1 Change Wallpaper1From the home screen, press O and then tap Wallpaper.2Tap to select Pictures (pictures in your memory card) or Wallpaper gallery (preset wallpapers on your HomeSurf Tablet).TipIf you select Wallpaper gallery, simply slide horizontally across the pictures to browse them. Tap to select a wallpaper and then tap Set wallpaper.
Personalizing your HomeSurf Tablet26 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)You will see that the background image is now changed to the picture you have selected.3If you select Pictures, tap to select your desired picture.4A crop box will appear at the center of the picture. To resize the picture, tap and hold the edge of the crop box, and drag inward or outward. To move the crop box to another area on the picture, tap and hold inside the crop box, then drag it to the desired position. 5Tap Save to set the picture as wallpaper. You will see that the background image is now changed to the picture you have selected.
Personalizing your HomeSurf TabletBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 278.1.2 Adjust Screen Brightness1From the home screen, press O and then tap Settings > Sound & display > Brightness.2Slide across the brightness control bar to reduce or increase screen brightness and tap OK to confirm.8.1.3 Set screen timeoutYou can adjust the delay before the screen turns dim for power saving automatically.1From the home screen, press O and then tap Settings > Sound & display > Screen timeout.2Tap to select 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 10 minutes or Never timeout.8.1.4 Re-arrange the icons on your home screen1Tap and hold the icon that you wish to re-arrange until it wiggles.2Slide to the position on which you wish to place the icon.3Release when the icon is correctly placed.8.1.5 Add shortcuts to your home screen1Tap Program Launcher.2Tap and hold an application icon until it wiggles.3Drag the icon to the home screen.A shortcut of the application will be automatically created and placed on the home screen.
Personalizing your HomeSurf Tablet28 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)8.1.6 Remove items from your home screen1Tap and hold the item until it wiggles.The Program Launcher will change into a recycle bin. 2Drag it into Program Launcher. The Recycle Bin turns red and the item is removed.8.1.7 Add Widgets to your home screen1From the home screen, press O. 2Tap Add > Widgets.3You will be given a list of Widgets to add to your home screen.4Tap to select the widget that you wish to add to the home screen.You will see that the widget is now on your home screen.
Personalizing your HomeSurf TabletBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 298.1.8 Add Folders to your home screen1From the home screen, press O. 2Tap Add > Folders.3Tap New folder or select a folder.A new folder is now added to your home screen. 8.1.9 Add items to the folders on your home screen1Tap and hold the item until it wiggles.2Drag the item to the folder in which you wish to place the item.8.2 Sound8.2.1 Set media volume1From the home screen, press O.2Tap Settings > Sound & display > Media volume.3Slide across the volume control bar to reduce or increase media volume and tap OK to confirm.
Using the onscreen keyboard30 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)9 Using the onscreen keyboardYour HomeSurf Tablet features a Qwerty keyboard by which the keys arrangement are exactly the same as that of a standard English computer keyboard.The onscreen keyboard lets you enter text, such as passwords, filenames, email messages, etc. It appears automatically when you launch certain applications or when you tap on a text or number field.To hide the onscreen keyboard, press B.9.1 Enter text and numbers1Tap on a text or number field to bring up the keyboard.2When entering texts or numbers, each letter or number appear above the key you have pressed.9.2 Switch between input modesTap ABC (lower case), ⇑ (upper case), ?123 (number), or ALT (symbols) on the onscreen keyboard to switch between different input modes. Long press on the onscreen keyboard to show the accented characters.9.3 Accept or Reject Dictionary SuggestionsDepending on the application you are using, the HomeSurf Tablet uses a dictionary to suggest corrections or complete the word you are typing. To accept the suggested word, simply tap on the suggested entry.To reject the suggested word, simply continue typing.
Using the onscreen keyboardBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 319.4 Edit textTap and hold on the word you have typed to activate the following edit text options:Select allSelect textCut allCopy allInput Method9.5 Calibrate the touch screen1Press and hold O for about 10 seconds to start touch screen calibration.2Use the stylus pen to press the center of the cross "+" as accurately as possible in the four corners of the screen, and finally at the center of the screen.3After touch screen calibration, your HomeSurf Tablet will save the new touch screen data. This process might take up to a few minutes.
Making a Wireless Connection32 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)10 Making a Wireless ConnectionBefore you can surf the Internet, send and receive emails, download content and applications etc., you must join a Wi-Fi network that is connected to the Internet. For Wi-Fi networks that are not secured with a PIN code, you can easily connect to them and access the Internet freely. However, for Wi-Fi networks that are secured with password, you need to have the password to access the Internet.10.1 Register your HomeSurf Tablet to a Wi-Fi Network1From the homescreen, press O.2Tap Settings > Wireless controls.3Tap Wi-Fi to turn on wireless connection.  appears in the Wi-Fi checkbox. 4Tap Wi-Fi settings.Your Homesurf Tablet will start to scan for the networks within range and display a list of available Wi-Fi networks. 5Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want your Homesurf Tablet to be connected with. If the network is not secured with a password, your Homesurf Tablet will start to establish a link with it. If is a secured network, you will be prompted to select the security option (for networks secured with WEP) and enter the wireless password.
Making a Wireless ConnectionBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 33TipIf you are not sure about the network security option, try with the Share option and see if your connection to the network is successful. If this doesn’t work, try the Open option. Make sure that you have entered the correct password. (To cross check your password, tap on Show password. checkbox as indicated below) 6Tap on the password field to launch the onscreen keyboard. Enter the password and tap Connect.7Your Homesurf Tablet will start to establish a link to the network. Once a connection established, “Connected” will appear below the name of the Wi-Fi network.8Press H to return to the home screen. will appear on the status bar of your home screen.You can now use the Internet function.
Using the Web Browser34 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)NoteThe connection speed is dependent on the capability of the Wi-Fi network.Once you have joined a Wi-Fi network manually, your HomeSurf Tablet will automatically connect to it whenever the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, your HomeSurf Tablet will join the one last used.11 Using the Web BrowserYOU MUST JOIN A WI-FI NETWORK THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU CAN SURF THE WEB VIA THE BROWSER APPLICATION. SEE PAGE 32 ON HOW TO JOIN A WI-FI NETWORK.You can use the Browser to surf the web. The Browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced features that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your HomeSurf Tablet.11.1 Open BrowserTap Program Launcher > Browser.11.2 Setting your home pageBy default, the home page is www.google.com1To set another home page, press O and tap More.2Tap Settings > Set home page. 3In the Set home page dialog box, tap on the URL input field to launch the onscreen keyboard.4Enter the web address of the home page and tap Done.5Tap OK to confirm.
Using the Web BrowserBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 3511.3 Open a web page1In the Browser window, press O and tap Go.2Enter the web address in the URL field using the onscreen keyboard and tap Go.Note As you enter the address, matching web page addresses will appear on the screen. Tap an address to go directly to that web page or continue to enter the web page address.11.4 Refresh a web page1On the web page, press O.
Using the Web Browser36 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)2Tap Refresh.11.5 Zoom in and out of a webpage1Launch the zoom control by sliding across the screen in one direction.2Tap the zoom control icon to zoom in and zoom out. 11.6 Open a new browser windowYou can open multiple browser windows and switch between different web pages.1In the Browser window, press O and tap New Window.A new browser window opens and enters the home page.
Using the Web BrowserBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 3711.6.1 Switch between browser windows1In the Browser window, press O and tap Windows.2Tap to select the browser window you wish to display.11.7 Finding text within a webpage1When viewing a webpage, press O and then tap More > Find on page.2Tap on the input field to launch the onscreen keyboard.3Enter the text using the onscreen keyboard and tap Done.The matching texts are highlighted on the screen.4Tap < or > to go to the previous or next matching text.11.8 Selecting links in web pages11.8.1 Web page links1Tap and hold the link.A pop-up menu opens2Tap to select Open, Open in new window, Bookmark link, Save link, Share link or Copy link URL.11.8.2 Email links1Tap and hold the link.A pop-up menu opens.2Tap to select Send email or Copy.If you select Send email, the Email application will launch automatically.
Using the Web Browser38 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)3Enter the recipient and subject using the onscreen keyboard and tap Next.4Enter the message and then tap Send to send the email, Save as draft or Discard. (For more information on composing and sending email messages, see Compose and send email messages on page 45.)TipIf you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as draft in the Draft folder of your default email account.11.9 Downloading unknown applications from the webBefore you can download web applications, you must first enable downloading from the Settings menu.1Press O, and then tap Settings > Applications.2Tap Unknown sources to enable or disable the downloading of unknown applications.When enabled, ✓appears next to the option.Warning! Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your HomeSurf Tablet and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources. 11.9.1 View your downloads1In the Browser window, press O and then tap More > Downloads.11.10 Manage bookmarksYou can store as many bookmarks as you want on your HomeSurf Tablet.
Using the Web BrowserBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 3911.10.1Bookmark a web page1In the Browser window, go to the web page you want to bookmark.2Press O and then tap Bookmarks. The bookmark option opens.3Tap Add bookmark and enter the bookmark name.4Edit the location if needed.5Tap OK.11.10.2Open a bookmark1In the Browser window, press O and then tap Bookmarks. The bookmark option opens.2Tap to select the bookmark to open it.
Using the Web Browser40 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)11.11 Customize Browser OptionsYou can customize the Browser to suit your browsing preferences by setting the display, privacy, and security options. In the Browser window, press O and then tap More > Settings to modify the following browser settings according to your preference.Page content settings Text sizeDefault zoomText encodingBlock pop-up windowsLoad imagesAuto-fit pagesEnable JavaScriptOpen in backgroundSet home pagePrivacy settings Clear cacheClear historyAccept cookiesClear all cookie dataRemember form dataClear form dataSecurity settings Remember passwordsClear passwordsShow security warningsAdvanced settings Enable GearsGears settingsReset to default
Reading and Managing emailsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 41When ✓appears next to the option, the setting is enabled. To disable, tap the option again. 11.12 Exit Browser ApplicationDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.12 Reading and Managing emailsYOU MUST JOIN A WI-FI NETWORK THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET BEFORE YOU CAN SURF THE WEB VIA THE BROWSER APPLICATION. SEE PAGE 32 ON HOW TO JOIN A WI-FI NETWORK.The Email application lets you send and receive emails and it works with most popular email systems such as Google mail, Yahoo mail as well as POP3 and IMAP accounts. Free email accounts such as www.google.com/mail, www.aol.com, etc. are available online if you do not have an email account. 12.1 Open Email Tap Program Launcher > Email.12.2 Set up the first email account on your HomeSurf Tablet1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2In Your Accounts window, tap Next.3Enter your Email address and tap Next.
Reading and Managing emails42 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)4Enter your Password and tap Done.5Tap Next to proceed to the next step.Note If the account type you want to set up is not in the HomeSurf Tablet database, you will be asked to use Manual Setup. For example, you need to enter the following to set up a Gmail account: POP3 server = pop.gmail.com Port = 995 Security = SSL (if available) SMTP server = smtp.gmail.com Port = 465 Security = SSL (if available) Authentication = Yes It is recommended that you get all the necessary information for the email account such as incoming/outgoing server settings before you proceed. 6Tap OK or Next.
Reading and Managing emailsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 43The email application will start to verify your incoming and outgoing server settings.7Enter the Account name (optional) and Your name (optional) to be displayed on outgoing messages, and then tap Done.The email application will start to load your messages. It might take a few minutes for the messages to load completely.NotesWhen you have set up an email account, the account will open by default when you open Email.If you have set up more than one email account, the email accounts will appear in Your accounts list. Tap to select the account you wish to access.12.3 Set up another email accountDo one of the following:• If you are in Your accounts list screen, press O and then tap Add account.• If you are in an email account, press O and then tap Account settings > Add another account.Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account.12.4 Account settings12.4.1 Edit Account name1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Account name.3Enter your account name and tap OK.
Reading and Managing emails44 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)12.4.2 Edit Your name1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Your name.3Enter your name and tap OK.12.4.3 Set default email account1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Default account.✓ appears next to the option. Your emails will be sent from this account by default.12.4.4 Set email check frequency1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Email check frequency.3Tap to select Every 5 minutes, Every 10 minutes, Every 15 minutes, Every 30 minutes or Every hour.12.4.5 Set email notification on status bar1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Email notifications.✓ appears next to the option. When a new email arrives, a notification will appear on the status bar of your HomeSurf Tablet. 12.4.6 Set Ringtone for the arrival of new emails1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Select ringtone.3Tap to select a ringtone from the list, Default ringtone or Silent.4Tap OK to confirm.12.4.7 Modify incoming server settings1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Incoming settings.
Reading and Managing emailsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 453Modify the settings and tap Next to check and activate your new settings. 12.4.8 Modify outgoing server settings1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Account settings > Outgoing settings.3Modify the settings and tap Next to check and activate your new settings.12.5 Compose and send email messagesYou can send an email message to anyone who has an email address. You can send the message to one person or to a group of people.1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Compose. 3Enter the message recipientís email address in the To field and tap Next.Tip If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press O and then tap Add Cc/Bcc:. 4Enter the subject in the Subject field and tap Next.5Compose your message and tap Done.6Tap Send to send the message.
Reading and Managing emails46 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)Note Tap Save as draft to save the message as a draft or tap Discard to delete the message you have just composed.TipIf you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as draft in the Draft folder of your email account.12.6 Read messages1Tap Program Launcher > Email.The available mailboxes will be displayed.2Tap to select a mailbox.The messages will be displayed.3Tap to select the message you want to view.
Reading and Managing emailsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 4712.7 Open an attached fileYou can open and view some types of files and images attached to messages you receive. Tap the attachment. It downloads to HomeSurf Tablet and then opens.If the format of an attached file is not supported by HomeSurf Tablet, you can see the name of the file but you can’t open it.12.8 Check for new messagesIn the mailbox window, press O and tap Refresh.12.9 Reply to email messages1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Tap to select the mailbox. 3Tap to select the email you want to reply.4Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the email. 12.10 Delete an email message1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Tap to select the mailbox. 3Tap to select the email you want to delete.4Tap Delete to delete the email.12.11 Forward an email message1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Tap to select the mailbox. 3Tap to select the email you want to forward.4Press O and tap Forward to forward the email.5Enter the message recipientís email address in the To field and tap Next.TipIf you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, press O and then tap Add Cc/Bcc:. 6Enter the subject in the Subject field, tap Next.7Compose your message and tap Done.
Reading and Managing emails48 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)8Tap Send to forward the message.Note Tap Save as draft to save the message as a draft or tap Discard to delete the message you have just composed.TipIf you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as draft in the Draft folder of your email account.12.12 Mark message as unread1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Tap to select the mailbox. 3Tap to select the email you want to mark as unread.4Press O and tap Mark as unread.12.13 Delete an email account1Tap Program Launcher > Email.2Press O and tap Accounts. In Your Accounts window, tap and hold on the email account that you wish to delete.3Tap Remove account to delete the account.12.14 Exit Email ApplicationDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.
Listening to MusicBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 4913 Listening to MusicThe Music application lets you play digital audio files stored in the internal memory or memory card. IMPORTANTYou must copy your audio files to the HomeSurf Tablet before you launch the music application.13.1 Listen to Music on your HomeSurf Tablet13.1.1 With earphoneYou can plug in a earphone (not included) to listen to music. • Insert the earphone jack into the earphone jack of your HomeSurf Tablet.13.1.2 Using the speaker on your HomeSurf Tablet13.2 Open Music applicationTap Program Launcher > Music. 13.3 Music LibraryYour music is organized into different categories such as Albums, Artists, Songs and Playlists. Tap to select a category and tap a song in the category to start playback.
Listening to Music50 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)13.4 Playback controlsTap to select songs from the list.Tap to turn shuffle on and off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.)Tap to cycle through the repeat modes: Repeat all songs, Repeat current song, Don’t repeat.Tap to pause or to resume playing the song.Tap to rewind.Tap to forward.Note Press- or + to adjust the playback volumeIf you do not see the playback controls, tap on the screen to show the playback controls. TipsTo go back to the music library during music playback, press O and tap Library.To go back to the playback window from the music library, tap icon at the bottom of the screen.13.5 Search for a song1From the main music library, press O and tap Search.2Tap on the input field to launch the onscreen keyboard.3Enter the song name and tap icon.A list of songs related to the song name is displayed. Tap to select and playback the song.
Listening to MusicBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 5113.6 Party Shuffle all songs1From the main music library, press O and tap Party shuffle.13.7 Turn party shuffle off1In the playback window, press O.2Tap Party shuffle off.13.8 Create playlistsYou can use playlists to organize your music files. You can create as many playlists as you want on your HomeSurf Tablet.1In the playback window, press O.2Tap Add to playlist.3Tap to select New.
Listening to Music52 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)4Enter playlist name and tap Save.13.8.1 Add song to current playlist1In the playback window, press O.2Tap Add to playlist.3Tap Current playlist.13.8.2 Play the songs in a playlist1From the main music library, tap Playlists.2Tap to select a playlist.The screen displays a list of songs in the playlist.3Tap to select a song to playback or press O and tap Shuffle all to shuffle all songs in the playlist.13.8.3 Add songs to a playlist1From the main music library, tap to select a category from which you wish to add songs to the playlist.TipSelect Songs category to show all the available songs.2Tap to select the song you wish to add to the playlist. 3In the playback window, press O, and then tap Add to playlist.4Tap to select the playlist that you wish to add the song to.
Listening to MusicBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 5313.8.4 Remove a song from playlist1From the main music library, tap Playlists.2Tap to select the playlist from which you wish to remove a song.3Tap and hold the song you wish to remove.A pop-up options menu appears.4Tap Remove to remove the song from the playlist.13.8.5 Delete a playlist1From the main music library, tap Playlists.2Tap and hold the playlist that you wish to delete. A pop-up options menu appears.3Tap Delete to delete the playlist.13.9 Mute/Unmute music playback1In the playback window, press O and then tap More > Mute to mute music playback.2To unmute, press O and then tap More > Mute Off.13.10 Set current song as background musicIn the playback window, press O and then tap More > Use as background music.13.11 Exit Music applicationDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshows54 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)14 Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshowsThe Gallery application lets you view photos, images and playback videos. IMPORTANT You must copy your photos, images and video files to the memory card and insert into the HomeSurf Tablet before you launch the gallery application. 14.1 Open GalleryTap Program Launcher > Gallery.If you have stored your files in folders on the memory card, the Gallery application will display these folders as separate albums.Note Depending on the number of pictures stored on the memory card, it may take a while for Gallery to load the pictures on the screen.14.2 View pictures and videosWhen viewing pictures in Gallery, swipe up, down, left or right to view more albums.14.3 View pictures in full screen1Tap on a thumbnail to view the picture in full screen.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshowsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 552Tap on the picture in full screen to launch the navigation and zoom controls.3Tap < or > to view the previous or next picture in the album.4Tap + to zoom in or - to zoom out.14.4 Rotate picture1When viewing a picture, press O and then tap Rotate.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshows56 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)2Tap to select Rotate left or Rotate right. 14.5 View pictures as slideshow1In the main Gallery window, tap to open the album where the pictures you want to view as a slideshow are in.2Tap to select a picture.3Press O and tap Slideshow. 14.5.1 Set slideshow interval1In the main Gallery window, press O and tap Settings. 1Tap Slideshow interval and tap to select 2 seconds, 3 seconds or 4 seconds. 14.5.2 Set slideshow transition1In the main Gallery window, press O and tap Settings. 2Tap Slideshow transition and tap Fade in & out, Slide left - right, Slide up - down or Random selection. 14.5.3 Enable Slideshow Shuffling1In the main Gallery window, press O and tap Settings. 2Tap Shuffle slides to play slideshow in random order. 14.6 Modify display size of pictures and videosYou can select the display size of your pictures and videos.1In the main Gallery window, press O and tap Settings. 2Tap Display size and tap Large or Small.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshowsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 57Note For best video playback performance, convert your video to a resolution of 720 x 480 pixels, in H.264 or X.264 format. You may download freeware (for example, the freeware “Any Video Converter”) to convert your videos before copying them into your Homesurf Tab le t .14.7 Modify sort order of pictures and videosYou can select the sort order of your pictures and videos.1In the main Gallery window, press O and tap Settings. 2Tap Sort order and tap Newest first or Newest last. 14.8 View picture and video details1In the main Gallery window, tap to open the album that contains the pictures you want to view details.2Tap to select a picture.3Press O and tap More > Details.4Tap B to exit.14.9 View pictures & videos in landscape modeTurn your HomeSurf Tablet sideways to view the picture in landscape mode. The picture automatically adjusts its orientation.Note The Orientation check box in Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to change automatically.14.10 Crop a picture1When viewing a picture in full screen, press O and then tap Crop. The cropper tool appears.2Do one of the following:• To adjust the cropper size, tap and hold the edge of the cropper tool. When the cropper arrows appear, drag inward to or outward from the center of the cropper to resize it.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshows58 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)• To move the cropper to another area on the picture, tap and hold inside the cropper, then drag it to the desired position.3)Tap Save to apply the changes to the picture.Note The cropped picture is saved in the storage card as a copy. The original picture remains unchanged.14.11 Send pictures using Email application1In the main Gallery window, tap to open the album that contains the pictures you want to send via email.2Tap to select a picture.3Press O and tap Share. The picture is automatically added as an attachment to an email message.Note If you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used.4Add your recipient, enter subject, compose your message, and then tap Send.Tip If you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as draft in the Draft folder of your default email account. For more information on composing and sending email messages, see Compose and send email messages on page 45.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshowsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 5914.12 Watch videos1In the main Gallery window, tap a video album and then tap the video you want to watch.The video will start to start playback.14.13 Send videos using Email application1In the main Gallery window, tap to open the album that contains the videos you want to send.2Tap to select a video.3Press O and tap Share. The video is automatically added as an attachment to an email message.Note If you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used.4Add your recipient, enter subject, compose your message, and then tap Send.TipIf you exit the email application without saving the message you have composed, the message will be automatically saved as draft in the Draft folder of your default email account. For more information on composing and sending email messages, see Compose and send email messages on page 45.14.14 Delete a picture1In the main Gallery window, tap to open the album that contains the picture you want to delete.2Tap to select a picture.3Press O and tap Delete.4Tap OK to confirm delete.14.15 Use Picture as wallpaperYou can use a picture as wallpaper. 1Tap Program Launcher > Gallery. 2Tap to select a picture.
Viewing Photos and Creating your own slideshows60 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)3Press O and tap More > Set as.An image position box will appear at the center of the picture.4To resize the picture, tap and hold the edge of the box, and drag inward or outward.To move the box to another area on the picture, tap and hold inside the box, then drag it to the desired position. 5Tap Save to confirm.The picture will be set as the wallpaper of your HomeSurf Tablet.6Press B to exit.Note Keep the file size of the wallpaper to 300kbytes or smaller.
Downloading and Reading eBooksBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 6114.16 Exit GalleryDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.15 Downloading and Reading eBooksAldiko is an e-book reader application for Android devices. It comes pre-loaded with Sun Tzu’s Art of War and H. G. Well’s The Invisible Man. However, you can also browse and load any books available on Feedbooks right from the application. The site contains thousands of public domain and creative commons works.15.1 Open AldikoTap Program Launcher > Aldiko.
Downloading and Reading eBooks62 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)15.2 Download Free eBooks using Aldiko1In the main screen, tap Download Books.2Tap Free Public Domain Books or Free Original Books.The application displays the thumbnails of the covers.3Tap the desired title.
Downloading and Reading eBooksBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 634Tap Download.Your HomeSurf Tablet begins to download the book in the background. Once the download is complete, you will get a notification, and the book will appears on the bookshelf.15.3 Book NavigationThere are several ways to navigate through your book:Fling• Fling your finger to the left anywhere on the screen to turn to the next page.• Fling to the right to turn back to the previous pageTap• Tap on the right half of the screen to turn to the next page.• Tap on the left half of the screen to turn back to the previous page.Volume Buttons• Press - to turn to the next page.• Press + to turn to the previous page.
Downloading and Reading eBooks64 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)When reading an eBook, you can press O to open a menu with a number of options:Content displays the chapters in the book.Bookmarks allows you to create and use bookmarks in the book. Show Progress displays the section you are in, a thumbnail of the cover and a bar displaying the overall progress and the progress within the chapter.
Downloading and Reading eBooksBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 65Day/Night toggles between a day time theme and a night theme.15.4 Importing EPUB files into Aldiko bookshelfYou can import EPUB files into your Aldiko bookshelf. 1Copy your EPUB files into your memory card (in the eBooks/import/ folder).2Select the Import option on the application’s home screen and it will automatically scan and import your books.15.5 SettingsYou can customize the Look and Feel as well as the Scrolling behavior of your HomeSurf Tablet when reading an eBook.Color Themes. You can set the Font Color, Background Color and Link Color for two themes; Day and Night.Font & Layout. You can choose the Font Family including Arial, Georgia (default), Courier, Times New Roman and Verdana. You can also choose the point size and weight (Light, Normal, Bold and Bolder). You can select the Line Spacing (1-3, defaults to double-spaced) and the horizontal and vertical margin.Navigation. You can change the navigation keys, page turn speed and choose whether to display the progress bar.Brightness. You can set the brightness, and choose the shortcut swipe to set brightness while reading.Display Orientation. You can lock or unlock display orientation while reading.
Performing Calculations66 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)15.6 Exit AldikoDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.16 Performing CalculationsYou can use the Calculator to perform simply and advanced arithmetical calculations. 16.1 Open CalculatorTap Program Launcher > Calculator.16.2 Perform CalculationsTap on the numbers and mathematical operators to perform simple calculations.
Performing CalculationsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 67Press O and tap Advanced panel to access advanced operators such as sin, cos, tan, log etc.To clear calculation histories, tap =. 16.3 Exit CalculatorDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.
Using the tDigitalClock68 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)17 Using the tDigitalClock17.1 Open tDigitalClock1Tap Program Launcher > tDigital Clock.17.2 Set Alarm Clock1Tap Program Launcher > tDigitalClock. 2Press O and tap Alarm.3Tap th e Off radio button in Turn on alarm option to activate the alarm clock.4Tap Time and tap + or - to set the hour and minute of the alarm time and tap OK.5Tap Alarmtone and select the alarm ringtone from the Ringtone list or Audio file list and tap OK.6Tap Repeat to select the days of the week that you wish the alarm to ring and tap OK.7Tap Snooze to select the snooze duration and tap OK.8Tap Message and enter the message to be displayed on the alarm screen and tap OK.9Tap Close to exit.Note ✓ indicates that the option is activated.Note When the alarm rings, tap Snooze or Dismiss to snooze or dismiss the alarm.
Installing Android applicationsBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 6917.3 Deactivate Alarm Clock1Tap Program Launcher > tDigitalClock. 2Press O and tap Alarm.3Tap th e On radio button in Turn on alarm option to activate the alarm clock.17.4 Change Font Setting1Tap Program Launcher > tDigitalClock. 2Press O and tap Font setting.3Select your preferred font color for the clock and date and tap Preview to preview your setting (press B to return to font setting window) or tap OK to confirm.17.5 Exit tDigitalClockDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.18 Installing Android applications1Download .apk files from www.androidfreeware.org or any other similar site to your computer.2Copy the .apk files into a memory card.3Insert the memory card into your HomeSurf Tablet.4Browse the .apk files through ES File Explorer and install them.
Installing non-Android applications70 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)19 Installing non-Android applications To install applications from other sources, you need go to the Settings menu to enable downloading from Unknown sources. 1From the home screen, press O and then tap Settings > Applications.2Tap Unknown sources to enable or disable the downloading of unknown applications.When enabled, ✓ appears next to the option.3Also go to Settings > SD Card and Phone Storage > Disable Use for USB Storage. Note All downloaded applications are saved to the storage card. Before you download an application from the web, make sure that you have installed a storage card on your HomeSurf Tablet. See Inserting a memory card on page 15 on how to install a storage card.Warning!Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your HomeSurf Tablet and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources such as Android Market.
Removing applications from HomeSurf TabletBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 7120 Removing applications from HomeSurf Tablet1From the home screen, press O.2Tap Settings > Applications > Manage Applications.A list of applications appear.3Tap to select the application you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall.21 ES File ExplorerES File Explorer is a free file manager for Android devices. It allows you to browse files and folders stored on your HomeSurf Tablet, sdcard, LAN and FTP.You can also copy/paste, rename, delete, create folder and send file as email attachment and install applications using ES File Explorer. Your HomeSurf Tablet supports only one storage memory each time. When no MicroSD card is inserted, it will read from the internal memory. Once a MicroSD card is inserted, only the card memory will be read. In this case, you cannot copy files from internal storage to the MicroSD card. The internal memory cannot be read even though you remove the MicroSD card. To activate internal memory again, you have to power On/Off the tablet after the MicroSD card is removed. 21.1 Open ES File ExplorerTap Program Launcher > ES File Explorer.
ES File Explorer72 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)Tap to browse the files and folders in your HomeSurf Tablet or SD card.Tap to go to the root directory.Tap to search for files or folders.Tap to go to the previous directory or folder.For more information on the short cut keys, tap More > Help Center, and tap for help.21.2 Open file as1Tap and hold the file you wish to open.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Open As and select Text, Audio, Image or Video.21.3 Select all files in a directory1Go to the directory that you want to select all files.2Press MENU, tap Operations > Select All.21.4 Create a new folder1Go to the location that you wish to create a new directory.2Press MENU, then tap New.3Tap to select Folder.4Enter Folder Name and tap OK.Note You can only create new folders in the SD card directory.21.5 Rename a file1Tap and hold the file you wish to rename.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Rename.3Enter the new file name and tap OK. 21.6 Copy a file to another location1Tap and hold the file you wish to copy.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Copy to copy the file.
ES File ExplorerBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 733Go to another folder or directory that you wish to place a copy of the file.4Press O and tap Operations > Paste to paste the file into the new location.21.7 Move a file to another location1Tap and hold the file you wish to move.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Cut.3Go to the folder or directory that you wish to place the file.4Press O and tap Operations > Paste to paste the file into the new location.21.8 Delete a file1Tap and hold the file you wish to delete.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Delete and tap OK to delete the file.21.9 Compress a file1Tap and hold the file you wish to compress.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Compress.3Enter a name for the compress file, select the compression mode and tap OK.21.9.1 View file details1Tap and hold the file you wish to view details.A pop-up menu appears.2Tap Properties. 3Tap OK to close the information box.21.10 Change Orientation1In ES File Explorer window, press O and tap More.2Tap to select Flip orientation.21.11 Modify View Settings in ES File Explorer1In ES File Explorer window, press O and tap Settings.
ES Task Manager74 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)2You can then modify the following settings:21.12 Exit ES File ExplorerDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.22 ES Task ManagerThis Android program helps you free memory, kill task, close all the running applications, and speed up your HomeSurf Tablet.22.1 Open ES Task Manager1Tap Program Launcher > ES Task Manager.A list of current Task will be displayed.2To clear a selected task, tap the task and then tap the button Kill Selected.Display Settings Theme SettingsLayout SettingsFile SettingsView Settings ViewSizeSort ByDirectory Home DirectoryApp Backup Directory
Main settings of your HomeSurf TabletBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 753Tap Refresh to display all current tasks again.4Tap Kill All to clear all current tasks.22.2 Exit ES Task ManagerDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.23 Main settings of your HomeSurf TabletFrom the home screen, press O and then tap Settings. You can then modify the different settings on your HomeSurf Tablet. Wireless controls Configure your HomeSurf Tabletís wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi Sound & display Set the HomeSurf Tablet and notification ring tones, or set the screen brightness and screen timeout. Security & location Set My Location and screen unlock.Applications Manage applications and install new programs.SD card & Internal storage Show the available storage card memory (when MicroSD card is inserted) or HomeSurf Tablet memory (when no MicroSD card is inserted).Date & time Set date, time, time zone & formatsLocale & text Select locale (language and region), text input and auto-correctionSearch Manage search settings and historyAccessibility Manage accessibility optionsAbout Device View legal info, device status, software version23.1 Exit SettingsDo one of the following:• Press B until you return to the home screen.• Press H.
HELP/TROUBLESHOOTING76 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)24 HELP/TROUBLESHOOTINGMy HomeSurf Tablet does not turn on.• Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that was included with your HomeSurf Tablet.• Make sure that the HomeSurf Tablet is turned on. See Switching on your HomeSurf Tablet on page 16 on how to turn on your HomeSurf Tablet.My HomeSurf Tablet does not recognize the memory card.• Make sure that you have inserted a certified memory card.• Make sure that you have inserted the memory card correctly. See Inserting a memory card on page 15 on how to insert a memory card.• With your memory card inserted, power off and reset the device.My HomeSurf Tablet shows a low-battery warning The HomeSurf Tablet is low on power and needs to be charged before you can use it. See Charging your HomeSurf Tablet on page 14 on how to charge your HomeSurf Tab le t .I cannot access the webCheck the wireless signal indicator in the status bar at the top of the screen. If there is no signal, you are not connected. For information about joining a Wi-Fi network, see Making a Wireless Connection on page 32.The display freezes or does not respondPress and hold P for 5 seconds to turn HomeSurf Tablet off and turn it on again. There is no sound coming from the HomeSurf Tablet• Unplug and reconnect the headset. Make sure that the connector is pushed in all the way.• The volume may be deactivated or set too low. See Set media volume on page 29 on how to adjust the volume on your HomeSurf Tablet.I can’t open an attachment in an emailThe file type may not be supported. You may download and install applications that may support the file type.
IF YOU NEED HELP...Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 77My email could not be delivered due to connection to the server on port 25 timedoutYou may need to change the port setting on an outgoing mail server for one of your email accounts. 25 IF YOU NEED HELP...The Binatone Helpline is available from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, please call0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate)Australia customer service number 1300 768 112 or email to service@shriro.com.au India customer service number +91 7503011385 or email to assist@binatonetelecom.in26 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Please remove the earphones immediately when lightning occurs;• Do not use the earphone at high volume to prevent hearing damage;• Do not let the product come into contact with liquid. If it gets into water, switch off the product immediately as continuous use may cause fire or electric shock;• Do not expose the product to extreme high temperatures or humidity;• Electrical equipment can cause serious injury if you use it when you are wet or standing in water;• Do not use the product near explosives or flammable gas as it may cause explosion;• Do not let any metal or combustible materials get into the product through the memory card slot or USB slot, as this may cause fire or electric shock;• The product is a precision electronic device. Handle it with care as the screen may become damaged when dropped;• Unauthorised disassembling of the product in any manner may damage the device, and is not covered by the warranty.• Do not place the product close to anything with strong magnetic power. Strong magnets may cause malfunction to the product or the screen. In addition, do not use the product close to strong radio waves as this may damage the data in the product.• Please insert the memory card correctly. If the memory card cannot be inserted, please check whether the product supports it or the card is inserted in the correct direction.• Forced insertion may damage the product.
CLEANING THE DEVICE78 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)26.1 Replacing batteriesCAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.If you think the battery needs replacing, please call the Binatone Helpline:0845 345 9677 for UK, 0818762092 for Eire (Local call rate).27 CLEANING THE DEVICE• Do not clean any part of the product with thinners or other solvents and chemicals as this may cause permanent damage to the product which is not covered by the warranty.• When necessary, clean it with a damp cloth.• Keep your product away from hot, humid areas or strong sunlight, and do not let it get wet.• Every effort has been made to ensure high standards of reliability for your product. However, if something does go wrong, please do not try to repair it yourself ñ contact Customer Service for assistance.28 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE (ENVIRONMENT)At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not dispose of this product with normal household waste. Take this product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s guide and/or box indicates this.Some of the product materials can be re-used if you take them to a recycling point. By reusing some parts or raw materials from used products you make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.Please contact your local authorities in case you need more information on the collection points in your area.
GUARANTEE AND SERVICEBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 7929 GUARANTEE AND SERVICEThis product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase shown on your sales receipt. The Guarantee does not cover damage by misuse or negligence, or by excessive voltages — for example, lightning.Please keep your sales (till) receipt — this is your guarantee. You should also keep the original packaging material.30 FCC StatementThis device complies with Part 15 Subpart B 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.WARNINGYou are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.IMPORTANT NOTE:Radiation Exposure Statement:This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS80 Binatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate)equipment complies with FCC / IC RSS-210 radiation exposure limits set forth for an FCC and Industry CanadaThis device complies with Industry Canada and 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.Canadian DOC statement• This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.• Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.31 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSDisplay screen 7" 16:9 800x480 pixelsSupported image formats JpegSupported video formats 720x480 H.264Internal storage 2GBSupported MicroSD card up to 16GBBuilt-in battery capacity Li-polymer rechargeable battery Speaker output 1W speakerPower supply DC5.5VOperating temperature 0 - 40ºCStorage temperature 0 - 40ºCuncontrolled environment.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYBinatone Helpline: 0845 345 9677 in UK, 0818762092 in Eire (Local call rate) 8132 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYBinatone Telecom PLC 2!Bqtmfz!Xbz!Mpoepo!OX3!8IG!Vojufe!Ljohepn!Ejbm;!,55!)1*!319!:66!3815!EC Declaration of ConformityWe the manufacturer / Importer :Binatone Telecom Plc 1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF! United Kingdom Declare under our sole responsibility that the following product Type of equipment: Android TabletModel Name: Homesurf Tablet 7/Homesurf Tablet 8Country of Origin: ChinaBrand: Motorolacomplies with the essential protection requirements of R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to Radio Spectrum Matters, theCouncil Directive /108/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and the European Community Directive 2006/95/EC relating to Electrical Safety. Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the essential requirements according to Article 3 R&TTE was based on Annex III of the Directive 1999/5/EC and the following standard: Radio Spectrum: EN 300328 V1.7.1:2006-10 EMC: EN 301489-1:V1.8.1:2008-04 EN 301489-17:V1.3.2;2008-04 SAR EN 50385:2002 Electrical Safety: EN 60950-1/A11:2004 The product is labelled with the European Approval Marking CE as show. Any Unauthorized modification of the product voids this Declaration. Manufacturer / Importer (signature of authorized person) Signature: Position: Engineering Manager Full Name: Ifosz!MfvohDate: 22 Sep 10

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