disgo Tablet 7900 Android 2.2 10.1” Touch screen User Guide

disgo Tablet 7900 Android 2.2 10.1” Touchscreen

Accessories

Inside the disgo Tablet 7900 packaging, you will find:

• 1 x 10.1” Tablet
• 1 x dual-power adapter
• 1 x User manual
• 1x 2GB MicroSD card (Inserted into ‘SD1’)

Getting started

1. Appearance
   

   • Button descriptions
   • Power On/Off
   • When the tablet is switched off, press and hold this button to turn it on. To power off the tablet, press and hold this button to activate the shut-down window.
   • VOL + Increase the volume.
   • VOL – Decrease the volume.
   • Menu Several options are listed in this
   • Menu. Press this button to display the menu bar.
   • Home Returns user to desktop
   • Wi-Fi Activate/deactivate Wi-Fi connection Switch
   • Back Returns user to previous screen Reset Use this button to force a shutdown of the device. If the device freezes it may require a reset.

2. Using the tablet

   • Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds in order to turn on the device.
   • When the tablet is turned on for the first time, you will need to calibrate the touch screen. Please follow the procedures on the screen to complete this process.
   • To use the pre-installed apps, simply touch the relevant icon.
   • Pressing the Power button will activate/deactivate sleep mode when the device is turned on.
   • Press and hold the Power button to activate the power-off screen.
   • The widget desktop (Fig 2.2.1).
   • The applications desktop (Fig 2.2.2).

3. Charging the tablet

   • Plug the adapter to the mains and the DC connector into the DC-in jack as shown in figure 2.1. A full charge takes up to 4 hours. When charging the tablet, the LED indicator will be red.

4. Toolbar.
   (See Fig 2.4 for more information)

   • Home
     Touch the
     Home icon to return to the desktop. This action will not close the applications that are open.

   • SD card indicator
     Displays the status of the MicroSD card upon insertion or removal. Please refer to details in section 4

   • WiFi indicator
     Displays the connection status of the

   • Wi Fi. Battery indicator
     Shows the charge status of the

   • battery Time
     Shows current time.

   • Vol
     Decreases volume.

   • Vol
     Increases volume.
     Menu
     Shows application options on the bottom of the screen.
     Back
     Returns to previously viewed screen
     Fig 2.4

5. Manage your desktop

   • Press the Home icon on the top left of your toolbar to return to the main desktop.
   • In order to delete an icon or widget from the desktop, touch and hold the icon / widget until the dustbin ic on appears on the right side of the screen. Drag the icon / widget onto the dustbin until the icon / widget turns red. Release the icon / widget to delete.
   • Note : The items being del eted are shortcuts only and are not actual applications. These applications can be accessed again by creating a new shortcut.
   • To reinsert a new or previously deleted icon / widget onto the current desktop, click Menu and choose Add Application/Widget.

6. Using basic applications
   My Device i s a user friendly application that provides basic file directory operations.

   • Local/SD1/SD2/

   • UDisk1/Udisk2
     This tab indicates which file system directory you are using.

   • Back
     Returns to parent directory.

   • Grid/List view
     Switches between grid and list view of the current directory.

   • Select/Unselect
     To access a file, double tap the selected file . You can also use this icon t o uns elect a file.

   • Copy
     Copy the selected file.

   • Cut
     Remove the selected file.

   • Paste
     Paste the copied or cut file to current location.

   • New
     Create new folder.

   • Rename
     Rename a file or folder.

   • Delete
     Delete a file or folder.

   • Unmount
     Unmounts e xternal flash devices. Please remember to unmount the flash d rives before physically removing them. Improper removal of the flash drives may cause data loss . Please refer to details in section 4

   • E Mail
     The system will try to automatically set up the Google Gmail account servers for the chosen Gmail logins . It is also possible to setup a mail account manually. Please refer to your email  provider for details on how to setup up youraccount manually.

   • Gallery
     The gallery allows you to view media f iles stored on the device as well as e xternal memory devices connected to the tablet.

   • Music
     The Music application allows you to view and playbac k your music collection. Please note that music will be played in th e background even if the back button is pressed This allows the  user to listen to music while reading an e Bookfor example.
     Fig. 2.6

   • Sound Recorder
     The sound recorder can be used as a Dictaphone and recordings are saved to the MicroSD card.

   • Camera
     There are two camera modes S napshot mode giving still images and video recording mode. The images and video files are saved to the Micro SD card.

SETTING

1. Wireless & networks

   • WiFi Turn WiFi function On/Off WiFi settings By enabling Network notification, a list of all available connections will be shown. Choose Menu to enter advanced options.
     IMPORTANT

   • Upon exiting the Advanced page, press Menu  Save to save all changes.

   • f a network r equires a password /wireless key, the tablet will automatically detect the encryption details and will request that you enter the key.

2. Ethernet Configuration Ethernet
   Switch on Ethernet functionality

3. Sound & display
   Silent mode
   Turn mute option On/Off
   Media volume
   Adjusts the volume for music and videos
   Audible selection
   Play sound for screen selection.
   Haptic feedback
   Turn On/Off Vibrate feature. Disable this function to save battery life.
   SD card
   Play sound for Micro SD card notifications notifications. This function is application dependent.
   Orientation
   Enable/disable automatic orientation mode. If disabled, the manual orientation icon will appear on top left beside the Home icon.
   Animation
   Selects page change effects; fade, etc.
   Brightness
   Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
   Screen timeout
   Adjusts the delay before the screen goes into standby.

4. Location & security
   Using wireless networks Please be aware of applications (such as Maps) which access the wireless network. If you wish to use these applications, please accept the onscreen agreement. Visible passwords Password characters will be shown when you are typing. Only the last charact er will be visible, others will be masked.

5. Applications
   Unknown sources Allows installation of non SlideMe Market applications. Please read any agreement upon downloading.
   Manage applications
   Manage and remove installed applications. Please note that some applications may cause the system to freeze during installation or removal.
   This is due to a memory handling issue of the application and the device. It is suggested to clear the cache befo re removing the applica tion. The “Clear Cache” option is located in the ‘Remove application’ page. If the system freezes while installing or removing, please press the reset key on the side of the tablet in order to reset the device.
   Running services
   View and control applications which are currently running.

6. Accounts & sync
   Add account You may add your G mail account and synchronize the account in the Google server. For Google server details please use m.google.com

7. Privacy
   Use My Location This will enable the Google main search page to be set to your current location (country).
   Factory data reset
   This erases all data to factory default. Powering on the tab let will take longer after a reset. All applicat ions installed and personal settings will be erased. Please acknowledge all warnings when resetting.

8. SD card & device storage
   Available space Shows available space of Micro SD card / tablet.
   Unmount SD card
   This option is used for safe removal of the Micro SD card. Please see Section 4 ‘Using Micro SD card’ for further information.

9. Search
   Google search settings Shows suggestions from Google as you type.
   Searchable items
   Choose what to search on the device.
   Clear search shortcuts
   Clear history of recently chosen search results.

10. Language & keyboard
    Select locale
    Select language and region.
    Android keyboard
    Onscreen keyboard settings.
    User dictionary
    Add and remove words from user dictionary. You can ad words by pressing the “Menu”icon.

11. Date & time Automatic
    Automatically synchronize the date time with your AP.
    Set date
    Set date on device. Select time zone Select time zone on device
    Set time
    Set time on device.
    Use 24
    hour format Use 24 hour format or am / pm mode.
    Select date format
    Select date display options

12. Touch screen calibration
    Performs touch panel calibration.

13. Gsensor calibration
    Performs calibration on G Sensor functionality.

14. About Device
    Displays device information.

Using MicroSD card

In order to safely remove the storage card from the device go to Settings SD card & device storage. Choose ‘Unm ount MicroSD card’ for safe removal of the card. The toolbar will display MicroSD card safe to remove when this option is chosen. Please wait 3 seconds before removing the card. When the MicroSD card is removed, the toolbar will display Removed MicroSD ca rd . Reinserting the MicroSD card will show Preparing MicroSD card on the toolbar status. Removing MicroSD card without first unmounting will give the following message MicroSD card unexpectedly removed on the toolbar. You may also remove your MicroSD ca rd by touching the unmount button in My Device
IMPORTANT Any unexpected remo val may cause the MicroSD card to fail. You will have to reboot the device in order for the MicroSD card slot to work again. Removing the MicroSD card without unmounting may damage the card. Please also refer to MicroSD card & device storage

Using HDMI

The HDMI output can be used when playing videos. A HDMI cable can be connected between the Tablet and a HD TV for full screen viewing. Press the Menu butto n on the back of the tablet to project the video onto the desired screen.

Technical features

• Main Unit
• Model N o.: Disgo Tablet 7900
• CPU: iMAP 210 @ 1GHz.
• Flash Memory: 2 GB NAND flash.
• System Memory : DDRII 256MB
• Display: 1024 x 600
• Touch Panel : Resist ive Multi Touch
• Battery: Li Polymer 38 00 mAh
• Operating
• Temperature: 0 55 C.

Recycling

This crossed bin symbol on the appliance indicates that the product, at the end of its life, must be disposed of separately from domestic waste, either by taking it to a separate waste disposal site for elec tric and electronic appliance or by returning it to your dealer when you buy another similar appliance. The user is responsible for taking the appliance to a special waste disposal site at the end of its life. If the disused appliance is collected correctly as separate waste, it can be recycled, treate d and disposed of ecologically; this avoids a negative impact on both the environment and health, and contributes towards the recycling of the product’s materials. For further information regarding the waste disposal service available, contact your local waste disposal agency or the place of purchase

Troubleshooting

1. I cannot connect to the Internet using Manual Setup.
   Ans : Ensure you have used Menu Save when exiting the advanced settings page.

2. I can see my access point name , but I cannot connect to the Internet.
   Ans : If your access point (AP) supports multiple access points at a time, you may hav e to connect the device using WP A encryption and not WEP. Please refer to your AP device manual for setup details.

3. My MicroSD card is not being detected and /or shows damaged SD card
   Ans : Please re insert the Mi croSD card and try again. If this does not work , please restart the device again with MicroSD card inserted. Please ensure that you have r emoved the MicroSD card using the correct procedure as described in section 4.

4. My system freezes when installing / removing applications.
   Ans : This may be caused by a memory handling error. Use Cle ar Cache option (See section 3.5 ) and Force Close ic on in application manager before removing the software. If the system continues to freeze, please press the reset button on the side of the device and power on again.

5. My device freezes while powering on.
   Ans : This may be caused by a failure in readin g the MicroSD card. Please press the reset button and power on again. Also, please ensure that the card is fully inserted. Alternatively, please try to start the device with the MicroSD card removed.

6. Can I manually change the screen orientation?
   Ans Yes. Please check in “ Sound & Display ” in Settings ”. Un check the “ Orientation ” option , which will enable the manual orientation button on the tool bar.

7. The device showed an error message and the application closed: “ android.process.acore ”
   Ans : This happens when the system has too many applications running at once. Please check your open applications as noted in section 3.

8. What is the life of the battery?
   Ans : A complete charge will give 4 hours battery life with wireless functionalit y turned on.

9. Can I update my tablet?
   Ans : The “Upgrade System” in “Settings” will allow you to update your tablet when new version s of firmware or Operating Systems become available. All new updates/versions will be announced on the “My Disgo” websit e; www. my disgo.com

10. Can I amend the O perating S ystem or code on the device myself
    Ans : No . Any misuse of the tablet in this way will void th e warranty

11. I have my MicroSD card inserted, but I am unable to use applications that require a MicroSD card.
    Ans : The device checks the first MicroSD card slot ( as the default slot. Please insert the MicroSD card to the first slot ( wh en using the voice recording, camera image, and application such as SlideMe.

12. The touch screen is not very responsive
    Ans : As the touch screen is resistive , please use the stylus provided for best results.
    For further technical queries, please contact the my disgo support helpdesk @ www.mydisgo.com/support

Battery statement

CMS Peripherals Limited is registered as a producer under The Waste Batteries and Accumulator Regulations 2009. The battery in this device is not intended to be removed by the individual or end user. At the end of the product life, or the expiry of the product, the relevant local council-appointed WEEE disposal and recycling facility should consult the aforementioned company using the details at the footer of this page should advice be sought for the safe disposal of the cell within this product. The cell within this product uses Lithium Ion technology. The cell has a voltage rating of 8 .4v and a capacity of 38 00 mAh, with an energy rating of 31 .9 Wh (Watt hours) CMS Peripherals Limited, 24 Scrubs Lane, London, NW10 6RA

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire and burns; do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

References

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