Thecus ThecusPAD User Manual

Thecus PAD (Android 3.2 7” LCD Tablet) User's Manual

Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.6 Turning the Device On or Off After installing the memory card and charging the battery, the device is ready to be turne

Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.7 Unlocking the Screen By default, the screen automatically locks after a period of inactivity. You can set the length of

Chapter 2: The Basics Chapter 2: The Basics 2.1 Home Screen From the Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of rec

Chapter 2: The Basics Status Bar Icons Status bar icons indicate different types of information. The icons on the status bar indicate the following in

Chapter 2: The Basics Shortcut menu The shortcut menu allows you to easily access an application from the Home screen. To open an application, tap an

Chapter 2: The Basics Using widgets Save time with live updates right on the Home screen and get all your personalized updates in one place. You may a

Chapter 2: The Basics Setting wallpaper You can customize the wallpaper of your Home screen with a default wallpaper or with pictures taken with your

Chapter 2: The Basics 2.2 Adjusting Volume This device features three types of volume which can be adjusted separately: • • • Ringer volume: Set the v

Chapter 2: The Basics 2.3 Setting up Wi-Fi This device only uses Wi-Fi connection. You need to connect to a wireless network before surfing the Intern

Chapter 2: The Basics 5. When connecting to a secured network, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password, then tap Connect

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started... 1 1.1 Your Device...

Chapter 2: The Basics To view Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Wireless & networks. > Settings > 2. Tap Wi-Fi settings >&

Chapter 2: The Basics Importing contacts You can import contacts from the memory card to your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. T

Chapter 2: The Basics Favorite contacts Add the most frequently called contacts to the Starred contact list to help you access contacts quickly and ea

Chapter 3: Entering Information Chapter 3: Entering Information 3.1 On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard appears when an application requires tex

Chapter 3: Entering Information Setting input method 1. On the on-screen keyboard, tap. 2. Tap Settings to change the keyboard settings. 3.2 Configuri

Chapter 4: Email Chapter 4: Email Use Email to send and receive email messages via your internet email accounts. 4.1 Email Accounts Your device can se

Chapter 4: Email Customizing email settings Configure message settings using the Account settings menu. 1. From the Home screen, tap> Email. 2. Tap

Chapter 4: Email Receiving emails Emails are automatically received in your Inbox when the device connects to a wireless network. To manually receive

Chapter 4: Email To reply or forward an email 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap Tap an email account. Tap a message to open. Do any of the followi

Chapter 4: Email Customizing email settings You can configure the general settings of your email account such as account name, email checking frequenc

Table of Contents 5.1 Browsing Web Pages... 25 Managing web pag

Chapter 5: Using Internet Chapter 5: Using Internet 5.1 Browsing Web Pages 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap> Browser. Tap the address bar. Typ

Chapter 5: Using Internet Managing web pages While viewing a web page, tap • • to configure the browser settings: General: Select to set home page, an

Chapter 6: Google Applications Chapter 6: Google Applications The following sections cover Android and Google applications that come pre-installed on

Chapter 6: Google Applications Reading and replying to emails 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email to read. 3. To reply, tap(Reply) or 4. Comp

Chapter 6: Google Applications To place emails in archive 1. From the Home screen, tap> Gmail. 2. Tap and hold an email, then tap Archive. To mute

Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.2 Talk Use Google Talk to chat with your friends who also have Google accounts. Signing in to Google Talk 1. From the

Chapter 6: Google Applications Configuring Google Talk settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Talk. 2. Tap> Settings. 3. Tap one of the followi

Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.3 Maps Use Google MapsTM to find places, view traffic and direction information, and find your friends’ location. Bef

Chapter 6: Google Applications Finding places 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap> Maps. Tap the Search Maps box. Type the place to search on the

Chapter 6: Google Applications Getting directions 1. From the Home screen, tap > Navigation. 2. Enter the starting point and the ending point, or t

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Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.5 Latitude With Latitude, you can view your friends’ location and share your location to them on Google MapsTM. Start

Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.6 Market Android MarketTM allows you to purchase and download games and other applications to your device. When openi

Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.7 Places Places is a location-based application that helps you find the places and things around you. Local informati

Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.9 Voice Search Speak your query to search item on Google, or for applications or contacts on your device. 1. From the

Chapter 6: Google Applications 6.11 Movie Studio Movie Studio allows you to create or edit movies on your device before sharing with your friends or u

Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth Bluetooth modes • • • On: Bluetooth is turned on. Your device detects other Bluetooth devices, b

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications 8.1 Photos and Videos This device is equipped with rear and front cameras to tak

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Recording a video Tap to record video. Tap to preview the latest recorded

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Reviewing a video After recording a video, tap the window located at bottom left corner to preview the latest recor

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Tap to view and adjust the general settings of your camera: Mode Setting Flash mode White balance Color effect Scen

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Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications 8.2 Viewing Photos & Videos Viewing photos 1. From the Home screen, tap> Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Playing videos 1. From the Home screen, tap> Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the videos in thum

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications • Library screen: Displays folder categories to search for media files. It contains the following categories: Artis

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Playing music To play music 1. From the Home screen, tap> Music. The Library screen is displayed. 2. Tap S

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications To remove a music file from playlist 1. From the Home screen, tap> Music. The Library screen is displayed.

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Downloading media files You can download the media content stored on other media server to your device. From

Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Uploading media files You can upload the media content stored on your device to other media servers. 1. From the Ho

Chapter 9: Applications Chapter 9: Applications Your device comes with the following pre-installed applications. Application Browser Description Brows

Chapter 9: Applications Application Maps Market Movie Studio Music Myriad UPnP Remote Myriad UPnP Server Navigation Places Description View the map an

Chapter 9: Applications 9.2 Calculator With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap> Ca

Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.1 Your Device Front Light sensor Front camera Touch screen Microphone LED indicator Back Rear

Chapter 9: Applications 9.5 Clock Set alarms with this device. See “Alarms settings” on page 66. 9.6 Contacts View or manage your contact list. See “C

Chapter 9: Applications 9.8 Downloads Use Downloads to view or delete what you have downloaded in Browser, Gmail, or Email. NOTE: The downloaded files

Chapter 9: Applications • • • • • To sort items, tap > Sort, then tap a sorting option. > Mark. > Copy all. > Delete all. To mark a file o

Chapter 9: Applications 9.12 Gallery You can view your captured images, recorded video clips, and downloaded images in Gallery. 1. From the Home scree

Chapter 9: Applications 9.17 Market Use Market to purchase and download games and other applications to your device. See “Market” on page 36. 9.18 Mov

Chapter 9: Applications 9.26 TouchPal keyboard Use TouchPal keyboard to configure the keyboard settings. See “Configuring Keyboard Settings” on page 1

Chapter 9: Applications 9.28 Voice Search Use Voice Search to say the words to search in the Internet using Google search engine. See “Voice Search” o

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device Chapter 10: Managing Your Device 10.1 Device Settings From the Home screen, tap> Settings to view and adjust the s

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device Application Timeout Description Adjust delay before the screen automatically goes off. Location & security Applic

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device Accounts & sync Application Background data Auto-sync Manage accounts Description Enable background data usage. A

Chapter 1: Getting Started Top Volume: • Press to adjust the volume. Headset jack: • Use a headset for hands-free co

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device Application Pointer speed Description Configure pointer speed. Accessibility Application Download accessibility scrip

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device 10.2 Changing Basic Settings Date and time settings To automatically set date and time 1. From the Home screen, tap&g

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device Display settings The display settings of this device affect the battery and external power level. To turn off backlig

Chapter 10: Managing Your Device 10.4 Protecting Your Device You can protect your device from unauthorized users by requiring the PIN code or entering

Safety Information Safety Information Please read before proceeding • • • • • • • • • Following all precautions and instructions will increase the lif

Safety Information SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT Do not use the device on board an aircraft. The device’s network signals may cause interference to the navigatio

Safety Information WEEE Notice The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your othe

Safety Information system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. We, hereb

Specifications Specifications Connectivity GPS Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB Power Battery AC Adapter 2 cell battery pack (1600mAH, in series), unremovable AC i

INDEX A Address bar 25 Adjust brightness 67 date and time 66 Applications 52 Assign notification ringtone 67 B Battery Charge

Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.3 Installing Memory Card You need a microSD® card to store photos, music, videos, and other data. To install the memory c

INDEX P Photo taking photos 41 viewing photos 42 Places 37 Power button 2 turn on and off 5 S Screen orientation 67 Set

Chapter 1: Getting Started LED Indicator Device State LED Color Orange (solid) Green (solid) Power On Green and Orange (blinking) Indication