Gateway G1-715 User Guide

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    2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Gateway Tab User Guide Model: G1-715 This revision: 9/2013 Gateway Tab Model number: ...Serial number*:...Date of purchase: ...Place of purchase:...* Note: See "Where can I find my serial number ID?" on page 42..
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    and a PC 19 Device 38 Personal 39 System 40 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 41 Resetting your tablet 41 Connecting a Bluetooth device 20 FAQ and troubleshooting 42 Accessories 20 Other sources of help 43 Going online 21 Specifications 44 Managing Wi-Fi connections
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    , as other advantages await you! How to register To register your Gateway product, please visit www.gateway.com. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. You can also register directly from your tablet by tapping the Registration icon. After we receive your product registration, you
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    5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Gateway Tab B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty
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    . Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet" on page 7. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. Insert a microSD card into the slot. Protects the slots from dust. Emits
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    For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the . Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Note: It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods
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    until you see the Gateway logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Note: If the tablet's screen turns off, it
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    and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Some have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features
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    to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown). Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent
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    application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be different from the applications shown in illustrations. Adding an application to
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    12 The Home screen From the notification area, swipe down to display the status ribbon. The status ribbon contains notifications such as current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and "next track" when music is playing. Icon Description Locks/unlocks screen rotation. Icon
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    Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home
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    small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, tap and
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    15 To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly. Resizing a Widget Most Widgets can be made larger, so you can give more space to information that is
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    The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text. To turn to a different application. Note: Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized
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    17 2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap Select all. 4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button. Inserting text To type new
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    been locked and is in sleep mode. To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be linked in
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    to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on your computer before connecting your tablet to the computer. Visit www.gateway.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the
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    in your PC's file explorer. Select the Gateway Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD card) available to your tablet. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the
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    is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the Internet
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    selected regions. Setting up Gmail 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the Internet. 2. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. Note: You need to activate a Google account before
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    start setting up your email access. If necessary, enter your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually. Tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Online applications
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    you access Google Play, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. Tap Play Store from the home screen or application menu to -on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. Note: The contents and design of Google Play varies by download apps that use 3D graphics.
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    information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area.
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    App and widgets, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 13. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from the APPS menu by pressing and holding the application
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    can use Google Talk. Tap Talk from application menu to open Google Talk. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Talk services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
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    tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other audio files that you download view. To change how your music is displayed, swipe left or right. Depending on your selection, your music library is
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    29 Note: You can return to the Home page while playing music. The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the status ribbon. See "Status and notification area" on page 11.
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    Google account. Tap People from the Home screen or the application menu to view your contacts. If you don't have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. If you have activated
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    an entry. Tap Add another field for more categories. To assign an image to your contact, tap the silhouette and select an image from your tablet's picture gallery (select Gallery if requested). You may also take and crop a new photo. Tap Done (top-left corner) to finish and save the contact
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    .google.com. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet's contact list. Warning: Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import
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    features a front-facing digital camera. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note: It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. Please note you can only save photos and
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    mode, Storage source and Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. • Set the resolution of the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note: When using zoom, the image
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    35 Camcorder icons and indicators Tap the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. Icon Description Start / stop recording Options Tap to see camcorder options. Camcorder mode Switches to the camcorder (video recorder). Camera mode Switches to the camera. Panorama Enters panorama mode allowing
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    Restore defaults. • Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the video information. Close tablet and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap the record icon to begin recording. 4. Tap the record icon again to stop recording. Supported services. Tap Menu and then Share. Note: Share options vary depending
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    For all Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, set the tablet name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices
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    to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each App. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. Putting your tablet in Airplane
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    You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Brightness Wallpaper Sleep Font Stop to close the program. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold a program icon from the
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    People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that you make on your
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    a name). Updating your tablet's operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40
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    42 FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives to play a file that is not supported. Refer to "Multimedia" on page 44 for more information. Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet to check the OS version (Kernel/build
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    's internal storage is full or almost full? I forgot my unlock pattern. The tablet heats up when charging or operating for a long password. Note: You must have an active Google account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Gateway service
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    Google Android™ operating system Display • 7" WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1024 x 600 resolution Multimedia • Mono speaker • Built-in microphone Formats supported: Type Audio recording Power • DC power in (5.35 V, 2 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n • GPS
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    45 Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Fixed focus Expansion • microSD card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • Rechargeable Li-ion battery: 10 W Note: Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or
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