Page 2 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome 4 Features 4 Package contents 4 Product overview 5 Home screen 6 Get started 7 Charge the battery 8 Turn on your tablet for the first time 8 Understand the basics 9 Turn your tablet on or off 9 Restart your tablet 10 Adjust the volume 10 Navigate with gestures 11 Navigate w...
Page 4 - Third-party Application Support; Entertainment; PACKAGE CONTENTS
Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 8" Wi-Fi Android Tablet (NS-15AT08). Your tablet is a stateof the art Android design that will give you reliable and trouble-free performance. Features Familiarize yourself with your tablet's features below. Wi-Fi Connectivity Connect to the Internet ...
Page 5 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW; Front
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Back Side www.insigniaproducts.com 5 Insignia NS-15AT08 8" Wi-Fi Android Tablet
Page 6 - HOME SCREEN
Item Description Front camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on page 50) . Power on/off button Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.Press and hold for ten seconds to restart yourtablet if it freezes. Volume up/downbutton Press to in...
Page 7 - Get started; Change basic
Status items Notifications Get started This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can also check out Features (on page 4) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on page...
Page 8 - CHARGE THE BATTERY; Conserve battery power; Adjust the screen brightness (on page 26); TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME
CHARGE THE BATTERY When charging your tablet battery for the first time, use your tablet until the battery is completelyempty, then charge it fully before using it again. This will help increase your battery's efficiency andlife. After the first time, charge your battery when is less than 15% full. ...
Page 9 - Play Store; Understand the basics; TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF; Turn on your tablet; Note; Turn off your tablet
2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup. Note: You can use your tablet without connecting to the Internet and signing into a Google account, but you won't be able to use the Play Store or receive software updates. Understand the basics Learn the basics ...
Page 10 - RESTART YOUR TABLET; ADJUST THE VOLUME; Quickly silence your tablet; Silent mode
2. Touch Power Off , then OK . Your tablet turns off. RESTART YOUR TABLET l If your tablet freezes, press and hold down the button for 10 seconds to restart it. Your stored data and customized settings aren't affected. Note To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings...
Page 11 - NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES; Gesture; Touch; Drag
NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES Gesture Action Touch Touch an application or other itemwith your finger to open or select it. Touch & hold Touch an item with your finger andhold it until your tablet responds. Double touch Quickly touch an item on the screentwice. Drag Touch and hold an item with yourfing...
Page 12 - NAVIGATE WITH ON-SCREEN FUNCTION BUTTONS; Icon; Use the Recents; USE THE RECENTS SCREEN; Recents
NAVIGATE WITH ON-SCREEN FUNCTION BUTTONS Icon Touch to... Start a text search onGoogle. Start a voice search onGoogle. Return to the previousscreen. Return to the home screen. Open the list of recently usedand running applications.See Use the Recents screen (below) . View all apps installed onyour t...
Page 13 - App info; USE THE KEYBOARD
l To see more apps, flick the screen right or left. l To open an app, touch the app's icon. l To close an app, drag the app screen up or down. l To view app information, touch and hold the app screen, then touch App info . USE THE KEYBOARD The keyboard automatically opens when you start a program or...
Page 14 - DOWNLOAD APPS; Caution
# Description 1 Switch between uppercase or lowercase letters. 2 Switch between number/symbol or text mode. 3 Speak to convert your voice to text. 4 Change keyboard language. See Select your language (on page 28) . 5 Close the keyboard. 6 Touch and hold any key with " ... " for more options...
Page 15 - CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT; Vol –; VIEW A STATUS ITEM OR NOTIFICATION
CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT l To capture a screenshot, press and hold the and Vol – buttons at the same time. l To view the screenshot: 1. On the home screen, touch , then Gallery . 2. Touch the Screenshots folder. 3. Touch the thumbnail of the screenshot. See View photos and video (on page 52) fo...
Page 16 - CHECK FOR UPDATES; Update your tablet; Warning
l Drag your finger down from the upper-left corner to view notifications (such as email,calendar, and time). CHECK FOR UPDATES Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software. Update your tablet Warning Back up your personal data before updating your tablet. Updatesmay delete your data. www.ins...
Page 17 - Tip
1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under SYSTEM , touch About tablet . 3. Touch Update . Tip Touch ON or OFF to let your tablet automatically check for updates. 4. Touch Check update . www.insigniaproducts.com 17 Insignia NS-15AT08 8" Wi-Fi Android Tablet
Page 18 - Update your apps; ADD A NEW USER ACCOUNT; Delete a user account or profile (on page 61); Create a new user account
5. If an update is available, your tablet displays the update version information. Follow the on- screen instructions to install. Update your apps 1. On the home screen, touch , then Play Store . 2. Touch the Play Store menu in the upper-left corner, then touch My apps . 3. Select the app you want t...
Page 19 - User; OK; Create a restricted profile
4. Touch User to add a new user account. 5. Read the message, then touch OK . 6. Touch Set up now to set up the new account now, then follow the on-screen instructions. ORTouch Not now to set up the account later. Select the new account from the lock screen, then unlock the tablet when you are ready...
Page 21 - ON
6. To name the profile, touch the new profile, use the keyboard to enter the name, then touch OK . 7. Find the apps you want to give the restricted profile access to, then touch the slider bar to turn them ON . Note You must turn on HPROF to allow the home screen tofunction. www.insigniaproducts.com...
Page 22 - Change basic settings; CUSTOMIZE THE HOME SCREEN; Change the wallpaper; WALLPAPERS; SET WALLPAPER; Add an item to the home screen
8. To open the restricted profile and complete setup, select the profile from the lock screen, then unlock the tablet. Note: You may need to agree to terms and conditions to use your apps on the new profile. Change basic settings Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste. CUSTOMIZ...
Page 23 - Create a folder
Move a home screen item 1. Touch and hold the item you want to move until it's highlighted.2. Drag the item to where you want it, then release your finger. Remove a home screen item Note Removing an item from the home screendoesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 60) . 1. Touch and hold ...
Page 24 - Unnamed Folder; DONE; CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN; Add a widget; Set and use; Security; Enable widgets
3. Touch the folder to open it, then touch Unnamed Folder to open the keyboard and name the folder. Touch DONE when finished. 4. To add more items, drag them into the folder. Note To remove apps from a folder, open the folder, touch and holdthe app, then drag it back to the home screen. The folder i...
Page 25 - Remove a widget
4. Press to put your tablet to sleep, then press again to wake it up. The lock screen opens. 5. Drag existing widgets to the right until you see a +. 6. Touch + (add widget), then unlock your tablet (if needed). 7. Select the widget you want from the list. Remove a widget 1. From the lock screen, fi...
Page 26 - SET THE DATE AND TIME; Settings; ADJUST THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS; BRIGHTNESS
SET THE DATE AND TIME 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under SYSTEM , touch Date & time . You can: l Automatically or manually set your date and time. l Select your time zone. l Choose your hour format (12-hour or 24-hour). l Choose your date format. ADJUST THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS...
Page 27 - ADJUST THE POWER SAVING SETTINGS; SETTING THE SCREEN FONT SIZE
ADJUST THE POWER SAVING SETTINGS 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under DEVICE , touch Battery . 3. Touch Screen , then Display to adjust your display settings. Tip To conserve battery life, turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it. SETTING THE SCREEN FONT SIZE 1. Touch , then touch ...
Page 28 - ADJUST SYSTEM SOUNDS; Change default volume levels; Select the notification sound; Turn the keyboard sound on or off; SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE
ADJUST SYSTEM SOUNDS Change your notification tones, system volume, and other sound settings. Change default volume levels 1. Touch , then Settings . 2. Under DEVICE , touch Sound , then touch Volumes . 3. Drag the sliders to adjust the volume levels, then touch OK . Select the notification sound 1....
Page 29 - Change the system language; Language; Add a keyboard language
Change the system language 1. Touch , then touch Settings . 2. Under PERSONAL , touch Language & input . 3. Touch Language , then select the language you want from the list. Your system (including the keyboard) language changes. Add a keyboard language By default, your tablet uses the system lan...
Page 30 - Default
1. Touch , then touch Settings . 2. Under PERSONAL , touch Language & input . 3. Under KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS , touch Default , then Set up input methods . 4. Touch (settings) next to Google Keyboard . www.insigniaproducts.com 30 Insignia NS-15AT08 8" Wi-Fi Android Tablet
Page 31 - Use system language; Switch keyboard language; Add a keyboard; Input languages; Google Keyboard Settings; Connect to a computer
5. Touch Input languages , uncheck the box next to Use system language , then select the languages you want to use on your keyboard. Switch keyboard language Make sure that you have enabled additional languages on your keyboard. See Add a keyboard language (on page 29) . l Touch to toggle between ke...
Page 32 - Transfer or download an e-book; Transfer an e-book from your computer; Set up wireless connections; CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK
1. Connect the USB cable from your tablet to your computer.2. Windows: Open Computer or My Computer , then click the NS-15AT08 icon to view or transfer files.OR Mac: Open the Finder, then select NS-15AT08 from the menu on the left to view or transfer files. 3. When you are finished, eject your table...
Page 33 - Connect
4. Touch a Wi-Fi network. l If the network is open, your tablet connects automatically. l If the network is secured, enter a password. Touch Connect . A connection icon appears in the status bar when your tablet is connected. ADD A WI-FI NETWORK 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Touc...
Page 35 - CHECK NETWORK STATUS; CONNECT TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE; Use the Internet
CHECK NETWORK STATUS 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Touch Wi-Fi , then drag the switch to ON . A list of available networks appears. l Secured networks are noted with a lock icon. l If you are connected to a network, "Connected" appears below the network name. l Signal str...
Page 36 - VIEW WEB PAGES; Notes; Open a web browser; Chrome; Navigate a web page; Go; SEARCH FOR TEXT ON A WEB PAGE
VIEW WEB PAGES Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 32) . Notes l These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you areusing a different browser, see the browser's online help. l Rotate your tablet to landscape view for the best viewingexperience....
Page 37 - Find in page; COPY TEXT ON A WEB PAGE; Copy; Paste
1. In your browser, touch , then touch Find in page . 2. Use the keyboard to type the text you want to find. As you type, matching characters on the web page are highlighted. 3. Touch ▲ or ▼ to go to the previous or next matching item.4. Touch x to close the search bar and keyboard. COPY TEXT ON A W...
Page 38 - CHECK AND CLEAR HISTORY
CHECK AND CLEAR HISTORY Note These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using adifferent browser, see the browser's online help. l In your browser, touch , then touch History . You can: l Touch a website to open the page. l Touch to search for a website. www.insigniaproducts.com 38 Insigni...
Page 39 - CLEAR BROWSING DATA; Clear; MANAGE DOWNLOADS; View a download; Downloads
l Touch x to remove a single website from your browsing history. ORTouch CLEAR BROWSING DATA to clear all browsing history. Select the kinds of data you want to delete, then touch Clear . MANAGE DOWNLOADS View a download 1. Touch , then Downloads . 2. To open a download, touch the file name. If need...
Page 40 - Delete a download; Share a download; MANAGE BOOKMARKS; Save a bookmark
Delete a download 1. Touch , then Downloads . 2. Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, then touch . Share a download 1. Touch , then Downloads . 2. Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, touch , then select how you want to share the file. MANAGE BOOKMARKS You can store an un...
Page 41 - Save; Open a bookmark; Bookmarks; Use email
3. Name your bookmark, select the folder you want to save it in, then touch Save . Open a bookmark l If you saved the bookmark to a folder, touch , Bookmarks , then select the website from the list. Use email Your tablet has two email applications: www.insigniaproducts.com 41 Insignia NS-15AT08 8...
Page 42 - Use; SET UP AN EMAIL ACCOUNT; Add an additional email account; Add a new
l Email lets you add external POP3, IMAP, or Exchange email accounts from popular web-based email service providers such as Hotmail, Yahoo! ® , Mail Plus, AOL, and more. l Gmail (Google mail) lets you check email from your Google account without logging in on the Google website. This section provide...
Page 43 - Delete an email account; Change email account settings; VIEW EMAILS
Delete an email account 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under ACCOUNTS , touch the your email account type ( Corporate , Google , or IMAP ). 3. Touch the account you want to delete. 4. Touch , then Remove account . 5. Touch Remove account . Change email account settings 1. On the h...
Page 45 - CREATE EMAILS; Email
CREATE EMAILS 1. On the home screen, touch , then touch Email . Note To open a different account, touch in the upper-left corner, then select a different account. 2. Touch . 3. Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet displays your contacts that match the characters...
Page 46 - Use Gmail; SET UP A GMAIL ACCOUNT; MANAGE GMAIL ACCOUNTS; Add an additional Gmail account
Use Gmail Your tablet has two email applications: l Gmail (Google mail) lets you check email from your Google account without logging in on the Google website. l Email lets you add external POP3, IMAP, or Exchange email accounts from popular web-based email service providers such as Hotmail, Yahoo! ...
Page 47 - Delete a Gmail account; Google
Delete a Gmail account 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under ACCOUNTS , touch Google . 3. Touch the account you want to delete. 4. Touch , then Remove account. 5. Touch Remove account . www.insigniaproducts.com 47 Insignia NS-15AT08 8" Wi-Fi Android Tablet
Page 48 - Change Gmail account settings; VIEW GMAILS; Gmail
Change Gmail account settings 1. On the home screen, touch , then Gmail . 2. Touch , then Settings . 3. Change your account settings as needed. VIEW GMAILS l On the home screen, touch , then Gmail . Note: If you have more than one email account, the last account you used opens. To open a different ...
Page 49 - CREATE GMAILS
l Touch to compose a new Gmail. See Create Gmails (below) for more information. CREATE GMAILS 1. On the home screen, touch , then touch Gmail . Note To open a different account, touch in the upper-left corner, then select a different account. 2. Touch (compose). 3. Enter the recipient's email addres...
Page 50 - Create and manage contacts; USE THE CAMERA
4. Enter a subject in the subject field (optional). 5. Enter your message, then touch SEND when you are finished. Note Touch Save draft or the Return key to save your email as a draft. To access your drafts, touch in the upper-left corner, then touch Drafts . Create and manage contacts l On the home...
Page 51 - Take a picture; Record a video; Camera
Take a picture 1. Touch , then Camera . 2. Make sure that is shown on the right side of the screen. If it is not, touch or , then select . Note To take a panoramic photo, touch . 3. Touch and hold anywhere on the screen, then slide to or to switch between the front and rear-facing cameras. 4. Touch ...
Page 52 - Change camera settings; VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO; View photos
Change camera settings 1. Touch , then Camera . 2. Touch and hold anywhere on the screen to open the menu, then slide your finger to navigate through the options. VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO View photos 1. Touch , then Gallery to open your photo gallery. 2. Touch the Camera folder. l Drag your finger to t...
Page 53 - View videos; Video; EDIT PHOTOS; Edit; SHARE PHOTOS OR VIDEOS
View videos 1. Touch , then Video . 2. Touch a video to start playing it. Use the navigation controls to control playback. EDIT PHOTOS 1. Touch , then Gallery. 2. Touch the photo you want to edit, touch , then Edit . 3. Select which photo editor you want to use, if needed.4. Use the available option...
Page 54 - Listen to music; CONTROL PLAYBACK; CREATE A PLAYLIST; Protect your data and tablet
3. Touch the program you want to use to share the photo or video. Note If you shared a photo or video before, the program you usedhas an easy-access icon next to the share button. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to send your photo or video. Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback an...
Page 55 - SET AND USE THE SCREEN LOCK; Change your lock type; Screen lock
SET AND USE THE SCREEN LOCK Change your lock type 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under PERSONAL , touch Security . 3. Under SCREEN SECURITY , touch Screen lock . 4. Touch the screen lock type you want to use, then follow the on-screen instructions. www.insigniaproducts.com 55 Insi...
Page 56 - Unlock the screen; ENCRYPT YOUR DATA; Reset to default settings (on
Note You must select Pattern , PIN , or Password lock if you have or want to create a restricted profile. See Add a new user account (on page 18) for more information. Unlock the screen There are several ways to unlock your tablet, depending on which screen lock is enabled. Youmay need to: l Touch t...
Page 57 - Encrypt tablet
1. Use the micro USB cable to connect your tablet to a power source. Make sure that your tablet is fully charged. 2. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 3. Under PERSONAL , touch Security . 4. Under ENCRYPTION , touch Encrypt tablet . 5. Read the message, touch Encrypt tablet , then follow t...
Page 58 - Manage storage space; VIEW STORAGE SPACE; Storage
Caution Encryption may take an hour or more. Do not unplug orinterrupt your tablet while it is encrypting or you may losesome or all of your data. Manage storage space Learn how to keep your tablet running at peak efficiency by managing your storage space. VIEW STORAGE SPACE 1. On the home screen, t...
Page 59 - CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA; Apps; Clear cache
CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA 1. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 2. Under DEVICE , touch Apps . 3. Touch the app that has cache or data you want to clear. 4. Touch Clear cache to clear the app's cache. ORTouch Clear data , then touch OK to clear the data. www.insigniaproducts.com 59 Insignia ...
Page 60 - UNINSTALL APPS
UNINSTALL APPS 1. Touch , then Settings . 2. Under DEVICE , touch Apps . 3. Find the app you want to uninstall, then touch it. 4. Touch Uninstall . 5. Touch OK to uninstall the app. www.insigniaproducts.com 60 Insignia NS-15AT08 8" Wi-Fi Android Tablet
Page 61 - DELETE A USER ACCOUNT OR PROFILE; Users; FREE UP STORAGE SPACE
Note l You cannot remove pre-installed applications. DELETE A USER ACCOUNT OR PROFILE Note You must use your tablet's "Owner" account to delete a useraccount or profile. 1. Touch , then Settings . 2. Under DEVICE , touch Users . 3. Touch the icon next to the user account or profile you want ...
Page 62 - RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS; Factory data reset; Troubleshooting; What should I do if the display freezes or does not respond?
RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS Note To restart your tablet without removing your stored data orcustomized settings, see Restart your tablet (on page 10) . 1. Connect your tablet to a power outlet. 2. On the home screen, touch , then Settings . 3. Under PERSONAL , touch Backup & reset . 4. Touch Facto...
Page 63 - What should I do if there is no sound coming from my tablet?; Adjust the; Why is the actual storage less than storage in the specification?; Maintenance; Specifications
What should I do if there is no sound coming from my tablet? l If listening through headphones, unplug and reconnect your headphones. Make sure thatthe connector is pushed in all the way. l If listening through your tablet's speakers, unplug any devices connected to the headphonejack. l The volume m...
Page 65 - Legal notices; FCC Warning
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not expose the device to direct sunlight. 10. Pr...
Page 68 - One-Year Limited Warranty; How long does the coverage last?
One-Year Limited Warranty Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this newInsignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the originalmanufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) y...