Important Safety Instructions 1. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 9. Cleaning If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, we recommend using a soft, non-abrasive cloth to clean the LCD screen. Please do not apply too much pressure as this may cause damage to your screen. 3.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. 15. Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, please unplug it from the power socket and disconnect the antenna or cable system. 16.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Elonex eTouch. Before using the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. This manual will help you get the best out of your eTouch, as well as what to do in case you experience any issues. Technical Support To help you get the best out of your product we provide you with a limited 1 year Return to Base Warranty and Support Helpdesk (terms and conditions apply).
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Getting Started Package Contents When you open your box please check your package is complete and all items are in good order. Your box should contain: • • • • 10” eTouch 1000ET DC Power Adapter Information Booklet Warranty card If you have anything missing or any items are damaged please contact your place of purchase. Setting up your eTouch Open the package and carefully remove the packaging.
Battery Charging Your eTouch has a built in rechargeable lithium battery which is supplied with no charge in for transportation reasons. We recommend that you charge the battery for around 8 Hours for its first charge, to achieve the best battery life. You can still use the eTouch but it‟s best to keep it plugged in for this charging period.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ About your eTouch Back Button Click to „Go Back‟ to the previous screen.
Power Button Press and hold for 1 second to turn ON or OFF. Menu Button Click the Menu Button at any time to bring up a menu of options relevant to the App you have open. App Manager Button Click to bring up a list of Apps you currently have open, then tap an App to switch between apps (multi-tasking).
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Turning your eTouch ON Once you‟ve charged the battery (or connected the power adaptor) you can turn the eTouch ON by pressing the power button and the Android™ operating system will load. To unlock the screen (its locked to avoid accidentally pressing buttons when not being used) slide the padlock icon until it covers the green dot. The eTouch™ will then load your home screen for you to start navigating to your chosen App.
About your Home Screens The eTouch has 5 home screens where you can add shortcuts to places and Apps as well as adding widgets (apps that reside on your home screen such as a clock/calendar).
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Home Screens Your eTouch has 5 home screens to let you personalise your working environment to suit your lifestyle. For example you can set up one screen with your favourite apps on it, another screen with widgets to your favourite social networking sites and another page with shortcuts to your work files. To access your other home screens you can simply touch the screen and swipe it left or right.
In the menu that pops up, tap the type of item you wish to add. You can then add the following types of items to the Home screen: Shortcuts Add shortcuts to applications, a bookmarked webpage, a File location, a Gmail label or a particular setting and many other items. The shortcuts available depend on the applications you have installed. Widgets Widgets are miniature applications that stay on your Home screen and feed information to you in an accessible manner.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Moving and Deleting Home screen Items To Move a widget or shortcut simply tap and hold the item until it enlarges slightly. Then you can move the item to some free space of your choice. You can move an item from one home screen to another by tapping and holding the item and dragging it to the left or right side of the screen. The screen will slide to the next home screen where you can drop the item into some free space.
Menus Your home screen and most apps have a menu that you can bring up by pressing the Menu Icon at the top of the screen or by tapping the right mouse button. Menu Icon Tap the Menu Icon at any time to bring up a menu of options relevant to the screen you have open. For example on the home screen, tapping the menu icon brings up ways to change your Home Screen, and if you have the eMail app open the menu icon brings up options to do with your eMail.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Setting the date and time Some of the eTouch‟s software and widgets require the date and time to be correct to function correctly and establish a proper connection with online servers. To set the time and date go to Settings > Date & time. Your eTouch should automatically connect to the internet to pick up the correct time however sometimes it may be blocked by your router‟s firewall.
Menu Icons In the top right corner of your screen are the Menu icons. These give you information about the status of the eTouch. Home Button Tap the Home button to go to your home screen Back Tap the Back button (and also the physical button at the top left of your keyboard) to go Back to the previous screen. Menu Icon Tap the Menu Icon at any time to bring up a menu of options relevant to the screen you have open.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Program Menu On the right hand side of your home screen is the Program menu icon. Tap the arrow icon in the centre to open a menu of your installed apps. To open an app just tap it once and it will launch. You can add a shortcut to your favourite apps on your home screen to access them quickly and easily.
Connecting to Wi-Fi Follow the instructions below to connect to a b/g Wi-Fi Hotspot: Please note that using Wi-Fi will decrease your battery life faster. From the home screen tap Settings, then Wi-Fi. Then tap the tick box in the Wi-Fi row to turn the eTouch Wi-Fi module ON. Once the Wi-Fi is ON the tick will turn green Once the Wi-Fi is on, tap Wi-Fi Settings and the eTouch will automatically scan for available Wi-Fi hotspots. Select the desired Wi-Fi hotspot from the list.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Please Note: Turning the Wi-Fi off when you‟re not using it will help you to maximise the battery life. Wi-Fi Connection Troubleshooting If you have trouble connecting to your Wi-Fi please check the following: Check you have entered your password correctly by trying to connect once more. Check you have included any CaPiTaL letters as most passwords are case sensitive Check you haven‟t got CAPS lock toggled ON.
Google Market™ Your eTouch comes with access to the Google Market. This lets you browse and download free and paid for apps. These range from learning tools, to office productivity software, to lifestyle apps, social networking, games and widgets. With over 100,000 apps available there is something for everyone, for work, rest or play. To use the market you must be connected to the internet and have a Google Account setup.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Searching & Downloading Apps To use the Market tap the Market icon on your home screen. The first time you use the Market you must agree to a legal agreement between you and Google. You can return to the hope page of the Market at any time by pressing the Market „shopping bag‟ icon at the top left of the screen. Searching for Apps Tap the Search icon at the top of the screen or press the Search button at the top right of your keyboard.
Installing Free Apps Once you‟ve searched and found a free app you wish to download you can install it by: pressing the Install button at the bottom of the screen You will be presented with full details of the app‟s access requirements. This details exactly what data and system resources the app will use to function. NOTE: It’s important that you read this screen carefully as you are allowing a third party access to your data and eTouch’s hardware.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Once the download is complete a new icon will appear in your program menu. Tap the icon to launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions. You can get a full refund on apps within 15 minutes of purchase if you decide you don‟t want the app. If you have another Android device such as a netbook or phone, you can download a paid application to that device using the same Android Market account at no additional charge.
Managing your Downloaded Apps Viewing your downloaded apps To view a list of the apps you‟ve downloaded from the Market: Go to the Market home screen, press Menu Tap Downloads In the list of the free and paid applications that opens, you can tap rate it, uninstall it, request a refund etc… Updating Apps Most apps you download can be updated over time to fix bugs or to add extra features.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Uninstalling Apps To uninstall apps: On the Market home screen, tap Menu then Downloads. Tap the app to uninstall and the screen for the application will open. Tap Uninstall then OK in the confirmation dialog. Tap the reason that best matches why you‟re uninstalling the app and tap OK. The application will be uninstalled. If it was a paid application you can install the app again without charge.
eMailing and Gmail Your eTouch comes with e-mail capability so you can stay connected with Gmail™, Microsoft ® Exchange and hundreds of other internet based e-mail providers. Setting up e-mail on your eTouch is easy—enter your e-mail address and password and your eTouch can automatically receive e-mail whenever you‟re connected to Wi-Fi.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Reading, Sending and Deleting eMail Viewing e-mail notifications: At the top of your screen, tap the Notification bar and slide it downwards to open the notification tray. If you‟re connected to Wi-Fi with an email account setup, the Notification tray will show any new emails you‟ve received. Tap the e-mail you want to read. Viewing e-mails: From your Home screen, tap the Email/Gmail icon.
Memory & Expansion You can expand the eTouch‟s internal memory using the micro SD Card slot up to an additional 32GB to store your favourite music, movies, files and photos. To insert a micro SD Card Insert the card with the metallic connectors facing downward until you feel a click which will lock the card into place. To remove an SD Card Go to Settings > SD Card and device storage settings then tap „Unmount SD Card‟ to allow you to safely disconnect the card from the eTouch.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Go Up Tap to Go “UP” one level to the parent folder Multiple File Select Tap this icon to select more than one file to copy, move etc. Search Search your folders for a particular file Exit Tap to exit ES File Explorer Instructions Tap the ? Symbol to get further instructions on how to use ES File Explorer View Tap to change the way you view the file structure To create a new sub-folder open the folder and press the Menu icon, then > New > Folder.
Factory Reset / Reset Button Important Notice If your eTouch hangs or freezes, we recommend that you do a “soft” reset instead of a “hard” reset. For any clarification or advice please feel free to contact our Helpdesk on 0871 222 3456. Soft Reset Reset Button If your eTouch hangs/crashes for an unknown reason you can perform a soft reset by pressing the reset button on the bottom of the unit.
10” eTouch™ User Guide to Android™ Notice Elonex reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor. They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use (or misuse) of this publication.
