0" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ NS-P10A8100 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-P10A8100 Table of Contents Welcome 5 Features 5 Package contents 5 Tablet overview 6 Home screen 9 Get started 10 Charge the battery 10 Turn on your tablet for the first time 11 Understand the basics Turn your tablet on or off 12 Restart your tablet 13 Adjust the volume 13 Navigate with gestures 13 Navigate with on-screen function buttons 14 Use the Recents screen 15 Use the keyboard 15 Download apps 16 Capture and view a screenshot 17 View a status item or notification
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Windows 29 Transfer or download an e-book 29 Set up wireless connections 30 Connect to a Wi-Fi network 30 Add a Wi-Fi network 30 Check network status 32 Connect to a Bluetooth device 32 Use the Internet 33 View web pages 33 Search for text on a web page 34 Copy text on a web page 34 Check and clear history 34 Manage bookmarks 36 Manage downloads 37 Use Gmail™ 38 Set up a Gmail account 38 Manage Gmail accounts 38 View a Gmail 40 Create a Gmail
NS-P10A8100 Use a Micro SD card 49 View storage space 50 Clear app cache and data 50 Uninstall apps 51 Free up storage space 51 Reset to default settings 51 Troubleshooting 52 Maintenance 53 Specifications 54 Customer support 55 Safety information 55 Legal notices 56 One-Year Limited Warranty 59 www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ (NSP10A8100). Your tablet is a state of 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 wherever you are with the latest Wi-Fi technology. Touch Screen The screen responds to your touch instantly.
NS-P10A8100 TABLET OVERVIEW Front Item Description Front camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on page 43). www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Back Item Description Speakers Play audio from your tablet. Power 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. Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume. Rear camera Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on page 43). www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 Side Item Description Micro USB port Connect the micro USB cable to charge your tablet. Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice. Earphone jack Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio. microSD™ card slot Insert a microSD card to increase your tablet's memory. www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ HOME SCREEN See Navigate with gestures (on page 13) for information on using the touch screen. See Navigate with on-screen function buttons (on page 14) for information on navigating on your tablet. Text Search Voice Search Home screen Favorites Back Recents Home Notifications Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with one finger. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 Status items Swipe down from the top edge of the screen with two fingers. OR Open notifications, then swipe down again. Get started This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can also check out Features (on page 5) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on page 12) and Change basic settings (on page 21). CHARGE THE BATTERY Charge your tablet fully (4.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Conserve battery power l l l l l l Turn on battery saver mode. See Adjust the power saving settings (on page 26). Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it. Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on page 25). Close apps that you aren't using. See Use the Recents screen (on page 15). If your tablet is inactive, your tablet sleeps with the screen off (depending on the screen timeout setting. See Customize the lock screen (on page 24)).
NS-P10A8100 Understand the basics Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful features. TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF Turn on your tablet l Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on. Note If you don't touch your tablet for a while (depending on the screen timeout setting), it may sleep with the screen off. Press briefly to wake it up. Turn off your tablet 1. Press and hold the button until the Power off screen opens. 2. Tap Power off. Your tablet turns off.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ RESTART YOUR TABLET l Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Your stored data and customized settings aren't affected. Note To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default settings (on page 51). ADJUST THE VOLUME Note See Adjust system sounds (on page 27) for more information. l Press the volume + or – button to raise or lower the volume.
NS-P10A8100 Gesture Swipe Action Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen to scroll up and down or right and left. Pinch Pinch your fingers together or move them apart to zoom in and out. Rotate Turn your tablet sideways to switch between landscape and portrait. Tip: If the orientation does not change, swipe down from the top of your screen with two fingers, then tap Landscape or Portrait to turn off the rotation lock.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Icon Tap to... Open the side menu. USE THE RECENTS SCREEN The Recents screen lets you quickly switch to recently used and open apps. If you have too many apps running, your tablet may run slower or shorten your battery life. Close apps you are not using to improve your tablet's performance. l On the home screen, tap running apps appears. Recents. A list of the most recently used or l To see more apps, swipe up or down. To open an app, tap the app window.
NS-P10A8100 Icon OR Description Change keyboard language. See Select your language (on page 27) to enable languages. Note: These icons are not always available. Close the keyboard. Tap to delete a character. Tap and hold to delete all characters to the left of the cursor. Open the emoji keyboard. Note: This icon is not always available. Tap ABC to open the standard keyboard. Confirm that you are finished entering information. Search for text you entered.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Apps > Play Store. 1. Tap 2. Search for an app or browse the categories to find apps, then follow the onscreen instructions to install. Notes l l If a third-party application does not work on your tablet, contact the app developer for more information. See Uninstall apps (on page 51) for information on permanently deleting an app. CAPTURE AND VIEW A SCREENSHOT l l To capture a screenshot, press and hold the same time. To view the screenshot: Apps > Photos. 1.
NS-P10A8100 VIEW A STATUS ITEM OR NOTIFICATION Status and notification information are located at the top of the screen. l l Drag your finger down from the top of the screen to view notifications (such as email, calendar, and time). Drag two fingers down from the top of the screen to view status items (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and battery information). www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Change notification interruptions • Press a volume button on your tablet. A volume menu opens. You can • Drag the slider to adjust the notification volume. • Tap , then drag the • Tap , then drag the slider to adjust the media volume. slider to adjust the alarm volume. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 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. Updates may delete your data. 1. Tap Apps > Settings > About tablet. 2. Tap System Update > Check update. If an update is available, your tablet displays the update version information. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install. Update your apps 1. Tap 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap Apps > Play Store.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Android™ Change basic settings Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste. CUSTOMIZE THE HOME SCREEN Change the wallpaper 1. Touch and hold on the home screen until a menu appears. 2. Tap WALLPAPERS. 3. Tap the wallpaper you want to use. To select a photo you took, tap Pick image. 4. Tap Set wallpaper. Tip Animated wallpapers use more battery. To conserve battery, use a static wallpaper. Add an item to the home screen Apps to show all apps. 1. Tap 2.
NS-P10A8100 Remove a home screen item Note Removing an item from the home screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 51). 1. Touch and hold the item you want to remove until it is highlighted. 2. Drag the item over the X, then release your finger. Create a folder 1. Touch and hold the app you want to move into a folder until it is highlighted. 2. Drag the app on top of another app until a white circle appears, then release your finger. A folder is created. www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for 3. Tap the folder to open it, then tap Unnamed Folder to open the keyboard and name the folder. Tap when finished. 4. To add more items, drag them into the folder. Note To remove apps from a folder, open the folder, touch and hold the app, then drag it back to the home screen. The folder is deleted when only one app is left inside. SET AND USE THE SCREEN LOCK Change your lock type 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2.
NS-P10A8100 Unlock the screen There are several ways to unlock your tablet, depending on which screen lock is enabled. You may need to: l l l Swipe up on the screen. Drag your finger to enter a pattern. Enter a PIN or password. Set the lock screen timeout Apps > Settings > Display. 1. Tap 2. Tap Sleep, then select how long before your inactive tablet sleeps.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Remove owner info Apps > Settings > Security > Lock screen message. 1. Tap 2. Delete all the text, then tap SAVE. Turn on or off lock screen notifications Apps > Settings > Sound & notification. 1. Tap 2. Under Notification, tap When device is locked. 3. Tap Show all notification content to display notifications on your lock screen. OR Tap Don't show notifications at all to hide notifications on your lock screen. SET THE DATE AND TIME l Tap l l l l Apps > Settings > Date & time.
NS-P10A8100 ADJUST THE POWER SAVING SETTINGS To help improve battery life, battery saver reduces your device's performance and limits vibration, location services, and most background data. Email, messaging, and other apps that rely on syncing may not update unless you open them. To turn on battery saver mode: Apps > Settings > Battery > Battery saver 1. Tap 2. Tap the slider to turn on Battery saver mode. The edges of your screen may turn orange while battery saver mode is turned on.
10" Flex™ Tablet for SETTING THE SCREEN FONT SIZE Apps > Settings > 1. Tap 2. Select the font size you want. Display > Font size. ADJUST SYSTEM SOUNDS Change your notification tones, system volume, and other sound settings. Adjust media, alarm, and notification volume level Apps > Settings > Sound & notification. 1. Tap 2. Under Sound, use the sliders to adjust your media, alarm, and notification volume. Turn on or off keyboard or screen lock volume Apps > Settings > Sound & notification. 1. Tap 2.
NS-P10A8100 Add a keyboard language By default, your tablet uses the system language as its keyboard language. If you want to add an additional language to your keyboard: 1. While the keyboard is open, touch and hold / (slash) or , (comma) until a settings icon appears. 2. Tap Languages. 3. Tap the languages you want to use on your keyboard. Note If the languages are grayed out, tap Use system language to enable them.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Connect to a computer For more information on viewing and transferring files, see your computer's documentation. WINDOWS 1. Connect the Micro USB cable from your tablet to your computer. 2. Open Computer or My Computer, then click your model number (NSP10A8100) icon to view or transfer files. 3. Open Notifications, then tap the USB connection entry. The Use USB for window opens. 4. Tap File transfers. 5. Unplug the cable when you are finished.
NS-P10A8100 Set up wireless connections Learn how to set up wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. to turn on Wi-Fi . Your tablet automatically scans for 2. Tap the slider available networks. 3. Tap a Wi-Fi network. l If the network is open, your tablet connects automatically. If the Wi-Fi icon has a (lock), the network is secured. Enter the password, then tap CONNECT.
10" Flex™ Tablet for 4. Enter the Network SSID (name), then select the type of security you want from the drop-down menu. You can select: l None—No security. l WEP—Wired Equivalent Privacy. Note: A password is required. l WPA/WPA2 PSK—Wi-Fi Protected Access. Note: A password is required. l 802.1x EAP—802.1x Extensible Authentication Protocol. Note If you aren't sure which security type to select, see your network setup documentation. 5. Tap CONNECT.
NS-P10A8100 CHECK NETWORK STATUS 1. Tap > Settings > Wi-Fi. is turned On. A list of available networks 2. Make sure that the Wi-Fi slider appears. Secured networks are noted with a lock icon. l l l If you are connected to a network, "Connected" appears below the network name. Signal strength is noted with an icon to the left of the network name. CONNECT TO A BLUETOOTH DEVICE 1. Tap > Settings > 2. Tap the slider Bluetooth. to turn on Bluetooth. Your tablet searches for devices. 3.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Use the Internet Learn how to navigate the Internet and adjust browser settings with your tablet. Note These instructions are for Google Chrome™. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. VIEW WEB PAGES Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 30). Notes l l These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help.
NS-P10A8100 SEARCH FOR TEXT ON A WEB PAGE Note These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. 1. In your browser, tap (options), then tap 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. Tap ▲ or ▼ to go to the previous or next matching item. 4. Tap x to close the search bar and keyboard. COPY TEXT ON A WEB PAGE 1. 2. 3. 4.
10" Flex™ Tablet for l In your browser, tap (options), then tap History. You can: l Tap a website to open the page. l l Tap to search for a website. Tap x to remove a single website from your browsing history. OR Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA... to clear all browsing history. Select the kinds of data you want to delete, then tap CLEAR DATA. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 MANAGE BOOKMARKS You can store an unlimited number of bookmarks. Note These instructions are for Google Chrome. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. Save a bookmark 1. Go to the website that you want to bookmark. 2. Tap in the address bar. again to rename your bookmark or select a folder, then tap outside 3. Tap the menu to save. 4. Name your bookmark, select the folder you want to save it in, then tap outside the menu. www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Open a bookmark l If you saved the bookmark to a folder, tap (options), Bookmarks, then select the website from the list. MANAGE DOWNLOADS View a download 1. Tap Apps > Downloads. 2. To open a download, tap the file name. If needed, select the program you want to use to open the file. Delete a download 1. Tap Apps > Downloads. 2. Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, then tap . www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 Share a download 1. Tap Apps > Downloads. 2. Touch and hold the file name until it is selected, tap want to share the file. , then select how you 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to share the file. Use Gmail™ Use the Gmail app to add your email accounts from Google and other web-based providers like Outlook and Yahoo®. SET UP A GMAIL ACCOUNT You may have set up a Gmail account when you set up your tablet. 1. Tap Apps > Gmail. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Delete a Gmail account 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Google. 2. Tap the account you want to delete, if needed. 3. Tap (options), then tap Remove account. 4. Tap Remove account. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 Change Gmail account settings Apps > Gmail > 1. Tap 2. Tap your account name. Menu > Settings. 3. Change your account settings as needed. Switch Gmail accounts 1. Tap Apps > Gmail > Menu 2. Tap ▼ (drop-down) next to your account name, then select a different account from the list displayed. VIEW A GMAIL l Tap Apps > Gmail. Note: If you have more than one email account, the last account you used opens.
10" Flex™ Tablet for l l l l l Tap (menu) in the upper-left corner to display folders or select a different Gmail account. Tap to search. Touch and hold a Gmail to select it and display options such as archive, delete, mark as read or unread, or move the email. Touch and hold a Gmail to deselect it. Tap to compose a new Gmail. See Create a Gmail (on the next page) for more information. www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 CREATE A GMAIL 1. Tap Apps > Gmail > (compose). Note To open a different account, tap a different account. in the upper-left corner, then select 2. Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet displays your contacts that match the characters you've entered. You can tap a contact or continue entering the address. Note To send the email to more than one person, separate the email addresses with a comma. 3. Enter a subject in the subject field (optional). 4.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Create and manage contacts l Tap Apps > Contacts. You can: l Tap to search for a contact. l Tap (in the lower, right corner) to add a new contact. l Tap a contact to view or edit its information. Use the calendar l Tap Apps > Calendar. l Tap to add a new event. l Tap to change the calendar view. l Tap , then Settings to access calendar settings. Work with photos and video Learn how to take pictures and video with your tablet.
NS-P10A8100 3. Tap to adjust options, if needed. 4. Swipe up or down to zoom in or out. 5. Tap to take a photo. Record a video Apps > Camera. 1. Tap 2. Swipe right, then tap Video. 3. Tap to adjust options, if needed. 4. Tap to start and stop recording, then tap ■ (stop) when finished. www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Change camera settings 1. Tap Apps > Camera. 2. Swipe right, then tap (settings). A settings menu opens. 3. Use the available options to change your settings. You can change your settings such as: l Camera resolution and quality l Sound capture l Location l Fullsize preview l Face detection l Restore default settings www.insigniaproducts.
NS-P10A8100 VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO View photos l Tap l l Apps > Photos. Drag your finger up and down to browse your photos. Tap a photo thumbnail to view in full screen. Tip Videos have a ► (play) icon and photos don't. l l To zoom in or out, pinch your fingers together or apart. To view more options, select a photo, then tap . Options may include: l Share l Edit l Information l Delete View videos Apps > Video. 1. Tap 2. Tap a video thumbnail, then tap ► (play).
10" Flex™ Tablet for 3. Use the available options to edit your photo. 4. When finished, tap SAVE. SHARE PHOTOS OR VIDEOS 1. Tap Apps > Photos. 2. Select the photo or video you want, then tap (share). 3. Tap the program you want to use to share the photo or video. Note If you shared a photo or video before, the program you used has an easy-access icon next to the share button. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to send your photo or video.
NS-P10A8100 Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist. CONTROL PLAYBACK 1. Tap Apps > Play Music. (menu), then tap Music library to view your music. 2. Tap 3. Tap a category (PLAYLISTS, STATIONS, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, or GENRES), select a song, then tap ► (play) to start playback (if needed). 4. While listening to a song, you can: Tap to turn shuffle on or off.
10" Flex™ Tablet for USE A MICRO SD CARD Install a microSD card l Insert the microSD card into the slot with the label facing the front of your tablet. It should click into place. Note If prompted to change the default write disk: l Tap Cancel to make no changes. l Tap OK to go to Storage settings then select where you want your tablet to write files. Access files on a microSD card 1. Tap Apps > File Explorer > SD card. Note Your tablet may display your SD card's name instead of "SD card." 2.
NS-P10A8100 VIEW STORAGE SPACE l Tap Apps > Settings > Storage & USB. CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA Apps > Settings > Storage & USB > Apps. 1. Tap 2. Tap the app from which you want to clear the data. 3. Tap CLEAR DATA or CLEAR CACHE, then tap OK. www.insigniaproducts.
10" Flex™ Tablet for UNINSTALL APPS 1. Tap Apps, then locate the app you want to uninstall. 2. Touch and hold the app, then drag it to the the screen until the app turns red. (trash) icon on the left side of Note You may not be able to remove pre-installed apps. Instead, tap DISABLE to prevent an app from running. FREE UP STORAGE SPACE If your tablet is low on storage space, try the following: l l l Clear your Internet browser's temporary files and browser history.
NS-P10A8100 3. Wait for your tablet to reset, then go through the initial setup again. See Turn on your tablet for the first time (on page 11) for more information. Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot turn on my tablet? l Connect the charger to check the battery level on the screen. If the battery is too low, your tablet will not turn on. Fully charge the battery.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Apps > Settings > Backup & reset. 1. Tap 2. Tap Factory data reset, then tap RESET TABLET. How do I set a screen lock? 1. Tap Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 2. Select a screen lock type, then follow the on-screen prompts to set it up. What should I do if the display freezes or does not respond? l Press and hold the back on. button for 10 seconds to turn off your tablet, then turn it Maintenance Keep your tablet dry.
NS-P10A8100 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Operating system Android 7.0 (Nougat) CPU MTK Quad-Core Display 10.1" diagonal panel (25.4 cm) 800 × 1280 IPS Capacitive 5-Point Touch Panel Wireless/Connectivity 802.11 a/b/g/n Bluetooth 4.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Customer support For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 52). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289. Your tablet model number is: NS-P10A8100 Safety information 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this product near water. Do not touch your device with wet hands. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings.
NS-P10A8100 Legal notices Android, Google, Google Play, Gmail, and other marks are trademarks of Google, Inc. FCC Warning This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
10" Flex™ Tablet for Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
NS-P10A8100 One-Year Limited Warranty Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
NS-P10A8100 Where is the warranty valid? This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada at Best Buy branded retail stores or websites to the original purchaser of the product in the county where the original purchase was made.
10" Flex™ Tablet for l Failures or Damage caused by any contact including but not limited to liquids, gels or pastes. REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. INSIGNIA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS.
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