1 - Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new 7” SKYPAD Gemini Gaming and Media Tablet. With double the memory store more games, movies, music, and apps to keep you entertained for hours on end. Multi-tasking has never been this easy with a full 1GB of RAM making tasks quick and effortless. Use finger gestures to navigate as you surf the web, listen to music, watch HD videos, view photos, or play games.
2 - Device Controls and Ports
3 - Charging your Device Connect the AC adapter to your Tablet via the DC input on the bottom of the device (illustrated below). The Gemini may also be charged via USB by connecting your Tablet to a PC with the included USB cable. It is recommended that that Tablet be fully charged before the first use. A full charge and discharge (15% or below) cycle is recommended to maximize the battery’s life and performance.
4 - Turn Device ON/OFF/Standby Mode ON: Press and hold the Power button until the Gemini loading screen appears. Once the lock screen appears, unlock the Tablet by swiping your finger from the left ‘Unlock’ icon to the right ‘Unlock’ icon (illustrated below). Should the display ‘Timeout’ (or go black) before you are able to unlock the Tablet, press the Power button for one second to turn the display back on. OFF: Press and hold the Power button until the Tablet options appear.
5- Connecting to a Wireless Network NOTE: To connect your Gemini to the Internet you must have an Internet connection and a wireless network. A. B. C. Open the App Tray > Select ‘Settings’ > Switch the ‘Wi-Fi’ option from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ by tapping the ‘OFF’ icon. A list of networks will appear to the right of the screen > Select your network and enter the password/network key. Tap ‘Connect’ to complete the connection. Tip: Check the “Show Password” box to verify password was entered correctly.
6- Connecting to a Bluetooth Device A. Open the App Tray > Select ‘Settings’ > Switch the ‘Bluetooth’ option from ‘OFF’ to ‘ON’ by tapping the ‘OFF’ icon. B. A list of available devices will appear to the right of the screen > Select the desired device to connect. C. Follow the instructions to complete the pairing. If you’re prompted to enter a passcode, consult with the documentation that came with the device. D. If the pairing is successful, your Tablet will connect to the device.
7 – Install Popular Apps from 1Mobile Market A. B. C. Tap the App Tray located at the upper right hand corner > Select the 1Mobiel Market’ > Search or browse for popular apps > Tap the desired app > Tap Download. When a download is in progress an arrow indicating the download will appear on the bar at the bottom of the screen. Tap the arrow to view active downloads. Once your download has completed you will be prompted to install the app.
8 - Browse the Web Your SKYPAD Tablet is equipped with a full HTML Web Browser that enables you to view webpages. A. B. C. Bookmark a Favorite Page A. Scroll to the top of the desired webpage. B. Tap the star on the URL field > Tap ‘OK.’ To access the Web Browser select the icon from the App Tray. To enter a URL, tap the URL field at the top of the browser and enter the desired link using the QWERTY keyboard. Tap ‘Go’ to load the page.
9 - Settings: Date, Time, & Screen Timeout Manual Time Setting A. Open the App Tray > Select ‘Settings’ > Scroll down to and tap ‘Date & Time’ > Select ‘Set Time’ > Set the hour and minute by tapping the arrow keys; then tap ‘Set.’ Manual Date Setting A. Open the App Tray > Select ‘Settings’ > Scroll down to and tap ‘Date & Time’ > Select ‘Set Date’ > Set the month, date, and year by tapping the arrow keys; then select ‘Set.’ Auto Date & Time A.
10 - Home Screen, Application Shortcuts Home Screen A. This is your starting point. The Home screen features a Status/Notifications Bar, Quick Search Icon, and Shortcut Icons. Note: Apps that are running in the background may take up valuable memory and drain battery resources. Tap the icon and swipe to close the apps. Add or Remove Favorite Apps from App Tray A.
11 - Transfer Your Music/Photos/Videos A. Connect your Tablet to your PC via the USB cable. B. A USB symbol will appear in the Notifications Bar/Bottom Bar C. Select the symbol that appears > Tap USB Connected > Turn on USB Storage. D. You are now able to drag-and-drop your music, video, and photo files between your Tablet and PC. Note: Your Tablet will be recognized as an external drive. Once completed, tap ‘Turn off USB Storage’ and remove Tablet from your PC.
12- Playing Your Music/Videos/Photos Play Music A. Go to App Tray then tap the ‘Music’ app. B. Select the desired song and adjust volume settings to your liking. C. To exit out of the app, tap ‘Home or ‘Back.’ D. To stop music playback, go back to the Music app and tap ‘Pause.’ Watch Videos A. Go to the App Tray and select ‘Super-HD Player’ B. Select the movie file to view. C. Once the video begins, you may select playback controls that appear on the display. View Photos A.
13 - Online Video Streaming and HDMI The SKYPAD Gemini is capable of streaming videos directly from the Internet or via 3rd party streaming applications. To properly run certain applications Adobe® Flash® Player may be required. Popular streaming video applications are available through the 1Mobile Market for download onto the Tablet. Prior to streaming films, download the application of your choice. Note: To view on your HDTV or monitor, connect using an optional HDMI cable.
14 - Webcam and Video Chat Camera Use A. Open the ‘Camera’ application by tapping the Webcam icon B. Capture images shown on the display by tapping the aperture button C. Tap the thumbnail of an image that appears to view or edit the photo. Note: You may also view your photos with the ‘Super-HD Player’ app Camera Functions A. Tap the Trash Can icon to delete. B. Tap Menu > ‘Set Picture As’ to set the photo as the Table’s background. Video Chat A.
15 - Setting up Your Email A. B. C. D. E. F. From your App Tray, tap the ‘Email’ icon to enter the Email client. Enter an email address and a password. After you have entered your information, press ‘Next’ to move to the next step. The email app will test the incoming and outgoing mail servers. Once completed, you will be prompted to enter an account name and your name. The account name is used to identify the name of the account on the Tablet.
16 - FAQ’s • Why do I get a parsing error when I attempt to download apps from the 1Mobile Market? – We recommend force closing the application and clearing the cache data. To do this go to Settings > Manage Applications > All > 1Mobile > Force Stop > Clear Data – If you continue to receive the parsing error, try downloading the application from the 1Mobile Market’s website at www.1mobile.com. • How can I reset my Alpha2? – If your SKYPAD Alpha2 won’t turn on try resetting the device.