T408 Official User Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME I. GET ACQUAINTED II. HAND GESTURES III. GETTING STARTED 3 4-6 7-8 9-10 IV. YOUR HOME SCREEN 11-12 V. CONNECTING TO WI-FI 13-15 VI. EMAIL SET UP 16-17 VII. SAVING BATTERY 18 VIII. MICRO SD CARDS 19 IX. DEVICE STORAGE X. TRANSFER FILES XI. FILE FORMATS XII. KINDLE FOR ANDROID 20 21-22 23 24-25 XIII. READING EPUBS 26 XIV. CAMERA 27 XV. AMAZON APPSTORE 28-29 XVI. INSTALLING APPS 30-31 XVII. PREINSTALLED APPS 32-33 XVIII. QUICK OFFICE XIX. OI FILE MANAGER XX.
Thanks for Choosing Cruz Thank you for purchasing a Velocity Micro CRUZ T408! We appreciate your business and know you’ll love your brand new multimedia device. This guide is intended to help you with initial setup of your device and to familiarize you with the Android operating system. Stay Up to Date For the latest updates, news, giveaways, downloads, and support tips, be sure to follow CRUZ on facebook and twitter! Check out our homepage at www.cruztablet.
Acquainted I.
I. GET ACQUAINTED A. Headphone Jack Connect earbuds through this port for a personal media experience. B. Micro USB Port The Micro-USB port is used to tether your CRUZ T408 to a computer for file transfer. It is also used to charge your tablet with the included AC adapter. C. microSD Slot With the integrated microSD card slot, your CRUZ has up to 32 GB of expandable storage. Carry tons of photos, videos, eBooks, music, and more wherever you go. D.
Acquainted I. GETGetting ACQUAINTED H. Widget Area Widgets are small applications that have functionality and accessibility directly from your home-screen. I. Nav Bar The Nav Bar is a semi-transparent 3-button bar at the bottom of the home screen. From left to right, the buttons are: “Gallery,” “App Panel,” and “Settings.” J. Volume Buttons Exterior buttons that control the device’s volume (+/-) K. Power Button The power button is located on the right side of the device.
II. HAND GESTURES Tapping Touch your finger to the screen and remove immediately to select an item on the screen. This is the equivalent of a mouse “click” on a computer. Long-Pressing Press and hold your finger on the screen for 2-3 seconds. Oftentimes, this will open menu options or perform an app-specific function. Dragging Press and hold your finger on the screen, then slide in the desired direction.
II. HAND GESTURES Scrolling Sliding your finger up and down in a vertical motion scrolls through menus, websites, and lists. The quicker you slide your finger, the greater the momentum and speed of the on-screen scrolling motion. Swiping Sliding your finger left and right scrolls horizontally. Some eReader apps are designed to turn the page in the direction you swipe.
Getting Started III. GETTING STARTED To start your Cruz, press the on/off button located on the right side of the device. When you first turn on the Cruz, you will be greeted with a CRUZ logo, and then your Home screen. The display has a screen timeout by default set to 5 min. If the unit is left inactive for that period of time, the screen will go dark as if turned off. However, it is simply in standby mode.
Getting Started III. GETTING STARTED Status Bar Icons There are four main buttons along the top of the touch screen. These are the Quick Launch buttons. They control the most frequently used functions in the Android platform. From left to right: BACK Returns to the previously viewed page or option screen. If you tap this button enough times, it will return to the Home Screen. HOME Returns to the home screen. Keep in mind hitting the Home button does not necessarily stop an application from running.
Started IV. YOURGetting HOMESCREEN Think of your home screen as your desktop. What goes on the home screen is up to you. You can fill the space with any combination of shortcuts, widgets, and folders you like. Some preinstalled shortcut icons will appear at the bottom, and a Google Search Widget appears at the top. You have five customizable home screens in total. When you power up your Cruz for the first time, you’ll see the main homescreen panel.
Started SCREEN IV. YOURGetting HOME Adding Widgets to the Home Screen Widgets allow you to place a function of an app onto your Home Screen. For instance, you may add an Analog clock, calendar, picture frame, and other useful widgets. To add a widget, long-press, or tap/hold your finger on any open space on your home screen, and select Widgets from the context menu that opens. From there, select any of the available widgets.
Getting Started TO WI-FI V. CONNECTING NOTE: You will set up your initial Wi-Fi connection during your first boot-up. Follow these instructions to add additional networks Now that you’re familiar with the layout of the device and some of the functions of the Home Screen, it’s time to set up your Wi-Fi.
Getting Started TO WI-FI V. CONNECTING Choose which network you want to connect to and tap the name of that network. When dealing with an unprotected Wi-Fi network, a confirmation box will flash on the screen. Tap “Connect” to continue. When dealing with a secure Wi-Fi network, first check the box that says “Show Password.” This makes it easier to see that you have entered the password correctly. Then tap the password text field for the popup keyboard, and enter the security key.
Getting Started TO WI-FI V. CONNECTING If the Wi-Fi router is not found automatically, you may need to scan again by tapping Menu > Scan. If scanning appears ineffective, turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on again, then scan again. If your connection tends to drop frequently, be sure that the signal strength is not too weak or not in range, understanding that other radio devices like cordless phones may interfere with the signal quality.
Getting Started VI. EMAIL SET UP NOTE: You will set up your initial email during your first boot-up. Follow these instructions to set up other accounts. The pre-installed Email app is a simple but effective email client for both POP3 and IMAP email services. Configuration is automatic for some email services. For those that are auto-configured, you only need to enter the email address and password then tap “next.” You may want to check the box that reads “Send email from this account by default.
Getting Started VI. EMAIL SET UP MAIL SERVER (INCOMING AND OUTGOING) The addresses at which your incoming and outgoing mail is waiting for you. PORT (INCOMING AND OUTGOING) Specify a port number for both your incoming and outgoing mail servers. SECURITY TYPE You must specify if a security method is required for the incoming mail server. Email Step-by-Step 1. Open the email app and enter your email address and password. 2. Complete the fields for the Incoming server portion of the manual setup.
GettingBATTERY Started VII. SAVING LIFE Helpful Tips 1. Streaming audio or video apps will use a lot of battery life. 2. Disable Wireless Network Positioning. You can turn it off from Settings > Security > Use wireless networks. 3. Switch off Wi-Fi if you are not close to a strong source for an extended period of time. 4. Use a quick screen timeout. You can alter this option from Settings > Display > Screen timeout. 5.
Getting Started VIII. MICRO SD CARDS There are two areas for storage on your CRUZ T408. The first is a micro SD card slot located on the bottom of your device. You may purchase micro SD cards in a wide range of capacities, varying from 1 GB – 32 GB. FRONT BACK To properly load the micro SD card, place your CRUZ flat on a surface with the screen facing up. Then, with the FRONT of the micro SD card showing, slowly and carefully push the card into the micro SD card slot located on the side of the device.
Getting Started IX. DEVICE STORAGE There are two areas for storage on your CRUZ T408 Name Capacity Appears in OI File Manager as Storage Uses microSD Storage Supports 32 GB /sdcard The Android apps you install will write file folders and app content to this removable storage. You may copy content to this location, but be careful of what you delete as it may impact the function of your apps.
Getting Started FILES X. TRANSFER Transfer Via USB Cable Step 1 Turn on your Cruz and connect a mini USB cable to the Cruz device and to your PC. Step 2 Slide the notification panel down and tap the alert that reads, “USB Connected,” then tap “Turn on USB Storage.” Step 3 This should only be required once. After doing this, the alert should change to “Turn off USB storage ...” This is normal when tethered. Step 4 Your micro SD card will appear within Windows with a new drive letter assigned.
Getting Started FILES X. TRANSFER Transfer Via SD Card 22 Step 1 Unmount the micro SD card: Settings> Storage>Unmount SD Card Step 2 Eject your micro SD card and insert it into SD card adapter.
GettingFORMATS Started XI. FILE The file formats that this device can support are numerous, but not infinite. The included QuickOffice App allows you to view and edit Microsoft Office file formats, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Many eReader file types, and music/video file types are compatible with the device as well Most files should work, but not all files are encoded the same. Keep in mind that apps can be used to run file formats not natively supported by the Android platform.
GettingFOR Started ANDROID XII. KINDLE Your CRUZ T408 offers the remarkable opportunity of carrying all your favorite books in the palm of your hand. Each Cruz comes pre-loaded with the Kindle for Android application. This application is a library portal allowing users to sign into their personal Kindle account, browse an immense selection of literature, and purchase/download books in an instant! There are even 100’s of free eBooks available for download.
GettingFOR Started ANDROID XII. KINDLE Step 4 When you find a book you want to download/purchase, tap the book cover to select it and advance to the next step. Step 5 The app will bring you to a product page with the book cover, the price, a “Buy Now” button, as well as a synopsis of the book lower on the page. Step 6 Tapping “Buy Now” will confirm that you want to add the book to your library. To begin the download, tap the “Menu” button on the status bar, then select “Sync” from main Kindle screen.
Getting Started EPUBS XIII. READING Many eReader files are in the ePUB file format. The Cruz does not natively support this file format, so an additional application available on the Cruz Market must first be downloaded. Keep in mind that many ePUB files are also DRM-protected, preventing illegal distribution of publications. In order to read DRM-protected ePUBs, you will need to download a specialized application that manages the DRM requirements.
Started XIV.GettingCAMERA There is one forward-facing camera on your CRUZ T408. It is capable of capturing both still images and video. There is a pre-installed application used to shoot photos/video and save them to your device. To access this application, tap the round, grey icon in your app panel labeled “Camera.” A grey panel will appear on the right with several buttons. Among these is a vertical sliding-panel with 2 main options on it.
Getting Started XV. AMAZON APPSTORE Your Cruz device comes preinstalled with access to the Amazon Appstore for downloading all the latest games, applications, and widgets directly to your device. It’s the best way to personalize your Cruz just the way you want it.
Getting Started XV. AMAZON APPSTORE A B C D E F A. HOME - Takes you back to the main Amazon Appstore market front. B. SEARCH - If you know the name of an app you want, use this search tool. C. CATEGORIES - Apps will be grouped into genres. You can browse these genres quickly and easily. D. MY APPS - Apps you download are stored here. Tap this button to view them. E. RECOMMENDED - Most popular, recent, and hottest apps F.
Getting Started XVI. INSTALLING APPS When you download an app to the CRUZ T408, it is saved as an apk file in the “download” directory on the Flash storage. To install applications from “non-market sources.” 30 Step 1 Launch the App Panel, tap the Downloads’ icon. This is a green icon with a white downward arrow. Step 2 Tap the apk file. Step 3 Tap Install. Step 4 Tap ‘Open’ to launch the app.
XVI. INSTALLING APPS When you transfer apps to the CRUZ T408 using a microSD card, follow the steps below to install the app properly. For help with transferring files, please refer to p. 21. Step 1 Launch the App Panel, tap the ‘OI File Manager’ icon. Step 2 Navigate to Home > mnt > SD Step 3 Tap file to install. Step 4 Tap ‘Open’ to launch the app.
Getting Started XVII. PREINSTALLED APPS Icon 32 Name Requires Wi-Fi Clock No Allows you to set alarms for easy reminders. OI File Manager No This is your file management application. Use it to browse your storage locations, move/copy files, etc Kindle for Android Yes Your primary eBook library portal. Wi-Fi is only required for downloading new content. Browser Yes Default Internet browser.
Getting Started XVII. PREINSTALLED APPS Icon Name Requires Wi-Fi Gallery No Access photo or video files for play or display right on the Cruz’s full color screen. Use your Cruz as a digital picture frame or fully mobile media hub! Music No Jam to your favorite tunes! Napster Yes Purchase songs and download them directly to your CRUZ T408! Requires Wi-Fi only when browsing and downloading music.
Getting Started XVIII. QUICKOFFICE Your Cruz comes preinstalled with a full version of QuickOffice, the premier document viewing and editing software for Android. With the full version of QuickOffice, you can easily both view and edit Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, Powerpoint presentations, and PDFs, right on your Cruz’s brilliant, full color display.
Getting Started XIX. OI FILE MANAGER OI File Manager allows you to browse your SD card, create directories, rename, copy, move, and delete files all within the comfort of your Cruz. It’s the perfect way to manage the files on your device. Think of it as Windows Explorer for your Android device.
Getting Started XX. MULTIMEDIA Music After loading your music onto your Cruz, tap the music icon (found by default on your home screen or by opening the App Panel). You’ll be given the option of selecting by Artist, Song, Album, or custom Playlist. Tap to select. Your selection will begin to play through the Cruz’s built in speakers or through external headphones if attached via the headphone port.
Getting Started XX. MULTIMEDIA Video After loading your music onto your Cruz, tap the music icon (found by default on your home screen or by opening the App Panel). You’ll be given the option of selecting by Artist, Song, Album, or custom Playlist. Tap to select. Your selection will begin to play through the Cruz’s built in speakers or through external headphones if attached via the headphone port.
Started XXI. SYSTEMGettingREQUIREMENTS Platform 38 Windows Mac Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 2000. Me, XP, Vista, 7 or higher (32-bit or64-bit) MAC OS X v10.4, 10.5 or higher preferred Processor Intel Pentium II or AMD K6-2 300MHz or higher PowerPC G3 300MHz or higher Including Intel-based Macs RAM 128 MB 256 MB Video Super VGA (800 X 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor Super VGA (800 X 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor USB USB 2.0 USB 2.
Getting& Started XXII. SUPPORT REGISTRATION Cruz Support is available at http://cruzsupport.velocitymicro.com. There are a large number of informative knowledgebase articles to answer your questions. You can also download the latest manual for your product. Once registered at the site, you can register your product, submit tickets for support, and administer your tickets and personal profile. How Do I Get Support? 1.
Getting Started INFO XXIII. CONTACT Address 7510 Whitepine Road Richmond, VA 23237 Phone 800-296-4312 Fax 804-897-4777 Websites www.cruztablet.com www.velocitymicro.
Started XXIV. FCCGettingINFORMATION 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
XXV. WARRANTY INFO A. CONTENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY 1. Velocity Micro Electronics, Inc. (“VME”) warrants hardware products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase (“Warranty Period”). The customer is responsible for keeping all original proof of purchase documents during this time. 2. Concerning software products, VME Limited Warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming instructions.
XXV. WARRANTY INFO B.LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY To the extent allowed by local law, neither VME nor its third party suppliers make any other warranty or condition of any kind, whether expressed or implied, with respect to the VME products, and specifically disclaim the implied warranties of conditions of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for a particular purpose. C. LOCAL LAW This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights.
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