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The Basics
Formatting the microSD card
WARNING!
All of the files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card.
Back up any data stored on it before formatting.
1. From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Storage
.
2. Tap
Erase SD card
(twice).
3. If you set an unlock pattern, enter it, then tap
Erase everything
. The
card will then be formatted and ready to use.
Powering Your Tablet On/Off
It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your tablet.
Turning the tablet on
Press and hold the
Power/Lock key
on the right side of the tablet for a
couple of seconds until the screen turns on.
Turning the tablet off
1. Press and hold the
Power/Lock key
on the right side of the tablet until
the
Tablet options
menu appears.
2. Tap
Power off
in the Tablet options menu.
3. Tap
OK
to confirm that you want to turn off the tablet.
NOTE
When the screen is dark due to time-out, press and hold the
Power/Lock key
until an
advisory message is displayed. Keep pressing the key and the tablet will automatically
turn itself off without needing to use the Tablet options menu.
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android™ device. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your tablet.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen: