Discover - Graphic tablet Vulcan - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphic Tablet (Android Tablet)
Operating System	Android 4.1.1
Display	Touchscreen
Storage	Internal (not specified), expandable via microSD up to 32 GB
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
Camera	Rear camera (photo and video)
Audio Formats	MP2, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA
Video Formats	MPEG1/2/4, MJPG, H263, H264 (H264 up to 720×480, others up to 1280×720); supports 2160P
Image Formats	JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG
Power Input	AC adaptor (5V, not specified current)
Charging Time	Approximately 5 hours
Battery	Rechargeable lithium-ion (capacity not specified)
Touch Screen	Capacitive, multi-touch
Pre-installed Apps	Browser, Email, Calendar, Camera, Music, Video Player, File Manager, Calculator, Sound Recorder, Clock, Photo Album
Email Support	POP3 and SMTP
Dimensions	Not specified (typical tablet size)
Weight	Not specified
Safety	Keep away from rain and heat; do not disassemble; use only approved AC adaptor
Cleaning	Use a soft cloth (e.g., lens cleaning cloth) for screen

Frequently Asked Questions - Discover Vulcan

What Android version does the Vulcan Discover run?

The device runs Android 4.1.1.

Do I need to charge the device before first use?

Yes, charge the battery for at least 4 hours before using. You can use the device while charging.

What storage card does the device support?

It supports a Micro SD card up to 32 GB.

What audio formats are supported?

Supported audio formats include MP2, MP3, WAV, AAC, and WMA.

What video formats can I play?

The device supports MPEG1/2/4, MJPG, H263, H264. H264 supports up to 720×480, other formats up to 1280×720. Also supports 2160P video.

How can I add music or pictures to the device?

Copy the files from your PC to a SD card or USB disk, then use the File Browser to copy them into the device's internal storage.

Can I use my own email account?

Yes, the device supports POP3 and SMTP accounts. Some free email providers may not be compatible; check with your provider.

Do I need an external Wi-Fi device?

No, the Vulcan Discover has built-in Wi-Fi.

How do I force shut down if the device freezes?

Press and hold the power switch for 7 seconds to force shut down. Note this may cause unexpected system errors.

What should I do if I forget the screen lock password?

You may need to reset the device to factory settings via the settings menu. This will erase all user data except pre-installed apps and SD card files.

USER MANUAL Discover Vulcan

1. Appearance....4
2. Power Switch .... 5
3. Using SD Card .... 5
4. Getting Started .... 6
5. Desktop....7
6. Lock Screen 8
7. Pre-installed applications ...... 9
8. Desktop Menu....10
9. Managing Applications .... 111
10. Clock 13
11. Browser....155
12. Calendar....155
13. Camera....166
14. Calculator.... 177
15. Sound Recorder 188
16. Email 188
17. File Manager 222
18. Music 233
19. HD Video Player 255

20. Settings 266

21. FAQ....311

22. Battery management....31

23. Important safety instruction....31

24. Appearance
    

2. Power Switch

Switch on: press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds and wait for startup.

Switch off: press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds → click Power off → click OK.

Lock/unlock screen: briefly press the power switch to lock/unlock the screen.

Force shut down: if the device has no response, press and hold the power switch for 7 seconds to switch off device by force.

Warning: forced shut down may cause unexpected system errors!

3. Touch Screen

The touch screen is easy and convenient to use.

You can use the touch screen in the following methods:

Single click: briefly touch the screen with the finger and then move away.

Click and hold: click the screen with the finger and hold for about 2 seconds.

Drag: click a certain icon in the screen and hold, then move the finger, the icon will move accordingly.

☆ To avoid damage the screen, never put anything directly on screen.

4. Using SD Card

☆ The device supports up to 32GB storage card.

Insert the card into the card slot, and push it in with your finger until a “click” is heard.

Now the card is ready for use.

Removing SD Card

Close all programs or files on the card first. Click Settings → Storage → Remove SD card → OK. Then press the card with your finger, and simply remove it when card is ejected.

☆ Do not insert and remove the card repeatedly in a short time, this may cause damage to the card.

☆ We suggest using a reputable storage card brand to ensure compatibility.

5. Getting Started

Charging the device

☆ It is not recommended to charge the device via USB cable.

☆ You may operate the device while charging it, but this may prolong the charging time.

Connect one end of the AC adaptor to main supply and the other end to the power jack on the device to charge it (it may take about 5 hours to fully charge the device).

The battery icon will roll during charging, when battery is full (it will stop rolling), please disconnect the AC adaptor.

Starting the device

Press and hold the power switch for 3 seconds and wait for system startup.

Wi-Fi setting

We suggest you configure your Wi-Fi network before using, as many functions require for it to work normally.

1. Click Settings → Wireless and Network

2. Switch the Wi-Fi on.

The device will search and list all available Wi-Fi networks. If an icon is displayed, you need to enter a password to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

1. Click the desired Wi-Fi network Enter the password (if any) Click Connect.
2. Click Return to return to desktop.

☆ The Wi-Fi set as hidden will not be searched automatically. In this case you need to click Add Wi-Fi Network and enter necessary information to add your Wi-Fi.

1. Desktop

①

②

③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦

① Search
②Current time
③ Volume –
④Task
⑤Return to desktop directly
⑥Return
⑦Volume +

7. Lock Screen

You can set auto lock screen or lock screen manually by pressing the power switch. The lock screen interface is as follows. Slide to the right to unlock the screen.

1. Pre-installed Applications

	Photo album	View pictures.
	Gmail	Send and receive emails via your email address
	HD video player	Play and manage videos.
	Calculator	Make four arithmetic operations.
	Browser	Connect to Internet
	Sound recorder	Record and play recorded sound.
	Calendar	A calendar where you can set agendas.
	Settings	Make personalized settings.
	Clock	View current time and set alarm clock.
	Search	Google search tools
	File manager	View and manage files and applications. Install Android applications and backup files in SD card.
	Downloaded files	Records of downloaded files.
	Camera	Take photos.
	Music	Play and manage music files.
	1 Mobile Market	300,000+ Available Applications and Games

9. Desktop Menu

On the desktop, click icon 📁 to display menu functions.

Select wallpaper from photo album.

10. Managing Applications

Installing

You can find many interesting and free Android applications through the internet. Simply open the browser and search for “Android Applications”.

The purchased or downloaded Android applications

can be quickly and

simply installed through the File Manager.

1. Copy the .apk file you want to install on the SD card or USB disk → insert the card or connect the USB disk to the device.

2. Click

the File Manager icon.

1. Click

or

to find folders containing .apk files.

1. Select an .apk file → Install.

Now the application is installed and application icon will display in the interface which displays all applications.

1. Click Open to run the application, or click Complete to return to File Browser interface.

Downloading applications from internet

You can directly download Android applications from the preinstalled 1 Mobile Market

App

or you may download applications directly from your web browser.

1. Click

Browser icon to connect to internet.

1. Enter the URL and click the link of the application you want to install.

2. After the application is downloaded, press and hold the downloaded file (in Downloaded Files interface) → Click to open → Install.

Uninstalling the application

You can conveniently uninstall the Android applications.

1. Click [3] → Settings → Applications → Manage Applications.
2. Click the application you want to uninstall → Uninstall.
3. Click OK to uninstall the application.

11. Clock

Click Clock icon to view the current date and time.

Alarm clock

The device supports more than one clock at the same time.

☆ When the icon 📁 appears in the status bar on the top of the screen, it means at least one alarm clock is activated.

Add alarm clock

1. Click Clock icon

1. Double click Set alarm clock → + Add alarm clock.

2. Set your desired alarm clock.

3. Click Activate alarm clock.

4. Click Complete.

Stop the alarm clock

When the set time is reached, a window will pop up showing the name of the alarm clock.

If you want the clock to alarm again 10 minutes later, you can click Pause and repeat.

Click Cancel to stop the alarm clock.

Activate the alarm clock

If alarm clock is repeated, then you want to stop the alarm temperately but not delete it.

1. In the alarm clock interface, select the alarm clock you want to activate.
2. Click Reactivate.

Edit the alarm clock

1. Click Clock icon

→ Click

1. Click the alarm clock you want to edit → Edit the alarm clock.

Delete the alarm clock

1. Click Clock icon

→ Click

1. Click the alarm clock you want to delete.
2. Click to delete the alarm clock.

Click

to return to desktop.

13. Browser

The user can connect to the internet through the browser.

on the desktop to open the browser.

14. Calendar

Click the Calendar icon

If this is the first time you use this function, you need to open an Exchange account first.

Enter your email address and password, click Next and complete the account configuration by following the instructions. Now you can use the Calendar.

New activity

1. In calendar interface, click the date you want to add an activity.
2. Select time of the activity enter the details of the activity in the field.

3. Click Complete.

4. Click icon

to select your desired calendar interface.

The date with agenda is displayed in grey.

15. Camera

Click

Camera icon.

Menu function

1. Press the Menu button to bring up menu list, which includes: Switch to video/Switch to camera and My album/My video.
2. In camera interface, click My album to enter the album to view the taken photos.
3. In video recording interface, click My video to enter the video list.

Take a photo

1. In camera interface, click

to take a photo.

1. The photo will be saved automatically.

1. Click the thumbnail

to enter My album to view full size photos.

1. Click Return to return to camera.

2. Click

to exit camera and return to the desktop.

Record a video

1. Click

to switch to video to enable video recording.

1. Click

to start recording, click

to stop recording.

1. The recorded video will be saved automatically.

2. Click the thumbnail

to play the video.

1. Click Return to return to camera.

2. Click

to switch back to camera interface.

1. Click

to exit camera and return to the desktop.

16. Calculator

1. Click

the Calculator icon.

1. Click the numbers and operators to make operations.

2. Click Clear to clear the entry one by one, or click and hold Clear to clear all entries.

17. Sound Recorder

1. Click the Sound Recorder icon

1. Click the

icon to start recording.

1. When recording completes, click the

icon to stop recording.

1. Click the Play icon

to play the recorded sound.

18. Email

☆ Supports POP3 and SMTP accounts.

New email account

You enter one or more email accounts that you want to use on the device.

1. Click the Email icon

2. In the Your account interface, click Next.

3. Click Email address option → Enter your email address.

4. In the Password option → Enter the password of your email.

5. Click complete.

6. Manual setting (optional): the server will select email provider (such as gmail.com) according to the email address you have entered automatically. However, if you need

to change the server setting, you can click Manual setting and make necessary changes.

1. Click Next.
2. Optional: enter account name.
3. Enter the signature → Click Complete.

When setup is complete, if you cannot connect to a free email account, please confirm whether or not your email provider's server supports (POP) and/or (SMTP) protocols.

Inbox

1. Click the Email icon
2. If only one email account is setup, such account will be opened directly. If more than one is set, all email accounts will be listed.
3. Click the email account that you want to open → Click Inbox.

Open an email

1. In Inbox interface, click an email to open it.
2. If there is attachment, click Open to activate the corresponding application to open it, or click Save to save it to SD card.
3. To reply, click Reply or Reply all.

a. Enter the message you want to reply.
b. Click Send to send the email. If you save it as draft, the message will be saved but not sent; if you don't save it or sent it, it will be discarded.

1. Click Cancel to cancel an email immediately.

Compose an email

1. In Inbox interface, click

→ Compose your email.

1. Click Send to option, then enter the address of the Receiver.

2. Or, if you want cc or bcc to others, click the icon

→ Add cc and bcc, then

enter the email address of the receiver.

1. In the title bar of the email, enter the subject of your email.

2. Click Compose email option to enter your message.

3. If necessary, click

→ Add attachment to add attachment.

1. When composition completes, click

→ Send.

Edit email account

1. Click the Email icon

1. In Inbox interface, click

→ Account setting.

1. Make your email account setting according to your needs.

2. Click

to return to Inbox interface.

Delete an email account

☆ If you have more than one account, and you have deleted the default account, then the next account in the list will become default.

1. Click the Email icon

1. In Inbox interface, click

→ Account.

1. Click and hold the account you want to delete.
2. In the pop up Account option window, click Delete account.
3. Click Ok to confirm to delete.

Set default email account

You should always have one default email account. If you have more than one account, you can select any one as default.

1. Click the Email icon

1. In Inbox interface, click

→Account setting.

1. Click and select default account

If the default account is deleted, the next account in the list will become default.

19. File Manager

Click File Browser icon to view the files in all storage mediums (internal storage of the device, SD card, USB disk), and you can quickly and easily install

Android applications into the device.

Functions of the icons in the screen are as follows:

Previous folder

View

Multi select

Send email

Previous folder

Copy files between PC and device

You can use the File Browser to copy files between PC and the external/internal storage mediums. To copy files to the device, you can first copy them to SD card or USB disk.

☆ The folder name of the internal storage medium is “Local”, the name of the storage card is “sdcard”, and the name of the USB disk is “udisk”.

☆ The following example is that you copy file into the device from SD card or USB disk. You can use the same way to copy the file from the device to the SD card or USB disk. Then connect your storage medium to your PC and copy the files into the desired folder.

or

to display the files in the storage medium.

1. Click and hold the file or folder you want to copy → click Copy.

1. Click icon to return to internal storage medium → click the folder you want to copy to → click Paste.

Delete a file

Select the file or folder you want to delete → click Delete → click OK to delete.

20. Music

☆ Supports MP1, MP2, MP3, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV, AC3, AAC, AMR, DTS, RA, M4A formats.

Play music

1. Click My music icon

2. Select the track you want to play from All/Album/Artist/Album/Track/Play list/Now playing.

3. Click the track to play.

4. To return to previous interface while playing a track, click to return to desktop.

Click the track in the list to enter Music Player. The interface is as follows:

In this interface, you can use the operations such as Search, Play/Pause, Next track/Previous track, Repeat all and Random play.

Operate the track and play list

New play list

1. Click setting, and click Add to play list
2. Enter the name of the play list.
3. Click OK.

Rename or delete the play list

Click and hold the play lists → click Rename or Delete.

New track

1. Click and hold the track you want to add to play list, → click “Add to play list”.

Delete track

Click and hold the track you want to delete click Delete.

21. HD Video Player

☆ Supports RM, RMVB, MKV (H.264), MPEG (AVI), MOV, FLV, MPG, VOB, MPE, DAT formats. Support 2160P, 3840×2160.

☆ Supported picture format: JPG, JPEG, BMP and PNG.

1. Click the HD Video Player icon

2. Select the video or picture you want to play from All/Content/My favorite/Personal list.

3. Click on the screen to adjust the video including volume, pause/play, brightness, etc

4. Click the picture to preview or play in slide.

5. Click

to return to list.

1. Settings

Wireless and network	Wi-Fi	Enable Wi-Fi.
	Wi-Fi	Setting
	Mobile network	Set roaming, network, APN option.
Bluetooth	Bluetooth	Enable Bluetooth
Bluetooth		Search for Bluetooth devices nearby, and when the device is paired, select the desired item.
Sound	Mute mode	Mute except media and alarm clock.
	Volume	Adjust volume of media, alarm clock and notification. Click and move the slider , then click OK.
	Notification ringtone	Select desired notification ringtone.
	Operation tone	Tone played when selecting on screen.
	Screen lock promote tone	Tone played when locking/unlocking screen.
Display	Brightness	Click and move slider to adjust brightness of the screen and click OK to confirm.
	Auto rotate screen	When it is selected, the screen will switch between Portrait and Landscape according to the direction of the device.
	G-sensor coordinate system	Use the different coordinate system mode, which is necessary under certain conditions.
	Animation	Whether or not to display in animation in the operation.
	Screen timeout	Adjust the time before screen lock.
Location and security	Use wireless network	Use wireless network to view location in applications (such as Google map).
	Set screen lock	Use picture, PIN or password to lock screen.
	Visible password	The entered password is visible.
	Select device manager	Add or delete device manager.
	Use security credential	Allow application to access to security credentials and other credentials.
	Install from TF card	Install encrypted certificate from SD card.
	Set password	Set or change credential password.
	Clear storage	Clear all credentials and rest the password.
Applications	Unknown source	Allow installing applications supplied by electronic market.
	Manage application	Manage and delete installed applications.
	Service in process	View and control the services in process.
	Storage status	View the space occupation of the application.
	Development	Set application development options.
Account and synchronization	Background data	Set whether or not the applications will synchronize, send and receive data from time to time.
	Auto synchronization	Auto data synchronization of the application.
Back up my data		Back up the application data, Wi-Fi
Privacy		password and other settings to Google server.
	Auto recovery	When an application is reinstalled, the system will recover the backup setting or other data.
	Restore factory setting	Click to clear all data on the device.Click Reset the device will be reset orclick to cancel and return to previous screen.Warning: the following data will be deleted from the device:~ Google account.~ Data and settings of the system and applications.~ All downloaded applications.The following data will not be deleted:~ System software and preinstalled applications.~ Files in SD card, such as music and photos.
	Total capacity	Display when a TF card or USB disk is
Storage	free space	inserted.
	Remove SD card/USB disk	When a TF card or U SB disk is inserted, click Remove SD card/USB disk to remove them.
	Format SD card/USB disk	Format (clear) TF card/USB disk.
Language and input/output	Select language	Select language according to your location.
	Personal dictionary	Add words to the user dictionary.
	Android keypad	Screen keypad setting.
	Listening example	Play short voice examples.
	Preferred engine	Set the voice combination engine for switching between text and voice.
	Voice speed	Play speed after the texts are converted into voice.
	Pico TTS	Pico TTS setting.
Date and time	Auto	Use the network value, i.e. to synchronize with the network time.
	Set date	Set date.
	Set time	Set time.
	Select time zone	Select time zone.
	Use 24-hour time system	Select 24-hour time system or 12-hour time system.
	Select date format	Select date format.
About the device	View status, battery status, legal information, model, Android version, kernel version and version number.

23.FAQ

Android

Q: What is the Android version?

A: 4.1.1

Basic function of the device

Q: Do I need to charge the device before use?

A: You need to charge the battery for at least 4 hours, however, you can operate the device while charging. When charging, always use an AC adaptor.

Email

Q: May I use my own email address to send and receive emails?

A: The device support POP3 and SMTP accounts. The device may not support some free email accounts. Please consult the email provider for details.

Storage card

Q: What storage card does the device support?

A: Micro SD card.

Music

Q: What audio formats does the device support?

A: MP2, MP3, WAV, AAC, WMA

Q: How can I add music into the device?

A: You can copy the audio files from PC to SD card or USB disk, then copy them onto the device through File Browser.

Picture

Q: What picture formats does the device support?

A: JPG, JPEG, BMP and PNG.

Q: How can I add pictures into the device?

A: You can copy the picture files from PC to SD card or USB disk, and then copy them into the device through File Browser.

Video

Q: What video formats does the device support?

A: MPEG1/2/4, MJPG, H263, H264. H264 supports 720×480 other formats support 1280×720.

Q: Are videos in YouTube playable by the device"

A: Yes. You can click YouTube icon to play videos or download Youtube from the app market.

Q: How can I add videos into the device?

A: You can copy the video files from PC to SD card or USB disk, then copy them into the device through File Browser.

Wi-Fi

Q: Do I need an eternal Wi-Fi device to connect to internet?

A: No. The device has built in Wi-Fi function.

24.Battery management

The battery is not fully charged when leaving the factory, so we suggest you charge the battery for at least 4 hours before using.

The useful life of the battery is usually counted by charging times. However, you can try the following to prolong its useful life:

• Use the device at least once every week.
• Regularly charge the battery fully.
• Never keep the battery empty for a long time.
• Keep the device and the battery away from heat.

Charging the battery

Connect one end of the AC adaptor to the main supply and the other end to the power jack on the device (it takes about 5 hours to fully charge).

When the battery is full, the battery icon will display

It takes about 5 hours to fully charge an empty battery. You can operate the device while

charging.

25. Important safety instruction

Please follow the below safety instructions while using the device to avoid risk of fire, electric shock or injury:

• Keep the product away from rain and humidity.
• Keep the product away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Protect the power core. When connecting the power core, do not trample on it or place anything on it. Use care to protect the connectors of the power core.
• Please only use the approved AC adaptor for charging. Using other adaptors may cause damage.
• Never dissemble or try to repair the device.

Clean the device

Clean the screen tenderly. To clean the fingerprints or dust on the screen, we suggest you use the soft cloth used on camera lens. Do not use any rough cloths.