TAB 8.0 P 5332 - Tablet Pentagram - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Tablet
Brand	Pentagram
Model	TAB 8.0 P 5332
Display	8.0 inch capacitive widescreen, 5-point multitouch, 1024x768 pixels
Processor	Allwinner Tech A10 1.0 GHz
GPU	Mali-400 MP (OpenVG 1.1, OpenGL ES 2.0)
RAM	1 GB
Internal Storage	8 GB NAND flash
Memory Card Slot	microSD up to 2 GB / microSDHC up to 16 GB
Operating System	Android 4.0.3 with Android Market
Network	WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G USB modem support
Battery	Built-in lithium-polymer 3900 mAh
Battery Life (Audio)	Up to 30 hours (screen off, volume 50%, WiFi off)
Battery Life (Video)	Up to 8 hours (brightness 50%, volume 50%, WiFi off)
Dimensions	213 x 156 x 14 mm
Weight	497 g (with built-in battery)
Audio	Built-in mini speaker, 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack
Video Playback	Up to 2160P (3840x2160) with subtitle support
Supported Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV
Supported Image Formats	JPG, BMP, PNG
Supported Text Formats	PDF, TXT, EPUB, HTM (depending on application)
Connectivity	MicroUSB (OTG), HDMI, microSD slot, headphone jack
Camera	QVGA front camera
Buttons	Power, Home, Menu, Back, Volume +/-
Box Contents	USB cable, AC and car charger, earphones, USB adapter, micro-fiber cloth, carrying pouch, quick guide, warranty card

Frequently Asked Questions - TAB 8.0 P 5332 Pentagram

How to turn on/off the tablet?

Press and hold the Power button for about 4 seconds to turn on or off. To enter sleep mode, press the Power button briefly. To unlock, press the button and drag the padlock icon to the left.

How to charge the battery?

Connect the device to the AC charger or car charger using the included USB cable. The LED indicator turns red during charging and green when fully charged. You can also charge via computer USB.

How to insert a memory card?

Insert the microSD/microSDHC card into the slot with the connectors facing away from the screen. Press gently until it clicks. To remove, press the card to eject it, then pull it out. Ensure no applications are using the card before removal.

How to connect to WiFi?

Go to Settings, turn on WiFi, scan for networks, tap your network, and enter the password if secured. It is recommended to turn off WiFi when not in use to save battery.

How to perform a reset?

If the device freezes, press and hold the Power button to turn it off, then turn it back on. If that doesn't work, use a pointed object to press the RESET button located on the side of the device.

How to update the firmware?

Check for the latest firmware on www.pentagram.eu. Download the archive and follow the detailed upgrade instructions included in the archive.

What should I do if the screen does not respond to touch?

The device may have frozen. Try turning it off and on with the Power button. If unsuccessful, press the RESET button on the side.

What is included in the box?

The box contains: PENTAGRAM TAB 8.0 tablet, USB cable, AC and car charger, earphones, USB adapter, micro-fiber cloth, carrying pouch, quick guide, and warranty card.

What are the minimum system requirements for connecting to a computer?

A PC with an available USB port and Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 operating system. After connecting, select 'Enable USB stick' on the tablet for mass storage mode.

How to clean the tablet?

Disconnect all cables. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Do not use chemicals, benzine, or detergents. Avoid water or moisture.

USER MANUAL TAB 8.0 P 5332 Pentagram

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Spis treści

WAŻNE INFORMACJE....4

ŚRODKI OSTROŻNOŚCI....4

INFORMACJA DOT. ZUŻYTEGO SPRZĘTU ELEKTRONICZNEGO......4

WPROWADZENIE....5

ZAWARTOŚĆ PUDEŁKA....5

MINIMALNE WYMAGANIA SYSTEMOWE......5

PRZYGOTOWANIE DO PRACY....6

WYGLĄD URZĄDZENIA....6

KARTA PAMIĘCI....7

ŁADOWANIE AKUMULATORA....8

PODŁĄCZANIE DO KOMPUTERA....8

AKTUALIZACJA FIRMWARE....8

OBSŁUGA URZĄDZENIA....9

ZAINSTALOWANE APLIKACJE....10

POŁĄCZENIE Z SIECIĄ BEZPRZEWODOWA....11

MODEMY 3G....11

ROZWIAZYWANIE PROBLEMÓW....12

SPECYFIKACJA....13

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Ważne informacje

Środki ostrożności

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Copyright ©2012 PENTAGRAM

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Quick Guide

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The latest versions of manual, drivers and applications are available on www.pentagram.eu

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT INFORMATION......4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......4

INFORMATION CONCERNING WASTE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT......4

INTRODUCTION....5

BOX CONTENTS....5

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....5

PREPARATION FOR WORK....6

THE APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE....6

MEMORY CARD....7

BATTERY CHARGING....8

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER......8

FIRMWARE UPGRADE......8

DEVICE OPERATION....9

INSTALLED APPLICATIONS....10

CONNECTION TO WIRELESS NETWORK....11

3G USB MODEMS 11

TROUBLESHOOTING....12

SPECIFICATIONS....13

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Important information

Safety precautions

• Do not use or store the device or it's accessories in dusty places, where the humidity is high or in extreme temperatures. This may lead to their damage not covered by warranty.
• Do not operate the device with wet hands to avoid the risk of device damage or electric shock.
• Do not clean the device with chemicals, such as benzine or detergents - always clean the device with a soft, dry cloth.
• Disconnect the device from the computer or another power source prior to cleaning.
• Do not modify or fix the device yourself in any way, it might void the guarantee.
• Do not drop or shake the device. Mechanical damage caused by means other than normal usage are not covered by warranty.
• Do not disconnect the device from the computer when transferring data. They might get irrecoverably lost.
• Files and data stored in the device memory and on the memory card are prone to damage like any other files. For this reason, if necessary, make the backup copies of those files and data.
• PENTAGRAM cannot be held responsible for any data loss.

Information concerning waste electronic equipment

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The markings on the device and in the attached documentation indicate that it cannot be disposed of along with unsegregated general black bag waste when withdrawn from use. The device must be recycled or processed in another way to recover reusable materials and neutralize hazardous components.

The users should contact recycling/recovery authorities to determine how the device is to be disposed of in an environment-friendly manner.

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NOTE: All information and technical data is subject to change without previous notice and/or indication in this manual.

Copyright ©2012 PENTAGRAM

All rights reserved; copying and reproduction is strictly forbidden.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PENTAGRAM TAB 8.0 [P 5332]. The tablet is equipped with Android™ 4.0.3 operating system, which allows you to download applications and use the Internet the same way as using a computer. It also features a video player, music player, photo viewer, ebook reader and many more.

Box Contents

1. PENTAGRAM TAB 8.0 [P 5332]
2. USB cable
3. AC and car charger
4. Earphones
5. USB adapter
6. Micro-fiber cloth
7. Carrying pouch
8. Quick guide
9. Warranty card

Minimum system requirements

These requirements are only important when connecting the device to a computer.

• A PC with an available USB port

- Operating system: Windows Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7

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Preparation for work

The appearance of the device

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1. HOME button - return directly to the main screen from anywhere in the interface.
2. MENU button - displays the options available for the current screen.
3. BACK button - return to the previous screen at any time.
4. Camera QVGA.
5. Power button - to turn on or off the device, press and hold this button for approx. 4 seconds.
6. Press the button to enter the device in sleep mode and lock the screen. In this mode, the machine is still working only screen of the device is turned off.
7. Press the button and drag the "padlock" on the left to unlock the screen.
8. Card slot microSD / microSDHC.
9. RESET button - use this for emergency restart.
10. HDMI - to connect the optional HDMI cable in order to use HD TV as a monitor of the tablet. HDMI cable is not included.
11. Power socket.
12. Headphones socket - when connected, the headphones are used instead of the built-in speaker.
13. MicroUSB socket USB On-The-Go - allows to connect an external drive, 3G modem, keyboard, and even a computer mouse.
14. Microphone.
15. Speaker - if no headphones are connected to the device, all the sounds will be played through the built-in speaker.

Memory Card

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Insert the memory card into the device in such a way so that when looking at the screen, the card connectors are not visible.

To remove the card from the device, press the card so that it gently slides out, and then pull it out. Prior to removing the card, make sure that all the applications using it (such as the media player, the navigation application) have been closed and that no files are being transferred from/to the card. Some navigation applications use the memory card for storing the configuration and map files. If you remove such a card, it may cause the application to operate improperly, and in extreme cases even the necessity to reinstall the application. NOTE! Removing the card when device is in use can cause damage or loss of data, application crash or it can even freeze the device.

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Battery charging

Before you start to operate the device, it is recommended to charge and discharge the battery several times so that it reaches its full performance and service life.

In the top right corner of the main menu there is an icon representing the battery charge. When the icon is filled with bars, it means the battery is fully charged. If the icon is empty, the battery is very low and you have to charge it as quickly as possible. The battery will start charging automatically after connecting the device to the AC charger or the car charger, plugged in the appropriate socket. During charging, you can operate the device as normal. The light on the side panel is an additional battery charge indicator – it is red during charging and becomes green when the charging is complete.

To charge the battery, either:

• connect the device to a computer using the USB cable, or
• connect the device to the car cigarette lighter socket using the car charger included.

Connecting to the computer

NOTES:

• To install applications and store your own files you can use either a memory card and flash memory.
- When the data are being transferred, do not disconnect the device from the computer to prevent the possible damage or loss of data.

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The device works with the following operating systems: Windows Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7.

After connecting the operating device to the computer via a USB cable to the device, select USB Connection and Enable USB stick. The device will be detected by the computer as a portable hard disk and will be visible in Windows Explorer.

Firmware upgrade

If necessary, you can upgrade the device firmware to a newer version. The latest firmware is available for download at www.pentagram.eu. The downloaded new firmware archive contains detailed information on preparing and performing the upgrade.

Device operation

PENTAGRAM TAB 8.0 [P 5332] device has a touchscreen that needs to be operated using your finger or a stylus, capacitive (not included).

Android ^™ interface has five screens. To go to the panels located on the left or right side of the main screen, slide your finger horizontally across the screen. For each of the five screens, you can place shortcuts, bookmarks and widgets.

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① The standard pre-installed widget to search the contents of the device and the Internet with Google search (access to the Internet must first be established via wireless WiFi or 3G).
Widget - a small application which is permanently running in the background.

② Press the button to display all installed applications and widgets on the device. Selected application can be started by clicking on it. Pressing and holding your finger on the icon allows you to create a shortcut on one of the main screens.

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3 Shortcuts of applications installed on the device. Press and hold your finger on the selected icon, allowing you to change its location or remove the shortcut (application will not be completely removed, uninstalled).

④The navigation menu available on every screen.

Click the icon to return to the previous screen at any time. Click the icon to return directly to the main screen from any location in the interface (previously opened applications will all be running in the background). Click the icon to view last used applications. Press one of the icons to adjust the volume.

Depending on application the following icon gives access to additional features / settings for the screen or applications.

5 Panel informs about the status of the battery, WiFi connection, current time, etc. The panel also displays the current information about system and notification such as an incoming email message.

Installed applications

Press the button to view the applications and widgets installed on the device.

• application to take pictures and view photos
• application to view files in the memory card and microSD / SDHC card
• application to play movie from flash memory or the microSD / SDHC card
• application to view web pages
• calendar
• calculator

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- Android Market - application used to download / purchase software for Android OS (requires Internet connection)

- application to play music from flash memory or the microSD / SDHC card

- application to view files downloaded from the Internet

- application to operate e-mail account (requires Internet connection)

- application to search the contents of the device and the Internet using Google

- access to advanced device settings

- displays the clock on the screen, also can configure the alarm

- voice Recorder

- link to website www.pentagram.pl

Connection to wireless network

Press the icon, and then go to Settings. In the menu on the left (first) turn on Wifi, and find on the right side wireless network that you can connect to. Tap on the chosen network and enter the password if the network is secured.

Please note: It is strongly recommended to turn the WiFi off if you are not using the network. This will prolong the battery working time.

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3G USB Modems

The device supports 3G USB modems for data transmission. The list of compatible modems can be found at www.pentagram.pl. If a compatible model is connected, it will be automatically installed.

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Troubleshooting

If you experience problems with the device, use the tips below. The current list of problems and solutions can be found at www.pentagram.eu/support. If the problem persists, contact Technical Support.

Symptoms Probable cause How to fix
Problems with turning on. Battery low. Charge the battery.
Problems with inserting the memory card.	You insert the memory card in an incorrect way.	Read the Memory card section to find information on inserting the memory card.
Screen does not react to taps.	Device has frozen. Turn off and on the device with the switch. If that does not help, press the RESET button on the side of the device.
Problems with connecting to the computer.	USB cable connected improperly. Connect the USB cable properly.

Specifications*

System parameters
RAM 1 GB
NAND flash 8 GB
Card slot microSD up to 2 GB / microSDHC up to 16 GB
Operating System Android version 4.0.3, with Android Market
Basic parameters
Display Capacitive widescreen 8.0" 5-point mulitouch
Resolution 1024 x 768
Processor Allwinner Tech A10 1.0 GHz	**
GPU Mali-400 MP (OpenVG 1.1, OpenGL ES 2.0)
Network Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G USB modems support
Battery type Built-in lithium-polymer 3900mAh
Sound Built-in mini speaker
Earphones 3,5mm stereo mini-jack
Multimedia
Audio MP3, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV
Video***	to 2160P (2 x FullHD czyli 3840 × 2160) and subtitles
Image	JPG, BMP, PNG
Text (ebook)	PDF, TXT, EPUB, HTM depending on the application
Working time	audio 30h - screen off, vol. 50%, EQ off, WiFi off, 3G off
	video 8h - brightness 50%, vol. 50%, EQ off, WiFi off, 3G off
	internet 6h - brightness 50%, 3G off
	games 5h - brightness 50%, vol. 50%, WiFi off, 3G off
General info
Size	213*156*14(mm)
Weight	497 g (with built-in battery)
Working temp.	from 0°C to +40°C
Storage temp.	from 10°C to +40°C

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