Sigma TAB A801, Manual

Page 1: ...er reserves the right to change complement specifications and appearance The manufacturer reserves the right to change complement specifications and appearance Specifications Android 10 In Android 10 you get more than just suggested responses to your messages You also get recommended actions So if a friend asks you out to dinner your phone can pull up directions right in Google Maps no copy and pa...

Page 2: ...ss due to the pre installed operating system and applications Content Safety and security 3 Headset usage 4 Start 4 Buttons and ports 5 Standby mode 5 Button to additional menu 6 Connection to 3G 4G network 6 Indicator icons 6 Charging the battery 7 Installing a SIM card and memory card 9 Main techniques 9 Touchscreen usage 9 Account settings 12 Files transferring 13 Device securing 13 Settings 14...

Page 3: ...battery to very cold or very hot temperatures Avoid the water penetration on the device Do not drop device and avoid its hitting by other objects Do not expose the tablet to the heavy mechanical impact Avoid contacts with sources of electromagnetic radiation For cleaning device do not use chemicals or cleaning means always turn the device off before cleaning Do not disconnect device from the PC wh...

Page 4: ...duce the volume passing roadway Using the headset do not listen to music at a high volume for a long time reversely it may lead to the hearing problems Stop using the headset or reduce the volume if you hear the ringing in ears START Turn on Press and hold a few seconds power button Wait for the download process and lock screen appearance Turn off Press and hold for four seconds power button until...

Page 5: ...eration mode the short pressing on the power button leads the device to the standby mode the screen goes dark The repeated short pressing on the power button leads the device out from the standby mode the lock screen is showed on the display To unlock the screen you may swipe from the bottom in any part of the screen It is possible to protect yourself from unauthorized access in several ways ...

Page 6: ...onnection to Wi Fi before running the 3G function if the phone was connected via Wi Fi Attention To avoid SIM card damages turn off the phone before changing and removing SIM card Use standard SIM cards accurately SIM Micro SIM It is not recommended to use SIM cards adapter Insert and remove the SIM card without effort Mechanical damage is not a guarantee case Indicator icons The icons displayed a...

Page 7: ...ration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required Battery power level Charging the battery Charge the battery before using it for the first time Use only Sigma mobile approved chargers batteries and cables Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device When the battery power is low the battery icon appears as empty ...

Page 8: ...arging in that case charging time is prolonged If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging the touchscreen may not function If this happens unplug the charger from the device While charging the device and the charger may heat up This is normal and should not affect the device s lifespan or performance If the battery gets hotter than usual the charger may stop charging If the dev...

Page 9: ...le with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to insert the memory card right side up The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards When inserting a card formatted in a different file system the device asks to reformat the me...

Page 10: ...ading and pinching Spread two fingers apart on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Pinch to zoom out Screen turning Many programs support the interface displaying in landscape or portrait format If the device turns the display turns automatically according to the new screen position Open notification panel and cancel the option Screen turning if you do not want the screen to turn Attention So...

Page 11: ... Objects managing Moving items Tap and hold an item on the Home screen and then drag it to a new location To move the item to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Removing items Tap and hold an item and then drag it to remove at the top of the screen When the basket is red let it off Folder usage You can combine multiple shortcuts in folders on the home screen On the Home screen tap and...

Page 12: ...hort programs because of them a lot of small functions places on the home screen In order to use them add widgets to the home screen Attention Some widgets are connected to network The usage of web widget may lead to additional costs The widgets availability depends on country or mobile operator On the home screen press and hold empty space and then press Widgets Scroll left and right on the widge...

Page 13: ...se USB to Transfer files 3 Transfer files between your device and the computer Connection in photo transfer mode 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the notifications panel and then tap Use USB to Transfer photos PTP 3 Transfer photos between your device and the computer Device securing Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the d...

Page 14: ...rity Screen Lock Password Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols and then enter the password again to verify it SETTINGS Use this application to configure the device set application options and add Accounts Tap Settings on the Applications screen ...

Page 15: ...es that support this technology MAC address and IP address After all installation is done icon of connection with the wireless network appears at the top of the screen Mobile network Mobile data Access data using mobile network switch Data roaming Set the device to use data connections when you are roaming App data usage View mobile internet traffic usage statistics Data warnings limit To set data...

Page 16: ...e Wi Fi network VPN Set up and connect to virtual private networks VPNs Airplane mode This disables all wireless functions on your device You can use only non network services Connected devices USB USB usage type selection when connected to a PC File transfer USB tethering Use the device as MIDI Transfer photos PTP mode No data transfer charging only Pair new device Find and pair a new Bluetooth d...

Page 17: ...on to open specific links Information about the application WARNING Standard apps provided with the device can not be deleted Downloaded applications and some standard applications that come with your device can not be turned off If you use this feature the programs turned off do not appear on the application screen but are still stored in the device memory Notification Application setting to show...

Page 18: ... Screen Rotation auto rotation switch Sound Set up your phone s sound ringtones and volume for different types of notifications vibrate on off key sounds Do not disturb sound enhancement and more Storage The memory displaying installed in the device total amount and free space Privacy Permission manager View application permissions Permissions are grouped by type of use It is possible to control p...

Page 19: ...urity status Turn Google Play Protect on off and report on it Turn on and set up the Find My device feature Device security There is a changing of security settings of device and SIM or USIM card Screen lock Type setting screen lock Face authentication Set up face authentication Smart Lock You need to set the screen lock to turn on With Google Smart Lock you can easily protect your devices and Acc...

Page 20: ...pe of storage for Account data saving Trusted Account data certificate and Account data usage to ensure secure use of various applications Certificates installation to install encrypted certificates stored on USB drives Remove Account data remove Account data from the device and reset the password Accounts Manage add edit etc Accounts of the device Enable disable automatic data synchronization Add...

Page 21: ...s to choose input language Parameters various keyboard settings Text corrections text checking and correcting according to existing dictionaries Gesture typing Dictionary Additional settings Google voice typing Setting up voice typing without using the keyboard Languages language list for texting To block offensive words prohibition against recognizing by the device abusive words entered by voice ...

Page 22: ...ime Set the current time manually Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Backup Back up to Google Drive Switch Backup Account Set up and edit a backup Google Account Backup now tap for backing up your data Reset options Reset device settings Reset WiFi mobile Bluetooth Reset app preferences Erase all data Factory reset Reset settings to factory default values and delete all data About p...

Page 23: ...displayed while entering symbols Choose one of them Touch to choose additional commands Call history Settings o Display options Parameters for displaying numbers sorting contacts o Sounds and vibration setting the ringtone by default turning on the vibration turning on the sounds of pressing on the numeric keypad o Quick responses o Calling Accounts set call rule when calling use the default SIM c...

Page 24: ...aker on off Speaker tap While using the speaker speak to the microphone located down the phone and hold the device at a distance from the ears To open and to close the keyboard tap You may turn on the mute mode to subscriber not to hear you tap To add a call Tap to end the current call Contacts Use this program to control contacts such as contacts numbers e mails and ext Touch Contacts on the scre...

Page 25: ...er the text Tap to send message When you create message tap for additional settings Insert quick text Insert contact Add subject Discard Viewing messages Messages are grouped into message threads by contact Attention For receiving messages in the roaming it may be paid additional fee Tap Message on the screen Choose the contact in the message list View the dialogue Messages settings Touch the mess...

Page 26: ...ecord videos using various modes and settings Basic shooting You can take photos or record videos View your photos and videos in Gallery Tap Camera on the Apps screen Camera etiquette Do not take photos or record videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or record videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or record videos in places where you may violate other peop...

Page 27: ...video tap where you want to focus To switch the main front camera select the flash mode turn on off HDR turn on the selftimer tap Tap to go to the settings Attention Camera is turned off automatically when it is not used Make sure that the lens is clean Otherwise the device may not work properly in some modes that use a high resolution The front camera ...

Page 28: ...mail application to read and send email There are many email address to choose Touch email icon to access it If the Email Account has not been set up you can set up an Email Account in a few steps Google Maps Explore and navigate your world with Google Maps Find places you ll love connect with businesses you re interested in and get around with real time traffic information Google Play Music Your ...

Page 29: ...ess a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For more information contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again While moving error messages may appear repeatedly You cannot access some options without ...

Page 30: ...s close to your mouth If using a headset ensure that it is properly connected Sound echoes during a call Adjust the volume by pressing the Volume key or move to another area A cellular network or the Internet is often disconnected or audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the device s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception ...

Page 31: ...mera try the following Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart your device If you still have troubles with the camera app contact Sigma mobile service Centre Photo quality is poorer than the preview The quality of your photos may vary depending on the surroundings and the photography techniques you use If you take photos in...