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About Android
1. What should I know?
a. Remember that one of Android’s features is multitasking, which means that while you are listening
to music you can, among other options, browse the Internet. Nevertheless, this involves higher battery
consumption.
b. There are different Android versions: 2.2, 2.3, 4.0, etc.
This does not mean that one version differs from another. There are tablet models that simply work with
different versions because of their technical specifications.
c. You can download and install free or paid apps from Google Play.
2. What do I need?
a. You need to configure your device in different ways in order to take full advantage of it. Among them:
• A Google account. Android is permanently synchronized with Google. This means that you can:
• Get your e-mails from your Gmail account automatically.
• Install free and paid applications from Google Play.
• Have all your calendars synchronized.
• Have all your contacts synchronized.
• Have your Google Talk contacts.
b. Shortcuts
• Drag any application from the menu to the desktop. You can create as many shortcuts as you like
and use them the way you want.
c. Folders
• If you touch and hold the screen for 2 seconds, a menu will show up. You may then choose an
option of creating a folder. You may place all the shortcuts that you want in each folder so that you
keep your desktop organized. If you click once the name of the folder, you can change it.
d. Widgets
• Widgets are applications that work permanently on your desktop. To place one of them on the
desktop, touch the screen and hold it for 2 seconds. Then select Widgets. You will find clock,
calendar, weather forecast…and much more. Moreover, you can download hundreds of them. Try
typing “widget” in Google Play.
e. Applications
• Android offers a lot of different apps for everyone. There are free and paid apps. To buy apps on Google
Play, you need to have a Google account. To start installing, tap the Google Play icon.
• You can have access to social network. Simply search on Google Play for “Facebook or Twitter”. When
installed on your device, you will have access to your accounts with your usual data.
3. What happens with my Apps if I restore default settings?
You may have doubts about this, especially if you have bought an app and for one reason or another you
have to restore default settings on your device. Don’t worry. Everything will be saved and stored in your
Google account.
FAQ:
1. Navigation (On Road)
a. How can I manage my POIs
With this function you can add or manage POIs in your navigation device. Choose from different
options (type the exact address, show on a map, history, etc.). Moreover, while you are heading to your
destination you can memorize your current position and save it as a Favourite. In order to add POI follow
the instructions. We will use Address as an example:
-Tap Address and choose the country of the POI.
-Enter the city.
-Enter the street, square, avenue…
-Enter the number or select “Any” and tap Done. You will be asked to select or create a category. Choose
the one you wish, customizing your POI.
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-Tap Done
You can do more things with your POIs:
Delete POI. You can delete POIs as well as a Favourite that you have included or any other pre-installed
on your device.
Edit POI name. Change POIs names or add more data.
Show/Hide POIs. With this option you can define which POIs will be shown on the map.
b. How can I add/delete Favourites?
You can add a Favourite in two different ways:
1. If you want to add your current position, simply tap the Information area at the bottom of the screen
and a menu with three options will appear. Tap Memorize position.
2. If you need to add to Favourites from an address, you have to go to the Navigation Menu, then to
Manage POI and choose Add POI.
Then tap Add POI. Next step is to Add as POI. Choose from: address, history, point of interest, postal code,
home, point on map, enter GPS position, city centre and/or current GPS position.
As an example, we will use the Address mode:
1. Select Address and enter the city.
2. Type the name and the number of the street and tap Done.
3. You will be asked to select a category. Choose Favourites.
4. Next, edit the name of the Favourite that you want to save. If you do not wish to do edit the name, a
default one will appear. Tap Done.
c. How can I edit Favourites in Navigation
In order to edit a Favourite follow these steps:
1. Tap Manage POI in the Navigation Menu.
2. Select Edit POI. Select the Favourites category and then select from the list the Favourite that you wish
to edit.
3. Change the name and tap Done.