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Page 1 Hudl User Guide...
Page 2: For More Information
Welcome to the Unboxing Voice typing complete guide to In the box Zoom your Hudl, full of Controls and Connections everything you need Panning Charging to know about your Quick settings Hudl. First use Home screen Unlocking Security, Sleeping Home screen apps If you don’t manage...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Widgets Backing up your data For further reference… Transferring files using Windows Sound Explorer Docking a micro-SD card Browsing the Internet Settings > Overview YouTube and social networking Settings > Wireless and networks Email Settings > Device Tesco World Settings > Personal 40 Music, photos and video Settings >...
Page 4 Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged, The carton should contain: please return it to your nearest Tesco store for replacement. Remember to take your purchase — Hudl receipt with you. — AC adaptor/charger Retain the Quick Start Guide and Safety and legal information sheet.
Page 5: Controls And Connections
Controls and Connections HDMI outlet. Connect to an HDMI TV to view movies and photos with a suitable cable (not supplied). Front camera. Headphone socket. The speakers are switched off when headphones are connected. Sleep/Power button. Volume control. Micro-SD card slot. Dock a micro-SD card into the slot to expand the memory for your media.
Page 6 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet and switch the mains power on. Hudl will start to charge. You can use Hudl while the charger is connected. Note Hudl will charge very slowly when...
Page 7: First Use
First use When you first turn on your Hudl, you will be guided If you see ‘ A uthenticating...’ below your network your through the set up process. This will help get you password is incorrect. Tap on your network and try started and ensure the software on your Hudl is up again.
Page 8 Choose to enable apps to use your location. are planning on letting children use Hudl. Add a Tesco account For more tips and tricks on using your Hudl check out the Getting Started app by tapping on the Sign in to your Tesco account or create one.
Page 9 Unlocking Sleeping — Touch the lock icon and When set to sleep, Hudl will start up again quickly when slide the circle across to needed. the unlock icon. — Press the Sleep/Power button briefly to put the Hudl will unlock and the tablet into sleep mode.
Page 10 Child safety If you plan on sharing your Hudl with a child, we Be sure recommend you take a few precautions to ensure they stay safe while using the web and acessing Set up a separate profile for your children, then secure your apps unsupervised.
Page 11 How does the touchscreen work? The touchscreen is a dual purpose interactive Changing screens or moving items display and input device. No keyboard or mouse is required to open apps or write text. You can slide your finger across the screen to change screens or move items.
Page 12 Entering text or numbers When you need to enter text or numbers a Upper and lower case keyboard will appear on screen. — Touch the Shift key on the keyboard to type a Typing single capital letter. — You can touch type on the keyboard. —...
Page 13: Gesture Typing
Glide your finger across the letters w — e — d — d— i — n — g A pointer will appear as shown Hudl will detect you are typing wedding and will enter the in this Internet search example.
Page 14 Voice typing You can also enter text by speaking. Whenever the icon is displayed you can use your voice to enter text instead of using the keyboard. icon will usually be displayed when a qwerty keyboard is available for text entry and also in some applications.
Page 15 Zoom Zoom in When using certain apps, for e.g. Chrome for internet browsing or Gallery for viewing your photographs, you can enlarge or shrink the contents of the screen using a single gesture, this is useful if you’d like to view details within the content. Place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart to zoom in.
Page 16 Panning Panning Once you have zoomed in you can move/pan around the content using a single finger slide. Place a single finger on the screen and slide it in the direction you want to pan. The content will move in that direction.
Page 17: Quick Settings
Quick settings To Open Further Actions Swipe down near the right-hand corner of Touch any of the icons for more status the screen to open the status and settings information or to change any of the pane. settings shown.
Page 18: Home Screen
Home screen Status Area Google Search Google Quick Access Area Voice Search All Apps Quick Access Area Enter Tesco World Go Back Go Home Show Active Apps...
Page 19 Home screen Google Search the internet and your Hudl quickly Back Go back a page. Search by typing in what you are looking for here. Home Go to the Home page. Google Search the internet and your Hudl using Voice Search...
Page 20 Touch the Email app to send and receive Touch Google Play to visit the store. email. See page 39 to find out how to set up an email account and use Hudl to keep in touch via email.
Page 21: Home Screen Wallpaper
Home screen wallpaper A wallpaper is the picture displayed in the background of your home screen. You can change the wallpaper to an image of your choice, one of your own photographs or one of the preloaded wallpapers. To change the wallpaper Touch and hold the screen in an area where If you selected Gallery, two blue rectangles will there are no app icons.
Page 22 Apps Hudl is preloaded with a selection of apps, Touch the All Apps icon, located on the Home the supplied apps may vary, but include: screen, to view your app and widget library. — An internet browser The All Apps screen will be displayed.
Page 23 Launching an app Moving home screen apps To launch an app If you want to change the position of an app on the Home screen Touch the app icon on the screen. Touch and hold the app icon. The app will launch. Drag the app to a new position.
Page 24 Getting more apps Each person will have different requirements and uses for their Hudl. To personalise your Hudl with the apps you want you can visit the Google Play store online and browse for more apps. Note You can only visit the Google Play store Once your account is set up you can go straight to if you have an active Wi-Fi connection.
Page 25 Home page. top left of the screen. The app will be added to your Home screen. The icon will be removed from the Home screen, but will remain on your tablet. Permanently removing an app — Refer to the instructions under ‘Device settings >...
Page 26 Widgets Hudl is bundled with many useful widgets including quick links to apps that you may use regularly. To browse the widgets that are available Touch the All Apps icon, located on the Home page, to view your App and Widget library.
Page 27 Widgets Adding a widget to your Home screen Moving widgets around your Home screen If you find one or more widgets that you like, you Touch and hold the widget. can add them to your home page. Drag the widget to a new position. Navigate to widget you want to add.
Page 28 Explorer can be used to transfer media files or folders will appear as a separate drive. Double click to or from your Hudl. Windows Explorer is also used to to open the Hudl drive and you will see a transfer other files such as documents, spreadsheets group of folders.
Page 29 You can also drag files the other way to copy your photos and videos etc. from Hudl back to a folder on your computer. Note Music files must be in MP3, WAV, APE, OGG or FLAC format, videos...
Page 30 Transferring files using Windows Explorer Managing folders and files from your computer You can create new folders on Hudl to organise your documents, spreadsheets etc., just as you would on your computer. Once you have created the folders you need you can copy your files to them.
Page 31: Browsing The Internet
Browsing the Internet Note The apps installed on Hudl include Google Chrome You will require to be connected to for browsing the Internet. Wi-Fi to browse the internet. New tab Bookmark this page Current tab Google voice search Search and address box...
Page 32 Browsing the Internet Searching for a subject of interest Entering a web address/url directly Navigate to the Home screen. Navigate to the Home screen. Touch the Google Chrome app icon. Touch the Google Chrome app icon. Google Chrome will launch. Google Chrome will launch.
Page 33 Browsing the Internet Stepping back through your browsing history Managing multiple web pages/tabs — To step back through pages you have recently The browser includes a tab feature to allow multiple visited, touch Back in the toolbar at the web pages to be open at once. bottom of the screen.
Page 34: Youtube And Social Networking
YouTube and social networking YouTube Social networking Hudl is bundled with a YouTube app. This allows You can browse to your favourite social networking you to search for video content and also to upload websites by launching Google Chrome, navigating content you film.
Page 35 Email To use email you will need to set up your email account on Hudl. Once your email account is set up you can send and receive email to the contacts you choose. You can set up and use one or more email accounts from Hudl.
Page 36 ‘gmail.com’ email address. You can then follow the instructions to set email up Either of the above email addresses will be suitable on Hudl. to set up an email account. You will need to know the email address and login...
Page 37: Setting Up An Email Account
Setting up an email account For automatic setup, touch Next. From the Home Page. Hudl will now check the settings. If the server Touch the Email app icon. settings are correct, you will see the Account options screen. If an email account has not been set up yet, the Account setup screen will appear.
Page 38 Email If your login or server settings are found to be incorrect Check and re-enter the details you have used when prompted. If you receive the same message a second time, there is no point to continue setting up the account as your login details may not be right.
Page 39 Sending and receiving email Once you have set up your email account you are New message Search Check for new mail Options ready to receive or send email. Navigate to the Home Page. Touch the Email app icon. If your email accounts are live you will now see the email Inbox summary of messages you have received.
Page 40 Email Setting up your email app Manual send and receive Touch the email settings icon to access email Your email app will automatically check for new settings. email on a regular basis. The factory setting is 15 minutes. You can change this time in your email Follow the screen prompts to open general settings if required.
Page 41: Tesco World
Tesco World Hudl includes a special app to give you fast access to the Tesco services you use regularly. Touch the Tesco World app icon. The app will launch. Browse up or down the page to view the Tesco services accessible through the app.
Page 42: Music, Photos And Video
Music, photos and video You can play compatible music files, browse digital photos and watch video files on your Hudl. You can choose to buy music or movie files from an online store, you can transfer compatible files from your computer or you can dock a micro-SD card...
Page 43: Playing Music
Playing music Once you have downloaded some music files from the store or uploaded some from your computer, they will be available to play. Navigate to the All applications screen. Touch the ‘Play Music’ icon. On first use you will be invited to set up a Google Play account.
Page 44: Using The Camera
Using the camera Dual cameras Hudl has two cameras, one on the back panel and one forward-facing positioned above the screen. Settings Both cameras can be used for taking photos. The screen mounted camera can also be used for video phone calls and messaging (suitable applications will be required).
Page 45 You will always get a better photo if you set up the camera carefully before taking the photo. Rotate Hudl into portrait or landscape orientation to best fit the photo you are taking. Zoom to fit the picture by stretching or pinching with your fingers on the screen.
Page 46: Changing Camera Settings
Choosing a larger picture size will increase the quality of your pictures. Choosing a smaller picture size will allow you to store more pictures on your Hudl Camera Selector or a docked micro-SD card. Touch the camera selector icon to switch from the White Balance back camera to the screen camera.
Page 47 Using the camera Taking a panorama photo A Panorama photo will capture a very wide angle, allowing you to swing the camera slowly as the photo is composed. Open the camera application. Note If you move too quickly, a red border will appear around the screen with the legend Touch the Panorama mode icon.
Page 48 Using the camera Making a video You can also change settings for videos. Open the camera application. The Camera selector and White balance settings are set in the same way as a still photo. Set to Video mode. — Touch the Settings icon to choose a Storage The shutter button will change to red.
Page 49: Viewing Your Photos And Videos
Viewing your photos and videos You can use the Gallery app to watch photos and Viewing photos or videos full-screen videos filmed with the camera or copied from your computer. — Touch a thumbnail to view a photo or video full- screen.
Page 50 Viewing your photos and videos Photo toolbar Additional options — Touch a full-screen photo or video to reveal a — Touch the settings icon in the toolbar to see toolbar at the top of the screen and a hot-link additional options. photo edit icon at bottom left.
Page 51: Clock Application
Clock application You can use the clock app to display the time in large Timer icon Day and date format on the screen. Clock icon Alarm icon The clock app includes Stopwatch icon Time zone icon — A large format display of the time. Large format clock Settings icon —...
Page 52 Clock application Clock application during sleep Clock application settings The clock application will continue to run whilst Hudl You can personalise the appearance and other sleeps. settings for the clock application. When your Hudl is battery powered, the display will —...
Page 53 Clock application Using the timer Using the Stopwatch Touch the Timer icon on the clock display. Touch the Stopwatch icon on the clock display. Touch START to start the stopwatch. Enter the time you want with the numeric keys that are displayed. The stopwatch will start.
Page 54 In the example shown there are two alarms set. The alarms will still sound if you are using other applications on your Hudl, so you can use the alarm to remind you of appointments, meetings etc. while you are working.
Page 55 Clock application Adding an alarm setting Touch REPEAT to set when you want the alarm Touch the New alarm icon to add another alarm setting. to sound. A number pad will be displayed. The default is every day. You can touch days to remove them from the repeat list.
Page 56 Clock application When an alarm sounds Alarm off The time will be displayed and the alarm sounding Alarm sounding icon will flash. Snooze — Touch the alarm icon and drag to the Alarm off icon or Snooze icon. If you choose ‘ A larm off’ the alarm will reset until the next alarm time.
Page 57: Backing Up Your Data
Backing up your data Data loss Your data may be valuable to you. Always keep a backup copy of critical data such as photos, videos and documents. You can back up your data using an online cloud- based service or by periodically copying critical files to your computer.
Page 58 Sound Hudl includes stereo sound from speakers on the back panel. Volume control — Set the volume by adjusting the volume control on the right side, below the Sleep/Power button. Press the top of the control to increase the volume, press the bottom to reduce the volume.
Page 59: Docking A Micro-Sd Card
Docking a micro-SD card You can dock a micro-SD card to add up to 32gb Removing a docked micro-SD card: additional memory storage to Hudl. Caution You may have applications, data and Before docking the card, switch the power off media files stored on a micro-SD card.
Page 60: Settings > Overview
Settings > Overview The settings screens enable you to set up and Follow the on-screen prompts to change personalise Hudl to your own requirements. options to your requirements. Opening the Settings screen The following pages include more information about each group of settings.
Page 61: Settings > Wireless And Networks
Note that your password is case sensitive. — Touch the ON/OFF button at the top to switch your Hudl’s Wi-Fi on or off. — Touch the name of a network in the list to connect to the network. If you see ‘Connected’ below your network tap on the If the network is secure, you will be asked for 3 dots in the top right and tap scan.
Page 62 Touch ‘SEARCH FOR DEVICES’. details for a wireless network. Touch the settings icon to open the Hudl will scan for any devices in range and list them under ‘PAIRED DEVICES’. Advanced settings pane. Here there are more settings to change the way Touch the device name in the list to pair with it.
Page 63 Device settings > Device Device > Sound Device > Storage Touch this option to set up sound volumes and to — Touch to view a breakdown of the usage of enable/ disable system sounds. internal memory and a docked micro-SD card (when fitted).
Page 64: Settings > Device
Settings > Device Device > Apps — Touch this option to view a breakdown of the Applications installed, and the memory space that they occupy. Touch one of the apps to see more information about the app and also any settings that may be changed.
Page 65: Settings > Personal
Settings > Personal Personal > Location Access Personal > Security > Screen Security — Touch this option to enable or disable — Touch this tab to enable/disable a security notification of your location to Google. method that will be needed to unlock the Location details are used in navigation screen when switched on.
Page 66 Settings > Personal Personal > Backup & Reset Personal > Backup & Reset > Personal Data — Touch this tab to change options for backup — Touch the Factory data reset tab to erase all and restore of your application data, also to data from the internal memory.
Page 67: Settings > Accounts
Settings > Accounts Accounts > Email — Touch this tab to change settings for the email accounts you use. Accounts > Google — Touch this tab to change settings for the Google accounts you use. Accounts > + Add Account —...
Page 68: Settings > System
System > Accessibility — Touch this tab to personalise accessibility settings to make Hudl easier to use. System > About Tablet — Touch to open a screen which will display information about the hardware and firmware.
Page 69: Connecting Accessories
Connect the other end of the cable to the TV/ monitor. The TV/Monitor should auto-select Check that the accessory is suitable for use the signal from Hudl and switch to display the with an Android tablet. screen content. If not, you will need to select the correct input manually.
Page 70 Hudl Help with common issues...
Page 71 7 I’m having trouble with some of the apps on my this guide, then why not visit Hudl www.tesco.com/hudl for even 8 I want to make sure that my Hudl has the latest software more help. 9 I can’t access the files I have stored on my...
Page 72 1. My Hudl was connected to Wi-Fi, but no longer seems to connect If you’ve already connected your Hudl to a Tap on the Wi-Fi icon and you will be taken to Wi-Fi network before but can no longer access the your Wi-Fi Settings screen.
Page 73 2. My Hudl is connected to Wi-Fi but I can’t seem to access the Internet Turn off your Hudl by holding down the power Now switch on your Hudl by holding down the button on the side of your Hudl and tapping power button on the side, until the small star is ‘Power off’...
Page 74 3. My Hudl keeps losing its Wi-Fi connection Swipe your finger downwards from the top right Now tap on the word ‘ A dvanced’ in the menu of your Hudl’s screen to see the ‘Quick Settings’ that pops up. panel.
Page 75 4. I can’t connect my Hudl to a BT Wi-Fi router BT Home Hubs will usually transmit two or three Once on the Wi-Fi Settings screen, tap on different kinds of Wi-Fi signal. Your Hudl will only the network that says ‘Connected’ below the work on one of those Wi-Fi networks, the one called hotspot name.
Page 76 To turn your Hudl off hold down the power button Check your hands are clean and dry first. Your on the side of your Hudl. Then tap ‘Power off’ when Hudl screen doesn’t work so well with wet or prompted on the screen, as shown in the picture dirty hands! below.
Page 77 USB cable provided. Turn your Hudl off and then back on again. To turn your Hudl off hold down the smaller of the buttons on the side of your Hudl. Then tap ‘Power off’ as shown below.
Page 78 7. I’m having trouble with some of the apps on my Hudl The best thing to do in this situation is ensure Next tap on the menu item called ‘My apps’, to see a that all of your apps are as up to date as possible.
Page 79 8. I want to make sure that my Hudl has the latest software It’s always sensible to make sure your Hudl Once you’re on the ‘ A bout tablet’ screen, tap on ‘Hudl has the latest and greatest software updates updates’, which is right at the top of the list.
Page 80 Your card might not be fully inserted into your Hudl. Put your micro-SD card back into your Hudl. To fix try the following steps Push it into your Hudl until it ‘clicks’ into place. You Turn off your Hudl should barely be able to see it when in place.
Page 81: Specifications
Specifications Charger supply rating 100–240 v~, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 a Memory card Micro-SD card up to 32gb Charger output rating 5v, 2a External display HDMI Screen size, resolution 7", 1440 x 900 pixels Weight 370g Camera resolution 3mp Autofocus Music MP3, WAV, APE, OGG, FLAC Screen camera resolution 2mp Fixed focus...
Page 82 For further reference please visit tesco.com/hudl...