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Summary of Contents for AARP RealPad
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Page 1: User Guide
RealGuide Getting started with your RealPad User Guide Get Real. Go Digital. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Getting Started Charge Your Device ..................Keyboard Breakdown .................. Turning Your RealPad On ................Unlocking Your RealPad’s Screen ............Placing Your RealPad on Standby ............Turning Your RealPad Off ................Initial Setup Home Screen Intro Using the RealPad Toolbar Settings - RealPad Wireless &... - Page 3 Taking Photos & Videos ................Viewing Your Photos & Videos .............. App Basics - Email and Calls Setting Up Your Email ................Making Calls with Your RealPad ............App Basics - Contacts and Calendar Contacts ......................Calendar ......................Safety Tips & Disclaimer...
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Page 4: Welcome
RealPad Tablet Overview RealPad has a touch screen with native resolution of 1024x768 pixels. It is built on an Intel Clover Trail plus 22520 1.2GHz dual core processor. It has 1GB RAM and 16GB flash storage memory. The operating system is Android KitKat 4.4.2 The product has built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 2.0 MP front-facing &... -
Page 5: What's In The Box
RealPad What’s in the Box? • AARP RealPad • RealPad Getting Started Guide • AARP Membership Insert • USB Charging Adapter • Micro USB Cable What’s in the Box? -
Page 6: Front & Top View
Front & Top View 1. Power Button 5. Charger/USB Port 2. Volume +/- 6. Touch Screen 3. Front Facing Camera 7. Microphone 4. 3.5mm Headset Jack What’s in the Box? -
Page 7: Back & Side View
Back & Side View 1. Power Button 5. 3.5mm Headset Jack 2. Volume +/- 6. Rear Facing Camera 3. Micro SD Card Slot 7. Stereo Speakers 4. Charger/USB Port What’s in the Box? -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Charge Your Device Your RealPad will not be fully charged out of the box. It is highly recommended that the tablet be fully charged before using. To charge your tablet device, connect the small end of the Micro USB cable provided onto the upper right slot located on the top of your tablet. -
Page 9: Keyboard Breakdown
When you are viewing a page on your tablet that has a text field, simply tap on the text field and the RealPad on-screen keyboard will appear. Tap the keys on the keyboard to enter text. You’ll find helpful information about using your on-screen keyboard in our Help Video “How do I type on my tablet?”... -
Page 10: Turning Your Realpad On
To turn on your RealPad, press and hold the Power button located on the top of the right hand side of the device for 3 seconds. If it is your first time turning on your RealPad, a setup screen will appear. Here, you will be guided via on-screen instructions for: POWER •... -
Page 11: Turning Your Realpad Off
Web or use apps that require an internet connection. • Putting your RealPad into Silent mode turns off all sounds, but does not affect the wireless radio. You can still browse the Web, send and receive email, and use all functions of the ReadPad. -
Page 12: Initial Setup
RealPad Initial Setup Your RealPad has been designed for ease of use. When you first turn it on, you will be guided through a simple set-up process. There are 5 steps with descriptions for each. Please note: not all steps are required and can be skipped by tapping on the skip button located at the bottom of each page. - Page 13 Step 4: Redeem your complimentary 1 Year AARP Membership. RealPad includes a complimentary 1 year AARP Membership with your purchase. You can sign up as a new member or if you are already an AARP member, an additional year of membership will be added to the end of your existing term.
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Page 14: Home Screen Intro
RealPad Home Screen Intro The main screen of your RealPad tablet is called the Home Screen. On it, you will find a collection of icons for commonly used applications or “apps” and application folders. 1. Google Search Bar 4. RealPad Toolbar Toggle 2. -
Page 15: Navigation Bar
Web Browser; All Apps, showing all the apps that are installed on your tablet; and Settings. Refer to page 17 for a detailed overview of the RealPad Toolbar Navigation Bar:... - Page 16 Google Play Store. You’ll find helpful information about downloading and installing apps in our Help Video “Intro to Apps” available in the Real Help folder on your RealPad. Application & System Notifications There will be times when you receive updates to the applications (apps) loaded on your RealPad or notifications regarding the tablet system (i.e., Bluetooth, new email, network status, etc.) available on your tablet.
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Page 17: Using The Realpad Toolbar
10+ additional tutorial videos from AARP online. You can also access Customer Service information. RealQuick Fix RealPad RealQuick Fix is a simple, but powerful tool that allows you to visually check the status of your tablet and quickly fix hardware and software issues with just one click. -
Page 18: Settings - Realpad
Tip: You can access the AARP Privacy Policy and the End User License Agreement from the Settings page. These are the main types of system settings available via RealPad settings: Wireless & Networks: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings... -
Page 19: Wireless & Networks: Wi-Fi
RealPad Settings - RealPad Wireless & Networks: Wi-Fi 1. Tap RealPad Settings. 2. Tap Wireless & Networks. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. If Wi-Fi isn’t already on, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position. 4. Your tablet scans for Wi-Fi networks. To connect to Wi-Fi, touch a network name. -
Page 20: Pair Your Tablet To A Bluetooth Device
4. If your tablet stops scanning before your Bluetooth-enabled device is ready, touch Search for devices. 5. Touch the ID of the Bluetooth device in the list to pair your RealPad with it. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing. If you’re prompted to enter a passcode, try entering 0000 or 1234 (the most common passcodes) or consult the manual that came with the device. -
Page 21: Settings - Google
Settings - Google Google Settings Settings can be found on your RealPad Toolbar. There are two categories of Settings on your RealPad - RealPad Settings and Google Account Settings. Both are accessed by clicking on the Settings folder in the RealPad Toolbar. -
Page 22: Change Back-Up & Reset Options
For Google Apps When location access for your tablet is turned on, you can prevent Google apps from using this information with one easy setting – without affecting access by non-Google apps. To do so: 1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Google > Location Settings 2. -
Page 23: Add Or Remove Accounts
Automatic Restore Check this option to restore settings and other data when you reinstall an app. This feature requires that you are backing up your data with your Google Account and that the app is using the backup service. Factory Data Reset Touch this option, then Reset Tablet to erase all your personal data from internal storage, including information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and app settings, any downloaded applications and your music,... -
Page 24: Configure Sync Options
Remove an Account You can remove any account and all information associated with it from your device, including email, contacts, settings and so on. To remove a Google account, touch its name under Settings > Accounts or Settings > Accounts >Google, then Menu >... -
Page 25: Customizing Your Home Screen
Home Screen. If you accidently remove an app or folder, you can open your RealPad Toolbar (see page 15) and click All Apps. Press and hold the icon for the app you inadvertently removed and drag it back to the desktop. -
Page 26: App Basics - Camera, Photos & Videos
Click the options icon to delete, edit, crop or set a picture as wallpaper. You’ll find helpful information about taking and sharing photos and videos in our Real Help Videos “Photo Basics” and “Video Basics” available in the Help folder on your RealPad. App Basics - Camera, Photos and Videos... -
Page 27: App Basics - Email And Calls
Help Video “Intro to Email” available in the Real Help folder on your RealPad. To set up your email, click the Email icon on your RealPad Home Screen. If you use Google’s Gmail, click the Gmail app icon which you will find in the Google folder on the desktop. -
Page 28: App Basics - Contacts And Calendar
The People app displays contacts from each of your Google Accounts that you choose to synchronize with your RealPad tablet. You will be able to add your own contacts as well. As an added convenience, you can mark a contact as a favorite. -
Page 29: Safety Tips & Disclaimer
• To avoid electrical damage, please power off your tablet before entering an area with unshielded high voltage. • Subjecting your RealPad to an area with a powerful magnetic field may erase all data on the tablet. • This tablet is an Internet-enabled device. Please always supervise children using the device. -
Page 30: Notes
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You can use the RealQuick Fix tool on your AARP RealPad to check the status of your tablet and quickly fix hardware or software issues with one click. If the issue persists, consider restarting your tablet or accessing Customer Service information provided in the Real Help folder.
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