The SlideMe application can be used for downloading and installing apps to the Tablet 6000. This and all other feature applications are located by sliding the Home screen from right to left.
When you locate an App from the relevant category list or search, touch the app and then choose to install. You will then have an option to check for ‘Compatibility’ and to ‘Download’ the app.
On completion of download, press the ‘Menu’ icon at the top-right of the screen and then choose ‘SDCard’. Downloaded apps install by default to the MicroSD card. Again, touch the relevant app and choose to ‘Install’. The newly installed app will appear on the main screen. It is also possible to install these apps via OI File Manager –> SlideMe –> downloads.
For manual download and install of .apk files (Android apps) on the Tablet 6000, these files can be located in OI File Manager and can be installed from there.
It is possible to load personal media (video, music, images, apps etc) to the tablet via the MicroSD card only. In some cases, a Micro SD card adapter may be required.
NOTE: Currently, it is not possible to transfer your files by connecting the Tablet 6000 to your PC.
Personal media/files can be accessed using the ‘Gallery’ icon. All music files can be accessed through the ‘Music’ icon. It is also possible to view these files via the ‘OI File Manager’ icon.
The Tablet 6000 connects to the Internet using a wireless network (Wi-Fi).
The device is not compatible with a broadband dongle.
If you are not requested to calibrate your Tablets touch-screen upon start-up or if the screen is not reacting to your touch commands, please complete the following calibration procedure:
On the home screen, touch the ‘Menu’ icon and choose ‘Settings’ from the notification bar on the bottom.
From here, scroll down to calibration and follow the on screen instructions to complete the calibration process.
When finished, touch the ‘Home’ icon to return to the home screen.
It is possible to update SlideMe to the latest version (Version 4) on the Tablet 6000. Please go to slideme.org for download. This latest version allows new apps to be installed automatically.
Click on the sam4.0 button. After Save As option, click on the ‘Finished’ status bar. It will ask if you want to replace the application. Click on Yes to complete the install.
The newly installed SlideMe v4.0 will not be on the desktop; however you can add it from pressing the menu icon on the desktop and choosing ‘Add Application’
Please note: By pressing the Factory Reset in ‘Privacy’ settings, the tablet will revert to the original SlideMe version. Please remember to back up any/all items to the MicroSD card when resetting as this deletes data from the device.
If you would like to insert a larger MicroSD card into the Tablet 6000, you will need to copy the folders from the (included) 2GB card to the new card.
This is necessary in order for the SlideMe app downloader to work correctly.
Please note: the maximum capacity MicroSD card for use in the Tablet 6000 is 32GB.
In order to successfully view YouTube content, please use the YouTube app provided.
Viewing YouTube through web browsers or an alternative method on the Tablet 6000 may cause compatibility issues.
Newly downloaded applications will appear on the tablets second and third screen and not the main Home page screen. This and all other feature applications are located by sliding the Home screen from right to left. The app may save to the SD card and can be moved from there as necessary.
The SlideMe application can be used for downloading and installing apps to the Tablet 6000. This and all other feature applications are located by sliding the Home screen from right to left. You may also install third party Android apps (.apk) to the device. In Tablet settings, ‘Applications’ –> ‘Unknown Sources’ is checked. This confirms that the user agrees to install third party software.
Note: As the Android Operating System is an open source platform, not all apps in the SlideMe marketplace are compatible with the Tablet 6000.
Of the thousands of apps available, some are licensed, some are specifically designed for mobile phones, some are designed to only work on certain chipsets, etc.
Although apps will install to the device, please note that not all apps will execute and run as expected.
In some instances, the message “Android.Process…” or “Force close…” may appear. In these cases, please choose ‘Cancel’ and return out to the main SlideME page. Please attempt the installation a second time. If the installation is not successful, then it is likely that the particular app is not compatible with the device.
NOTICE (10/02/11): Please see the latest Tablet 6000 FAQ for an updated answer to this query.
The Tablet 6000 runs the Android Operating System, Version 2.1
The device cannot be upgraded to the Android kernel 2.2 or higher.
There are two mini USB ports on the Tablet 6000; USB Host and USB OTG.
USB OTG: This port is for connection to a PC, which is only used for firmware upgrades. Upon release, all firmware updates will be made available on the Mydisgo website. Please note, update 1.1 can only be installed via Wi-Fi connection.
USB Host: This port is used for connecting external devices, e.g. USB flash drive, to the Tablet via the cable provided.
When a USB drive is connected to the Tablet via the necessary cable, the device can be viewed in the io file manager/My Device/ My Pad icon.
It is possible to copy files onto the USB drive as well as viewing movies and/or playing music from the device.
It is not possible to copy files from the USB drive to the tablet, although it is possible to install third party Android software (*.apk) from the drive to the Tablet.
Personal media and applications can be stored on the MicroSD card which can be removed and updated as necessary.
The Tablet 6000 battery will last up to 3 hours depending on usage.
2.5 hours on average for browsing and media player.
3 hours for eBook app and general use.
The battery life will drop to approximately 2 hours when using the video player.
To further conserve battery life:
- Please turn off Wi-Fi when not in use.
- Reduce the screen brightness as necessary
- Please also note section 3.4 in the User Manual for viewing and controlling applications running in the background.
A full charge of the battery takes 3-4 hours. The battery icon should appear full and bright green when charge is complete.
The battery icon changes to red when the power level is down to 15%.
