Using the Tablet
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• Location - Enable or disable locationing feature.
• Hotspot - Turn on to share the device’s mobile data connection with other devices.
• Data Saver - Turn on to prevent some apps from sending or receiving data in the background.
• Night Light - Tint the screen amber to make it easier to look at the screen in dim light. Set Night Light to turn
on automatically from sunset to sunrise, or at other times.
• Cast - Share phone content on Chromecast or a television with Google Cast built-in. Touch cast screen to
display a list of devices, then touch a device to begin casting.
App Shortcuts and Widgets
App shortcuts placed on the Home screen allow quick and easy access to apps. Widgets are self-contained
apps placed on the Home screen to access frequently used features.
Adding an App Shortcut to the Home Screen
To add an app shortcut to the Home screen:
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
3. Scroll through the list to find the app icon.
4. Touch and hold the icon until the Home screen appears.
5. Position the icon on the screen and then release.
Adding a Widget to the Home Screen
To add a widget to the Home screen:
1. Go to the desired Home screen.
2. Touch and hold until the menu appears.
3. Touch WIDGETS.
4. Scroll through the list to find the widget.
5. Touch and hold the widget until the Home screen appears.
6. Position the widget on the screen and then release.
Moving Items on the Home Screen
To move app shortcuts or widgets on the Home screen:
1. Touch and hold the item until it floats on the screen.
2. Drag the item to a new location. Pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto an adjacent Home
screen.
3. Lift finger to place the item on the Home screen.
Removing an App Shortcut or Widget from the Home Screen
To remove an app shortcut or widget from the Home screen: