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1. Earphone Jack Allows you to plug in an earphone Starmobile ENGAGE Hl Quick Guide 4 You will first need to sign up for a Gmail account to fully utilize Google services in your ENGAGE 8 and download applications via Play Store If you already have a Gmail account you will only need to sign in to access the related Google features The Starmobile ENGAGE 8 comes with a special screen backlight control function that maximizes battery life The screen backlight automatically powers off when the device is idle or on standby mode for a certain period of time You can re activate the screen by pressing the power on off key In the event of an unresponsive touchscreen you should shut down and restart ENGAGE 8 You can also reset the device by pressing the reset button located on the left side of the device near the home key EH Note Running many applications simultaneously on your device can slow down processing speed It is normal for your ENGAGE 8 to become warm during heavy use particularly in the event of non stop data transmission when playing music and activating Wi Fi 2 In such conditions your ENGAGE 8 is utilizing a significant amount of power which then generates heat Rest your device after every three hours of heavy use to keep it running optimally It is possible that device will become warmer during heavy use To maximize your device s battery life follow these steps reduce screen brigh2. hot cold dusty or humid conditions This will affect tablet performance and will likely damage the unit Device specifications are subject to change and improvement without prior notice Starmobile ENGAGE Il Tablet Overview Front Camera Speaker Rear Camera ENGAGE Starmobile Starmobile DC Charger Interface Home Key Povver Key Earphone Jack yo ee 1 Micro USB Reset Key Micro SD Card Slot Mic Power Key Press and hold to switch on off the device If device is in use press once to turn off screen backlight If device is on sleep mode press once to activate screen display Home Button Press to exit current screen and return to home screen Starmobile ENGAGE 8 Back Camera Lens SMP rear camera for image and video capture Front Camera Lens 2MP front facing camera for image and video capture Microphone Used for picking up voice or audio during recording Speakers Used for playback of audio and video notification alerts and tones Charger Port Allows you to connect the charger Micro SD Slot Allows you to install memory card for additional storage Reset Button Press and hold for 2 3 seconds to reset device Battery Status Indicator Indicates state of battery Blinking red light low Red light charging Green light fully charged Micro USB Port Allows you to connect USB cable for data exchange
3. icons and the progress bar which will automati cally be hidden after 10 seconds of inactivity 6 Your Gmail Account 6 1 Select one of several Gmail related applications in your ENGAGE 8 such as Gmail Play Store and Calendar Alternatively you can enter Settings select and then click located at the top right corner of your screen A pop up dialog box with several account options will appear Select to add a Gmail account Starmobile ENGAGE 6 2 You vvill be prompted to add a Google account Click FREES and then input your details Once done click 6 3 Create your Gmail address then click The system will verify if the email address is available 6 2 1 6 2 2 Starmobile ENGAGE 6 4 If the email address is not available you vvill be prompted for a nevv user name 6 5 If the user name is available you will be asked to create a password 6 6 Once you ve set the password you vvill be prompted for account recovery information This vvill help you retrieve your account in the event that you lose your passvvord Click next once done Starmobile ENGAGE 6 7 Click MEI then type in the authentication text to finish registering your Gmail account Finish account sf Turn on web history v Keep me up to date with news and offers from Google Play By continuing you are agreeing to the Google Terms of Service and Privaey Poliey Chrome Terms of Servic
4. t Note 7he usage displayed on the data usage settings screen is measured by your tablet Your carrier s data usage accounting may differ Usage in excess of your carrier plan s data limits can result in steep coverage charges Data usage settings allow you to e Set the data usage level at which you ll receive a warning e Set a data usage limit e View or restrict data usage by app 4 4 Sound Configure your sound and notification settings To set notifications alerts go to Sound then select from the list of available tones You may also set audio files stored in your micro SD card as your preferred notification tone Click OK to save To set sound volume go to Volume Drag the indicator to adjust volume level Starmobile ENGAGE 8 4 5 Storage Storage indicates the detailed memory consumption and free memory space of your device whether system or internal storage You can also set the default storage where you want to save your pictures music and other files To do so click Preferred install location and choose from the following options Internal device storage Removable SD card or Let the system decide 4 6 Battery This functions displays the battery percentage and battery consumptions of your tablet 4 7 Data reset 4 7 1 If your ENGAGE 8 malfunctions during use you may select Back up amp reset under the Settings menu to reset the data 4 7 2 If your memory card is inaccessible or if you want to d
5. a 30 55 65 06 o cates 30 10 Email su 31 1165000 0 0 0 0000050 101 32 VI Connecting to Networks and 33 s da 5 Starmobile ENGAGE 8 I Important Reminders 10 Handle your ENGAGE 8 with care Dropping or vigorously shaking the Starmobile ENGAGE 8 may damage the display Your ENGAGE 8 is optimized for touchscreen operation Do not use any metal object as a makeshift stylus to prevent short circuiting Take precaution against data loss by backing up your data particularly before upgrading your ENGAGE 8 firmware Starmobile is not responsible for any malfunction or damage due to unauthorized software upgrade or rooting of the device Direct hardware concerns issues to Starmobile accredited service centers Do not attempt to disassemble the device on your own Clean your ENGAGE 8 using dry cloth Do not use alcohol thinner or benzene to clean the surface of the ENGAGE 8 Do not disconnect your ENGAGE 8 while in the middle of formatting or uploading downloading as this may lead to errors in operation Operate your ENGAGE 8 as detailed in this manual to ensure proper usage Starmobile is not responsible for flash damage caused by product malfunction or repair Keep your ENGAGE 8 away from liquids or foreign objects that may enter the unit and cause permanent damage Do not leave behind the ENGAGE 8 inside the car or use your ENGAGE 8 in extremely
6. a Home screen left or right to view the other Home screens e Double tap Tap quickly twice on a webpage map or other screen to zoom For example double tap a webpage in Browser to zoom in and double tap again to zoom out e Pinch In some apps such as Maps Browser and Gallery you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together to zoom out or spreading them apart to zoom in e Rotate the screen On most screens the orientation of the screen rotates with your device as you turn It You can change this in Display setting 5 5 Using the Lock Screen To protect personal information you can adjust your tablet s lock settings From the Home or All Apps screen touch the Settings icon Scroll down and touch Security Touch Screen lock Touch the type of lock you d like to use BR WN After you set a lock here a lock screen displays whenever your screen wakes up requesting the pattern PIN or other specified key Starmobile ENGAGE 8 6 Connecting to the Internet 6 1 Once your ENGAGE 8 is connected to a Wi Fi or 3G network you can open the browser and input web addresses to access the Internet 6 2 Click the icon to access your bookmarked websites and browsing history Select the web page you would like to open from the list To save a web page to your bookmarks click FE and select Add 6 2 2 Starmobile ENGAGE VI Apps and Functions 1 Audio and V
7. d a network click input the network SSID security type and password then click Save Select the name of the network when you want your ENGAGE 8 to connect to It Starmobile ENGAGE 3 7 3 8 Click B to access advanced Wi Fi options n this interface you can modify network notification and sleep mode as well as check the tablet s MAC address and IP address 3 8 4 Managing Applications 4 1 Install Apps To install apps on the ENGAGE 8 click on Google Play and search for an app you Starmobile ENGAGE wish to download and follow the on screen instructions See section 12 for more instructions 4 2 Uninstall Apps You can uninstall applications by using the pre installed application manage ment software that came with your ENGAGE 8 To uninstall an application go to Settings gt Device gt Apps and select the application you would like to uninstall Allshare AndroVid 17 76MB s 16 18MB 16 11MB 0 00B 72 00KB 0 00B S Development Tools B zome 4 2 3 4 2 4 Starmobile ENGAGE 8 4 3 Data Usage Data usage refers to the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by your device during a given period using 3G dongle Depending on your wireless plan you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your plan s limit To monitor your data consumption adjust your data usage settings First check your plan and determine what data limits may apply
8. dingly your ENGAGE 8 is in Panoramic mode Click to start taking panoramic shots 5 Connecting with External Devices 5 1 Connect with PC Connect your ENGAGE 8 to a PC via USB cable The PC will then read two separate disks once ENGAGE 8 is connected successfully The first disk will be the MicroSD card and the second disk will be the built in memory 5 2 Use of OTG port The Starmobile ENGAGE 8 supports devices in FAT32 format such as USB disks and MP3 players To use connect the device to your ENGAGE 8 directly or via USB Starmobile ENGAGE 8 EH Note The OTG port can also support USB mouse and keyboard 5 3 Applications Your ENGAGE 8 comes pre installed with third party applications Operating instructions are provided with the software and may be accessed for correct usage Some applications may not be used in specific locations without network service 5 4 HDMI 5 4 1 Prepare a Mini HDMI cable Prepare HDMI cable with a copper core and gold plated terminal If you want 1080P HD output for your ENGAGE 8 the HDMI cable must comply with HDMI 1 4 standard 5 4 2 Connection Plug one end of the HDMI cable to the display or LCD TV and the other side of the cable to the HDMI port of your ENGAGE 8 The audio and video from your ENGAGE 8 will then be played on the display While playing images will appear on the screen of the external display but not on the screen of your ENGAGE 8 Your ENGAGE 8 will only display control
9. e and Privacy Notice and Google Play Terms of Service 9 35 6 7 7 Google Play Store 7 1 Enter Google Play Store and choose the Apps you want to download If for example you would like to install Basketball you can search for it via Categories or by keying in its name title in the search box Starmobile ENGAGE 8 toto Free dotted Installed 22 Free 7 1 7 Turbo River Racing 8 Viber Free Messages 9 Skype free IM 8 r Free amp Calls video calls Tektite P Viber Media Inc Skype Teki Free dk Installed dik installed 10 Temple Run 2 11 Camera360 Ultimate 12 Facebook Messenger totes Free Tek Free T k Free 13 Simple mp3 14 Pou 15 GO Launcher EX Downloader Zakeh GO Launcher Dev Team GoldenNuggetApps Xok Free 5851 Free Xoi Free 7 2 Open the page of your chosen App then click Dovvnload A dialog box vvill appear Once you click Accept amp download the App will be downloaded and installed on your ENGAGE 8 7 2 RATE amp REVIEW o really get your teeth into the NEW EPISODE Pearly White Plains MORE BY KING COM gt Bubble Witch Saga King com DESCRIPTION Free i p 7 3 You can also access Google Play Store using your PC and the same Google account used for your ENGAGE 8 Search for the App you want to download The App will automatically be synced to your ENGAGE 8 once it passes the compatibil ity test Your ENGAGE 8 must be connect
10. e central Home screen Recent Press to view running applications Apps g app o Menu Pop up menu options The Favorites tray is located just above the Navigation buttons JobsDB App Store The app icons you keep in the tray remain visible on every Home screen Starmobile ENGAGE The All Apps icon s s in the center is permanent Touch it to see all your apps and widgets The middle of your Home screen can hold app and widget icons plus folders e To open an app folder or widget touch Its icon e To see additional Home screens swipe your finger quickly left or right At the top of the screen you ll see something like this Type to search the web and your tablet or to launch apps 5 2 Google Search on the top of the screen Status icons on the lower right tell you which apps have sent you notifications tor example that a message has arrived or it s time for a meeting To see your notifications swipe your finger down from the top of the screen System icons on the right display the current wireless and network connection strength battery level time and more Starmobile ENGAGE The Google Search option just below the status and system icons lets you search within your tablet or on the Internet 5 3 Changing the Wallpaper Wallpapers are images that take the place of the default background for your Home screens To customize your wallpaper Touch amp hold a
11. ed to Wi Fi for the downloaded App to sync and be installed Starmobile ENGAGE 8 Data Reset 8 1 If your ENGAGE 8 malfunctions during use you may select Backup amp reset under the Settings menu to reset the data 8 2 If you can t access the disk or if you vvant to erase all files in the device enter the Storage menu under Settings and click Format SD card The flash disk of ENGAGE 8 will appear as a dummy SD card 9 MicroSl Card 9 1 Your ENGAGE 8 will automatically detect a MicroSD card up to 32GB once installed and will prompt at the bottom of your screen You can view the contents of the MicroSD card through File Manager Starmobile ENGAGE 8 10 Email Settings 10 1 Select Email then input your email address and password Lod Account setup Email account You can set up email for most accounts in just a few steps Email address Password 10 1 10 2 Set the Email server POP3 and IMAP Network ports of different email servers will vary The photos below are provided only for reference Starmobile ENGAGE bed Account setup Account setup Account type Incoming server settings What type of account is this Previous Previous POP3 IMAP Security type None 4 Exchange Delete email from server Never 10 2 1 1022 11 Task Bar 11 1 The Task Bar displays shortcuts and notifications from select applications as seen in the photo below Cl
12. elete all files in the device go to the Settings gt Storage then click Format SD card Starmobile ENGAGE r Display BACKUP amp RESTORE Back up my data Storage Be yek up application data W Google servers Battery Apps Automatic restore When reinstalling an app restore backed up settings a SONAL Accounts amp sync PERSONAL DATA Location services Factory data reset Erases all data on tablet Security SYSTEM UPGRADE Language amp input Recovery Mode Reboot into the system in Recovery Mode Car upgrade SYSTEM IN Mata o tima m 4 7 1 Back up and reset 5 Setup and Usage 5 1 Setting Up Your Tablet The first time you turn on the tablet you ll see a Welcome screen e To choose a different language go to Menu gt Settings gt Personal gt Language and input e To set up your tablet touch Start and follow the instructions Starmobile ENGAGE 8 A series of screens takes you through the setup process If you already have a Google or Gmail account use your Gmail address and password when asked If you don t have Gmail or any other Google Account you may create one on www gmail com 5 1 1 Why use a Google Account A Google Account lets you organize and access your personal information trom any computer or mobile device e Never lose your contacts again When you sign into your tablet with a Google account all the contacts you associate with that account in the People a
13. gs according to your preferences 2 1 Date and Time Setting Click Date amp Time under Settings to adjust the device date and time Under this function you vvill be able to set the date time time zone and time and date format among others 2 1 Starmobile ENGAGE 2 2 Brightness Select Display under Settings and click Brightness Drag the bar to adjust desired screen brightness 2 2 1 m 7 2 2 2 2 WI FI 3 1 Enter the Settings menu as shovvn in the photo belovv 3 1 3 2 Select Wi Fi to switch on the Wi Fi function It will change from Off to On by svviping across the button WIRELESS amp NETWORKS Wi Fi Starmobile ENGAGE 3 3 Once you switched on Wi Fi the right side of the screen will display the available networks as seen below PLDT Smart WiFi Zone Testsky 3 3 3 4 Select the network you want to connect to If the network is open or free for public use you will automatically be connected If the network is secure a pop up window will then appear prompting you to type in the network password Signal strength Excellent WPA WPA2 PSK Starmobile ENGAGE 3 5 Click Connect after typing in the password Your ENGAGE 8 will obtain the network IP address automatically 3 5 3 6 If your ENGAGE 8 does not automatically detect wireless networks to connect to click f to scan for networks manually 3 6 3 7 To ad
14. ick Ea on the shortcut or notification to launch the corresponding widget 11 2 Click the Settings icon in the Task Bar to open the Settings menu and make changes as desired Wednesday May 30 2012 11 2 Starmobile ENGAGE 8 VI Connecting to Netvvorks and Devices 6 1 Portable VVi Fi hotspot The tethering amp portable hotspot settings described below allow you to share your data connection To view these settings e From a Home screen or All Apps screen touch the Settings icon e Under Wireless amp Networks touch More gt Tethering amp portable hotspot VII Troubleshooting To troubleshoot possible concerns when using your Starmobile ENGAGE 8 please refer to the following table Possible Concerns How to Fix Long start up Starting ENGAGE 8 for the first time usually takes some time During system upgrades it takes about 2 3 minutes to install preloaded application software The unit will be faster on the next reboot Unable to connect e Check whether the wireless router is working to Wi Fi e Check whether your unit is near the wireless router or if there are walls or barriers that hamper the signal from wireless router e Check whether the user name and the password are correct Starmobile ENGAGE The unit feels vvarm Operating various programs at the same time or high brightness settings may cause te device to get vvarm Rest your device after every three hours of hea
15. ideo Playback 1 1 Audio Playback Click Music in the main menu to enter the audio playback interface You will be shown a list of available audio files which can be played on your ENGAGE 8 Click on the title of the audio file to play it Click the icons in the audio playback interface to play pause rewind tast forward the audio file and to increase decrease volume Starmobile ENGAGE 1 2 Video Playback Click MX Player Pro in the main menu to enter the video playback interface You will be shown a list of available video files which can be played by your ENGAGE 8 Click on a thumbnail to play your selected video While in the video playback interface you can tap the screen to access icons which can play pause the video increase decrease volume adjust screen size and skip to next previous video file Movie ite Pixar Classic 01 Toy Story Pixar Classic 02 A Bugs Life unu Pixar Classic Toy Story Pixar Classic 04 Monsters Inc Pixar Classic 05 Finding Nemo l oR 1 2 E Note Your Starmobile ENGAGE S is equipped with a built in HDMI output so you can view HD movies from your tablet on your LCD TV Refer to Section 10 4 for instructions on how to use this function Starmobile ENGAGE 8 2 Viewing Your Photos Click Gallery in the main menu to view the list of available albums in your ENGAGE 8 Select and click the album you want to view The screen will display thumbnai
16. ls of the available photos which you can then select to view full size While viewing the selected photo you can tap the screen to access icons which will let you zoom in out skip to next previous picture rotate picture and delete picture 2 0 3 36 USB DONGLE Your ENGAGE 8 can be used with an external 3G USB dongle Plug in USB dongle via the supplied On The Go OTG cable Wait 1 2 minutes for the modem to load Make sure to set Display Time Out found in Settings to 2 minutes or longer Once detected a signal bar will appear on the lower right side of the screen beside the battery icon Blue bar 24 signals that your ENGAGE 8 has been connected Gray bar indicates insufficient load balance For a list of compatible modems for your ENGAGE 8 go to Settings gt Under Wireless amp Internet gt More gt Supported Dongles List or visit www starmobile com ph or email info starmobile com ph ks Starmobile ENGAGE 8 4 Camera Click Camera in the main menu to activate 4 1 Camera If the cursor is positioned accordingly your ENGAGE 8 is in Camera mode Click GJ to take a picture Click E to set white balance Click to select the rear or front camera 4 2 Video If the cursor is positioned accordingly your ENGAGE 8 is in Video mode Click HJ to start filming a video Click J to restore to default settings Click to select the rear or front camera 4 3 Panoramic Shots If the cursor is positioned accor
17. nywhere on a Home screen that s not occupied A list of options appears e Select a wallpaper source o Gallery displays pictures that you ve taken with your Camera or downloaded to your device o Live Wallpapers displays a scrolling list of animated wallpapers o Wallpapers displays thumbnails of default images Touch a thumbnail to see a larger version e For wallpapers selected from the Gallery you will be asked to crop out the desired portion of the image before setting it as your wallpaper 5 4 Touch amp Type Touch or tap to manipulate icons buttons menus the onscreen keyboard and other items on the touchscreen You can also change the screen s orientation To select or activate something onscreen touch it To type something such as a name password or search terms just tap where you want to type A keyboard pops up that lets you type into the field Other common gestures include Starmobile ENGAGE 8 e Touch amp hold Touch amp hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs e Drag Touch amp hold an item for a moment and then without lifting your finger move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position For example you can drag to reposition shortcuts on the Home screen Swipe or slide Quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen without pausing when you first touch so you don t drag something instead For example you can slide
18. pplication are automatically backed up As a result they re always accessible through your Gmail account from any computer e Synchronize and back up everything Whether you draft an email add an event to your calendar or take a photo your workgets backed up continuously by Google and synchronized with anycomputer where you use the same Google Account e Access from anywhere Check your latest calendar email text messages or social stream wherever you are no matter what computer or mobile device you re using e Keep your information secure and available Google works round the clock to protect your personal data from unauthorized access and to ensure that you get it when you need it wherever you need it e Use other Google services Your Google Account also lets you take Tull advantage of any other Google apps and services that you may want to use such as Gmail Google Maps Navigation Android Market YouTube Google Talk Messaging and many more Starmobile ENGAGE 5 2 Screen Control Once you are finished setting up your tablet the Home screen opens At the bottom of the screen you ll find four Navigation buttons that will always be available Icon Name Description Opens the previous screen you were working on Once you ve reached the Back Home screen you can t go back any further in your history Opens the central Home screen If you re ra Home vievving a left or right Home screen this opens th
19. tness to 30 50 switch off Wi Fi and data synchronization if not in use and adjust device volume Starmobile ENGAGE 8 IV Operating Instructions 1 Getting Started 1 1 Inserting your Memory Card Your Starmobile Engage 8 supports Micro SD cards up to 32GB e Slide in the memory card onto the designated slot Make sure that its gold chip is facing upward and that its beveled edge is properly aligned with the card slot 1 2 Power on Power off Power on Press and hold the power on off key for three seconds after which ENGAGE 8 displays the start up logo and goes to the home screen Power off Press and hold the power on off key for three seconds to switch the device off Restart Reboot your device by holding the Power button and hitting restart 1 3 Charging When your ENGAGE 8 prompts that battery level is low charge It immedi ately using the provided charger EE Note Avoid leaving the charger on for more than 15 minutes after your ENGAGE 8 prompts you that the battery has been fully charged Overcharging your battery will significantly cut down battery life and performance Starmobile ENGAGE 1 4 Main menu Click the in the home screen to view the main menu Here you can access settings music and video playback the vveb brovvser and other applications you have installed in your ENGAGE 8 2 Seffings Click Settings in the main screen to enter the setting interface Adjust settin
20. vy use to keep it running optimally System Failure Installing a 3rd party program may result in faulty operation Press the RESET button to reboot the system Unable to login to your email account e Check vvhether the device is connected to the nternet e Check if email settings are correct b Happy Man by Starmobile OhappymanPH K www starmobile com ph
21. x Starmobile ENGAGE 8 User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Starmobile ENGAGE 8 We trust that it will meet your satisfaction Please read the instructions in this manual prior to operating Starmobile does not assume any liability from improper operation or accidental damage of the unit We will periodically refresh the content in this user manual in order to serve you better If the actual setup and usage of your unit differs from what is detailed in this user manual please visit the Starmobile website www starmobile com ph for the latest product information or email us at info starmobile com ph TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Reminders aariaa E EE EEEE EEEE EEEE n 1 I Tablet OverVi eW EEEE EE n 2 UM QUIVER c ul 0 0000 0000000000100 00x00c0 xu00 0u 0400001 4 V Operating MS L a 5 5 6 1 Getting Started 2 Settings S 4 Managing Applications L L s esse lsn 10 De SOU q o 7700077000 000000 14 6 Connecting to the Internet oo ccc s s sss s s sl l 20 VAPO and Funcions anada bala aa 21 1 Audio and Video Playback 21 2 Viewing aba 23 3 3G USB DONGIE 23 24 5 Connecting with External Devices LLL eres 24 6 VOU GIVI COL UL ID 25 7 0006707 1000 ri 28 8 Data Reset So Das a E
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