44 | Updating your tablet’s operating system |
•Set the alarm time.
•Set which days to repeat the alarm.
•Set a ringtone.
•Enable or disable vibrate.
•Give it a label (i.e., a name).
Updating your tablet’s operating system
Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options.
To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update
>Check now.
Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure.
Resetting your tablet
You may have to perform a reset if your tablet fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your tablet use a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to press the recessed reset button above the power button.
Note: When using the reset hole to reset your device, it will be necessary to press the power button to turn your tablet back on.
Clean boot
A clean boot will restore your tablet to the factory settings.
Warning! This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed.
Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet.