First Steps With Your Nokia Tablet - Revision history

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2010-12-07T08:39:42Z

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	If you've bought the tablet second hand, you may need to replace any missing items yourself. Always check for a list of contents before buying a used item, so that you know exactly what comes with it.		If you've bought the tablet second hand, you may need to replace any missing items yourself. Always check for a list of contents before buying a used item, so that you know exactly what comes with it.
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	== Charge the tablet until it's full ==		== Charge the tablet until it's full ==
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	When the tablet has fully charged, you will see a message on its screen telling you so. Unplug the charger, but do not switch the tablet on.		When the tablet has fully charged, you will see a message on its screen telling you so. Unplug the charger, but do not switch the tablet on.
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	== Update the tablet's firmware ==		== Update the tablet's firmware ==
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	If you're not sure what firmware is, or how you can update it, see our complete tutorial at the link in the Maemo beginner's guide. Note that if you've just got your tablet you do not need to do any of the backup procedures described in the article, you can skip straight to the section on actually doing the firmware update.		If you're not sure what firmware is, or how you can update it, see our complete tutorial at the link in the Maemo beginner's guide. Note that if you've just got your tablet you do not need to do any of the backup procedures described in the article, you can skip straight to the section on actually doing the firmware update.
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	== Connecting to the internet via Bluetooth ==		== Connecting to the internet via Bluetooth ==
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	Note that phone internet connections can be very expensive or very cheap, depending on what your network operator charges and what kind of plan you're on. Contact your network operator and tell them you want to use your phone as a Bluetooth modem (that "modem" word is very important, don't just say you want to use the internet). Ask them how much this would cost and whether they have any special deals such as monthly flat fees. If it's too expensive for you, don't use the phone to connect your tablet.		Note that phone internet connections can be very expensive or very cheap, depending on what your network operator charges and what kind of plan you're on. Contact your network operator and tell them you want to use your phone as a Bluetooth modem (that "modem" word is very important, don't just say you want to use the internet). Ask them how much this would cost and whether they have any special deals such as monthly flat fees. If it's too expensive for you, don't use the phone to connect your tablet.
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	== Switch on the tablet and set up its internet connection ==		== Switch on the tablet and set up its internet connection ==
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	Once you've got your tablet connected to the internet by either wi-fi or phone, you can try out all its main features.		Once you've got your tablet connected to the internet by either wi-fi or phone, you can try out all its main features.
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	== Try out the tablet's main features to make sure they work properly ==		== Try out the tablet's main features to make sure they work properly ==
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	If something doesn't work, new tablets all come with a 1 or 2 year guarantee (depending on where you buy them in the world) which means you should be able to get free repairs or a replacement if it doesn't work properly. You can find out more by going to [http://www.nokia.com/support/ nokia.com/support] and selecting your country. The guarantee doesn't apply to used tablets though.		If something doesn't work, new tablets all come with a 1 or 2 year guarantee (depending on where you buy them in the world) which means you should be able to get free repairs or a replacement if it doesn't work properly. You can find out more by going to [http://www.nokia.com/support/ nokia.com/support] and selecting your country. The guarantee doesn't apply to used tablets though.
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	== If it works, enjoy ==		== If it works, enjoy ==
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	If all of the above works, then great! Here's how to get the most out of your tablet.		If all of the above works, then great! Here's how to get the most out of your tablet.

-	A [[Screen protector]] will help ~~keeping~~ your devices screen intact even when putting the device to the same pocket ~~than~~ your keys.	+	A [[Screen protector]] will help to keep your devices screen intact, even when putting the device in the same pocket as your keys.

-	One could start with [[Getting media content onto your tablet]] -article because own music and videos are easy way to make device personal and carry your favourite media with you all the time.	+	One could start with [[Getting media content onto your tablet]] -article because own music and videos are an easy way to make device personal and carry your favourite media with you all the time.

	If you want to get the most out of your tablet, beginners should check out the [[New users]] -article which contains lots of information for beginners.		If you want to get the most out of your tablet, beginners should check out the [[New users]] -article which contains lots of information for beginners.
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	You may also want to visit [http://talk.maemo.org maemo.org's] forums if you have problems. Try to use the "Search" option to see if your question has been asked before, and if you can't find the answer to your problem you could try starting a new topic detailing your problem.		You may also want to visit [http://talk.maemo.org maemo.org's] forums if you have problems. Try to use the "Search" option to see if your question has been asked before, and if you can't find the answer to your problem you could try starting a new topic detailing your problem.

-	It's worth remembering that the tablets provide something for people of all skill levels. You don't need to do anything nerdy to get a lot out of the tablets, their built-in applications are good enough for most people's internet-related needs. There are two categories: [~~http~~:~~//wiki.maemo.org/category~~:~~Basics Basics~~] and [~~http~~:~~//wiki.maemo.org/category~~:Power~~%20Users~~ Power users]	+	It's worth remembering that the tablets provide something for people of all skill levels. You don't need to do anything nerdy to get a lot out of the tablets, their built-in applications are good enough for most people's internet-related needs. There are two categories: [[:Category:Beginners\|Beginners]] and [[:Category:Power users\|Power users]]

-	But the tablets are designed in a way that also leaves the door open for those who do want to mess around "under the bonnet", so it keeps them happy too. If you have a feeling that you want to mess around, go ahead and browse through [~~http~~:~~//wiki.maemo.org/category~~:~~power%20users~~ Power users] -category articles!	+	But the tablets are designed in a way that also leaves the door open for those who do want to mess around "under the bonnet", so it keeps them happy too. If you have a feeling that you want to mess around, go ahead and browse through [[:Category:Power users\|Power users]] category articles!

	== Memory card ==		== Memory card ==
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	[[Category:N8x0]]		[[Category:N8x0]]
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amigadave: clarify that this is for N8x0 users

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clarify that this is for N8x0 users

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-	So, you've bought a Nokia N810 or N800 internet tablet and you're now wondering what to do with it. To help you out, here's a brief guide to the first things you should do after getting it home.	+	So, you've bought a [[Nokia N810]] or [[Nokia N800\|N800]] internet tablet and you're now wondering what to do with it. To help you out, here's a brief guide to the first things you should do after getting it home.

	== First walk-through ==		== First walk-through ==
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	== Memory card ==		== Memory card ==
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-	~~'''''For N900 this step is highly optional!!!'''''~~

	If you want to use your tablet for music and/or videos, you should buy a bigger memory card than the one that comes bundled with the tablet.		If you want to use your tablet for music and/or videos, you should buy a bigger memory card than the one that comes bundled with the tablet.
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	[[Category:Beginners]]		[[Category:Beginners]]
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	[[Category:Users]]		[[Category:Users]]

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2010-02-02T16:26:44Z

First walk-through

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	Check out [http://www.internettablettalk.com/tablet101/ this introductory video] to get started.		Check out [http://www.internettablettalk.com/tablet101/ this introductory video] to get started.
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	== Check everything is in the box==		== Check everything is in the box==

dneary at 15:59, 2 February 2010

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	So, you've bought a Nokia N810 or N800 internet tablet and you're now wondering what to do with it. To help you out, here's a brief guide to the first things you should do after getting it home.		So, you've bought a Nokia N810 or N800 internet tablet and you're now wondering what to do with it. To help you out, here's a brief guide to the first things you should do after getting it home.

		+	== First walk-through ==

		+	Check out [http://www.internettablettalk.com/tablet101/ this introductory video] to get started.


-	~~===1. Check everything is in the box===~~

-	~~The box should contain:~~

-	~~- The tablet itself (probably with a plastic film across~~ the ~~screen for shipping)~~	+	== Check everything is in the box==

-	~~- Two styluses (one of them may be inserted in the tablet, the other is a spare)~~	+	The box should contain:
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-	~~- Battery (probably in a plastic pouch for shipping)~~	+
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-	~~- Charger~~	+
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-	~~- USB cable (miniUSB for the N800, microUSB for the N810)~~	+
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-	~~- Possibly a memory card, the size seems to vary depending on where you buy it.~~	+
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-	~~- A "Getting Started" pamphlet~~	+
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-	~~- A pouch for the tablet~~	+
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-	~~- 3.5mm earphones, which are actually a headset too as they~~ contain ~~a microphone in the large plastic section of the lead.~~	+

-	- The N810 includes a mounting kit for fitting it in your car, so you can use it for satellite navigation. The N800 does not have this kit.	+	* The tablet itself (probably with a plastic film across the screen for shipping)
		+	* Two styluses (one of them may be inserted in the tablet, the other is a spare)
		+	* Battery (probably in a plastic pouch for shipping)
		+	* Charger
		+	* USB cable (miniUSB for the N800, microUSB for the N810)
		+	* Possibly a memory card, the size seems to vary depending on where you buy it.
		+	* A "Getting Started" pamphlet
		+	* A pouch for the tablet
		+	* 3.5mm earphones, which are actually a headset too as they contain a microphone in the large plastic section of the lead.
		+	* The N810 includes a mounting kit for fitting it in your car, so you can use it for satellite navigation. The N800 does not have this kit.

	If anything is missing and you've bought the tablet new, contact the shop you bought it from as it's their responsibility to supply a complete product. Do this as soon as you notice something is missing.		If anything is missing and you've bought the tablet new, contact the shop you bought it from as it's their responsibility to supply a complete product. Do this as soon as you notice something is missing.
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	If you've bought the tablet second hand, you may need to replace any missing items yourself. Always check for a list of contents before buying a used item, so that you know exactly what comes with it.		If you've bought the tablet second hand, you may need to replace any missing items yourself. Always check for a list of contents before buying a used item, so that you know exactly what comes with it.

-	~~[[Category:Users]]~~

-	==~~=2.~~ Charge the tablet until it's full===	+	== Charge the tablet until it's full ==

	Put the battery into the tablet, making sure the prongs of the tablet match up to the prongs of the battery.		Put the battery into the tablet, making sure the prongs of the tablet match up to the prongs of the battery.
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-	==~~=3.~~ Update the tablet's firmware===	+	== Update the tablet's firmware ==

	Before you start using the tablet for the first time, it's important to update its firmware first.		Before you start using the tablet for the first time, it's important to update its firmware first.
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-	===4. If you want to connect the tablet to the internet through your mobile phone, switch on its Bluetooth and make sure it's near the tablet~~===~~	+	== Connecting to the internet via Bluetooth ==
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		+	If you want to connect the tablet to the internet through your mobile phone, switch on its Bluetooth and make sure it's near the tablet.

	The Nokia tablets can connect to the internet through Wi-Fi and through a Bluetooth mobile phone. Your tablet can connect through your phone as long as it's within 10 metres / 10 yards, so for example you could keep the phone in your pocket or bag while using the tablet.		The Nokia tablets can connect to the internet through Wi-Fi and through a Bluetooth mobile phone. Your tablet can connect through your phone as long as it's within 10 metres / 10 yards, so for example you could keep the phone in your pocket or bag while using the tablet.
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-	==~~=5.~~ Switch on the tablet and set up its internet connection===	+	== Switch on the tablet and set up its internet connection ==

	You're now ready to switch on the tablet for the first time!		You're now ready to switch on the tablet for the first time!
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-	==~~=6.~~ Try out the tablet's main features to make sure they work properly===	+	== Try out the tablet's main features to make sure they work properly ==

	Now that your internet tablet has been connected to the internet, it's time to take it for a spin and see if everything is working properly.		Now that your internet tablet has been connected to the internet, it's time to take it for a spin and see if everything is working properly.
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	The three icons on the left are the most important: the Web icon, Contacts icon and Applications icon.		The three icons on the left are the most important: the Web icon, Contacts icon and Applications icon.

-	- The Web menu lets you open a new browser window, or select a bookmark. The web browser is based on the same technology as Firefox, and should render web pages in a similar way to a computer running Firefox. The tablet browser has Flash, AJAX and Javascript support, so you can visit almost all sites that a PC can. Click here to find out more about browsing the web in our tablet browser tutorial.	+	* The Web menu lets you open a new browser window, or select a bookmark. The web browser is based on the same technology as Firefox, and should render web pages in a similar way to a computer running Firefox. The tablet browser has Flash, AJAX and Javascript support, so you can visit almost all sites that a PC can. Click here to find out more about browsing the web in our tablet browser tutorial.
-		+	* The Contacts menu is used to access the tablet's own built-in e-mail, internet phone, internet video and instant messaging applications. You can use other third party applications instead, but they will appear in the Applications menu rather than the Contacts menu. Click here to find out more about using the tablet's built-in e-mail application, and also click here to find out more about using the tablet's built-in internet video call application.
-	- The Contacts menu is used to access the tablet's own built-in e-mail, internet phone, internet video and instant messaging applications. You can use other third party applications instead, but they will appear in the Applications menu rather than the Contacts menu. Click here to find out more about using the tablet's built-in e-mail application, and also click here to find out more about using the tablet's built-in internet video call application.	+	* The Applications menu is used to access the tablet's other built-in applications, third party applications (such as Skype) and all of the tablet settings. If you install extra applications these tend to appear in the "Extras" section of the Applications menu.
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-	- The Applications menu is used to access the tablet's other built-in applications, third party applications (such as Skype) and all of the tablet settings. If you install extra applications these tend to appear in the "Extras" section of the Applications menu.	+

	Try out the different features, especially those that are important to you.		Try out the different features, especially those that are important to you.
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-	==~~=7.~~ If it works, enjoy~~. Here's how to get the most out of your tablet.=~~==	+	== If it works, enjoy ==

-	If all of the above works, then great!	+	If all of the above works, then great! Here's how to get the most out of your tablet.

	A [[Screen protector]] will help keeping your devices screen intact even when putting the device to the same pocket than your keys.		A [[Screen protector]] will help keeping your devices screen intact even when putting the device to the same pocket than your keys.
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	But the tablets are designed in a way that also leaves the door open for those who do want to mess around "under the bonnet", so it keeps them happy too. If you have a feeling that you want to mess around, go ahead and browse through [http://wiki.maemo.org/category:power%20users Power users] -category articles!		But the tablets are designed in a way that also leaves the door open for those who do want to mess around "under the bonnet", so it keeps them happy too. If you have a feeling that you want to mess around, go ahead and browse through [http://wiki.maemo.org/category:power%20users Power users] -category articles!

-	==~~=8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory~~ card ~~or cards=~~==	+	== Memory card ==
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	'''''For N900 this step is highly optional!!!'''''		'''''For N900 this step is highly optional!!!'''''

ossipena: /* 7. If it works, enjoy. Here's how to get the most out of your tablet. */

2009-11-09T20:20:48Z

7. If it works, enjoy. Here's how to get the most out of your tablet.

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	If all of the above works, then great!		If all of the above works, then great!
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		+	A [[Screen protector]] will help keeping your devices screen intact even when putting the device to the same pocket than your keys.

	One could start with [[Getting media content onto your tablet]] -article because own music and videos are easy way to make device personal and carry your favourite media with you all the time.		One could start with [[Getting media content onto your tablet]] -article because own music and videos are easy way to make device personal and carry your favourite media with you all the time.

ossipena: /* 7. If it works, enjoy. Here's how to get the most out of your tablet. */

2009-11-09T10:23:36Z

7. If it works, enjoy. Here's how to get the most out of your tablet.

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	If all of the above works, then great!		If all of the above works, then great!

-	~~If you want to get the most out of~~ your tablet~~, beginners should check out the Maemo For Beginners index page which contains lots of~~ easy-to~~-use step-by-step tutorials covering~~ all of the ~~basics and a few unusual topics too. Pay particular attention to the "Important Announcements" section as it contains fixes to common problems~~.	+	One could start with [[Getting media content onto your tablet]] -article because own music and videos are easy way to make device personal and carry your favourite media with you all the time.

-	~~You may also~~ want to ~~visit maemo.org's forums if you have problems. Try to use~~ the ~~"Search" option to see if~~ your ~~question has been asked before~~, ~~and if you can't find~~ the ~~answer to your problem you could try starting a new topic detailing your problem~~.	+	If you want to get the most out of your tablet, beginners should check out the [[New users]] -article which contains lots of information for beginners.

-	It's ~~worth remembering that the tablets provide something for people of all skill levels~~. ~~You don't need~~ to ~~do anything nerdy to get a lot out of~~ the ~~tablets~~, ~~their built-in applications are good enough for most people~~'~~s internet-related needs~~.	+	You may also want to visit [http://talk.maemo.org maemo.org's] forums if you have problems. Try to use the "Search" option to see if your question has been asked before, and if you can't find the answer to your problem you could try starting a new topic detailing your problem.

-	~~But the tablets are designed in a way~~ that ~~also leaves~~ the ~~door open~~ for ~~those who~~ do ~~want~~ to ~~mess around "under~~ the ~~bonnet"~~, ~~so it keeps them happy too~~.	+	It's worth remembering that the tablets provide something for people of all skill levels. You don't need to do anything nerdy to get a lot out of the tablets, their built-in applications are good enough for most people's internet-related needs. There are two categories: [http://wiki.maemo.org/category:Basics Basics] and [http://wiki.maemo.org/category:Power%20Users Power users]

		+	But the tablets are designed in a way that also leaves the door open for those who do want to mess around "under the bonnet", so it keeps them happy too. If you have a feeling that you want to mess around, go ahead and browse through [http://wiki.maemo.org/category:power%20users Power users] -category articles!

	===8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards===		===8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards===

ossipena: /* 8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards */

2009-11-09T10:17:14Z

8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards

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	===8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards===		===8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards===
-	''For N900 this step is highly optional''	+	'''''For N900 this step is highly optional!!!'''''
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	If you want to use your tablet for music and/or videos, you should buy a bigger memory card than the one that comes bundled with the tablet.		If you want to use your tablet for music and/or videos, you should buy a bigger memory card than the one that comes bundled with the tablet.

ossipena: /* 8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards */

2009-11-09T10:16:25Z

8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards

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	===8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards===		===8. If you want to listen to music or watch videos on the tablet, buy a bigger memory card or cards===
-		+	''For N900 this step is highly optional''
	If you want to use your tablet for music and/or videos, you should buy a bigger memory card than the one that comes bundled with the tablet.		If you want to use your tablet for music and/or videos, you should buy a bigger memory card than the one that comes bundled with the tablet.

ossipena at 12:44, 1 November 2009

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	You do NOT need to use Nokia-brand memory cards, any manufacturer's cards will do. Other brands such as SanDisk and Kingston are fine as long as you buy them from a reputable electronics shop. Try not to buy used memory cards or cards from online auction sites as they may not be very reliable.		You do NOT need to use Nokia-brand memory cards, any manufacturer's cards will do. Other brands such as SanDisk and Kingston are fine as long as you buy them from a reputable electronics shop. Try not to buy used memory cards or cards from online auction sites as they may not be very reliable.
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		+	[[Category:Beginners]]
		+	[[Category:OS2008]]
		+	[[Category:Users]]

jukey: /* 1. Check everything is in the box */

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1. Check everything is in the box

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	If you've bought the tablet second hand, you may need to replace any missing items yourself. Always check for a list of contents before buying a used item, so that you know exactly what comes with it.		If you've bought the tablet second hand, you may need to replace any missing items yourself. Always check for a list of contents before buying a used item, so that you know exactly what comes with it.

		+	[[Category:Users]]

	===2. Charge the tablet until it's full===		===2. Charge the tablet until it's full===