Tablets are amazing gadgets with the qualities of both laptops and smartphones. You can check your emails, play games, or even read blogs like this on a tablet. Using a tablet may not be a problem for anyone who has been exposed to smartphones in the past. However, it can feel more challenging for new users.
Regardless of how new you are to this technology, using tablets is not tough at all. There’s nothing complex like conducting a workplace investigation when it comes to using a tablet. It may only require you to go through this blog and read the manual. You can learn the rest gradually as you use the technology.
Here’s how you can get started with a usual tablet:
Get to Know the Buttons
The first thing you need to know to use a tablet is how the buttons on your physical tablet work. Usually, there are three buttons on the body of any tablet. These buttons are two volume rockers and a power button. Based on the tablet you are using, you may see two volume increase and decrease buttons or a single button with both options. In the latter case, that button is pressable on either side. The button with the plus sign increases the volume and the one with the minus sign reduces it.
As for the power button, it can turn your device on and off. Also, you can restart your tablet and lock its screen from the same button. To turn your tablet on or off, you need to press the power button for a few seconds until the screen brightens up or turns off. A simple press can lock your tablet. Lastly, you have to select the restart option that appears after extended press.
Connection to Wi-Fi
When you first turn on your tablet, it may ask you to choose the language. After that, you will have to connect your device to an internet connection. It is because most applications are powered by the internet and tablets require you to connect to Apple or Google based on your device. So, it is necessary to connect to the internet to explore apps and options on your tablet.
Here’s a step-by-step process to connect your tablet to an internet connection:
- Choose your Wi-Fi connection from the available options.
- Insert the Wi-Fi password to gain internet access.
- Press the connect option on your screen and you will connect instantly.
Another way to connect to the internet on a tablet is through a cellular network. But your tablet must support the SIM card option to use cellular data. Not all tablets have a SIM card option but almost every tablet has Wi-Fi. So, connecting to Wi-Fi is a better choice. Even if your tablet does have the cellular data option, consider using Wi-Fi on the first power on because apps and your device’s OS (software) may need updates. Such updates can easily eat up all of your data.
Signing In Your Account
Once you are connected to the internet, you have to sign in to your Google or Apple ID. If you already have a Gmail account (email address ending with gmail.com), just insert the same credentials into your Android tablet in the respective fields. The process is similar with Apple as well but in that case, you have to insert credentials of an Apple account.
Once your Google account is connected, it will automatically sync your emails, contacts, photos, and other files. The synchronization may take up to a few minutes to complete. But once you are done, your tablet is ready for routine.
The steps taken so far are a hassle for only the first time. After that, your device will remember everything and you won’t have to insert the details again. So, don’t feel overwhelmed by the setting up process.
Install an Application
Once your device is set up, you may want to install exciting applications on it. The process to do so is quite simple. Find the Play Store on your Android tablet and press it. You will see a screen with multiple applications available for download along with a search bar. Type the name of your desired app on the search bar and select from the results. Press the install button and downloading will start. The process is similar to the App Store if you have an iPad.
Conclusion
Simple steps mentioned in this blog can help you get started with a tablet. It is advisable to explore other options on your own as the interface of tablets is generally very intuitive. Getting started with a tablet is something super simple that you can do on your own. You do not need the help of an expert as in the case of developing talent acquisition strategies for corporate hiring. All it takes is to experiment with different options to learn how to use a tablet.
