The document provides an overview of tablet PCs, including their history and key developments. It discusses early tablets from the 1880s through attempts in the 1980s and 1990s. Microsoft launched tablet PCs in 2000 running a special version of Windows. The Apple iPad reinvigorated the market in 2010 with its focus on media consumption. Tablet PCs now compete in both consumer and business spaces, running various operating systems. The document also reviews features of a specific MID tablet PC and how to use its interface, connect to WiFi/mobile networks, install apps, and access Google services.

1. TABLET PC’S

2. WHAT IS A TABLET PC?
 A tablet PC is a wireless, portable personal
computer with a touch screen interface.The
tablet form factor is typically smaller than a
notebook computer but larger than a
smartphone.

3. HISTORY OF TABLET PC
 The first patent for an electronic tablet used
for handwriting was granted in 1888.
 The first patent for a system that recognized
handwritten characters by analyzing the
handwriting motion was granted in 1915.

4.  The first publicly demonstrated system using
a tablet and handwriting text recognition
instead of a keyboard for working with a
modern digital computer dates to 1956.

5.  In 1987 Apple Computer started its tablet
project, which considered release of devices
of three sizes, with the one eventually
released in 1993, Apple Newton, being the
smallest (yet it was quite substantial device
with 6" screen and 800 grams of weight).

6.  In 1994 media company Knight-Ridder made
a concept video of a tablet device with a color
display and a focus on media consumption.
 The company didn't create it as a commercial
product because of deficiencies of weight and
energy consumption in display technology.

7. MICROSOFT TABLETS
 In 1999, Microsoft attempted to re-institute
the by-then decades-old tablet concept by
assigning two well-known experts in the
field, from Xerox Palo Alto Research
Center, to the project

8.  In 2000 Microsoft coined the term Microsoft
Tablet PC for tablet PCs built to Microsoft's
specification, and running a licensed specific
tablet enhanced version of its Microsoft
Windows OS.
 MicrosoftTablet PCs were targeted to address
business needs mainly as note-taking
devices, and as rugged devices for field work.
 In the health care sector, tablet computers were
intended for data capture – such as registering
feedback on the patient experience at the
bedside.

9.  Tablet PCs failed to gain popularity in the
consumer space because of unresolved
problems.
 The existing devices were too heavy to be held
with one hand on extended periods, the specific
software features designed to support usage as a
tablet (such as finger and virtual keyboard
support) were not present in all contexts, and
there were not enough applications specific to
the platform - legacy applications created for
desktop interfaces made them not well adapted
to the slate format.

10. APPLE IPAD
 The tablet computer market was
reinvigorated by Apple through the
introduction of the iPad device in 2010

11.  AWi-Fi only model of the tablet was released in April
2010, and aWiFi+3G model was introduced about a month
later, using a non-contract data plan from AT&T.
 Since then, the iPad 2 has launched, bringing 3G support
from both AT&T andVerizonWireless.The iPad has been
characterized by some as a tablet computer that mainly
focuses on media consumption such as web
browsing, email, photos, videos, and e-reading, even
though full-featured, Microsoft Office-compatible software
for word processing (Pages), spreadsheets (Numbers), and
presentations (Keynote) were released alongside the initial
model.

12. NON-APPLE, POST PC TABLETS
 Competitors to Apple's iPad in the market for
tablet computers not based on the traditional
PC architecture were the 5" Dell
Streak, released in June 2010, and the original
7" Samsung GalaxyTab, released in
September 2010.
 Hewlett-Packard announced
itsTouchPad based on theWebOS system in
June 2011
 For more tablet reviews click here

13. MID TABLET

14.  Switching on the MIDTablet
 There is a power button on the top surface of
the table
 Press the power button,Tablet will switch on
 Unlocking theTablet
 There is a lock icon that you will upon
powering up the tablet
 Press the icon and drag icon to the left
 The MID tablet will thus be unlocked

15. INTERFACE
 HOME SCREEN
 The MID tablet has five home screens. On the top
centre of the screen you will see which screen you
are in.

16.  Moving in between the screens
 swipe your finger from left to right motion or vice
versa.

17.  All home screens have a Google short cut on
the top left of screen.This will enable you to
quick access the Google home page so you
can search anything of your choice.
 The Microphone icon allows you search
Google by speaking to the device. It is voice
active. {insert image

18.  OnTheTop right of the ScreenYou will see the App Launcher
/Applications Icon and the + icon. Application’s icon (Apps), allows
you to view and thus access all the applications that are installed on
to your device.
 The + icon allows you to arrange the applications to be inserted on
different Home screens.

19.  Inserting an application on a home screen
 click and drag an App icon to the chosen home
screen

20.  Bottom of Every Home screen there is a
Taskbar.

21.  TheTask bar includes a Back icon. It will help you move back previously
visited screens.
 Home Icon will allow you to browse back to the home screen from
which ever window had been opened.
 A View Opened Window icon will allow you to view all opened
windows, i.e. all running applications.
 The Menu Icon allows you to control the MidTablet by adjusting the
settings, changing the wall paper etc.
 Volume icons allow you to increase or decrease theVolume of the
device.
 Notication area, notifies you of incoming messages via email, social
media that you have subscribed to etc. IT also showing you an icon
representing the antivirus protecting you device. {insert image}
 The System tray shows the time, battery levels and network
connectivity.

22. THE MENU

23.  Inserting a widget
 Tap the menu icon on taskbar or Menu button on top surface of tablet
labelled M.
 Tap the Add icon
 Tap widgets
 Tap on a widget of choice
 Chose the size of the widget
 ClickOK

24.  The WALLPAPER icon allows you to Insert
wallpaper on your home screen.
 Inserting a wall paper from theWallpaper
gallery
 Tap the menu icon on taskbar or Menu button on top surface of
tablet labelled M
 Tap wallpaper
 Choose the wallpaper gallery
 Choose the wallpaper by tapping it
 Then tap set wallpaper icon

25.  Moving theWidget in the screen
 Press the widget till it vibrates
 Press and drag icon to a place of your choice on
screen.
 Deleting a widget
 PressWidget till itVibrates
 Press and drag to the trash top Centre of the
screen

26.  The SEARCH icon allows you to search the
Net for Information.
 Searching Using the Search icon on the menu
icon
 Tap the menu icon on taskbar or Menu button on
top surface of tablet labelled M
 Tap the Search icon. (Google search text box
appears)
 Type the keyword of your search
 Tap on the Search arrow

27.  The Manage Applications icons is likeTask
Manager on A windows System. It allows you
to view running applications, force stopping
running applications, uninstall updates etc.
 The Settings icon allows you to change the
devices system time, date network
connectivity etc.

29.  Changing Date andTime
 Tap the menu icon on taskbar or Menu button on top
surface of tablet labelled M
 Tap settings
 Scroll down to Date &Time andTap the menu
 (Ensure the Check box under the menu Automatic is
checked off)
 Tap Set Date, then set your date
 Tap SelectTime Zone then choose theTime Zone
 Tap SetTime, then set time
 Choose whether you want a 24 Hour time format or not by
checking or un checking the Checkbox.
 Tap the Select Date format, then select the date format as
you choose.

30.  Launcher Settings helps you manage how
your device opens and close widgets etc. It
also allows you to back up and Restore data
in your device.

31. CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET

32.  Its important to note that the tablet can work
on its own independently from the internet
connection, e.g. when working with office
documents, watching movies, playing music
etc.
 But Internet connectivity enhances the use of
theTablet Pc. Its therefore essential to be
able to connect theTablet to the internet

33.  There are two ways to connect theTablet to the
Internet. Using the 3G Dongle/Modem orWi-Fi.
 Connecting Using 3G modem
 Connect your USB Modem on the USB port
 Wait till you see a network Icon on theTaskbar {insert
image}
 Once the Network icon shows a green colour, you
must know that there is internet connection.
 Click on your preferred browser to access the internet.

34.  Connecting usingWi-Fi
 Tap the menu icon on taskbar or Menu button on top
surface of tablet labelled M
 Tap the Settings Icon
 TapWireless & Networks menu
 Ensure that the Wi-Fi check box is checked
 TapWi-Fi Settings
 TapAddWi-Fi Network
 Add the SSID, Security type, password of the Network
when required.
 Once accepted, you will see the Wireless icon on the
taskbar with a green colour. Under the Network settings
the name of the network will be shown as connected.

35.  NOTE: Its very important that you note that
the MIDTablet can also serve as a Wi-Fi
Hotspot.That means that other devices will
connect to a network/internet using the
Tablet as a wireless connection point. To
achieve this under the Wireless & Network
settings tap the Portable Hotspot sub menu
option.

36. APPLICATIONS

37.  TheTablet pc is as good as the Applications it
has, or can have and thus can run.The MID
Tablet comes with some Applications pre
installed with the Android OS.
 To check whichVersion Of Android you are using
in yourTablet follow these steps:
 ViewingTablet Information.
 Tap the menu icon on taskbar or Menu button on top
surface of tablet labelled M
 Tap the settings menu
 Scroll down to tap About MID

38.  Accessing Applications
 On the Home screen, tap the App Launcher icon/App
icon on theTop right of screen
 Under the ALL tab, you will see all the Applications
installed in the tablet
 Under the My Apps, you will see all the Applications
that you have downloaded from the Internet
 Running an Application
 On the Home screen, tap the App Launcher icon/App
icon on theTop right of screen
 Tap anApplication of choice to run.

39. GOOGLE

40.  It was built essentially as a search Engine. But
lately it is bigger, much broader than that.
 For more info about the Company Please click
here OR visit the Following site:
http://www.google.com/about/company/

41.  Android is a Smartphone, mobile Device
Operating system created by Google.The MID
Tablet uses Android Operating System to
function.

 In order therefore to fully utilise all the Google
Goodies you have to create a Google account.
This Google account will enable you to be able to
download Apps, have a free email account
(Gmail), Google + (Social Network) etc.

42.  Creating a Google Account
 On the URL type:
https://accounts.google.com/signup
 Fill in the Form that you will see displayed
 Upon successful registration, you will then be able
to access all the Goodies Google has to offer

43.  INSTALLINGAPPLICATIONS
 Log in to Google e.g. log in to gmail
 Tap the App Launcher icon
 Tap the Market Icon on theTop Right of the screen
 Google Play pops up,
 Browse to your App of choice, tap on it to
download
 Tap the Install icon,Tap the accept the terms to
continue download

44.  NOTE: Its important to note that there are
Apps that are for free, and there are those
that one has to pay for.
 The ones that you pay for, you will need a
credit card to do the transactions, else a
Debit card with a VISA or MAESTRO sign.
 You will be guided on the process of buying
by the Application.

45. USING APPLICATIONS
 This depends on the different app you are
using, just as different games you play them
differently.
 Now you know how to access the applications
on the MIDTablet so now all systems go!!

46. CONCLUSION
 ATablet Pc will greatly help you in your
mobile computing needs. Not only will it help
you on the corporate side but also as an
entertainment tool (games, music and
videos).
 Note:
 ATablet is just like a mini computer. Its therefore
important to Protect your Device fromThreats like
Viruses.A free yet powerfulAV is AVAST. But
obviously we all are subject to our own opinion