User Guide for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Thank you for choosing the Pantech Element, our latest tablet. The 
Pantech Element has many features designed to enhance your mobile 
experience. With its unique and stylish design, you will enjoy the entire 
Element experience.
This user guide contains important and useful information that will 
maximize your familiarity with all that the Pantech Element has to offer.
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your tablet depending on the software of the tablet. Actual color may vary.
Your tablet is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications 
that you enable may involve the location of your tablet being shared. For applications available through AT&T, we offer privacy controls that let you decide 
how an application may use the location of your tablet and other tablets on your account. However, the AT&T privacy tools do not apply to applications 
available outside of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location 
information  will  be  used  and  protected.  In  addition,  your  AT&T  tablet  may  be  used  to  access  the  Internet  and  to  download,  and/or  purchase  goods, 
applications, and services from AT&T or elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet 
content. These controls may not be available for certain devices that bypass AT&T controls.
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Copyright © 2012. Pantech. All Rights Reserved.
Table of contents
Important Safety Information ......................................................5
Safety information .................................................................................................... 6
Safety precautions .................................................................................................... 6
Basic instructions ...................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started ............................................................................... 8
Inside the package .................................................................................................... 9
Checking the SIM/USIM card.................................................................................... 9
Installing the microSD™ card ................................................................................ 10
Charging battery ..................................................................................................... 10
Turning the Element on/off .................................................................................... 11
Unlocking/locking screen ....................................................................................... 11
Using touch screen ..................................................................................................12
Product overview ......................................................................................................12
Activating the Element ............................................................................................14
Adjusting the volume ...............................................................................................15
Entering text ..............................................................................................................15
Understanding home screen ..................................................................................15
Customizing home screen ......................................................................................18
Connectivity ..................................................................................20
Using a Wi-Fi network ..............................................................................................21
Using Bluetooth  ...................................................................................................... 22
Connecting to a mobile network .......................................................................... 22
Legal Disclaimer ...................................................................................................... 22
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Communication ............................................................................ 23
Contacts ....................................................................................................................24
Email .......................................................................................................................... 25
Gmail ..........................................................................................................................26
Google Talk ............................................................................................................... 27
Latitude .....................................................................................................................28
NotePad .....................................................................................................................30
Sketch Pad ................................................................................................................32
Voice Recorder .........................................................................................................34
Entertainment ..............................................................................36
Camera ...................................................................................................................... 37
Video ......................................................................................................................... 40
Music ...........................................................................................................................41
Photo Frame .............................................................................................................42
Play Books .................................................................................................................42
Net Media ..................................................................................................................44
YouTube .....................................................................................................................47
Web ............................................................................................................................48
Developer option .....................................................................................................64
AT&T software update ............................................................................................65
About tablet ..............................................................................................................65
Appendix ........................................................................................66
Troubleshooting checklist .....................................................................................67
Specifications ..........................................................................................................67
Cautions on waterproof and dustproof functions ............................................68
FCC Regulatory Compliance .................................................................................70
Warranty .....................................................................................................................71
Legal notice ..............................................................................................................74
Index........................................................................................................................... 75
Table of contents
Tools ................................................................................................50
Calculator...................................................................................................................51
Calendar .....................................................................................................................51
Clock .......................................................................................................................... 52
Clock Tools ................................................................................................................ 52
Play Store ..................................................................................................................53
Maps ...........................................................................................................................54
Navigation ................................................................................................................. 55
Local  ..........................................................................................................................56
Search ........................................................................................................................56
Settings .......................................................................................... 57
Wireless & networks ................................................................................................58
Sound .........................................................................................................................58
Display .......................................................................................................................59
Storage ......................................................................................................................59
USB connection settings ....................................................................................... 60
Battery  ..................................................................................................................... 60
Apps .......................................................................................................................... 60
Accounts & sync...................................................................................................... 60
Location services......................................................................................................61
Security ......................................................................................................................61
Language & input ....................................................................................................62
Backup & reset .........................................................................................................63
Date & time ...............................................................................................................63
Accessibility .............................................................................................................64
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Important Safety 
Information
Safety information
Safety precautions
Basic instructions
Important Safety Information
Safety information
The following list shows how to maintain your tablet, together with 
precautions to take.
 x Keep your tablet and its accessories out of the reach of pets.
 x Do not allow children to use your tablet. If children use the device, 
make sure that they use the tablet properly.
 x Maintain your tablet in dry conditions and keep it within normal 
operating temperatures. Temperatures higher than 55°C (131°F) or 
lower than -20°C (-4°F) may damage your tablet.
 x Do not try to dry your tablet in a microwave oven. If you do, sparks can 
occur and cause an explosion or fire.
 x Do not use or store your tablet in dusty or dirty areas.
 x Do not attempt to disassemble your tablet.
 x Do not drop or cause severe impact to your tablet.
 x Do not use chemical products, cleaning solvents or detergents to 
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clean your tablet.
If your tablet does not work properly, contact your dealer 
immediately.
 x Use only authorized batteries, battery chargers and accessories. Any 
malfunction or damage caused by the use of unauthorized batteries, 
battery chargers and accessories will void the limited product 
warranty.
 x Ensure that the battery charger does not come in contact with 
conductive objects.
Safety precautions
Using a tablet while driving may be prohibited.
Please check local laws and regulations with regard to the prohibition of 
tablet use while driving, and comply with them.
Using your tablet while driving may disturb your concentration and cause 
an accident. Always switch your tablet off and drive safely.
Switch off in restricted areas
Always switch your tablet off in areas where tablet use is restricted.
Switch off in explosive or dangerous areas
Always switch your tablet off in areas with explosive or dangerous 
materials (such as fuels, fuel stations or areas containing chemical 
goods) and obey any instructions or signs.
Switch off in aircraft
Always switch your tablet off or select Airplane mode (select Settings > 
More > Airplane mode) when you are in an aircraft. The electromagnetic 
waves emitted by your tablet may affect the electronic navigation 
equipment in the aircraft.
Switch off in hospitals and near medical equipment
Always switch your tablet off in hospitals, and obey the regulations or 
rules of the hospital.
Switch your tablet off when using medical equipment for private 
purposes when possible. Always consult with the medical equipment’s 
manufacturer or an expert regarding tablet use near the medical 
equipment.
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Installing a hands free device in your vehicle
Install hands free devices in a vehicle away from the steering wheel and 
airbag expansion area.
Tablets and other electronic devices
Tablets emit electromagnetic waves that may affect nearby electronic 
devices. When it is switched on, do not place your tablet close to delicate 
electronic equipment.
Basic instructions
Useful tips
To understand information contained in this user guide, please keep in 
mind the following:
 x Words in bold type refer to the relevant action on the screen. For 
example, “Tap Maps” means that you have to tap Maps below the 
Maps icon 
. Words might be placed below or next to an icon or 
included in the text.
 x The symbol “>” refers to the next action. For example, “Tap Settings 
> Language & input” means that you should tap Settings first and 
Language & input next.
 x Applications menu refers to the screen where all applications of the 
Element appear.
 x Home screen refers to the screen that appears first in the idle mode.
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Idle mode refers to the status where you stay on the home screen 
ready to run an application.
Important Safety Information
 x Channels through which you can share items (e.g. contacts and 
pictures) increase as you subscribe to a service. For example, if you 
sign up for Facebook or Twitter, you can also share information with 
others through Facebook or Twitter.
Google accounts
It is recommended that you have a Google account registered to use 
some applications provided by Google, e.g. Calendar, Latitude, Market, 
Talk, and Gmail of the Element. For more information on setting up the 
Google account, refer to Activating the Element on page 14.
Pop-up windows
Pop-up windows can appear on the screen in the following cases and the 
running application(s) can stop operating:
 x When the remaining battery capacity is insufficient;
 x When the remaining memory space is insufficient.
In the above cases, charge the battery or secure enough memory space 
and take the relevant steps.
Please note that Instructions of this user guide are written based on the 
default settings of the tablet. Therefore, captured images or functions 
may differ according to the updated Android Operating System. For 
more details, please contact the nearest dealer.
Default file name
When a file is automatically saved in the Element, the file name follows 
the file name policy of the Android Operating System: imgMM [month]
DD [day]YY [year]_hh [hour] mm [minute]ss[second].
For example, when an image is saved automatically in the Sketch Pad, its 
file name should be designated as follows: img010611_220328.jpg.
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Getting Started
Inside the package
Checking the SIM/USIM card
Installing the microSD™ card
Charging battery
Turning the Element on/off
Unlocking/locking screen
Using touch screen
Product overview
Activating the Element
Adjusting the volume
Entering text
Understanding home screen
Customizing home screen