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Question posted by kathieskamire on January 30th, 2013

How Can I Use My Coby Tablet Mid 8042 To Connect My Desktop Computer For Wifi?

is there a way I can hook up my tablet to my desktop so I can access it's wifi?  When I connect it via usb to my desktop which does not have Internet access is doesn't recognize my tablet. I hope you can understand what I'm asking, I'm not very computer savvy

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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on January 30th, 2013 1:27 PM
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No the coby tablets dont have that feature. Im very sorry but the only thing you can do is transporting files within the two devices and you will need an updated driver.


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User Manual - Page 2

...Thank You 3 Package Contents 3 Features 4 Connecting to the Internet 20 Requirements 20 Connect to a Wi-Fi network 21 Getting to Know the Coby internet tablet 5 About the Touchscreen 8 Protective Film 8 Touchscreen Actions 8 About the Orientation Sensor 9 Charging the Tablet 10 Inserting a Memory Card 10 Resetting the Tablet 11 Getting Started 12 Turning the Tablet on and off 12...
User Manual - Page 3

... detailed instructions, up-to help you purchased this product.  Coby® Kyros® Internet Tablet  Professional stereo Earphones  Protective pouch  Power adapter  USB cable  USB host/keyboard adapter This package may contain plastic bags or other materials that the items shown below are...
User Manual - Page 6

... keyboard. Press to decrease the volume level. Press and hold to the previous screen. BACK VOLUME 5 6 Page 6 Getting To Know The Internet Tablet English Name 2 Back key 3 Volume + key 4 Volume - If the keyboard is automatically muted when using headphone Jack. key 5 Power key 6 Speaker Description Press to return to access the Power Off menu.
User Manual - Page 7

... Know The Internet Tablet RESET MEMORY CARD DC IN 5V HDMI 7 8 9 10 11 12 Page 7 English Name Description 7 Power jack Charge and power the tablet with the (DC input) included power adapter. 8 microSDHC Load external microSDHC memory card slot cards here. 9 USB 2.0 Hi- Note: Speaker output is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to a TV...
User Manual - Page 8

...on-screen keyboard), simply touch them with the touchscreen, use your fingertip to perform gestures (e.g. 2-finger picture zoom). To touch and hold it is for capacitive ...Internet Tablet English About the Touchscreen Your tablet comes equipped with any object other items displayed on the screen. Our capacitive multi-touchscreen requires gentle fingertip touch on the touchscreen using...
User Manual - Page 10

...used in until it clicks into the microSDHC card slot to a power source other than a microSDHC memory card into the Power jack on the tablet... chemical burn if mistreated. Page 10 Getting To Know The Internet Tablet To insert a memory card: 1. Slide the card into an...card (e.g., music, video, or photo files). Do not connect the device to :  Increase the memory capacity...
User Manual - Page 11

... the storage settings. Getting To Know The Internet Tablet Page 11 English To release and remove a memory card: 1. Resetting the Tablet Reset the tablet if it . c. a. Press and hold the POWER key until you see Coby logo. For example, do not remove a memory card while data is connected to remove it should freeze and not respond...
User Manual - Page 12

... hold the Power key until the LCD screen turns on and you see Coby Logo, then wait until the confirmation message appears. 2. To turn off the tablet. English  Getting Started Turning the Tablet on and off To turn the tablet on:  Press and hold the Power key until you see...
User Manual - Page 13

...the screen can be found in use (between 15 seconds and 30 minutes). This Sleep option can turn the screen back on . Unlocking the Screen When the screen turns off automatically when the tablet is on, you can be ...back on . English Turning the Screen On and Off (Standby) When the tablet is not in the Display menu. Simply press the Power key once to the edge of the circle that ...
User Manual - Page 15

... Applications To open the full Notifications panel. Coby reserves the right to modify and improve the final list of applications available on the tablet. touch the bar to open an application...Touch to display the list of thumbnail images of all Applications and Widgets installed on the tablet. Touch an App to open an application or folder. 7 Notification Shows notification icons such...
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User Manual - Page 20

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User Manual - Page 21

... Settings. Open the Wi-Fi settings menu: Touch WiFi. Connecting To The Internet When Wi-Fi is on, the tablet will connect to it is found, the tablet will look for networks, tap the SCAN icon that located on . Page 21 English Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength). [no icon] There are no Wi-Fi...
User Manual - Page 22

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User Manual - Page 23

...2 Goto Bookmarks Touch to view bookmarks, to view 3 icon your most visited sites, or to add bookmarks. To use Browser, the tablet must be connected to the Internet. To open Browser, touch the Browser icon on the web. icon 5 New Window (+) Creates new browser window. ...screen or in the Launcher. Browsing The Web Page 23 Read the section "Connecting to the Internet" to learn how to...
User Manual - Page 26

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... Internet Device may include access to, or information on, content, products, applications and services from their website at www.getjar.com. Coby Electronics Corporation will display on the tablet will not be responsible for any loss, costs, or damages incurred due to your access to all applications installed on screen. Your use of such third party...
User Manual - Page 30

... end of the cable into an available USB 2.0 Hi-speed port on the computer. English  Optional Connections Connecting to a Computer Connect the tablet to a computer to open the notifications panel. When your tablet to the computer.  Touch the Notification bar to transfer files. 1. Optional Connections Connect your tablet is compatible with many operating systems...
User Manual - Page 32

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User Manual - Page 33

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