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P08W7100
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GIEC TECHNOLOGY P08W7100 Users manual

USER GUIDE
v1
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet
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Before using your new product, please read these instructions to pr event any damage.
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Table of Contents
Package contents 5 Product overview 6 Start screen 10
Charge the battery 11 Turn on your tablet for the first time 12
Navigate with gestures 12 Find your way around 14
Turn your tableton or off 18 Use Cortana 19 Use data storage devices 20 Use split screen 23 Reset your tablet 24 Open the task manager 27 Adjust the sound 27 Use the keyboard 28 Capture a screenshot 30 Download apps 31 Check for updates 32
Customize the Star t screen 34 Customize the lock screen 37 Change the defaultview 39 Set the date and time 40 Adjust the screen brightness 41 Adjust the power saving settings 42 Change ease of access settings 43 Open the control panel 45 Adjust notification settings 45 Select your language 46
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Change privacy settings 48 Add additional users 50
Connect to a Wi-F i network 52 Check networ k status 54 Connect to a Bluetooth device 54
View web pages 55 Search for text 55 Copy text on a web page 56 Check and clear history 56 Manage downloads 57 Manage favorites 57
Set up a mail account 58 Manage your Mail account 58 View emails 59 Create emails 59
Use the camera 63 View photos and video 64 Edit photos 64 Share photos or videos 64
Controlplayback 65 Create a playlist 66
View storage space 66 Clear app cache and data 67 Uninstallapps 69 Free up storage space 70
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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an Insignia Flex Windows®8.9" Tablet (NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C). Your Windows tablet was crafted to give you superior performance.
For more information about your tablet:
l Visit www.insigniaproducts.com. l Try the Get Started app. You can find it listed in your tablet's apps. l Go to Microsoft's website.

Tablet overview

l Windows 10 l 32 GBof internal storage l Micro SDslot expands memory (up to 128 GB) l Front and back-facing cameras l Bluetooth 4.0

PACKAGE CONTENTS

l Windows tablet l Micro USBcable l AC power adapter l Quick Setup Guide l Important Information
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Front
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Item Description
Charging indicator
Front camera
Multi-touch screen
Windows button
Lights red while charging, then turns off when charging is complete.
Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on
page63).
Use your fingers to control your tablet. See Navigate
with gestures (on page12).
Tap to return to the Start screen or the last opened app.
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Back
Item Description
Rear camera
Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on
page63).
Speaker Play audio from your tablet.
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Top
Item Description
Micro HDMI
Micro USB port
Headphone jack
Connect your tablet to a TV or other device with a micro HDMIcable.
Connect the Micro-USBcharging cable to charge your tablet.
Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
Micro SDslot
Insert a Micro SD card to transfer files or to expand your tablet's memory up to 128GB.
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Left side
Item Description
Power
Press and hold to turn your tablet on or off. Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.
Volume +/- Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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START SCREEN

Tablet mode
Desktop mode
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Get started

This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You can also check out Tablet overview (on page5) and Navigation (on the
next page) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information
about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on
page18) and Change basic settings (on page34).

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Notes
Charge your tablet fully before using it the first time.
l Connect the USBcable to your tablet and AC power adapter, then plug
the adapter into a power outlet. The charging indicator lights red while charging, then turns off when the battery is fully charged.
Note
It will take about four hours to fully charge your tablet.
Check your battery level
l
Tap the battery icon in the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
Conserve battery power
l Turn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it. l Turn off Bluetooth when you aren't using it. l Lower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on
page41).
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Limit background activity and push notifications. Tap in the taskbar, then tap Battery saver.
l Turn off "Hey Cortana." See Use Cortana (on page19) for more
information.

TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME

1.
Press and hold the button until the Insignia logo appears.
2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup.

Navigation

This section teaches you how to find your way around your tablet.

NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES

Gesture Action
Tap
Tap an app or other item with your finger to open or select it.
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Gesture Action
Touch & hold
Drag
Swipe
Pinch
Touch an item with your finger and hold it until your tablet responds.
Touch and hold an item with your finger, then move your finger to the position where you want the item.
Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Rotate
Pinch your fingers together or move them apart.
To change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape (or from landscape to portrait) turn your tablet sideways.
Tip: If the tablet doesn't automatically rotate, open the Action Center, then tap Rotation lock.
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FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

Start screen
l
Tap to open or close the Start screen.
Action Center
The Action Center displays notifications and provides quick access to frequently used settings. To open the Action Center:
l Swipe from the right edge of your tablet toward the center of the screen.
OR
l
Tap in the lower-right corner of the task bar.
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Switch between tablet and desktop modes
Open the Action Center, then tap Tablet mode to switch between tablet and desktop modes.
Apps list
l
If in tablet mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen. OR
If in desktop mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen, then tap All apps.
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Search
l
If in tablet mode, tap (search) in the taskbar, tap the search box to open the keyboard, then type what you are looking for.
l If in desktop mode, tap the search bar, then type what you are looking for.
If the on-screen keyboard does not open automatically, tap (keyboard) in the lower-right corner of your screen.
l See Use Cortana (on page19) for instructions on how to use voice
search and commands.
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Open task view
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Tap (task view) in the taskbar to view a list of open apps.
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Understand the basics

Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other helpful features.

TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF

Turn on your tablet
l
Press and hold the button. Your tablet turns on.
Note
If you don't touch your tablet for a period of time (depending on the screen timeout setting), it may sleep with the screen off. Press briefly to wake
it up.
Turn off your tablet
There are a few ways to turn off your tablet. You can:
l
Press and hold the button for three seconds, then swipe down.
l
If in tablet mode, tap (power), then tap Shut down.
l
If in desktop mode, tap (Start menu), Power, then tap Shut down.
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USE CORTANA

Cortana is your tablet's personal assistant. Use it for voice commands, voice search, finding files on your tablet, and more.
Set up Cortana
To set up Cortana for the first time:
l Open the search bar, tap (Cortana), then follow the on-screen
instructions.
To set up Cortana to respond automatically:
1.
Open the search bar, tap (Notebook), then tap (Settings).
2. Under Hey Cortana, tap the bar to turn on Let Cortana respond to "Hey
Cortana."
Use Cortana
1.
Tap (microphone)in the search bar.
OR Say "Hey Cortana" (see Set up Cortana (above) to set up Cortana to respond automatically).
2. Say a command or search term, then answer Cortana's follow-up questions, if needed.
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Personalize Cortana
While Cortana becomes more personalized the more you use it, you can also adjust settings to get the most out of Cortana.
1.
Open the search bar, then tap (Notebook).
2. Select a category, adjust your settings, then tap Save.

USE DATA STORAGE DEVICES

Use a micro SD card
Notes
l You can use up to a 128GB micro SDcard. l Do not remove the card while data is transferring. See Transfer files
(on the facing page).
l With the label facing the back of your tablet, gently push the micro SD
card (not included) into the MICROSD slot until it clicks. Your tablet automatically opens your memory card files.
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l To remove a micro SD card, see Safely eject a data storage device
(below) for instructions on how to safely eject the card, then press the
card in until it clicks and carefully remove it from the slot.
Transfer files
Connect a data storage device or data transfer cable to move files between devices.
Move files with a data storage device
1. Connect a data storage device (such as a micro SD card) to your tablet.
2.
Open the File Explorer to copy or move files to your data storage device.
3. See Safely eject a data storage device (below) for instructions on how to safely eject your storage device from your tablet, then connect it to your second device to move the files.
Move files with a data transfer cable
1. Connect a data transfer cable (not included)to your tablet and a second device. You cannot use a charging cable to transfer files.
2. See the information that came with the transfer cable for instructions on copying, moving, and deleting files.
Safely eject a data storage device
1.
Tap on the right side of the taskbar, then tap (Safely Remove Hardware).
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Note
If you are in tablet mode and you don't see the safely remove hardware icon, touch and hold the taskbar, then tap Show all notification icons.
2. Tap your device in the list, then disconnect your data storage device when your tablet says it is safe.
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USE SPLIT SCREEN

Split screen lets you use multiple apps at the same time.
Note
Your tablet must be in landscape mode to use split screen.
Tablet mode
1. Open an app.
2. Swipe down from the top edge of your tablet until the app minimizes, then drag the app to the left or right side of the screen until a black bar appears.
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3. Open a second app. It automatically opens on the other side of the screen.
Notes
l To re-size the windows, drag the black divider bar left or right. l If you open a third app, it will hover between the first two apps
that you opened. Swipe your finger to the left or right to select which app you want it to replace.
l To go back to full screen, drag the black bar to the edge of your
screen.
Desktop mode
1. Open an app, then drag the app window to the left or right edge of the screen.
2. Open a second app, then drag the app window the other edge of the screen.
3. To open an app in full screen, drag the app window to the top edge of the screen.

RESET YOUR TABLET

Restart your tablet
Note
Restarting your tablet keeps all personal files, apps, and settings.
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If your tablet freezes, press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn it off, then press and hold the button to turn it back on. Your stored data
and customized settings aren't affected.
Recovery reset
Note
Recovering your tablet removes apps and settings, but keeps your personal files.
1.
Open All apps > Settings > Update &security > Recovery.
2. Under Reset this PC, tap Get started.
3. In the Choose an option window, tap Keep my files.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.
Reset to factory defaults
Note
Resetting your tablet to factory defaults settings removes all personal files, apps, and settings from your tablet.
1. Transfer your files to a flash drive or another computer. All your files will be deleted during the reset. See Use data storage devices (on page20) for instructions on moving your files.
2. Locate product keys for apps (such as Microsoft Office) that you need to re-install after the reset.
3.
Open All apps > Settings > Update &security > Recovery.
4. Under Reset this PC, tap Get started.
5. In the Choose an option window, tap Remove everything.
6. Choose Just remove my files (for a fast reset) or Remove files and clean the drive (for a more secure reset).
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.
Reset from startup
Note
Reset from startup if you cannot access the settings menu. You can recover or reset to factory defaults.
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1. Connect the micro USB cable to your tablet and AC power adapter, then plug the adapter into a power outlet.
2. Turn off your tablet.
3.
Press and hold the (power) and Vol - buttons until the INSIGNIA logo and "Please wait"prompt appear, then release the buttons.
4. Release the Vol - button when the "Please wait" prompt appears.
5. Tap Troubleshoot, then tap Reset this PC.
6. Tap Keep my files or Remove everything.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset.
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