GIEC TECHNOLOGY P11W7100 Users manual

USER GUIDE

v1

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11.6" Flex Windows®
Tablet

with Detachable Keyboard

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Table of Contents

Welcome 5

Tablet overview 5

Package contents 5
Product overview 6
Start screen 10

Get started 11

Charge the battery 11
Turn on your tablet for the first time 12

Navigation 12

Navigate with gestures 12
Find your way around 14

Understand the basics 17

Turn your tableton or off 17
Use Cortana 18
Use data storage devices 20
Use split screen 22
Reset your tablet 23
Open the task manager 25
Adjust the sound 25
Use the keyboard 26
Capture a screenshot 29
Download apps 30
Check for updates 31

Change basic settings 33

Customize the Star t screen 33
Customize the lock screen 35
Change the defaultview 38
Set the date and time 39
Adjust the screen brightness 40
Adjust the power saving settings 41
Change ease of access settings 42
Open the control panel 44
Adjust notification settings 44
Select your language 45

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Change privacy settings 47
Add additional users 49

Set up wireless connections 51

Connect to a Wi-F i network 51
Check networ k status 53
Connect to a Bluetooth device 53

Use the Internet 53

View web pages 54
Search for text 54
Copy text on a web page 55
Check and clear history 55
Manage downloads 56
Manage favorites 56

Use Mail 57

Set up a mail account 57
Manage your Mail account 57
View emails 58
Create emails 58

Create and manage contacts. 60

Use the calendar 61

Work with photos and video 62

Use the camera 62
View photos and video 63
Edit photos 63
Share photos or videos 63

Listen to music 64

Controlplayback 64
Create a playlist 65

Manage storage space 65

View storage space 65
Clear app cache and data 66
Uninstallapps 68
Free up storage space 69

Troubleshooting 70

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Maintenance 73

Specifications 74

Customer support 75

Safety information 75

Legal notices 78

One-Year Limited Warranty 79

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet
(NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-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 rear-facing cameras
l Bluetooth 4.0

PACKAGE CONTENTS

l Windows tablet
l Type-C 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

Light
sensor

Front
camera

Volume +/- Press to increase or decrease the volume.

Power

Multi-touch
screen

Windows
button

Charging
indicator

Detects ambient light to automatically adjust screen
brightness.

Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on

page62).

Press and hold to turn your tablet on or off.
Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.

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.

Lights red while charging, then turns off when charging is
complete.

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Back

Item Description

Rear camera

Keyboard
connectors

Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera

(on page62).

Connects to the detachable keyboard.

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Right side

Item Description

Headphone
jack

Micro
HDMI

Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio.

Connect your tablet to a TV or other device with a micro
HDMIcable.

Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.

USBtype­C port

Micro
SDslot

Connect the USB type-C cable to charge your tablet.

Insert a Micro SD card to transfer files or to expand your
tablet's memory up to 128GB.

Speaker Play audio from your tablet.

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Keyboard

Item Description

USB ports
(type-A)

Connect a flash drive, mouse, or other
device to your tablet.

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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17) and Change basic settings (on page33).

CHARGE THE BATTERY

Notes

Charge your tablet fully before using it the first time.

l Connect the type-C 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.

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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40).

l

Limit background activity and push notifications. Tap in the taskbar,
then tap Battery saver.

l Turn off "Hey Cortana." See Use Cortana (on page18) 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

l 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18) for instructions on how to use voice

search and commands.

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Open task view

l

Tap (task view) in the taskbar to view a list of open apps.

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.

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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.

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."

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Use Cortana

1.

Tap (microphone)in the search bar.

OR
Say "Hey Cortana" (see Set up Cortana (on the previous page) to set
up Cortana to respond automatically).

2. Say a command or search term, then answer Cortana's follow-up
questions, if needed.

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.

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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

(below).

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.

l To remove a micro SD card, see Safely eject a data storage device (on

the facing page) 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 (on the facing page) for
instructions on how to safely eject your storage device from your tablet,
then connect it to your second device to move the files.

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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).

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

[Reviewers:These instructions did not work on our Windows 10 samples.
Please advise.]

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 USB type-C 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, then release the
(power) button when the INSIGNIA logo appears (keep holding Vol -).

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.

OPEN THE TASK MANAGER

The task manager can be used to close apps when they are not responding.

Note

To restart your tablet, see Restart your tablet (on page23).

1.

Open All apps > Windows System > Task Manager.

2. To close an app, select it from the list, then tap End Task.

Note

If using the detailed view, tap the Processes tab.

ADJUST THE SOUND

l Press the volume + or – button to raise or lower the volume.

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