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Insignia Flex NS-P89W6100 User Manual

Flex Windows® 8.9" Tablet
NS-P89W6100
User Guide
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
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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 tablet on or off 17 Use Cortana 18 Use data storage devices 20 Using split screen 22 Restart your tablet 24 Open the taskmanager 24 Adjust the sound 24 Use the keyboard 25 Capture a screenshot 28 Download apps 29 Check for updates 30
Change basic settings 31
Customize the Start screen 31 Customize the lockscreen 34 Change the default view 37 Set the date and time 38 Adjust the screen br ightness 39 Adjust the power saving settings 40 Change ease of access settings 41 Open the control panel 43 Adjust notification settings 43 Select your language 44
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Change privacy settings 46 Add additional users 48
Set up wireless connections 50
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 50 Check network status 52 Connect to a Bluetooth device 52
Use the Internet 52
View web pages 53 Search for text 53 Copy text on a web page 54 Check and clear history 54 Manage downloads 55 Manage favorites 55
Use Mail 56
Set up a mail account 56 Manage your Mailaccount 56 View emails 57 Create emails 57
Create and manage contacts. 59
Use the calendar 60
Work with photos and video 61
Use the camera 61 View photos and video 62 Edit photos 62 Share photos or videos 62
Listen to music 63
Control playback 63 Create a playlist 64
Manage storage space 64
View storage space 64 Clear app cache and data 65 Uninstallapps 68 Free up storage space 69 Reset to default settings 70
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Troubleshooting 70
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 Flex Windows®8.9" Tablet (NS-P89W6100). 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
Flex Windows®8.9" Tablet
l 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
Charging indicator
Front camera
Multi-touch screen
Windows button
Adjusts your tablet screen to the ideal brightness.
Lights red while charging, then turns off when charging is complete.
Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on
page 61).
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 61).
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Top
Item Description
Speaker Play audio from your tablet.
Micro HDMI port
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.
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Right side
Item Description
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
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.
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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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 31).

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 39).
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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: When entering text, turn your tablet sideways to switch to landscape mode and make the keyboard bigger.
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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 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 next 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.
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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).
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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USING 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.
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RESTART YOUR TABLET

l
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.
Note
To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default
settings (on page 70).

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 (above).
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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Access sound controls
1.
Open All apps > Windows System > Control Panel.
2. If your tablet settings are sorted in alphabetical order, tap Sound. OR If your tablet settings are sorted by category, tap Hardware and Sound, then select an option under Sound.
Adjust keyboard sound
1.
Open Settings > Devices > Typing.
2. Under Play key sounds as Itype, tap the bar to turn On or Off keyboard sounds.

USE THE KEYBOARD

l To open the keyboard, tap an editable field on your tablet. Or, if in
Desktop mode, tap the (keyboard) icon in the taskbar.
l
To close the keyboard, tap ×.
l To adjust keyboard sound settings, see Adjust the sound (on the
previous page).
l To change your keyboard language, see Select your language (on page
44).
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