Nextbook Ares 10A Getting Started

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Accessories

Keyboard AC/DC Adaptor

Features & Functionality

Overview

Feature

Functionality

1. microSD card slot

Reads and writes files stored on a microSD card.

2. Charging indicator Indicates the battery-charge status.

3. HDMI port

ConnectHDtelevisionviaoptionalHDMIcable,forswitching

thedisplaytowiderscreen.

4. Micro-USB port

Connect USB devices, via an optional USB conversion

cable, for transferring data, music, photos, videos, and so

on.

5. DC-In socket

Connect the supplied power adapter for charging the battery.

6. Microphone

Records sounds.

Provides sound input while making calls using web-based
apps.

7.Audioport(3.5mm)

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audioequipmentto listentostereo sound, recordaudio, or

makewebphonecalls.

8. Sustaining port (female)

Fix and sustain the connection to external keyboard.

9. Pogo pin connector

(female)

Connect external keyboard

10.Front-facing camera

Capture a front view picture or record videos.

Use while making video calls.

11. Rear camera

Captures pictures or videos.

10.1” Tablet PC with Windows 8.1 System

Quick Start Guide

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12.Windowsbutton

Press to open the Windows Start screen.

Press for quick access to the most recently used app or
most recently viewed screen.

13.Volume+/- buttons

Press to increase/decrease volume

14.Powerbutton

Press and hold to turn the tablet on or off.

Press to turn the display on or off.

15. Speaker

Provides audio output.

Note:

1. Both cameras do not support zoom, face tracking.

2. User can connect a keyboard and USB mouse to this tablet if necessary.

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Getting Started

Step 1 Charging the tablet

The tablet has a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge the device when the battery level is
low.

1. Connect the power cable into the power adapter.

2. Connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet and charge the tablet until the

battery is fully charged.

Caution: 

1. Chargethebatteryinanambienttemperatureof0 Cto35 C.

2. Useonlythesuppliedpoweradaptertochargeyourtablet.Usingunauthorized
poweradaptersmayseverelydamageyourtablet.

Note:

1. The battery is not fully charged when you unpack your tablet.

2. A fully discharged battery takes about 5 hours to fully charge.

3. When the battery is being charged, the LED indicator lights red, and when the
battery has been fully charged, the LED indicator lights orange.

Step 2 Turni ng On the Tablet

Note: This Nextbook device has been equipped with Windows 8.1 system at the factory,
so user need not perform Windows setup again before using for the first time.

1.  PressandholdthePowerbuttonfor2secondstoturnonyourtablet.Thelockscreen 

appears. 

2. Swipe-up your finger from the bottom of the display to switch to the login screen, and

then enter password to log in to Windows.

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Now the tablet is ready for use when the Windows Start screen is displayed.

Note: If the login screen is not enabled in Windows 8.1, you will be taken directly from the
lock screen to the Start screen.

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Step 3 Turni ng Off the Tablet

You can turn off the tablet in two ways:
Using the Power button:

1. Press and hold the Power button for at least 4 seconds.

2. Swipe-down the shutdown confirmation screen to the bottom edge of the display to

turn off the tablet.

Using Charms:

1. Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

2. Touch Settings ĺPower ĺShut down to turn off the tablet.

Step 4 Inserting a microSD Card

1. Pick up one microSD card.

2. Align the microSD card so that the pins are pointed toward the card slot.

3. Push the microSD card into the card slot.

Step 5 Wi-Fi Setting

Turning On/Off Wi-Fi:

1. Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

2. Touch Settings ĺNetwork icon .

3. Swipe Wi-Fi icon left or right to turn Wi-Fi on or off.

Connecting to a network:

1. Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access Charms.

2. Touch Settings ĺAvailable .

3. Select an available network from the list and touch Connect.

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Step 6 Accessing the Start screen

When you computer boots into Windows, the Start screen appears by default. To access
the start screen from any other window or app, use any of the following methods.

1. Press the Windows button.

2. Swipe-in from the right edge of the display to access Charms, and then touch the

Start icon .

If you are at the Start screen, pressing the Start icon takes you to the most recently
used app or most recently viewed screen.

Note: The functionality of the Start icon is same as Windows button.

Step 7 Connecting the Keyboard

For the sake of using convenience, this device is designed to be equipped with a
dedicated keyboard. Follow these steps to connect the keyboard to your tablet:

1. Place the dedicated keyboard on an even and stable plane (e.g. desk);

2. Hold your tablet with two hands, align the connector and the two magnetic contacts

on the keyboard to the jack and positioning slots at the bottom of the tablet.

3. As soon as the keyboard is connected to the tablet, it is ready for use.

4. You can rotate the tablet to overlap the keyboard as you do with a laptop.

5. To remove the keyboard from tablet, you need to push down the button at the top

center of the keyboard with one hand, then lift it up with the other hand gently.