NVIDIA P1761WX User Manual

Table of Contents

1. Introduction _________________________________________________________________________________ 7

ABOUT SHIELD TABLET 7

NVIDIA Apps 7 Additional Apps 7

ABOUT SHIELD TABLET 8

NVIDIA Apps 8

Additional Apps 8 How to Use This Guide 9 SHIELD Tablet Overview 9

SHIELD Tablet with DirectStylus 10 Get Started 14

How to Charge Your SHIELD Device 14

How to Turn On Your Tablet 14

How to Use the Touchscreen 14

How to Complete NVIDIA Setup 15

How to Complete Android Setup 15

How to Turn Off Your Tablet 16

How to Restart Your Tablet 16

Manage Your Tablet _________________________________________________________________________ 17

How to Navigate Your Tablet 17

Navigation Overview 17 How to Navigate Your Tablet 18

Navigation Overview 18 How to Connect to Wi-Fi 19

How to Connect to Wi-Fi 19

How to Scan for Available Wi-Fi Networks 19

How to Remove a Wi-Fi Network Connection 20 LTE Models 20

Setting up an lte connection 21

LTE settings 21 How to Use the Stylus 22

Stylus Behavior 22

Stylus Apps 24 How to Customize Your Device 25

How to Open Settings 25

Sounds 25

Display 25

How to Change the System Font Size 26

Power Saving 26 How to Organize Your Apps 27

Home Screen 27

Apps and Widgets 28

Folders 29

SD Card 29 How to Manage Notifications 29

How to Change the Notification Sound 29

How to View or Hide Notification Details 30

How to Clear a Notification 30 How to Use Quick Settings 30 How to Use the Google Keyboard 31

Google Keyboard (Alphabet) 31

Google Keyboard (Numbers and Symbols) 32

How to Insert Emoticons or Emoji Characters 32

How to Enter Letter Accents and Variations 32

How to Use Gesture Typing 33

how to use handwriting recognition 33 How to Use Voice Typing 34

How to Use Voice Typing 34

How to Allow Offensive Words 35

How to Add Languages 35

How to Use Offline Voice Typing 35 How to View Device Status 36

System Bar Status Icons 36

How to View Device Status Details 36 How to Secure Your Device 36

How to Lock Your Tablet 36

How to Unlock Your Tablet 36

How to Set a Screen Lock 37

Screen Lock Options 37 How to Update Your Device 37

How to Install Updates 37

Play Games ________________________________________________________________________________ 39

How To Find Games and Gaming News 39

How to Open the SHIELD Hub 39

How to View Gaming News 39

How to View Your Installed Android Games 39

How to Play PC Games from Your SHIELD Device 39

How to Turn On or Turn Off SHIELD App Notifications 39

How to Shop for SHIELD Devices and Accessories 40 How To Find Games and Gaming News 40

How to Open the SHIELD Hub 40

How to View Gaming News 40

How to View Your Installed Android Games 40

How to Play PC Games from Your SHIELD Device 40

How to Turn On or Turn Off SHIELD App Notifications 41

How to Shop for SHIELD Devices and Accessories 41 How to Connect Your Controller to a SHIELD Device 41

How to Connect Your Controller 41

How to Reconnect the Controller 42

How to Troubleshoot Connection Problems 42 Use Your Tablet as a Game Console 43

How to Connect Your Device to an HDTV 43 How to Record and Share Your Gameplay 43

How to Record and Share Your Gameplay 44

How to Record Your Gameplay Without Sharing 44

How to Set the Video Quality 45

How to Find Your Gameplay Videos 45

How to Record Your Gameplay Automatically 45

How to Mute the Microphone for Gameplay Videos 47

How to Block Chat from Your Twitch Broadcast 47

How to View Recording and Broadcasting Status 48 How to Broadcast Your Gameplay to Twitch TV 49

How to Create a Twitch Account 49

How to Connect Your Tablet to Twitch 49

How to Broadcast Your Gameplay to Twitch 49

How to Stop Broadcasting 50

How to Share Your Broadcast 50

How to Apply the Recommended Quality and Server Settings 50

How to Change the Twitch Server 51

How to Pause Broadcasting Automatically When You Switch Apps 51

GameStream _______________________________________________________________________________ 53

nvidia gamestream 53 System Requirements for GAMESTREAM 53

PC Games Supported by GameStream 54 how gamestream works 54 How to Configure GameStream PC 54

how to configure gamestreaM PC 55

Streaming non-GAMESTREAM ready games 57

Remote GAMESTREAM BETA 57

Wake on LAN / Remote Log-In 59

Advanced GAMESTREAM Features 59

GAMESTREAM for GeForce Notebooks 60 steam big picture 61 troubleshooting pc game streaming 61

General Troubleshooting Issues 61 bluetooth keyboard and mouse support 62 using gamestream in console mode 62

Setup Requirements 63

Configure GameStream for 1080p 63 geforce experience 64

shielD controller ____________________________________________________________________________ 65

Connect SHIELD controller to your SHIELD portable 65 SHIELD controller OVerview 65 how to turn on the controller 66 How to turn off the controller 66

gamepad mapper ___________________________________________________________________________ 67

creating your own gamepad mapper profile 67

Extend Your Tablet __________________________________________________________________________ 69

How to Use Bluetooth Accessories 69

Bluetooth Behavior 69

Bluetooth Accessories 69 How to Use Bluetooth Accessories 70

Bluetooth Behavior 70

Bluetooth Accessories 71 How to Use Headphones or Headsets 72 How to Add Storage with a MicroSD Card 72

How to Insert a MicroSD Card 72

How to Unmount and Eject a MicroSD Card 73

How to Move Content to a MicroSD Card 73

How to View MicroSD Card Storage 73 How to Install a Micro-SIM Card 73

How to Install a Micro-SIM Card 73

How to Remove a Micro-SIM Card 74

8. How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture _____________________________________________________________ 75

How to Enable Access to Lasso Capture 75 How to Open Lasso Capture 75 Captures 75

How to Capture a Screenshot of the Whole Screen 75

How to Capture a Rectangular Region 75

How to Capture a Free-Hand Region 76 How to Share a Capture 76 How to Save a Capture to PDF 76 How to Take a Full-Screen Screenshot Without the Stylus 76

How to Use NVIDIA Dabbler ___________________________________________________________________ 77

How to Open NVIDIA Dabbler 77 Learn the NVIDIA Dabbler Workspace 77 Manage 78

How to View the NVIDIA Dabbler Help Tips 78

How to Undo or Redo the Previous Action 78

How to Save Your Work 78

How to Load Your Work 78

How to Print Your Work 78

How to Show or Hide the Toolbar 78 Create Artwork 79

NVIDIA Dabbler Painting Styles 79

NVIDIA Dabbler Tools 79

How to Adjust Brush Styles 80

How to Show or Hide the Color Palette 80

How to Mix Colors 82

How to Select RGB Colors 82

How to Adjust the Water Level 83

How to Lock the Water Level 84

How to Use Shape Recognition 84

How to Use Gravity 84

How to Dry Your Watercolor Instantly 85

How to Add Vector Shapes 85 Layers 86

Accessing Layer Operations 86

The following table shows the available layer options. 88

Layer Tools 88

How to Zoom and Move Canvas 88 Sharing 88

Video Recording 88

File Sharing 89 Global Effects 89

How to Dynamically Adjust Lighting 89

Stylus-Only Mode 89

10.

SHIELD Legal ______________________________________________________________________________ 91

SHIELD LEGAL 91

Regulatory 91 health and safety information 91

important safety information 91

symbols on equipment 92

Headset/Earphone volume level notice 92

general precautions 92

POWER RATING 93

SHIELD Tablet Compliance 94

United States 94

Canada 95

Europe 95

Japan 96

Australia/New Zealand 96

Russia/kazakhstan/belarus 96

South Korea 97

Bluetooth 97

Wi-Fi Alliance 97 notices and trademarks 98

Introduction

ABOUT SHIELD TABLET

Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA® SHIELD™ tablet.

Your NVIDIA device is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra K1 mobile processor and the Google Android operating system. The included apps take full advantage of the NVIDIA Tegra K1’s Kepler graphics core.

Your device also comes with several additional apps so you can get started right away -- surf the web, check your e-mail, take pictures, play games, and more.

NVIDIA Apps

DirectStylus Launcher

The DirectStylus Launcher provides quick access to apps that work well with a stylus. For more information, see How to

Use the Stylus.

NVIDIA Dabbler

NVIDIA® Dabbler™ is a drawing and painting app that provides watercolor, oil painting, and sketching capabilities. For more information, see How to Use NVIDIA Dabbler

NVIDIA Lasso Capture

NVIDIA® Lasso Capture provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots of all or part of your screen. You can also annotate and share the captures.

For more information, see How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture

NVIDIA SHIELD Hub

NVIDIA® SHIELD Hub is the place to find Android and PC games that are optimized for your SHIELD devices, providing a console-quality gaming experience wherever you are. Read professional game reviews and view high-resolution screenshots, HD videos, and behind-the-scenes footage. For more information, see

News.

How to Find Games and Gaming

Additional Apps

Adobe Reader by Adobe

Adobe Reader allows you to view and annotate PDF files on your device. To learn more, visit Adobe Reader in the Google Play store.

Camera Awesome by SmugMug

Camera Awesome provides slow-motion video, enhanced HDR, and integrated stylus support in addition to a number of shooting and editing features. To learn more, visit Camera Awesome

ES File Explorer by ES APP Group

ES File Explorer is a file and application manager. Kill tasks, manage downloads, and store files in the cloud. ES File Explorer also allows you to access your media on other Android devices and computers. To learn more, visit

Explorer in the Google Play store.

Evernote by Evernote Corporation

Evernote helps you remember things across all of your devices. Your notes, images, voice reminders, and lists are all searchable wherever you are, from any device. To learn more, visit Evernote

JusWrite by Plackal Tech

in the Google Play store.

es File

in the Google Play store.

JusWrite is a handwriting-friendly organizational app. Use your stylus to write lists by hand. You can categorize and prioritize your lists, mark list items complete, and more. To learn more, visit JusWrite

in the Google Play store.

Write by Stylus Labs

Write is a word processor for handwriting. Use your stylus to write, edit, sketch, organize, and bookmark handwritten documents on your tablet. To learn more, visit Write

in the Google Play store.

Twitch by Twitch Interactive

With the Twitch viewing app, you can watch live broadcasts of the games you love and chat with the players you follow. To learn more, visit Twitch

in the Google Play store.

ABOUT SHIELD TABLET

Thank you for choosing the NVIDIA® SHIELD™ tablet.

Your NVIDIA device is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra K1 mobile processor and the Google Android operating system. The included apps take full advantage of the NVIDIA Tegra K1’s Kepler graphics core.

Your device also comes with several additional apps so you can get started right away -- surf the web, check your e-mail, take pictures, play games, and more.

NVIDIA Apps

DirectStylus Launcher

The DirectStylus Launcher provides quick access to apps that work well with a stylus. For more information, see How to

Use the Stylus.

NVIDIA Dabbler

NVIDIA® Dabbler™ is a drawing and painting app that provides watercolor, oil painting, and sketching capabilities. For more information, see How to Use NVIDIA Dabbler

NVIDIA Lasso Capture

NVIDIA® Lasso Capture provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots of all or part of your screen. You can also annotate and share the captures.

For more information, see How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture

NVIDIA SHIELD Hub

News.

How to Find Games and Gaming

Additional Apps

Adobe Reader by Adobe

Adobe Reader allows you to view and annotate PDF files on your device. To learn more, visit Adobe Reader in the Google Play store.

Camera Awesome by SmugMug

Camera Awesome provides slow-motion video, enhanced HDR, and integrated stylus support in addition to a number of shooting and editing features. To learn more, visit Camera Awesome

ES File Explorer by ES APP Group

Explorer in the Google Play store.

in the Google Play store.

es File

Evernote by Evernote Corporation

Evernote helps you remember things across all of your devices. Your notes, images, voice reminders, and lists are all searchable wherever you are, from any device. To learn more, visit Evernote

in the Google Play store.

JusWrite by Plackal Tech

in the Google Play store.

Write by Stylus Labs

Write is a word processor for handwriting. Use your stylus to write, edit, sketch, organize, and bookmark handwritten documents on your tablet. To learn more, visit Write

in the Google Play store.

Twitch by Twitch Interactive

With the Twitch viewing app, you can watch live broadcasts of the games you love and chat with the players you follow. To learn more, visit Twitch

in the Google Play store.

How to Use This Guide

This guide includes instructions and information about the NVIDIA features and apps that come with your NVIDIA device. In cases where there are multiple ways to accomplish a task, this document describes the most common procedure.

For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/

Google provides help for Android OS features and for Google apps such as Gmail, Google Keyboard, Google Plus, Google Play, Chrome, and YouTube.

For help with pre-installed and third-party apps, please visit the app’s support website. Most apps include a Help button or an About button that provides a link to the app’s support website.

SHIELD Tablet Overview

The SHIELD tablet box includes one SHIELD tablet with DirectStylus™, a charger, one USB charging cable, and one Safety Guide.

SHIELD Tablet with DirectStylus

Front View

Power button

Volume button

MicroSD card slot

Micro-SIM card slot (on LTE model only)

Bass reflex port

Speakers

Microphone (located behind the speaker grill)

Front camera

Rear View

DirectStylus

Tap

Stylus holder

Volume button

Power button

Rear camera

Headphone jack (3.5 mm)

Mini-HDMI slot for connecting the tablet to an external display

Micro-USB slot for connecting the charger

Bass reflex port

Magnetic slots for the snap-on cover. The cover is sold separately.

Get Started

Your device should arrive with at least a 50 percent charge in the battery. However, if the battery level is low or empty, we recommend that you use the included charger to charge your device for 2 hours before you begin the setup process.

How to Charge Your SHIELD Device

1. Plug the micro-USB end of the USB cable into the micro-USB slot of the device.

2. Plug the standard USB end of the USB cable into a USB power source, such as an

AC adapter or a computer.

NOTE

How to Turn On Your Tablet

Press and hold the Power button until the screen turns on, and then release the button. It may take three or four seconds for the screen to turn on.

How to Use the Touchscreen

Use your fingertip or the stylus to perform these touchscreen gestures.

You can use the device while the device is plugged into your computer or other power source. However, when the device is in use, the charging time is extended.

Tap an icon to perform an action. For example, tap the Maps icon to open Google Maps.

Double

-tap

Tap and hold

Drag

Swipe

Pinch

Spread

Tap twice quickly. Use double-tap to zoom a photo, webpage, map, or other content. Double-tap

again to return to the original size. Not all apps support double-tap.

Touch an icon and hold until the action occurs. For example, on the Home screen, touch an app

icon until all of the icons begin to wiggle.

Touch and hold, and then move your finger to drag. For example, on the Home screen, touch an

app icon until all of the icons begin to wiggle. Drag your finger to move the app icon to another

area of the screen. When you lift your finger off the screen, the icon stays in its new position.

Swipe your finger up, down, or across to move through lists, screens, photos, and other content.

Do not pause while swiping. A pause may change the action from a swipe to a drag.

Place two fingers on the screen, a few inches apart. Move the fingers together to zoom out. Not

all apps support pinch.

Place two fingers on the screen, close together. Move the fingers apart to zoom in. Not all apps

support spread.

How to Complete NVIDIA Setup

Turn on your device. Follow the prompts to select a language and to accept the NVIDIA Software License Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Tegra Experience Terms of Service. For more information about these agreements and policies, see

SHIELD Legal

How to Complete Android Setup

After you complete the NVIDIA setup process, the Android setup process begins automatically. Android prompts you to connect to Wi-Fi, enter your Google account, and set your initial preferences for location services and other features. You may change these preferences later in Settings. You must accept the Google terms of service.

NOTE

You may use your NVIDIA device without signing in to a Google account. However, you must have a Google account to use Google mobile services.

Your Google account is the e-mail address and password that you use to log into Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive, and other Google services.

Your Google account enables the following features:

If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one during the set up process. If you have multiple Google accounts, you can add other accounts later in Settings.

• Synchronize and back up your e-mail, calendar events, contacts, messages, and

other data across devices.

• Use Google Play to purchase and access movies, TV shows, books, music,

magazines, and apps.

• Connect to Google Wallet.

• Secure your personal data.

How to Turn Off Your Tablet

1. Press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The device control panel

opens.

2. Tap the Power Off icon .

NOTE

You can also hold the power button for four seconds to turn off the device.

How to Restart Your Tablet

1. Press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The device control panel

opens.

2. Tap the Restart icon .

3. At the prompt, tap Restart.

NOTE

You can also hold the power button for 12 seconds to shut down the device.

Manage Your Tablet

mail, calendar events, alarms, and

How to Navigate Your Tablet

Your NVIDIA device supports standard Android navigation, such as the Notification shade and the Favorites bar.

This guide includes instructions for the most common navigation elements. Most of the elements are standard with the Android operating system.

For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/

Navigation Overview

Notification bar. Notification icons show that you have new e-

other notifications. Swipe down to view details in the Notification shade.

System bar. System icons show the Wi-Fi signal strength, battery level, Bluetooth connectivity,

and other statuses. For more information, see How to View Device Status.

Swipe down from the System bar to view the Quick Settings shade. For more information, see

How to Use Quick Settings.

Favorites. The Favorites tray provides quick access to up to six apps. The Favorites tray is

visible on all Home pages. For more information, see Organizing Your Apps.

Navigation bar. These icons provide common navigation functions, such as return to the

previous screen, open the main Home screen, and view recently opened apps.

Back. Tap to return to the previous screen.

Home. Tap to return to the main Home screen.

Recently Used Apps. Tap to view apps that are currently open, in order of recent use.

mail, calendar events, alarms, and

NOTE If the Navigation bar is hidden, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open it. Some apps hide the

Navigation bar to provide you with a full-screen experience. The Navigation bar also hides after a period of disuse.

How to Navigate Your Tablet

Your NVIDIA device supports standard Android navigation, such as the Notification shade and the Favorites bar.

This guide includes instructions for the most common navigation elements. Most of the elements are standard with the Android operating system.

For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/

Navigation Overview

Notification bar. Notification icons show that you have new e-

other notifications. Swipe down to view details in the Notification shade.

System bar. System icons show the Wi-Fi signal strength, battery level, Bluetooth connectivity,

and other statuses. For more information, see How to View Device Status.

Swipe down from the System bar to view the Quick Settings shade. For more information, see

How to Use Quick Settings.

Favorites. The Favorites tray provides quick access to up to six apps. The Favorites tray is

visible on all Home pages. For more information, see Organizing Your Apps.

Navigation bar. These icons provide common navigation functions, such as return to the

previous screen, open the main Home screen, and view recently opened apps.

Back. Tap to return to the previous screen.

Home. Tap to return to the main Home screen.

Recently Used Apps. Tap to view apps that are currently open, in order of recent use.

NOTE If the Navigation bar is hidden, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open it. Some apps hide the

Navigation bar to provide you with a full-screen experience. The Navigation bar also hides after a period of disuse.

How to Connect to Wi-Fi

Your device scans automatically for available Wi-Fi networks and connects to known networks when you are within range.

The Android operating system provides several options for connecting to Wi-Fi. This section describes the most common options.

For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/

How to Connect to Wi-Fi

1. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi settings are also

available on the Quick Settings shade. For more information, see How to Use

Quick Settings.

2. If Wi-Fi is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. When

Wi-Fi is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON .

3. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi control panel shows the wireless networks that are in range

and indicates their signal strength. The control panel also shows any wireless

networks that your device has connected to in the past. If you are already

connected to Wi-Fi, the name and signal strength of the current Wi-Fi network are

shown.

4. In the Wi-Fi control panel, select the network that you want to connect to.

5. If prompted, enter the password and tap Connect.

How to Scan for Available Wi-Fi Networks

1. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi.

2. If Wi-Fi is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. When

Wi-Fi is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON .

3. Tap Wi-Fi.

4. In the Wi-Fi control panel, tap the menu icon. The menu opens.

5. Tap Scan. A list of available networks appears.

How to Remove a Wi-Fi Network Connection

When you remove a Wi-Fi network connection, the network may still appear in the list if you are within signal range. To connect to the network again, tap the network.

1. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Wi-Fi.

2. If Wi-Fi is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. When

Wi-Fi is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON

3. Tap Wi-Fi.

4. In the Wi-Fi control panel, tap the network that you want to remove. The network

window opens.

5. Tap Forget.

LTE Models

The following section applies to LTE models only. There are two versions of the SHIELD tablet LTE:

Coverage

LTE Support

2 1900 3 1800

FDD-LTE Bands Band Frequency (MHz) FDD-LTE Bands Band Frequency (MHz)

Americas Version Rest of World Version

4 1700 7 2600

5 850 20 800

7 2600

17 700

3G Support

1 2100 1 2100

HSPA+ Bands Band Frequency (MHz) HSPA+ Bands Band Frequency (MHz)

2 1900 2 1900

4 1700 5 850

5 850 8 900

EDGE Support

GPRS Support

Yes

Setting up an lte connection

1. Ensure that you have a Micro-SIM card, provided by your data carrier, in the Micro-SIM card slot on your tablet before powering on the device. Make sure the SIM is valid, as inactivated or prepaid SIMs with no credit left will not work. Make sure the carrier uses bands listed above in your area. To insert the SIM card, lift the slot cover near the stylus holder. The SIM card slot is on the right when the screen is face down. Insert the SIM card, notch first, with contacts facing up. The connector is a push-push type so you have to push until you feel a slight click and the card stay in. If it pops out, you did not push the card in far enough. Your tablet reads the SIM card and attempts to connect to the network. Signal

strength bars you will see what type of data connection is available.

With the modem enabled, you may need to configure an APN for the network; check with your carrier. The table above shows that when you travel, you should have access to cellular networks in most places.

If you insert the Micro-SIM card while the device is powered on, you will need to restart your tablet to enable the LTE connection.

2. You can turn the LTE connection on and off in the Quick Settings. In the Quick Settings, tap Cellular Data settings.

are displayed in the notification bar upon connection to the network. If Wi-Fi is not turned on,

to open the

3. If Cellular data is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn on the LTE connection. When the LTE

connection is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON

4. The Cellular data settings show the Data usage, Carrier, Billing cycle, and any data limit warnings associated with your specific data plan. Go to More Settings for an in-depth breakdown of data usage during the current and past billing cycles.

LTE settings

For more features possible with your LTE device go to Settings > Wireless & networks > More:

Tethering & portable hotspot

Tethering allows you to use the Internet connection with other devices by connecting via USB cable.

VPN

A Virtual Private Network (VPN) provides the ability to securely connect to your workplace network remotely and is a common standard tool used by most Information Technology (IT) departments. A VPN connection provides the security of your workplace firewall and allows you to exchange emails and view sensitive work-related information.

You may need to obtain specific format and settings information from your workplace; such as:

• PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

• L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)

Cellular Networks Settings

1. Data roaming. If the Data roaming switch is set to OFF, tap the ON/OFF switch to turn it ON. When

Data roaming is on, the ON/OFF switch shows ON

2. Preferred network type. LTE is recommended and enabled by default. 2G and 3G bands are also supported.

3. Access Point Names. Typically, the SIM you insert will include APN data for the network it is associated with. You should see at least one APN. Use the "+" sign at the top of the screen to add an APN if needed.

4. Network operators. This option will scan for all carriers available in your area and provide a list for you to choose from. If you select a carrier other than your current carrier, you will incur roaming charages for data transferred.

5. Mobile Plan.

How to Use the Stylus

Your tablet includes the NVIDIA DirectStylus™. This stylus enables precise control of handwriting, drawing, and touchscreen games that require pinpoint accuracy.

The stylus has a chisel tip, similar to the tip of a highlighter pen. For fine lines, touch with the pointed tip. For thick lines, touch with the full width of the chisel.

NOTE Some apps do not support variable line thickness. In those apps, the stylus produces the same line

thickness, regardless of which part of the tip you use.

When the tablet is in stylus-only mode, the touchscreen only responds to input from the stylus. Touches from your finger or palm are ignored.

Stylus Behavior

How to Enable Access to Stylus-Only Mode

Before you can use stylus-only mode, you must enable access in the settings.

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Under Stylus-Only Mode and Lasso Capture, select the Quick access via

navigation bar check box.

How to Use Stylus-Only Mode

Before you can use stylus-only mode, you must enable access in the settings. For more information, see How to Enable

Access to Stylus-Only Mode.

1. Remove the stylus from its holder.

2. In the Navigation bar, tap the Stylus-Only Mode icon .

3. To return to Touch Mode, tap the Stylus-Only Mode icon again.

NOTE Your NVIDIA device automatically disables stylus-only mode when you return the stylus to its holder.

The device also disables stylus-only mode when you press the power button quickly to put the device to sleep. This allows you to continue using the touchscreen even if you left the device in stylus mode but do not have the stylus with you.

How to Optimize Palm Rejection for Your Writing Style

Your tablet includes palm-rejection technology. This technology ensures that the touch screen responds only to the stylus while you are writing, even if you rest your hand on the screen while you write. When the stylus is not touching the screen, the touchscreen responds normally to your finger.

If your palm is sometimes misidentified when you reposition your hand on the screen, then you can change the DirectStylus pen-to-touch delay to optimize palm rejection for your writing style. Pen-to-touch delay temporarily suppresses non-stylus touches during and after stylus input. The default delay of 0.5 seconds works well for most users.

If you do a lot of stylus interactions with your palm on the screen, select a longer delay. If you do not put your palm on the screen and you switch quickly between stylus and finger inputs, select a shorter delay.

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Tap Set timer to activate finger touch after pen use.

• To remove any delay, tap Disable touch only during pen use.

• To add a delay, tap one of the delay options.

How to Adjust the Stylus for Left-Handed Use

Left-handed users tend to place their palm on the left side of the screen. In left-handed mode, the palm rejection algorithm rejects stray touch inputs from the left side of the screen.

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Under Handedness, tap Left-handed to select the check box. To return to right-

handed mode, tap again to clear the check box.

How to Show or Hide the Draw Cursor

The draw cursor shows when the stylus touches the screen and provides precision visual feedback.

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Under Cursor, tap Show draw cursor to select the check box. To hide the draw

cursor, tap again to clear the check box.

Stylus Apps

How to Use DirectStylus Launcher for Quick Access to Apps

The DirectStylus Launcher provides quick access to a subset of your apps. When DirectStylus Launcher opens, tap any app icon to open the app.

You may add or remove apps from the DirectStylus launcher at any time.

1. Open DirectStylus Launcher.

2. Tap Edit option. The selection window opens.

3. Tap the app icons to select or clear the check boxes.

4. Tap OK to add selected apps and remove cleared apps.

How to Open DirectStylus Launcher Automatically When the Stylus Is Removed

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Tap Default action when DirectStylus removed.

3. Tap Open DirectStylus Launcher.

4. Tap OK.

How to Open an App Automatically When the Stylus Is Removed

You can select a single app to open automatically when the stylus is removed.

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Tap Default action when DirectStylus removed.

3. Tap Launch App.

4. Tap the app.

5. Tap OK.

How to Prevent Apps from Opening Automatically When the Stylus Is Removed

Follow these steps to prevent any app from opening when the stylus is removed.

1. Go to Settings > DirectStylus.

2. Tap Default action when DirectStylus removed.

3. Tap None.

How to Customize Your Device

You can customize what you see, what you hear, and how you interact with your device. Set your personal preferences for notification sounds, screen brightness, wallpaper images, font size, power saving mode, and other settings. Settings can be changed at any time.

The Android operating system provides several options for customizing your device. This section describes the most common options.

For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/

NOTE After you view or change any settings, tap Back to return to the previous screen or tap Home

to return to the Home screen.

How to Open Settings

1. Tap All Apps .

2. Tap

NOTE You can also use the Quick Settings. Swipe down from the System bar and then tap Settings. For

more information, see Use Quick Settings.

Settings .

Sounds

How to Turn Touch Sounds On and Off

Touch sounds provide audio feedback when you use the touchscreen.

1. Go to Settings > Device > Sound & notification > Other sounds.

2. Use the Touch sounds switch to turn touch sounds on/off.

Display

How to Adjust Display Brightness

1. Go to Settings > Device > Display.

2. Tap Brightness level. The Brightness control panel opens.

3. Swipe the slider to dim or brighten the display.

NOTE To adjust brightness automatically, turn on Adaptive brightness. Your device senses the amount

of light in the immediate environment and adjusts the display brightness in response.

How to Change the Wallpaper

The wallpaper is an image or pattern that shows in the background of the Home screen pages.

1. Go to Settings > Device > Display.

2. Tap Wallpaper. The Wallpaper control panel opens.

3. Select the type of wallpaper that you want.

• ES File Explorer. Select from drawings, photos, or other

images on the device.

• Live Wallpapers. Select from animated images.

• Photos. Select from your photos.

• Wallpapers. Select from still images.

4. Tap the image you want.

5. Tap Set Wallpaper.

How to Change the System Font Size

The font-size setting changes your device’s system font size. However, apps may define their own font sizes. Fonts displayed in apps may not conform to the font-size setting.

1. Go to Settings > Device > Display.

2. Tap Font Size. The Font Size control panel opens.

3. Tap a font size. The control panel closes and the device applies the new font size

immediately.

Power Saving

How to Change the Sleep-Mode Interval

Sleep mode conserves power by turning off the display after a period of inactivity. Sleep mode also activates the screen lock security, if any. For more information, see Secure Your Device

1. Go to Settings > Device > Display.

2. Tap Sleep. The Sleep control panel opens.

3. Tap the interval of time that you want the display to remain on when there is no

activity. At the end of this interval, your device automatically enters sleep mode.

How to Manage Processor Performance

1. Go to Settings > SHIELD Power Control.

2. Tap Processor. The Processor status screen opens. This screen shows the selected

power saving mode, the cores allowed by the mode, and whether a frequency

limit is enabled.

3. In the System section, tap Processor Mode. The Processor Mode control panel

opens.

4. Tap a processor mode.

• Max Performance. This mode provides maximum processor

performance. This option drains the battery faster than the other options.

• Optimized. This mode provides a balance between performance

and saving power.

• Battery Saving. This mode conserves power by limiting the

number of processor cores and setting a frequency limit.

• My Power Mode. This mode provides the option to create your

own power mode. Select the number of cores, core frequency, and frame-rate limit.

How to Reduce Background App Power Usage

Some apps use power even when your device is not in use. For example, a weather app might download information every 30 minutes even when the app is closed. You can conserve battery power by reducing app activity for apps you do not use often.

1. Go to Settings > SHIELD Power Control.

2. Tap the Apps tab.

3. In the list of apps, tap Change to enable or disable the paramters that affect

performance and power consumption.

How to Organize Your Apps

The Android operating system provides several options for organizing your apps and widgets. This section describes the most common options.

For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/

Home Screen

The Home screen is a place to organize apps and to display widgets. To return to the main Home screen at any time, tap

the Home icon

NOTE

in the Navigation bar.

If the Navigation Menu is not visible, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open it.

Your NVIDIA device supports multiple Home screen pages. When you add more apps and widgets than can fit on the default Home screen page, additional pages are created automatically.

How to Create Home Screen Pages

Drag an app to the left or the right edge of the screen.

How to View Home Screen Pages

From any Home screen, swipe left or right.

Apps and Widgets

How to Add Apps to the Home Screen

1. Tap All Apps .

2. Tap and hold the app icon that you want to move. The Home screen appears

behind the app icon.

3. Drag the icon to the page and location where you want to place the app.

4. Release.

How to Move Apps Around the Home Screen

1. Tap and hold the app icon that you want to move. The icon glows briefly and

appears larger.

2. Drag the icon to the location where you want to place it. To move the app to

another Home screen page, drag the icon to the right or left edge of the screen.

3. Release.

How to Add Apps to the Favorites Tray

The Favorites tray shows on all Home screen pages. If the Favorites tray already shows six apps, remove an app before you attempt to add another.

1. Tap and hold the app icon that you want to move. The icon glows briefly and

appears larger.

2. Drag the icon to the Favorites tray.

3. Release.

How to Remove Apps from the Favorites Tray

1. Tap and hold the app icon that you want to move. The icon glows briefly and

appears larger.

2. Drag the icon to the Home page.

3. Release

Folders

How to Create Folders to Group Apps Together

1. On the Home screen, tap and hold an app icon.

2. Drag and drop the icon onto another app icon. The folder is created.

3. Tap the folder.

4. Tap the text Unnamed Folder.

5. Enter a name.

6. Tap anywhere on the touchscreen to save the new name.

How to Rename a Folder

1. Tap the folder.

2. Tap the folder’s name.

3. Enter the new name.

4. Tap anywhere on the touchscreen to save the new name.

How to Open Apps That Are in a Folder

1. Tap the folder. The folder opens to show the app icons inside.

2. Tap an app icon to open the app.

SD Card

You can add storage for apps and content with a microSD card. For more information, see How to Add Storage with a

microSD Card.

How to Manage Notifications

Notifications indicate that you have new text messages, e-mail, calendar events, alarms, and many other events in progress.

How to Change the Notification Sound

The notification sound provides an audio alert when new notifications arrive.

1. Go to Settings > Device > Sound & notification.

2. Tap Default notification ringtone. A list of available sounds opens.

• Tap any sound to hear a preview.

• To silence notifications, swipe to the top of the list and tap

i, the network name and

None.

3. To assign the selected sound, tap OK. To keep the previously assigned sound, tap

Cancel.

How to View or Hide Notification Details

To view notification details, swipe your finger from the notification area toward the center of the touchscreen. The Notification Shade opens.

To expand or collapse the Notification Shade, tap and drag the bottom edge of the shade up or down.

To close the Notification Shade, swipe from the bottom of the shade up toward the notification area.

How to Clear a Notification

1. Open the Notification Shade.

2. Swipe the notification to the right or left.

NOTE

Only the notification is cleared. The e-mail, text, download, or other event associated with the notification is not deleted.

How to Use Quick Settings

The Quick Settings shade provides one-touch access to important settings. To open the Quick Settings shade, two-finger swipe down from the System bar or double-swipe down. To close Quick Settings, swipe up from the bottom of the shade

or tap Back

Battery. Tap to view the battery-usage history.

Settings. Tap to open the device settings. For more information about settings, see Customize

Your Device.

Brightness. Use the slider to dim or brighten the touchscreen.

Wi-Fi. Tap to open the Wi-Fi settings. If your device is connected to Wi-F

signal strength are shown.

Bluetooth. Tap to toggle Bluetooth ON/OFF. For more information about Bluetooth, see Use

Bluetooth Accessories.

Share. Tap to open Record and Share to share or broadcast your gameplay over the internet.

For more information, see Record and Share Your Gameplay.

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