Bak USA Atlas User manual

BAK USA Technologies Corp.
425 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14203
User Guide

Bak USA
Atlas User Guide
Version: v2 // 2016
Thanks for embracing the evolution of mobile technology with
Bak USA. We hope you enjoy your Atlas experience. To best use
your device, please refer to this guide.
Hello there.
Born in Buffalo. Built for the World.

Attention!
• Do not drop, crush, step on, or otherwise abuse the charger.
• Periodically inspect the device and charger for damage and replace either if necessary.
• Report any damage or loose parts to the organization contact or seller immediately.
• Do not leave the device plugged in or ON when enclosed in a non-vented container, such as
a backpack.
• Users should take a 5 minute break every 30 minutes of use.
• To prevent electrical shock, keep the charger away from young children.
Safety Precautions
Please read and understand the following precautionary measures before using the device.
We want you to stay safe and be happy. To use this device properly, please be sure
to do the following:
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE THIS DEVICE IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS NO MORE THAN 95°F.
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE HEARING DAMAGE, DO NOT LISTEN AT HIGH VOLUME LEVELS FOR LONG PERIODS.
1. Do not place the device near re or other sources of heat.
2. Do not expose the device to magnetic elds.
3. Do not place heavy objects on the device.

Content
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................
Package contents..........................................................................................................................................
Layout......................................................................................................................................................................
Views.................................................................................................................................................................
Front.....................................................................................................................................................
Right....................................................................................................................................................
Left........................................................................................................................................................
Function keys....................................................................................................................................................
Folding the keyboard..........................................................................................................................
Power on/off.......................................................................................................................................................
Powering your device..........................................................................................................................
Powering on for the rst time.......................................................................................................
Powering off your device...................................................................................................................
Putting your device into sleep mode......................................................................................
Waking up your device........................................................................................................................
Basic touchscreen options......................................................................................................................
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Section 1 Getting to Know Your Device page 1
Section 2 Using Your Device page 6
Section 3Windows Interface page 12
Desktop and virtual desktop experience...................................................................................
Taskbar....................................................................................................................................................................
Start menu..........................................................................................................................................................
Search box - Cortana............................................................................................................................
App shortcuts area................................................................................................................................
Notication area.............................................................................................................................................
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Charging your battery.................................................................................................
Inspecting your battery status..................................................................................
Pinning an App to Start menu or taskbar.............................................................
Removing an App....................................................................................................
Wireless LAN...............................................................................................................
Enabling wireless connection................................................................................
Connecting to a wireless LAN................................................................................
Micro SD Card Slot......................................................................................................
To insert your micro SD card..................................................................................
To remove your memory card.................................................................................
Connecting an External Device..................................................................................
Connecting to the USB port....................................................................................
Section 5Battery page 24
Section 6Windows Help and Troubleshooting page 26
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................
Section 7 Specication page 30
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Settings screen..............................................................................................................
Windows Activation......................................................................................................
Setup Your Microsoft Account.....................................................................................
Setting up the Fingerprint Reader................................................................................
Replacing Desktop with Start screen........................................................................
Pin and unpin your app...............................................................................................
Section 4Setup and Connection page 16
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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your box and identify the following contents. If any
items are missing or damaged, contact the seller immediately.
Getting to Know Your Device
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*Depending on your purchase, optional add-ons might be included in a separate package .
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Atlas Laptop
Charger Stylus
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2. 3.

The Hardware
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Front view
Often for taking self-portraits as well as for
video conferencing.
Press here to open the Start menu.
Control your system using nger gestures.
Records sounds and speech.
1. Front Facing Camera
2. Microphone
3. Touchscreen
4. Windows Key
5. Touchpad
Turns the device ON/OFF as well as unlocks
the device.
6. Caps Lock
7. Power Button/Fingerprint Reader
The main display of your laptop. View it, and
touch it with your ngers to control it.
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Right side
Insert your stylus here for storage. The tether ties here for the stylus.
Write on the screen or operate the device.
1. Stylus Sleeve or Clip 2. Tether Anchor
3. Stylus
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Left side
Displays blue when fully charged and amber
when charging.
Insert your USB device here.
Plug in the type C USB adapter to charge the
battery.
Plug up to 128GB Micro SD card here.
1. Charging Indicator
2. USB Type C Charger Port
3. Micro SD Card Slot
4. USB 3.0 Port
Plug your microphone/headphone here.
5. Combo Audio Jack for
Microphone/Headphone
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Function Keys
Press a key to perform a function. For example, if you want to mute or
unmute the system, press the F1 key.
Mute or unmute the system.
Increase the volume.
Decrease the volume.
Toggle the display output between
the device and external monitor.
Decrease the display brightness.
Increase the display brightness.
Open the Settings screen.
Play or pause music and video.
Speak to Cortana.
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Fn
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Folding the Keyboard
The Atlas supports a swiveling 11.6-inch touchscreen that can be used in several
different ways. Opening the device as a standard laptop gives you access to the
keyboard and touchpad, while folding the keyboard behind the screen turns it into a
tablet and disables the keyboard.
You can also prop up the notebook's screen in tent mode, which is ideal for viewing
videos and presentations.

UsingYourDevice
2.
If this is the rst time you turn ON this
device, fully charge the battery.
Power ON Your Device
Powering ON/OFF
Power ON for the First Time
Perform the initial set-up:
1. Activate Windows 10.
2. Sign in or create your Microsoft Account.
3. Set up a wireless connection and follow the on-screen instructions.
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2. Press the power button and hold it for
1 to 2 seconds.
Note: The power button is also a ngerprint reader. Hold your nger on the button after
conguration to unlock the device. See pg. 18 to set up the ngerprint reader.

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Power OFF Your Device
Save all your data before powering OFF your device.
Tap the Windows icon in the lower
left corner of the Desktop, or press the
Windows key on a connected keyboard.
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In the Start menu, tap Power.
2.
Select Shut down from the power option
menu, as shown on the right.
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From the Start menu:

When you will be away from your device for a short time, put the device to
sleep. To put the device to sleep, perform one of the following:
• Close the display panel.
• Press the power button once briey.
• Open the Start menu, select Power and then Sleep.
Put Your Device into Sleep Mode
Wake up Your Device
• Press the power button once briey.
• Press any key on the keyboard, tap the touchpad, or open the display panel.
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Note: You are encouraged to put your computer to sleep before moving it.

Basic Touchpad Operations
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The touchpad works like a traditional mouse. Use it to move the cursor, left-
click, right-click, and double-click actions. Functions may vary based on the
app you are using.
Left-click Tap once on the touchpad surface, or press once
on the lower left corner of the touchpad.
Right-click Press once on the lower right corner of
the touchpad.
Drag Press and hold down the left corner, and then move
(drag) your nger across the touchpad surface.
Vertical scrolling
Drag two ngers vertically on the touchpad.
Horizontal scrolling
Drag two ngers horizontally on the touchpad.
Action Name Explanation

• Do not use sharp objects to touch the screen.
• Do not touch the touchscreen with a conductive material.
• Functions may vary based on the app you are using.
Touch an item to start an app, open a link, or
perform an optional function. This is similar to a
left-click with a mouse.
Touch an item twice in quick succession.
Press and leave your nger on an item. This brings
up detailed information or opens a menu with
more options for the item. This is similar to a
right-click with a mouse.
Basic Touchscreen Operations
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Tap
Gesture Name Explanation
Double-Tap
Press and hold

Touch two ngers to the screen, and then bring
them together or pull them apart to zoom in and
out on visual apps (such as pictures and maps).
Touch your thumb and forenger to an item, and
then twist in a circular motion to rotate an object.
Not all items are rotatable.
Drag your nger across the screen to scroll through
lists and pages, to move an object, to draw, or
to write.
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Pinch
Rotate
Rotate
Gesture Name Explanation

To launch the feature, click the app icon (pictured
left), or press the Window key + TAB key on your
keyboard at the same time.
The Desktop screen is as shown below and natively provides the
virtual desktop feature.
WindowsInterface
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Desktop and Virtual Desktop Experience
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The black bar on the bottom of the Desktop is called the taskbar. It provides
several key features:
• Start menu
• Search box
• App shortcuts area
• Notication area
To open the Start menu, click or tap the Windows icon (aka Start
button) at the left end of the taskbar, or press the Windows key
on the keyboard (pictured left). The Start menu will appear, as
shown below.
Taskbar
Start Menu
For how to setup this menu, please refer to page 20.
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Search box - Cortana
Next to the Start menu is the search box, as shown below.
When you select this box, a window will pop out, as shown below.
After you set up the Cortana, the search box will look like this:
This is the Cortana icon. Cortana is a new virtual assistant
built into Windows 10. Click here to nish the setup,
and then control Cortana with either your keyboard or
voice commands. Control Cortana to perform intelligent
searches and more.
App Shortcuts Area
In this area, you can put the shortcuts of your frequently used apps. For how to
arrange this area, please refer to page 15.

Notification Area
The right part of the taskbar holds several icons that show you the status of your
device, as shown below.
This is called the Notication Area. Click each icon to perform a function.
Show more hidden status icons.
Shows you the current battery
status.For details, please refer to
page 26.
Show the status of your wireless
network connection.
Show the system notications
and several shortcuts.
Icon Description
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