BAK ATLAS 12 User manual

BAK USA Technologies Corp.
425 Michigan Ave.
Buffalo, New York 14203
Atlas
12
User Guide

Bak USA
Atlas 12 User Guide
Version: v2 // 2016
Thanks for embracing the evolution of mobile technology with Bak
USA. We hope you enjoy your Atlas 12 experience. To best use your
device, please refer to this guide.
Hello there.

Attention
Keep the power cord away from young children
• As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent
electric shock. The power supply (adapter) should not be handled by children.
• Do not drop, crush, step on, or otherwise abuse the power supply, battery pack, or power cord.
• Periodically inspect the device, power supply, and power cord for damage. Replace if necessary.
• Report any damage or loose parts to the seller immediately.
• Do not leave the device plugged in or powered on when enclosed in a non-ventiated container (such
as a backpack) as overheating may occur.
• You are encouraged to take a 5-minute break every 30 minutes of use.
Please follow these guidelines for the safe and proper handling of the device, power supply, battery
pack, and power cord.

Safety Precautions
Please read and understand the following precautionary measures before using your device.
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 near the re or other sources of heat.
2. Do not expose to magnetic elds.
3. Do not place heavy objects on the device.
Like any other mobile device, this device emits radiofrequency (RF) energy from the
WiFi antenna, Bluetooth antenna, and 3G/LTE antennas (if applicable). The device has
passed standard tests by the FCC to ensure that RF radiation is below the maximum
recommended levels.
In addition to RF radiation, all electronic devices emit extremely low frequency
(ELF) waves. These waves are known to interact with the human body, the effects of
which are still being studied. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), no
major risks have been associated with ELF waves as of June 2016. For more detailed
information and the latest developments, please refer to the WHO website: http://
www.who.int/en/.
To limit your exposure to RF radiation, it is recommended that you hold the device
facing yourself or place the device on a desk. If the task does not require use of the
Internet or any communication modules, users can turn off RF radiation completely
by turning on ‘Airplane mode’ on the device. By limiting close range contact with the
devices, and by following the guidelines for operating the devices, you can further
minimize the amount of radiation to which you are exposed.
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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 7
Section 3 Windows Interface page 13
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 ......................................................................................
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 .......................................................................................
Connecting to the HDMI port .....................................................................................
Section 5 Battery page 25
Section 6 Windows Help and Troubleshooting page 28
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................
Section 7 Specication page 32
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Settings screen ...............................................................................................................
Windows Activation ........................................................................................................
Setup Your Microsoft Account ......................................................................................
Replacing Desktop with Start screen ...........................................................................
Pin and unpin your app ..................................................................................................
Pinning an App to Start menu or taskbar .................................................................
Section 4 Setup and Connection page 17
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Package Contents:
Carefully unpack your box and take out the items listed below. If any items
are missing or damaged, contact the seller immediately.
Getting to Know Your Device
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Depending on the choice, the optional add-ons might be included in a separate package.
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1 Atlas 12 Laptop
1 Charger

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
Lights up in blue when the caps lock is ON.
6. Caps Lock
View the main display of your laptop, and touch it
with your ngers to control it.

Right side
The sound system has two speakers for
playing music, notication sounds, and
other audio data.
Press to power device on/off.
You can attach a Kensington lock here to
safely secure your device to a stationary
object, such as a table.
Write on the screen or operate the device.
Rest your stylus here.
Insert your USB devices here.
1. Speaker
2. Stylus Hole
3. USB 2.0 Port
4. Power Button
5. Kensington Lock Slot
6. Stylus
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Left side
Displays the charger status of your device. It
shows blue when the battery is fully charged.
Insert your USB device here.
Insert the adapter to charge the battery.
Insert your RJ-45 network cable to connect
your device to a wired network.
1. Charging Indicator
2. DC-In
3. RJ-45 LAN port
4. USB 3.0 Port
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Insert your HDMI-capable monitor here.
5. HDMI Port
Insert your micro SD card here.
6. Micro SD Card Slot
Insert your microphone/headphone here.
7. Combo Audio Jack for
Microphone/Headphone
The sound system has two speakers for
playing music, notication sounds, and
other audio data.
8. Speaker

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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Folding the Keyboard
The Atlas 12 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.
You can also prop up the notebook's screen in stand mode, which is ideal for
viewing videos and presentations.

Using Your Device
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If this is the rst time you turn this
device on, connect the AC adapter
and fully charge the battery.
Powering on Your Device
Powering On/O
Powering on for the First Time
The laptop will require you to do the initial setup, which including:
1. Activate Windows 10.
2. Sign in or create a Microsoft account.
3. Set up a wireless connection.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
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Press the power button
(normally 1 to 2 seconds). You
will see the power indicator on
the button light up blue.

Powering o Your Device
Save all your data before powering off your device. To power off your system,
follow the steps below.
From the Start menu:
Click or tap the Windows
icon in the lower left corner
of the Desktop, or press
the Windows key on a
connected keyboard.
In the Start menu, click
or tap <Power>, as
shown on the right.
Select <Shut down>
from the power option
menu, as shown on
the right.
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When you will be away from your device for a short time, put the device to
sleep. To do so, perform one of the following:
• Close the display panel.
• Press the power button once briefly.
• Open the Start menu, select <Power> and then <Sleep>.
Putting Your Device into Sleep Mode
Waking up Your Device
To wake up your device, perform one of the following:
• Press the power button once briefly.
• Press any key on the keyboard, tap the touchpad, or open the display panel.
• Tap the Bak USA logo on the screen.
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Note: You are encouraged to put your computer to sleep before you move 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 (aka 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 continue to 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; doing so may cause harm.
• Do not touch the touchscreen with a conductive material; doing so may cause harm.
• The following functions are application dependent.
• Some applications may not support these functions.
Gesture name Explanation
Tap
Double-tap
Press and hold
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 will bring
up detailed information or open a menu with more
options. This is similar to a right-click with a mouse.
Basic Touchscreen Operations
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Pinch
or
Rotate
Slide
Touch two ngers to the screen. Bring them together
or pull them apart to zoom in and out on visual apps
(such as pitures and maps).
Touch your thumb and forenger to an item, and
then twist in a circular motion to rotate an object.
(Note: 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, depending upon your apps.
Gesture name Explanation
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To launch the feature you can click the app icon
(pictured left), or press the Window key + TAB key
on your keyboard in the same time.
The Desktop screen is as shown below and natively provides
virtual desktop feature.
Windows Interface
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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
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 more on how to set up this menu, please refer to page 10.
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