E-matic EWT716 User manual

User’s Manual
Ematic 7” Tablet with Windows 8.1
EWT716

Since the tablet software updates regularly, the user
manual may not cover all aspects of new features.
• The new battery will be in its best condition after
being fully charged and discharged 2-3 times.
• While using earphones, if the volume is excessively
high it may cause hearing damage. Please adjust
the volume of the player to a safe level and mod-
erate during use.
• Do not disconnect the tablet suddenly when for-
matting or uploading and downloading, which can
lead to program errors.
• Do not dismantle the tablet by yourself, and do
not use alcohol, thinner or benzene to clean its
surface.
• Do not use the tablet while driving or walking.
• The tablet is not moisture and water resistant.
Please do not use it in a damp environment.
• Do not drop or hit the tablet against a hard sur-
face, or the screen may be damaged or cracked.
• Do not upgrade the firmware by yourself. The
tablet should be upgraded with the right firmware
and right methods offered by us. If upgrade is
needed, please contact us.
Important Notices

Section 1: Tablet Overview
Tablet Overview
Touch Screen Basics
Charms
Take a Screenshot
Section 2: Initial Setup
Turn on or Wake
Charging
Battery Status
Getting Started
Section 3: Personalize Your Tablet
Personalize Your Start Screen
Create Tiles
Customize Your Tiles
Background & Color
Personalize Your Lock Screen
Notications
Personalize Your Desktop
Section 4: Networks
Turn On/Off Wi-Fi
Forget a Wi-Fi Network
Connect/Disconnect to a VPN
Join a Homegroup or Workplace
Section 5: Connect to Devices
Pair with a Bluetooth Devices
Printing
Scan
Connect to TV, Monitor, or Projector
Section 6: Keyboard Settings
On-screen Keyboard
Other On-Screen Keyboard Options
Access On-screen Keyboard Settings
On-screen Keyboard Tips
Section 7: Apps
Finding Apps
Switch Between Apps
Dual Screen Apps
Close Apps
App Commands
Uninstall Apps
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App Help & Settings
Explore Apps
Alarm
Camera
Included Apps
Section 8: User Accounts
Microsoft Account or Local Account
Manage Your Accounts
Unlock & Sign-in
Sign-In Options
Change Your Password
Lock or Sign Out
Section 9: Ease of Access
Section 10: PC Settings
Section 11: Tips & Tricks
Extending Battery Life
Refresh/Reset
Troubleshooting
TechnicalSpecications
Customer Support
Limitations of Liability Statement
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1. Tablet Overview
Camera
Camera
Reset
Volume Up/Down
3.5mm Audio MicroSD
Micro USB
Hold for 2 seconds to turn on/off.
Press to sleep/wake.
Speaker

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Touch Screen Basics
Swipe in from the right edge to reveal charms.
You can also return to the Start screen from here.
Swipe in from the left edge to switch to the last
used app.
Swipe in from the top or bottom edge to reveal app
commandsspecictothecurrentapp.
Drag from the top edge of the screen down to the
bottom to close the current app.
Pinchorstretchyourngerstozoominandout.
Slideyourngersacrossthescreentoseemore.

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Charms
Charms provide you easy access to commands you
perform most often. Charms allow you to do things like
search, share, and change the settings wherever you
are.
Touch: Swipe from right edge of the screen
and tap the charm you want to open.
Search
To open the charms:
SearchtondthingsanywhereonSurface,
in apps, and on the web.
Shareles,photos,music,andlinks.
Brings you to the Start Screen. If you’re
already at Start, it will take you to the last
opened app.
Play, print, and project from other devices
when you connect with them.
Change Surface settings, or app settings
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2. Initial Setup
Take a Screenshot
To take a snapshot of your screen:
1. Open the share charm.
2. Underneath Share, tap Screenshot.
3. Choose how you want to share your screenshot. You
can share via mail, facebook or save it to OneNote.
Note: Sometimes the Screenshot option doesn’t ap-
pear, depending on what app you are in. Just tap the
rstbuttonunderneathShare,andtheScreenshotop-
tion will appear.
Turn on or Wake
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power key
for 2 seconds.
Once the screen loads, connect to your Wi-Fi network.
To wake, press the power button and the lock screen
should appear. Swipe up to unlock and sign in.

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Charging
Battery Status
Battery
Status
Fullychargeyourtabletfor6hoursbeforetherst
use.
There are a few places you can check on your battery
status:
The lower left corner of the screen when you open
charms.
Use the included wall charger.
The battery indicator will show
that your device is charging.

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Getting Started
Your information is used to create an account on the
tablet. You can use this account to create, modify, or
remove other accounts on your tablet.
The lower left corner of the lock screen.
The lower right corner of the Desktop taskbar.
Attention: Plug your tablet into the charger when
you see a low battery warning.
Battery Status
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3. Personalize Your Tablet
Personalize Your Start Screen
Create Tiles
Pin your favorite apps, websites, and contacts to the
Start Screen.
To pin a website:
1. Go to website.
2. Swipe down from top edge of screen.
3. Tap Favorites button. Then tap Pin button.
4. Tap Pin to Start.
To pin an app:
1. Swipe up from Start Screen.
2. Press and hold an app, then select Pin to Start.
Reading List
Maps
Innovative ways to teach computers
to kids
OneDrive
Health & Fitness
Food & Drink
Internet Explorer
Los Angeles
Sunny
Today
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Tomorrow
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Weather
Skype
Twitter
Essential App
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Settings
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To pin a contact:
1. Open People app and select a contact.
2. Swipe down from top edge of screen.
3. Tap Favorites button. Then tap Pin button.
4. Tap Pin to Start.
Customize Your Tiles
Background & Color
Customize your start screen by changing around the
tiles any way you like.
You can also customize the Start screen colors and
background. At your Start screen, open the Settings
Charm, and tap Personalize.
To resize a tile: Press and hold a tile. Select
Resize. Choose the size you want.
To move a tile: Tap and drag to where you
want it.
To turn off a live tile: Press and hold a tile.
Select Turn live tile off.
To unpin tile from Start: Press and hold a
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Personalize your Lock Screen
Notications
Open the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC settings.
Tap PC and devices. Then Tap Lock Screen.
Noticationsshouldappearinthetoprightcornerof
thescreen.Tohidenotications,opentheSettings
charmandtapnotications.
Tochangemorenoticationsettings,tapChangePC
settings in the Settings charm. Tap Search and apps,
thentapNotications.
Lock Screen Notications: Toeditappnoticationson
the lock screen, tap Change PC Settings in the Settings
charm, Tap PC and Devices, then Tap Lock Screen.
Personalize your Desktop
Customize your desktop how you want it.
Go to the desktop and open the Settings Charm. Tap
Personalization. Here you can change the theme,
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Within the Settings
Charm menu, tap the
wireless Network icon.
Under Networks, tap
the Wi-Fi switch to
turn it on and scan for
networks.
Yourtabletwilllistthenetworksitndswithinrange.
Tap a network to connect.
When connected, the wireless indicator appears in
the status bar. The white lines indicate connection
strength.
Tap the Wi-Fi OFF switch under Networks.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it to extend the
life of your battery between charges.
Wi-Fi can only be used when it connects with a Wi-Fi
Access Point (AP) or a free unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot.
Turn on Wi-Fi
Turn off Wi-Fi
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Go to Change PC settings after you open the Settings
Charm. In the Network settings screen, tap Connec-
tions. Then tap Manage known networks, select a net-
work and tap “Forget” in the dialog box that opens.
You can connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
Note: This tablet has built-in support for VPN. You can
also install third-party VPN software, if available in the
Windows Store.
1. Open the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC settings.
2. Tap on Network. Then Tap Connections.
3. Tap Add a VPN connection and enter VPN info to
connect.
Forget a Wi-Fi Network
Connect to a VPN
Disconnect from a VPN
Join a Homegroup or Workplace
Tap the VPN OFF switch under Networks. Turn off
VPN when you’re not using it to extend the life of your
battery between charges.
Go to Change PC Settings in the Settings Charm. Tap
on Network. Then Tap HomeGroup or Workplace and
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Connect to Devices
Pair with a Bluetooth Device
Printing
You can connect your tablet to different devices with a
USB cable or wirelessly.
1. Turn on your Bluetooth device to make it discover-
able.
1. Make sure what you want to print is open on your
screen.
To print from your tablet:
2. Open Settings Charm, and tap Change PC Settings.
2. Open Devices Charm. Tap Print.
3. Go to PC and devices, and tap Bluetooth.
3. Select your printer from the list.
4. Turn on your Bluetooth and wait for your tablet to
search for Bluetooth devices. When the bluetooth de-
iveappears,followtheon-screeninstructionstonish
pairing.
4. Select your printing options. Tap Print.
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Scan
Connect to TV, Monitor, or Projector
Connect your tablet to a TV or monitor to watch mov-
ies, work with multiple apps, and share presentations.
Use the scan app to scan images and
documentstoavarietyofleformats.
1. Swipe up from center of Start screen.
1. Open Devices charm. Tap Project.
2. Tap Scan.
2. Tap Add a wireless display.
3. Choose your wireless display and follow the on-
screen instructions.
To Scan:
To Connect to a wireless display:

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Keyboard Settings
On-screen Keyboard
Other On-screen Keyboard Options
The on-screen, touch keyboard appears whenever you
need it.
The thumb keyboard makes typing easier when holding
the tablet in your hands.
Writewiththetouchofyourngeroracapacitivepen.
Tap the screen where text can be entered, and the
keyboard will automatically appear.
You can also manually access the on-screen keyboard
from wherever you are.
1. Open settings charm.
2. Tap on the Keyboard.
3. Tap on Touch keyboard and handwriting panel.
To close on-screen keyboard:
Thumb Keyboard
Handwriting Keyboard
Tap anywhere on the screen where text can’t be en-
tered, or tap the close keyboard icon and press Hide
keyboard on the on-screen keyboard.
When your on the desktop, you can access
the on-screen keyboard from the keyboard
icon in the lower right icon.
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Access On-Screen Keyboard Settings
On-Screen Keyboard Tips
1. Open settings charm.
Numbers Tap &123 key or swipe
upwards on the buttons on
the top row.
Tap Ctrl key + another
key that shows a shortcut
option.
Double-tap Up Arrow Key.
The key should turn white
when Caps Lock is on.
Press down a key. Slide
yourngertotheaccented
character or option you
want.
Diacritical Marks/
More character
options
Keyboard Shortcuts
Caps Lock On/Off
2. Tap Change PC settings.
3. Tap PC and devices. Tap Typing.
4. Change your on-screen keyboard settings under
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7. Apps
Find Apps
Switch Between Open Apps
Swipe up from middle of Start screen. A list of your
apps will appear. Scroll through the list or search to
ndanapp.
Note:YoucanalsoopentheSearchcharmtond
an app.
Touch: Swipe in from left edge of screen.
Touch: Drag in from left edge of screen,
then drag out. Choose the app you want
to open.
Go Back To Previous App
Go To Specic App