Hisense Sero 8 Pro User manual

User Manual

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Content
Need to Know..........................................................3
Model and Serial Numbers.............................................................3
Getting Started........................................................4
Package Contents................................................................................4
Understanding Your Sero 8 pro Tablet....................................5
Home Screen..........................................................................................7
Buttons........................................................................................................8
Making Connections ...........................................11
Battery...................................................................................................... 11
Micro-USB.............................................................................................. 12
Micro SD Card...................................................................................... 12
Headphone........................................................................................... 12
Wi-Fi........................................................................................................... 13
VPN............................................................................................................. 14
Bluetooth................................................................................................ 15
Basic...........................................................................17
Setup Guide.......................................................................................... 17
Basic Operation ..................................................................................17
Sharing..................................................................................................... 19
Security....................................................................................................19
Settings....................................................................................................20
Location................................................................................................... 23
Google Account.................................................................................23
Syncing....................................................................................................24

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Appendix A............................................................25
Specifications.......................................................................................25
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 26
Appendix B.............................................................27
Important Safety Instructions.................................................... 27
Certification and Compliance....................................................29
Appendix C ............................................................32
Legal Terms ...........................................................................................32
Copyright and Trademark Notices..........................................33

3Need to Know
Need to Know
Read this chapter to learn where to view the model and serial numbers.
Model and Serial Numbers
Model Number
You can go to Settings > SYSTEM > About tablet to view the Model number.
Serial Number
You can go to Settings > SYSTEM > About tablet > Status to view the Serial number.
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4Getting Started
Getting Started
Read this chapter to learn about Sero 8 pro features, how to use the controls, and more.
Package Contents
The following items are included with the Sero 8 pro:
Power Adapter
Use the power adapter to connect the outlet to charge the battery.
NOTE The power adapter may vary in different countries.
Micro-USB Cable
Use the USB cable to connect the Sero 8 pro’s Micro-USB port to the power adapter to
charge the battery, or to your computer.
Quick Start Guide & Warranty
Warranty
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5Getting Started
Understanding Your Sero 8 pro Tablet
Item Function
Headphone port Headphone connections for personal listening.
Micro-USB port Connect to wall outlet with Micro-USB cable and power
adapter for charging. Connect to a computer, keyboard, more
other devices with USB port.
Micro SD port Plug microSD card (up to 32G).
Power Button Press & hold to turn on/o; Press it to put/wake the unit in/from
sleep mode.
Power Button
Front Camera
Speakers
Headphone port
Micro SD port
Micro-USB port

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Item Function
Wireless and
Bluetooth Antenna Support wireless network and Bluetooth function.
NOTE Avoid holding this region when using wireless or Bluetooth.
Rear Camera Wireless and
Bluetooth Antenna

7Getting Started
Home Screen
To move between Home screens, slide left or right.
Notification and Status Bar
At the top of the screen, you’ll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Sero 8
pro. You can open the Notification Tray or the Quick settings by pressing the Notification or
Status bar and dragging it down.
The table below lists icons that appear the most frequently in the Notification and Status Bar.
Icon What it means
Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on. You can not access the Internet. Non-wireless
features are available.
Alarm An alarm is set.
Alert Install/update/enable Google Play service.
Bluetooth Sero 8 pro is using Bluetooth function.
Status Bar
Navigation
Buttons
Back
Home
Recent
Apps
Menu
Notification Bar
Google Search
App Icons
Volume Down
Button
Volume Up
Button

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Icon What it means
Downloaded Received les
Uploaded Sent les
Calendar Task reminders.
Message Received new message.
Music Play Music application is running.
Screenshots Screenshot captured.
Silent mode Silent mode is on.
USB tethering Sero 8 pro has connected to a computer and the USB tethering is turned on.
Wi-Fi Sero 8 pro has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the stronger the
connection.
Buttons
Power Button
Turn Sero 8 pro On
Press & hold the Power button until the Hisense logo displays.
Turn Sero 8 pro Off
In awake mode, press & hold the Power button until a message displays. Next, tap Power Off
> OK. Your Sero 8 pro will shut down.
Set Airplane / Silent Mode
In awake mode, press & hold the Power button until a message displays. You can set
Airplane mode and Silent mode.
Put Sero 8 pro in Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to put the Sero 8 pro in sleep mode.
If you do not touch the screen for several minutes, then the Sero 8 pro will automatically go
into sleep mode.
Tip: You can go to Settings > DEVICE > Display > Sleep to set the screen timeout.

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Wake Sero 8 pro From Sleep Mode
Press the Power button to wake the Sero 8 pro from sleep mode.
Forced Shutdown
If your Sero 8 pro becomes unresponsive during use, you can press & hold the Power button
for 8 seconds to shut it down. Then press the Power button to restart it.
Volume Up/Down Buttons
Silent Mode Off
Press the Volume Up/Down button to increase or decrease the volume. You can
also slide the focus on the volume bar to adjust it.
Press Settings button to stretch the volume bar, then you can adjust the notifications’
volume.
Tip: You can go to Settings > DEVICE > Sound > Volumes to adjust the volume of the alarms.
Silent Mode On
Press the Volume Up button to turn off Silent mode, then you can press the Volume
Up/Down button to increase or decrease the volume.
Navigation Buttons
Back Button
Tap this button to open the previous screen you were working in, even if it was in a different
app. Once you go back to the Home screen, no further history will be available.
Home Button
Tap this button from anywhere on your Sero 8 pro to return to the Home screen. If you’re
viewing a left or right Home screen, this will open the central Home screen.