Hisense Sero 8 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 Tablet..................................................................................5
Home Screen ...............................................................................................................................7
Buttons.............................................................................................................................................9
Making Connections ................................................................... 12
Battery...........................................................................................................................................12
Micro-USB ...................................................................................................................................13
Micro SD Card...........................................................................................................................14
Headphone................................................................................................................................15
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................................15
VPN..................................................................................................................................................17
Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................................18
Basic................................................................................................... 20
Setup Guide...............................................................................................................................20
Basic Operation .......................................................................................................................20
Typing............................................................................................................................................23
Sharing..........................................................................................................................................25
Security.........................................................................................................................................25
Settings.........................................................................................................................................26
Location........................................................................................................................................30
Google Account......................................................................................................................31
Syncing.........................................................................................................................................33
Google Now ..............................................................................................................................34
Voice Search & Voice Actions..........................................................................................36
Appendix A .................................................................................... 39
Specifications............................................................................................................................39

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Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................40
Appendix B..................................................................................... 41
Important Safety Instructions.........................................................................................41
Certification and Compliance.........................................................................................43
Appendix C .................................................................................... 46
Legal Terms ................................................................................................................................46
Copyright and Trademark Notices...............................................................................55

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 features, how to use the controls, and
more.
Package Contents
The following items are included with the Sero 8:
Power Adapter
Use the power adapter to connect the outlet to charge the battery.
NOTE This power adapter is only for reference, it may vary in different
countries.
Micro-USB Cable
Use the USB cable to connect the Sero 8’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 Tablet
Item Function
Power Button Press & hold to turn on/o; Press it to put/wake the unit in/from
sleep mode.
Volume Up/Down
Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Headphone port Headphone connections for personal listening.
Micro SD port Plug microSD card (up to 32G).
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.
Headphone port
Power Button
Microphone
Micro-USB port
Micro SD port
Front Camera
Volume Up/
Down Buttons

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

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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. You can open the Notification Tray or the Quick settings by
pressing the Notification or Status bar and dragging it down.
Notification Tray
Notifications can come from the system, a game, an application such as E-mail,
or the music player.
Certain notifications can be expanded to show more information, such as
email previews or calendar events.
To open the related app, tap the notification icon on the left of Notification
Tray. Some notifications also allow you to take specific actions by tapping
icons within the notification. For example, Music notification allow you to
pause/play or play the previous/next music.
When you’re finished with a notification, just slide it away to the left or right. If
you want to dismiss all notifications, tap the Dismiss icon at the top of the
notification.
Status Bar
Google Apps
Navigation Buttons
All Apps
Back
Home
Recent Apps
Notication Bar
Google Search
App Icons

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Quick Settings
Tap to display settings for commonly performed tasks, including setting
display brightness, accessing the system/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth settings, locking and
unlocking screen rotation, displaying the percentage of battery, turning on or
off the airplane mode/power saving mode, and so on.
Notification & Status Icons
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 or use Bluetooth®. Non-wireless features are available.
Alarm An alarm is set.
Alert Install/update/enable Google Play service.
Bluetooth Sero 8 is using the Bluetooth function.
Bluetooth share Incoming le
Downloaded Received les
Uploaded Sent les
Calendar Task reminders.
Message Received new message.
Music Play Music application is running.
BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS
BLUETOOTH OFF LOCATION
AUTO ROTATE 75%
AIRPLANE MODE
WI-FI
OWNER

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Icon What it means
Screenshots Screenshot captured.
Silent mode Silent mode is on.
USB tethering Sero 8 has connected to a computer and the USB tethering is
turned on.
Wi-Fi Sero 8 has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the
stronger the connection.
Google Now
Google Now is about getting you just the right information, at just the right
time.
To open Google Now, you can press & hold the Home button at the bottom
of any screen and slide up to the Google Now icon, or tap the Google Search
bar at the top of the screen. For more information about Google Now, See
Google Now on page 34.
Buttons
Power Button
Turn Sero 8 On
Press & hold the Power button until the Hisense logo displays.
Turn Sero 8 Off
In awake mode, press & hold the Power button until a message displays. Next,
tap Power Off > OK. Your Sero 8 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.