Insignia flex NS-15MS0832B-10-C User manual

8" Windows® Tablet
NS-15MS0832B-10-C
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User Guide

Table of Contents
Welcome 5
Tablet overview 5
Package contents 5
Product overview 6
Start screen 10
Get started 11
Charge the battery 11
Turn on your tablet for the first time 12
Navigation 12
Navigate with gestures 12
Find your way around 14
Understand the basics 17
Turn your tablet on or off 17
Use Cortana 18
Use data storage devices 20
Using split screen 22
Restart your tablet 24
Open the task manager 24
Adjust the sound 24
Use the keyboard 26
Capture a screenshot 28
Download apps 29
Check for updates 30
Change basic settings 32
Customize the Start screen 32
Customize the lock screen 34
Change the default view 37
Set the date and time 38
Adjust the screen brightness 39
Adjust the power saving settings 39
Change ease of access settings 40
Open the control panel 42
Adjust notification settings 42
Select your language 43
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Change privacy settings 45
Add additional users 47
Set up wireless connections 49
Connect to a Wi-Fi network 49
Check network status 50
Connect to a Bluetooth device 50
Use the Internet 51
View web pages 51
Search for text 52
Copy text on a web page 52
Check and clear history 53
Manage downloads 53
Manage favorites 53
Use Mail 54
Set up a mail account 54
Manage your Mail account 54
View emails 55
Create emails 56
Create and manage contacts 57
Use the calendar 58
Work with photos and video 59
Use the camera 59
View photos and video 60
Edit photos 60
Share photos or videos 60
Listen to music 61
Control playback 61
Create a playlist 62
Manage storage space 62
View storage space 62
Clear app cache and data 63
Uninstall apps 67
Free up storage space 67
Reset to default settings 68
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Troubleshooting 68
Maintenance 71
Specifications 72
Customer support 73
Safety information 73
Legal notices 76
One-Year Limited Warranty 77
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 8" Windows® Tablet (NS-
15MS0832B-10-C). Your Windows tablet was crafted to give you superior
performance.
For more information about your tablet:
lVisit www.insigniaproducts.com.
lTry the Get Started app. You can find it listed in your tablet's apps.
lGo to Microsoft's website.
Tablet overview
lWindows 10
l32 GBof internal storage
lMicro SDslot expands memory (up to 128 GB)
lFront and back-facing cameras
lBluetooth 4.0
PACKAGE CONTENTS
l8" Windows® Tablet
lUSBcable
lAC power adapter
lQuick Setup Guide
lImportant Information
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Front
Item Description
Front
camera
Take pictures or record video. See Use the
camera (on page 59).
Camera
indicator Lights white when a camera is in use.
Charging
indicator
Lights red while charging, then turns off
when charging is complete.
Multi-
touch
screen
Use your fingers to control your tablet. See
Navigate with gestures (on page 12).
Windows
button
Touch to return to the Start screen or the last
opened app.
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Back
Item Description
Rear
camera
Take pictures or record video. See Use the
camera (on page 59).
Speakers Play audio from your tablet.
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Top
Item Description
Headphone
jack
Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to
audio.
Micro SD
slot
Insert a Micro SD card to transfer files or
expand your tablet's memory up to
128GB.
Micro
HDMI jack
Connect your tablet to a TV or other
device with a micro HDMIcable.
Micro USB
port
Connect the Micro-USBcharging cable to
charge your tablet.
Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your
voice.
Power
button
Press and hold to turn your tablet on/off.
Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen.
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Right side
Item Description
Rotation
lock
Press to lock or unlock your screen
orientation.
Volume
+/-
button
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
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START SCREEN
Tablet mode
Desktop mode
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Get started
This section has resources to help you start using your tablet right away. You
can also check out Tablet overview (on page 5) and Navigation (on the
next page) to familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information
about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on
page 17) and Change basic settings (on page 32).
CHARGE THE BATTERY
Notes
Charge your tablet fully before using it the first time.
lConnect the USBcable to your tablet and AC power adapter, then plug
the adapter into a power outlet. The charging indicator lights red while
charging, then turns off when the battery is fully charged.
Note
It will take about four hours to fully charge your tablet.
Check your battery level
lTap the battery icon in the taskbar at the bottom of your screen.
Conserve battery power
lTurn off Wi-Fi when you aren't using it.
lTurn off Bluetooth when you aren't using it.
lLower the screen brightness. See Adjust the screen brightness (on
page 39).
lLimit background activity and push notifications. Tap in the taskbar,
then tap Battery saver.
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TURN ON YOUR TABLET FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Press and hold the button until the Insignia logo appears.
2. Select your language, then follow the instructions on the screen to
complete setup.
Navigation
This section teaches you how to find your way around your tablet.
NAVIGATE WITH GESTURES
Gesture Action
Tap
Tap an app or other item with your finger to
open or select it.
Touch & hold
Touch an item with your finger and hold it
until your tablet responds.
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Gesture Action
Drag
Touch and hold an item with your finger,
then move your finger to the position where
you want the item.
Swipe
Quickly slide your finger either vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Pinch
Pinch your fingers together or move them
apart.
Rotate
To change the screen orientation from
portrait to landscape (or from landscape to
portrait) turn your tablet sideways.
Tips:
lIf your tablet doesn't change
orientation, press the (rotation lock)
to turn on auto-rotate.
lWhen entering text, you can turn the
tablet sideways to switch to
landscape mode and make the
keyboard bigger.
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FIND YOUR WAY AROUND
Start screen
lTap to open or close the Start screen.
Action Center
The Action Center displays notifications and provides quick access to
frequently used settings. To open the Action Center:
lSwipe from the right edge of your tablet toward the center of the screen.
OR
lTap in the lower-right corner of the task bar.
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Switch between tablet and desktop modes
Open the Action Center, then tap Tablet mode to switch between tablet and
desktop modes.
Apps list
lIf in tablet mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen.
OR
If in desktop mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen, then
tap All apps.
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Search
lIf in tablet mode, tap (search) in the taskbar, tap the search box to
open the keyboard, then type what you are looking for.
lIf in desktop mode, tap the search bar, then type what you are looking for.
Note
If the on-screen keyboard does not open automatically, tap
(keyboard) in the lower-right corner of your screen.
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Open task view
lTap (task view) in the taskbar to view a list of open apps.
Understand the basics
Learn the basics about customizing and navigating your tablet, plus other
helpful features.
TURN YOUR TABLET ON OR OFF
Turn on your tablet
lPress and hold the button. Your tablet turns on.
Note
If you don't touch your tablet for a period of time (depending on the screen
timeout setting), it may sleep with the screen off. Press briefly to wake
it up.
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Turn off your tablet
There are a few ways to turn off your tablet. You can:
lPress and hold the button for three seconds, then swipe down.
lIf in tablet mode, tap (power), then tap Shut down.
lIf in desktop mode, tap (Start menu), Power, then tap Shut down.
USE CORTANA
Cortana is your tablet's personal assistant. Use it for voice commands, voice
search, finding files on your tablet, and more.
Set up Cortana
To set up Cortana for the first time:
lOpen the search bar, tap (Cortana), then follow the on-screen
instructions.
To set up Cortana to respond automatically:
1. Open the search bar, tap (Notebook), then tap (Settings).
2. Under Hey Cortana, tap the bar to turn on Let Cortana respond to "Hey
Cortana.
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Use Cortana
1. Tap (microphone)in the search bar.
OR
Say "Hey Cortana" (see Set up Cortana (on the previous page) to set
up Cortana to respond automatically).
2. Say a command or search term, then answer Cortana's follow-up
questions, if needed.
Personalize Cortana
While Cortana becomes more personalized the more you use it, you can also
adjust settings to get the most out of Cortana.
1. Open the search bar, then tap (Notebook).
2. Select a category, adjust your settings, then tap Save.
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USE DATA STORAGE DEVICES
Use a micro SD card
Notes
lYou can use up to a 128GB micro SDcard.
lDo not remove the card while data is transferring. See Transfer files
(below).
lWith the label facing the back of your tablet, gently push the micro SD
card (not included) into the MICROSD slot until it clicks. Your tablet
automatically opens your memory card files.
lTo remove a micro SD card, see Safely eject a data storage device (on
the next page) for instructions on how to safely eject the card, then press
the card in until it clicks and carefully remove it from the slot.
Transfer files
Connect a data storage device or data transfer cable to move files between
devices.
Move files with a data storage device
1. Connect a data storage device (such as a micro SD card) to your tablet.
2. Open the File Explorer to copy or move files to your data storage
device.
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