User’s Manual Ematic 8.9” Tablet with Windows 8.
Since the tablet software updates regularly, the user manual may not cover all aspects of new features. Important Notices • 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 moderate during use. • Do not disconnect the tablet suddenly when formatting or uploading and downloading, which can lead to program errors.
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 Notifications 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 wit
Dual Screen Apps Close Apps App Commands Uninstall Apps 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 Specifications Customer Support Limitations of Liability Statement 23 23 23 24 24 25 25 25 26 29 29 29 3
1. Tablet Overview Camera Hold for 2 seconds to turn on/off. Press to sleep/wake. Microphone MicroSD Card Slot Volume Up/Down Camera Speakers MicroUSB connection 4 3.
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 bottom edge to reveal app commands specific 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 fingers to zoom in and out. Slide your fingers across the screen to see more.
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. To open the charms: Touch: Swipe from right edge of the screen and tap the charm you want to open. Keyboard: F3 (only in Android/iOS mode) Note: see Typing Cover Functions on pg. 20 Search Search to find things anywhere on Surface, in apps, and on the web. Share files, photos, music, and links. Brings you to the Start Screen.
Take a Screenshot To take a snapshot of your screen: 1. Open the share charm. 2. Underneath Share, tap Screenshot. Note: Sometimes the Screenshot option doesn’t appear, depending on what app you are in. Just tap the first button underneath Share, and the Screenshot option will appear. 3. Choose how you want to share your screenshot. You can share via mail, facebook or save it to OneNote. 2. Initial Setup Turn on or Wake To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power key for 2 seconds.
Charging Fully charge your tablet for 6 hours before the first use. Use the included wall charger. The battery indicator will show that your device is charging. Attention: Charging by connecting to a computer will be extremely slow. We recommend only using the included wall charger. Battery Status There are a few places you can check on your battery status: The lower left corner of the screen when you open charms.
The lower left corner of the lock screen. The lower right corner of the Desktop taskbar. Battery Status Attention: Plug your tablet into the charger when you see a low battery warning. 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. Ema Tic ematic@ematic.
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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 Customize your start screen by changing around the tiles any way you like. To move a tile: Tap and drag to where you want it. To resize a tile: Press and hold a tile. Select Resize. Choose the size you want. To turn off a live tile: Press and hold a tile. Select Turn live tile off.
Personalize your Lock Screen Open the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC settings. Tap PC and devices. Then Tap Lock Screen. Notifications Notifications should appear in the top right corner of the screen. To hide notifications, open the Settings charm and tap notifications. To change more notification settings, tap Change PC settings in the Settings charm. Tap Search and apps, then tap Notifications.
4. Networking 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 1 Within the Settings Charm menu, tap the wireless Network icon. 2 Under Networks, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and scan for networks. Your tablet will list the networks it finds within range. Tap a network to connect. When connected, the wireless indicator appears in the status bar. The white lines indicate connection strength.
Forget a Wi-Fi Network Go to Change PC settings after you open the Settings Charm. In the Network settings screen, tap Connections. Then tap Manage known networks, select a network and tap “Forget” in the dialog box that opens. Connect to a VPN 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.
5. Connect to Devices You can connect your tablet to different devices with a USB cable or wirelessly. Pair with a Bluetooth Device 1. Turn on your Bluetooth device to make it discoverable. 2. Open Settings Charm, and tap Change PC Settings. 3. Go to PC and devices, and tap Bluetooth. 4. Turn on your Bluetooth and wait for your tablet to search for Bluetooth devices. When the bluetooth device appears, follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing. Printing To print from your tablet: 1.
Scan Use the scan app to scan images and documents to a variety of file formats. To Scan: 1. Swipe up from center of Start screen. 2. Tap Scan. Connect to TV, Monitor, or Projector Connect your tablet to a TV or monitor to watch movies, work with multiple apps, and share presentations. To Connect to a wireless display: 1. Open Devices charm. Tap Project. 2. Tap Add a wireless display. 3. Choose your wireless display and follow the onscreen instructions.
6. Keyboard Settings On-screen Keyboard The on-screen, touch keyboard appears whenever you need it. Tap the screen where text can be entered, and the keyboard will automatically appear. When your on the desktop, you can access the on-screen keyboard from the keyboard icon in the lower right icon. 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.
Access On-Screen Keyboard Settings 1. Open settings charm. 2. Tap Change PC settings. 3. Tap PC and devices. Tap Typing. 4. Change your on-screen keyboard settings under Touch keyboard. On-Screen Keyboard Tips 18 Numbers Tap &123 key or swipe upwards on the buttons in the top row. Diacritical Marks/ More character options Press down a key. Slide your finger to the accented character or option you want. Keyboard Shortcuts Tap Ctrl key + another key that shows a shortcut option.
Typing Cover (keyboard) Pair Typing Cover to Tablet On your Typing Cover: 1. Switch to On. The power light should briefly turn green. 2. Press the Fn and buttons at the same time. The status light will flash blue. On your Tablet: 1. Open Settings Charm. 2. Tap Change PC settings. 3. Tap PC and Devices 4. Tap Bluetooth 5. Tap Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard 6. Then Tap Pair.
7. On your typing cover, type in the passcode shown on the screen and press enter. 8. Your typing cover is now connected and ready to use. Typing Cover Functions First select what typing mode you want to use. Different modes have different key functions. When in Fn+Q/Fn+E (For Android/ For IOs) mode 20 Key Function Win Switch between Start screen and last opened app. F1 Opens Search bar. Tab Scroll forward. Shift + Tab Scroll backwards. F3 Opens Charms bar. F5 Opens Desktop Settings.
When in Fn+W (For Win) mode Key Function Win Switch between Start screen and Internet Explorer. IE Opens Internet Explorer. Tab Scroll forward. Shift + Tab Scroll backwards. Arrow Keys Scroll up/down and left/right. Enter Open app or open link. Charging Typing Cover Connect included USB cable to your computer’s USB port. Charging light will flash when charging. Power light will flash when the power is low.
7. Apps Find Apps Swipe up from middle of Start screen. A list of your apps will appear. Scroll through the list or search to find an app. Note: You can also open the Search charm to find an app. Switch Between Open Apps Go Back To Previous App Touch: Swipe in from left edge of screen. Go To Specific App Touch: Drag in from left edge of screen, then drag out. Choose the app you want to open.
Dual Screen Apps You can arrange and view two apps side-by-side. 1. Open the apps you want to use. 2. Open your recently used apps tab (swipe in from left edge, then swipe out). 3. Choose the app you want and drag until you see a black vertical line divide the screen in half. Let the app go. To change one of the apps, open a new app from the Start screen or Apps view. The new app will appear above the other two apps. Tap left or right to choose where to place the app.
Uninstall Apps Press and hold an app until the app is highlighted, and app commands appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap on Uninstall. Uninstall App Help & Settings For App Help: Open Settings Charm and find Help. If there is no help, check the company’s website for information. For App Settings: Open Settings Charm inside an app.
Exploring Apps Alarm Open up some apps to better familiarize yourself with your new tablet. Tap the Alarm app to access your alarm, timer, or stopwatch. Timer Camera Tap the camera app to take pictures and videos to share with your friends and family. Tap the camera app to take pictures and videos to share with your friends and family. Taking Photos: • Tap the camera icon to take a photo • Swipe down from the top or bottom edge for Camera Settings.
Included Apps Calculator: Basic calculator functions Calendar: Keep track of your schedule and set reminders Camera: Take photos and record videos Desktop: Use your tablet like a PC. Documents: Easily store and save your documents on your tablet. Food & Drink: The hands-free cooking mode makes trying new recipes easy and fun. Games: Discover the latest Xbox games for Windows 8.1 Health & Fitness: This app has tons of exercise videos, exercise and diet trackers, and nutrition and medical guides.
Money: Global sources help you keep track of financial news and market data. Music: Play, stream, and buy music from the Xbox Music Store. News: A photo-rich app that keeps you up to date with what’s happing in the world. OneDrive: Easily share files securely with friends. Cloud storage makes your files accessible from any of your devices. OneNote: A digital notebook where all your notes, to-do lists, and pictures are saved in the cloud for easy access. PC Settings: Adjust the settings on your tablet.
Scan: Scan pictures or documents. Skype: Use Skype calls and chat to connect and stay in touch with family and friends. Sound Recorder: Record audio using the built-in microphone Sports: Live updates from your favorite sports and teams. Store: Get the latest apps from the Windows Store. Travel: This app helps you plan your trip with travel guides, booking tools, currency conversion, and weather forecasts.
8. User Accounts Your user account controls how you use your tablet. When you want to use your tablet, sign in with your user account. Microsoft Account or Local Account Choose whether you want to use a Microsoft account or a local account. Microsoft Account You use this account to sign into Windows, and shop for apps in the Windows Store. All your files are also saved to OneDrive by default so that you can access them from any PC.
Control Panel 1. Open the Search Charm. 2. Type “user accounts” into the search bar. 3. Choose user accounts from search results. Unlock & SIgn-in 1. Press and release power button. The lock screen should appear. 2. Swipe up to dismiss lock screen, and type in your password (if required). Sign-in Options You can also create a pin or use a picture password to sign in to your tablet. To access other sign in options, go to Change PC Settings in the Settings Charm.
Change Your Password 1. Open the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC Settings. 2. Tap Accounts. Then Tap Sign-in options. 3. Choose user accounts from search results. 3. Under password, tap Change and follow the onscreen instructions. Lock or Sign Out Your tablet will be automatically locked when you don’t use it for awhile. You can manually lock or sign out from the Start screen by tapping your account picture in the top right corner of the screen. Choose Lock or Sign Out.
9. Ease of Access The Ease of Access settings allows you to change your tablet the way you want, making your PC easier to use. To go to Ease of Access Settings: 1. Open Settings Charm. Tap Change PC Settings. 2. Tap Update and recovery. 3. Tap Recovery. 10.PC Settings Activate Windows: Install the latest version of Windows on your tablet with your product key. PC and devices: Manage your tablet settings such as display, typing, power, and sleep. Manage Bluetooth devices and other devices. Get PC info.
11. Tips & Tricks Extending Battery Life Reducing the Brightness of your screen can help extend your battery life. 1. In the Settings Charm, Tap Screen. 2. Drag the slider to adjust brightness. Switch off Wi-Fi if you’re not close to a strong signal. You can also adjust your power and sleep settings to save battery.
12. Refresh/Reset Refresh Device 1. In the Settings Charm, tap on Change PC Settings. 2. Tap on Update and recovery. Tap Recovery. 2. Choose how you want to refresh the tablet. Reset Device 1. In the Settings Charm, tap on Change PC Settings. 2. Tap on Update and recovery. Tap Recovery. 2. Choose “Remove everything and reinstall Windows. Warning: Reset deletes all your personal files and settings. The tablet restores to its factory settings.
13. Troubleshooting Cannot turn on the tablet. Check the tablet’s power level. Please charge it before starting it. If your tablet still cannot be turned on, you may reset it before you turn it on. No sound from earphones. Check if volume is set to ‘0’. Or earphone may be broken, please try another one. Loud static noise. Check if there is dust in the earphone or speaker. Check if the file is broken. Frozen to any operation.
Technical Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • Windows 8.1 8.9” 1024 x 600 Screen 1.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Atom Processor 1GB RAM 16GB flash memory (formatted capacity will be less) Front & Back Cameras G-sensor MicroSD card slot supports up to 32GB USB Connection Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) HD Video Player - supports up to 1080p Bluetooth Customer Support Visit ematic.us/support for customer support regarding your device. To submit a request, fill out the required information online.
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FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
