How to Use This Guide SHIELD Tablet Overview SHIELD Tablet with DirectStylus Get Started How to Charge Your SHIELD Device How to Turn On Your Tablet How to Use the Touchscreen How to Complete NVIDIA Setup How to Complete Android Setup...
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How to View Your Installed Android Games How to Play PC Games from Your SHIELD Device How to Turn On or Turn Off SHIELD App Notifications How to Shop for SHIELD Devices and Accessories How To Find Games and Gaming News...
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Setup Requirements Configure GameStream for 1080p geforce experience shielD controller ____________________________________________________________________________ 65 Connect SHIELD controller to your SHIELD portable SHIELD controller OVerview how to turn on the controller How to turn off the controller gamepad mapper ___________________________________________________________________________ 67...
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How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture _____________________________________________________________ 75 How to Enable Access to Lasso Capture How to Open Lasso Capture Captures How to Capture a Screenshot of the Whole Screen How to Capture a Rectangular Region How to Capture a Free-Hand Region...
How to Use NVIDIA Dabbler. NVIDIA Lasso Capture NVIDIA® Lasso Capture provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots of all or part of your screen. You can also annotate and share the captures. For more information, see How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture.
How to Use NVIDIA Dabbler. NVIDIA Lasso Capture NVIDIA® Lasso Capture provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots of all or part of your screen. You can also annotate and share the captures. For more information, see How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture.
2 hours before you begin the setup process. How to Charge Your SHIELD Device 1. Plug the micro-USB end of the USB cable into the micro-USB slot of the device.
If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one during the set up process. If you have multiple Google accounts, you can add other accounts later in Settings. You may use your NVIDIA device without signing in to a Google account. However, you must have a Google account to use Google mobile services.
Manage Your Tablet How to Navigate Your Tablet Your NVIDIA device supports standard Android navigation, such as the Notification shade and the Favorites bar. This guide includes instructions for the most common navigation elements. Most of the elements are standard with the Android operating system.
How to Navigate Your Tablet Your NVIDIA device supports standard Android navigation, such as the Notification shade and the Favorites bar. This guide includes instructions for the most common navigation elements. Most of the elements are standard with the Android operating system.
4. In the Wi-Fi control panel, tap the network that you want to remove. The network window opens. 5. Tap Forget. LTE Models The following section applies to LTE models only. There are two versions of the SHIELD tablet LTE: Americas Version Rest of World Version Coverage...
If you select a carrier other than your current carrier, you will incur roaming charages for data transferred. 5. Mobile Plan. How to Use the Stylus Your tablet includes the NVIDIA DirectStylus™. This stylus enables precise control of handwriting, drawing, and touchscreen games that require pinpoint accuracy. The stylus has a chisel tip, similar to the tip of a highlighter pen.
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3. To return to Touch Mode, tap the Stylus-Only Mode icon again. NOTE Your NVIDIA device automatically disables stylus-only mode when you return the stylus to its holder. The device also disables stylus-only mode when you press the power button quickly to put the device to sleep.
30 minutes even when the app is closed. You can conserve battery power by reducing app activity for apps you do not use often. 1. Go to Settings > SHIELD Power Control. 2. Tap the Apps tab. 3. In the list of apps, tap Change to enable or disable the paramters that affect performance and power consumption.
Your NVIDIA device supports multiple Home screen pages. When you add more apps and widgets than can fit on the default Home screen page, additional pages are created automatically. How to Create Home Screen Pages Drag an app to the left or the right edge of the screen.
LTE Signal. Tap to open Cellular data settings. Rotation. Tap to switch between Auto-rotate, Portrait, or Landscape orientation. SHIELD controller. Tap to open the wireless controller app to connect and manage your controller. Cast Screen. Tap to stream media to other devices, such as network-connected TVs.
Go to Settings > About Tablet > Status. How to Secure Your Device Your Nvidia device offers several types of security that are provided by the Android operating system. For help with the Android OS, please visit Google’s support website at http://support.google.com/android/.
To unlock the screen, tap the password box to open the keyboard. Enter your password and swipe up on the lock icon. How to Update Your Device Your device periodically receives updates from NVIDIA and Google. These updates can include performance enhancements, new features, and bug fixes for your apps and the Android operating system.
How To Find Games and Gaming News The SHIELD Hub makes it easy to find games that are optimized for your SHIELD device. Games are categorized by genre, controller support, release date, and other filters so that you can quickly find what you are looking for. Each game entry includes a brief description, rating, high-resolution screenshots and HD videos to help you make your choice.
How To Find Games and Gaming News The SHIELD Hub makes it easy to find games that are optimized for your SHIELD device. Games are categorized by genre, controller support, release date, and other filters so that you can quickly find what you are looking for. Each game entry includes a brief description, rating, high-resolution screenshots and HD videos to help you make your choice.
How to Connect Your Controller to a SHIELD Device Your controller is compatible with the SHIELD portable and the SHIELD tablet. It can also be used as a wired controller for a Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC running GeForce Experience. Learn more about wired PC support here. Your controller cannot be used with other Android devices at this time.
Verify that the controller's NVIDIA button is flashing at the same time that the SHIELD device is searching for a controller. On the controller, hold the NVIDIA button until it starts flashing. Open the SHIELD controller app on your SHIELD device to initiate the connection process.
Use Your Tablet as a Game Console Console Mode transforms your SHIELD tablet into a full gaming and entertainment experience on your HDTV. In Console Mode, you can do everything that you would normally do on your device. Your TV provides the display, and you navigate with a keyboard and mouse or with a game controller.
1. Open Quick Settings. 2. Tap Shield Menu. 3. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Record and Share settings icon 4. In the Record and Share settings control panel, tap Twitch. The Twitch settings control panel opens.
Batman: Arkham Origins, Titanfall, and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. SHIELD gives you the power to access your GeForce® GTX-powered computer from the comfort of your couch. Play your favorite PC games on a full-size controller with ultra-low latency thanks to SHIELD 's game-speed Wi-Fi and the fast performance of GeForce GTX GPUs.
NVIDIA uses the H.264 encoder built into GeForce GTX 650 or higher desktop GPUs along with an efficient wireless streaming software protocol integrated into GeForce Experience to stream games from the PC to SHIELD over the user’s home Wi-Fi network with ultra-low latency.
Games” tab. Find the available PCs on the network from which to stream games to SHIELD . 10. Select your PC to pair with from the list of available PCs. A pin code will pop up on the SHIELD screen. This pin allows for a more secure and unique connection to the particular PC.
Remote GAMESTREAM BETA Remote GameStream is a new feature that will allow you to stream games from your PC to your SHIELD outside of your local WiFi network. To set up remote GameStream with your PC and SHIELD , follow the steps below.
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GameStream section of this guide. Take your SHIELD with you on the go and connect it to a robust Wi-Fi connection. When you open the “MY PC GAMES” menu in SHIELD Hub, launch a game from the list of available games to initiate a connection to your remote PC.
Wake on LAN is a feature that will allow you to wake up your PC on your local network when you want to use GameStream on SHIELD . You no longer need to wake your PC and log-in manually to be able to stream your favorite games.
SocialClub etc…). • If you do not see your PC on the server list on your SHIELD, or cannot connect to your PC from SHIELD : Verify that both SHIELD and the PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi router ...
Make sure SHIELD and the PC streaming the game are connected to the same router or wireless access point. If you PC is connected using Wi-Fi, make sure it is connected to the same wireless access point as the SHIELD unit. If the PC is using a wired connection, make sure the network cable is directly connected to the same physical router.
There are many Bluetooth keyboards and mice that are available in the marketplace. The SHIELD portable is an Android- powered device and pairs natively with peripherals that are Bluetooth enabled without a required USB dongle.
Micro USB port on the back of your SHIELD. A Micro USB Ethernet adapter like the one above can be used, but the SHIELD portable cannot be charged with this type of adapter. To charge the SHIELD portable while using Ethernet, a Micro USB Y-Cable with input for Micro USB power and full-size USB Ethernet will need to be used.
GeForce Experience optimizes graphics settings in your games based on your hardware configuration. NVIDIA performs extensive game testing for various combinations of GPUs, CPUs, and monitor resolutions and stores this information in the NVIDIA cloud. GeForce Experience connects to the NVIDIA Cloud and downloads optimal playable settings (OPS) for your games tailored specifically to your PC.
For detailed information on the SHIELD controller, refer to documentation that comes with the controller. Connect SHIELD controller to your SHIELD portable Verify that your SHIELD portable has Wi-Fi turned on. The device does not have to connect to a network, but Wi-Fi must be turned on.
Hold the NVIDIA button for 6 seconds. The controller automatically turns off when you turn off the SHIELD device the controller is connected to. The controller also automatically turns off after 10 minutes of idle time. The controller stays on during video and music playback on the SHIELD device.
NVIDIA provides default Gamepad Mapper profiles for hundreds of top Android games, which are automatically downloaded from the cloud so you can just launch your game and play. Use NVIDIA's default profile, or create your own custom profile and share it with the community.
5. Enter the new name and tap OK. How to Use Bluetooth Accessories Your NVIDIA device pairs with Bluetooth accessories such as keyboards, speakers, and headphones. You can also pair with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. Bluetooth functionality is a standard Android feature.
Respond to any security prompt on that device. Then on your SHIELD device, tap Pair to complete the pairing or Cancel to cancel the pairing. How to Disconnect a Bluetooth Accessory from Your Device Disconnecting the Bluetooth accessory does not permanently cancel the pairing.
NVIDIA recommends using a class 6 or higher microSD card. Required MicroSD Card Formats For microSD cards up to 32 gigabytes in capacity, SHIELD supports the FAT32 data format. Most microSD cards that are 32-GB or less are already formatted as FAT32.
How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture NVIDIA® Lasso Capture provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots of all or part of your screen. You can also annotate and share the captures. Captures are stored in the Photos with your other photos and images. View, edit, and share captures just like you would any other image.
NVIDIA® Dabbler™ is a drawing and painting app that is optimized for use with your NVIDIA DirectStylus. The first time you open NVIDIA Dabbler, a tutorial shows you how to use all the features of the app. NVIDIA Dabbler also includes help tips that you can show or hide as needed.
Manage How to View the NVIDIA Dabbler Help Tips 1. In the Toolbar, tap Help 2. Tap any icon, brush, or feature to view its description. 3. To hide help tips, tap Help again. 4. Alternatively, you can tap and hold on any UI item to obtain help.
NVIDIA products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to the product instructions and general safety practices. The guidelines included in this document explain the potential risks associated with equipment operation and provide important safety practices designed to minimize these risks.
• Do not use the SHIELD tablet in rain or near sink, or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid into the console. In case the SHIELD tablet gets wet, unplug all cables and turn off before cleaning, and allow it to dry thoroughly before turning it on again.
• Operate the AC adapter in a ventilated area. • When you are using the NVIDIA SHIELD tablet or charging the battery, it is normal for the system and/or AC power adapter to get warm. • Do not use conductive tools that could bridge live parts.
The NVIDIA SHIELD tablet is compliant with the regulations that are listed in this section. Additional regulatory information including FCC and IC IDs can be found in SHIELD TABLET by going to Apps > Settings > About tablet > Regulatory Information...
RF Radiation Exposure Statement: SHIELD tablet has been tested and complies with IC RSS 102 RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment when used with the NVIDIA accessories supplied or designated for this product. During testing, the SHIELD tablet was placed in positions that simulate use against the body.
Low Voltage Directive for electrical safety • RoHS Directive for hazardous substances A copy of the Declaration of Conformity to the essential requirements may be obtained directly from NVIDIA GmbH (Flossergasse 2, 81369 Munich, Germany). Japan Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council.
Information published by NVIDIA regarding third-party products or services does not constitute a license from NVIDIA to use such products or services or a warranty or endorsement thereof. Use of such information may require a license from a third party under the patents or other intellectual property rights of the third party, or a license from NVIDIA under the patents or other intellectual property rights of NVIDIA.
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