NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Table of Contents Welcome Tablet overview Package contents Product overview Start screen Get started Charge the battery Turn on your tablet for the first time Navigation Navigate with gestures Find your way around Understand the basics Turn your tablet on or off Use Cortana Use data storage devices Using split screen...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Change privacy settings Add additional users Set up wireless connections Connect to a Wi-Fi network Check network status Connect to a Bluetooth device Use the Internet View web pages Search for text Copy text on a web page Check and clear history Manage downloads Manage favorites...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Troubleshooting Maintenance Specifications Customer support Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 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: Visit www.insigniaproducts.com. Try the Get Started app. You can find it listed in your tablet's apps.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Item Description Front Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera camera (on page 59). Camera Lights white when a camera is in use. indicator Charging Lights red while charging, then turns off indicator when charging is complete.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Back Item Description Rear Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera camera (on page 59). Speakers Play audio from your tablet. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Item Description Headphone Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to jack audio. Insert a Micro SD card to transfer files or Micro SD expand your tablet's memory up to slot 128 GB. Micro Connect your tablet to a TV or other HDMI jack device with a micro HDMI cable.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Right side Item Description Rotation Press to lock or unlock your screen lock orientation. Volume Press to increase or decrease the volume. button www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 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) 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)
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 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.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet FIND YOUR WAY AROUND Start screen 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: Swipe from the right edge of your tablet toward the center of the screen. in the lower-right corner of the task bar.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Switch between tablet and desktop modes Open the Action Center, then tap Tablet mode to switch between tablet and desktop modes. Apps list If in tablet mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen. If in desktop mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen, then All apps.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Search If in tablet mode, tap (search) in the taskbar, tap the search box to open the keyboard, then type what you are looking for. If 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.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Open task view (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 Press and hold the button.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Turn off your tablet There are a few ways to turn off your tablet. You can: Press and hold the button for three seconds, then swipe down. If in tablet mode, tap (power), then tap Shut down. If in desktop mode, tap (Start menu), Power, then tap Shut down.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Use Cortana 1. Tap (microphone) in the search bar. 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.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet USE DATA STORAGE DEVICES Use a micro SD card Notes You can use up to a 128GB micro SD card. Do not remove the card while data is transferring. See Transfer files (below). With the label facing the back of your tablet, gently push the micro SD card (not included) into the MICRO SD slot until it clicks.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 3. See Safely eject a data storage device (below) for instructions on how to safely eject your storage device from your tablet, then connect it to your second device to move the files. Move files with a data transfer cable 1.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet USING SPLIT SCREEN Split screen lets you use multiple apps at the same time. Note Your tablet must be in landscape mode to use split screen. Tablet mode 1. Open an app. 2. Swipe down from the top edge of your tablet until the app minimizes, then drag the app to the left or right side of the screen until a black bar appears.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 3. Open a second app. It automatically opens on the other side of the screen. Notes To re-size the windows, drag the black divider bar left or right. If you open a third app, it will hover between the first two apps that you opened.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet RESTART YOUR TABLET If your tablet freezes, press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn it off, then press and hold the button to turn it back on. Your stored data and customized settings aren't affected. Note To reset your tablet back to factory settings, see Reset to default...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Access sound controls 1. Open All apps > Windows System > Control Panel. 2. If your tablet settings are sorted in alphabetical order, tap Sound. If your tablet settings are sorted by category, tap Hardware and Sound, then select an option under Sound.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Adjust keyboard sound 1. Open Settings > Devices > Typing. 2. Under Play key sounds as I type, tap the bar to turn On or Off keyboard sounds. USE THE KEYBOARD To open the keyboard, touch an editable field on your tablet. Or, if in Desktop mode, tap the (keyboard) icon in the taskbar.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Icon Description Float the keyboard. Move to the previous or next field. You can use four types of keyboards on your tablet: Tablet, Split, Stylus, or Standard. Tablet Select to use the tablet keyboard. Split Select to use the split keyboard. Stylus This mode allows you to write on your tablet.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Standard Select to use the standard keyboard. Note If you cannot select the standard keyboard, you must enable it: 1. Open Settings > Devices > Typing. 2. Under Touch keyboard, tap the bar under Add the standard keyboard layout as a touch keyboard option to turn On or Off the keyboard.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 4. When the screenshot you captured appears on the screen, tap (save) to select a location to save the screenshot. DOWNLOAD APPS Notes To protect your tablet and personal data, only download apps from trusted sources. If a third-party app does not work on your tablet, contact the app developer for more information.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Tap Free, Install, or the app price (such as $1.99) to download the app. 4. Follow on-screen prompts or instructions, if needed. You can open your new app from the All apps menu. CHECK FOR UPDATES Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 3. Your tablet prompts you to choose when to restart your tablet. You can: Automatically restart when you aren't using your tablet Select a restart time Restart now Update your apps 1. Open All apps > Store.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Tap Check for updates. 4. If updates are available, follow the on-screen prompts to install them. Change basic settings Customize settings on your tablet to fit your personal taste. CUSTOMIZE THE START SCREEN Change the wallpaper 1.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Add a shortcut (desktop mode) 1. Open All apps. 2. Touch and hold the app you want to add until it is highlighted, then drag it to the desktop. Customize your tiles On the Start screen, touch and hold the tile that you want to customize. You can then: Drag the tile to where you want it.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Name a group of tiles Tap the space above a group of tiles, then use the keyboard to name the tiles underneath. CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN Change your lock screen background 1. Open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 2.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Add apps to the lock screen 1. Open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 2. Under Choose an app to show detailed status, tap + to select an app you want to show detailed status. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Under Choose apps to show quick status, tap + to select apps you want to show quick statuses. Change your lock type 1. Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 2. Use the available options to add or change your Password, PIN, or Picture password.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet CHANGE THE DEFAULT VIEW 1. Open Settings > System > Tablet mode. 2. Under When I sign in, use the drop-down menu to select: Automatically switch to tablet mode Go to the desktop Remember what I used last www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet SET THE DATE AND TIME Note The date and time are shown in the lower-right corner of your screen. 1. Open Settings > Time & language > Date & time. 2. Use the available options to adjust your date and time settings. You can: Manually set the time Select your time zone Adjust for daylight saving time...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet ADJUST THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Note: You can quickly change your screen brightness in 25% increments in the Action Center. 1. Open Settings > System > Display. 2. Under Brightness level, drag the slider to adjust the brightness. ADJUST THE POWER SAVING SETTINGS The battery saver extends your tablet's battery life by limiting background activity and push notifications.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet CHANGE EASE OF ACCESS SETTINGS Note To open a full list of settings, open Settings > Ease of Access. Turn the narrator on or off 1. Open Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator. 2. Under Hear text and controls on the screen, tap the bar to turn On or Off the narrator.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Change the size of all items 1. Open Settings > System > Display. 2. Under Customize your display, use the slider to adjust the size of text, apps, and other items. 3. Tap Apply, then tap Sign out now. Note: Some display changes will not take affect until you sign out, then back in.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Increase desktop icon size 1. On the desktop, touch and hold the background until it responds. 2. Touch View, then select the icon size that you want. OPEN THE CONTROL PANEL Open All apps > Windows System > Control Panel. ADJUST NOTIFICATION SETTINGS Adjust notification settings 1.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE Add a language 1. Open Settings > Time & language > Region & language. 2. Under Languages, tap + Add a language. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Select the language you want to add, then a language location, if needed. 4. To change the default system language, tap the language you want, then tap Set as default. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Switch keyboard language You must add additional languages before you switch languages. See Add a language (on page 43) for instructions. 1. Open the on-screen keyboard. 2. Tap , or (depending on your keyboard type) in the lower-right corner of your on-screen keyboard, then select the language you want.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Change voice and writing information collection setting Windows and Cortana can collect information about contacts, calendar events, speech and handwriting patterns, and typing history to provide better suggestions. 1. Open Settings > Privacy > Speech, inking, & typing. 2.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet ADD ADDITIONAL USERS Note You must be connected to the Internet to add new users. Add a family member 1. Open Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. 2. Tap Add a family member. A new window opens. 3.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 4. If the new user has an email address, enter it, then tap Next. If the new user doesn't have an email address, tap The person I want to invite doesn't have an email address. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new Microsoft account.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Set up wireless connections Learn how to set up wireless connections such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. CONNECT TO A WI-FI NETWORK 1. In the taskbar, tap Note: If you see you are already connected to Wi-Fi. 2. Tap Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi, if needed.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Tap the network that you want to connect to, then tap Connect. Note: Tap the checkbox next to "connect automatically" if you want your tablet to automatically connect to this network in the future. 4. If prompted, enter a network password, then tap Next. CHECK NETWORK STATUS The wireless symbol in the taskbar shows your Wi-Fi status: (Connected) - You are connected to a network.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 3. Put your Bluetooth device in pairing mode. See the instructions that came with your device for more information. 4. Select your Bluetooth device from the list, then touch Pair. 5. If your tablet displays a code, enter it on your Bluetooth device. 6.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet to view more actions. to enter web note mode. SEARCH FOR TEXT Note These instructions are for Microsoft Edge. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. 1. Open Microsoft Edge. 2. Tap , then tap Find on page.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet CHECK AND CLEAR HISTORY Note These instructions are for Microsoft Edge. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. 1. Open Microsoft Edge. 2. Tap (hub), then tap (History). 3. To delete history from a certain date range, tap X next to the time frame you want.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Tap the website you want to go to. Remove a favorite 1. Open Microsoft Edge. 2. Tap (Hub), then tap (Favorites). 3. Touch and hold the favorite that you want to remove to select it, then touch Remove.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Delete a mail account 1. Open Mail > (Settings) > Accounts. 2. Tap the name of the account that you want to delete. 3. Tap Delete account, then tap Delete. VIEW EMAILS Turn your tablet to landscape for a better view. If your tablet doesn't change orientation, press the rotation lock button to turn auto-rotate Open the...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet CREATE EMAILS 1. Open the Mail app. Note To open a different account, tap (Settings), Accounts, then select a different account. 2. Touch + New mail. 3. Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet displays your contacts that match the characters you've entered.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Create and manage contacts Add a new contact 1. Open People. 2. Tap + (new contact). 3. Enter your contact's information, then touch (save). Find a contact 1. Open People. 2. Tap the search field to type your contact's name. Tap a letter to search by letter.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Use the calendar Add an event 1. Open All apps > Calendar. 2. Tap + New event. Tap the date that you want to add an event to. 3. Tap each field to add the event name, date, time, and other details. 4.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Month Work with photos and video Learn how to take pictures and video with your tablet. Then, learn how to view and edit them before sharing with your friends and family. USE THE CAMERA Take a picture 1.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet VIEW PHOTOS AND VIDEO 1. Open All apps > Photos. 2. Tap a thumbnail to view a photo or video. Note You can also view your photos and videos in the Pictures folder using the File Explorer. EDIT PHOTOS 1.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet 3. Tap Share, then touch the program you want to use to share the photo or video. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts to send your photo or video. Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist. CONTROL PLAYBACK 1.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet CREATE A PLAYLIST 1. Open All apps, then tap Music or Groove Music. Note The “Music” app is renamed “Groove Music” after a Windows update. 2. Tap + New playlist, type your playlist name, then tap Save. 3.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet CLEAR APP CACHE AND DATA Clear your tablet search history Note You must be connected to the Internet to change your search history settings. For instructions on clearing your Internet search history, see Check and clear history (on page 53).
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 2. Tap Manage what Cortana knows about me in the cloud. Your web browser opens. 3. Under Search history, tap Search History page. 4. Tap Clear all to delete your search history. To stop your search history from being remembered, tap Turn off. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Delete temporary files 1. Open search, then type "Free up disk space." 2. Tap Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 3. Select the files that you want to delete, then tap OK. 4. Touch Delete Files. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet UNINSTALL APPS Note You may not be able to remove some of the apps that came pre-installed on your tablet. 1. Open All apps. 2. Touch and hold the app that you want to remove, then release your finger. A menu opens.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS Notes A reset to default (factory) settings removes all personal data and settings from your tablet. Back up your data before resetting your tablet. To restart your tablet without removing your stored data or customized settings, see Restart your tablet (on page 24).
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet What should I do if the display freezes or does not respond? Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to turn off your tablet, then turn it back on. What should I do if I cannot turn on my tablet? Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet How do I check for Windows updates? Depending on your settings, your tablet may automatically check for and install Windows updates. To manually check for updates: 1. Open Settings > Update & security > Windows Update. 2. Tap Check for updates, if needed. 3.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Maintenance Keep your tablet dry. Avoid exposing your tablet to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Avoid placing your tablet close to lit cigarettes, open flames, or any heat source. Do not drop, knock, or shake your tablet. Rough handling may break internal circuit boards.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. 5.3 × 8.3 × .4 in. Dimensions (W × H × D) (13.4 × 21.0 × 1.0 cm) Weight .75 lbs. (0.34 kg) Operating system Windows 10 ® Intel Bay-Trail Z3735F, Quad Core 8"...
NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet Customer support For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 68). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada). Your tablet model number is: NS-15MS0832B-10-C Safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet 16. Do not place the device on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The unit may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury. 17. To prevent hearing damage, do not use the headphones at a high volume. 18.
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NS-15MS0832B-10-C 8" Windows® Tablet This specification limits the tablet's maximum wide bandtrue RMS output voltage to 150 mV. To help protect against hearing loss, ensure that the headphones or earphones you use also comply with EN 50332-2 (Clause 7 limits) for a wide band characteristic voltage of 75 mV. Using headphones that do not comply with EN 50332-2 can be dangerous due to excessive sound pressure levels.
NS-15MS0832B-10-C_8" Windows® Tablet If the battery pack is to be stored separately, place it in a dry environment of a temperature between 10-35° C and keep it away from direct sunlight. To extend battery life, we recommend you charge the battery to approximately 30 to 50% capacity and recharge it every three months to prevent the battery from over-discharging.
One-Year Limited Warranty Definitions: The Distributor* of Insignia branded products warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new Insignia-branded product (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacturer of the material or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of your purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”).
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Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Insignia repair center or store personnel, Insignia will (at its sole option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
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(burn-in). Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage or power supply Attempted repair by any person not authorized by Insignia to service the Product Products sold “as is” or “with all faults” Consumables, including but not limited to batteries (i.e. AA, AAA, C etc.)
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