Summary of Contents for BAK ATLAS 12
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Page 1: User Guide
Atlas User Guide BAK USA Technologies Corp. 425 Michigan Ave. Buffalo, New York 14203... - Page 2 Hello there. Thanks for embracing the evolution of mobile technology with Bak USA. We hope you enjoy your Atlas 12 experience. To best use your device, please refer to this guide. Bak USA Atlas 12 User Guide Version: v2 // 2016...
- Page 3 Attention Please follow these guidelines for the safe and proper handling of the device, power supply, battery pack, and power cord. Keep the power cord away from young children • As with all electrical products, precautions should be observed during handling and use to prevent electric shock.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Please read and understand the following precautionary measures before using your device. Do not place near the fire or other sources of heat. Do not expose to magnetic fields. Do not place heavy objects on the device. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Content Section Getting to Know Your device page 1 Introduction ......................... Package contents ....................... Layout .......................... Views ........................Front ......................Right........................ Left ........................ Function keys....................... Folding the keyboard ..................... Section Using Your Device page 7 Power ON/OFF ......................Powering your device ..................... Powering on for the first time................. - Page 6 Section Setup and Connection page 17 Settings screen ....................... Windows Activation ......................Setup Your Microsoft Account ..................Replacing Desktop with Start screen ................Pin and unpin your app ....................Pinning an App to Start menu or taskbar ..............Removing an App ......................Wireless LAN ........................
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Page 7: Section 1 Getting To Know Your Device
Carefully unpack your box and take out the items listed below. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the seller immediately. 1 Atlas 12 Laptop 1 Charger Depending on the choice, the optional add-ons might be included in a separate package. -
Page 8: Layout
The Hardware Front view 1. Front Facing Camera 4. Windows Key Often for taking self-portraits as well as for Press here to open the Start menu. video conferencing. 5. Touchpad 2. Microphone Control your system using finger gestures. Records sounds and speech. 3. -
Page 9: Right
Right side 1. Speaker 4. Power Button The sound system has two speakers for Press to power device on/off. playing music, notification sounds, and 5. Kensington Lock Slot other audio data. You can attach a Kensington lock here to 2. Stylus Hole safely secure your device to a stationary Rest your stylus here. -
Page 10: Left
Left side 1. Charging Indicator 5. HDMI Port Displays the charger status of your device. It Insert your HDMI-capable monitor here. shows blue when the battery is fully charged. 6. Micro SD Card Slot 2. DC-In Insert your micro SD card here. Insert the adapter to charge the battery. -
Page 11: Function Keys
Function Keys Press a key to perform a function. For example, if you want to mute or unmute the system, press the F1 key. Increase the display brightness. Mute or unmute the system. Decrease the volume. Open the Settings screen. Play or pause music and video. -
Page 12: Folding The Keyboard
Folding the Keyboard The Atlas 12 supports a swiveling 11.6-inch touchscreen that can be used in several different ways. Opening the device as a standard laptop gives you access to the keyboard and touchpad, while folding the keyboard behind the screen turns it into a tablet. -
Page 13: Section 2 Using Your Device
Using Your Device Powering On/Off Powering on Your Device If this is the first time you turn this device on, connect the AC adapter and fully charge the battery. Press the power button (normally 1 to 2 seconds). You will see the power indicator on the button light up blue. -
Page 14: Powering Off Your Device
Powering off Your Device Save all your data before powering off your device. To power off your system, follow the steps below. From the Start menu: Click or tap the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the Desktop, or press the Windows key on a connected keyboard. -
Page 15: Putting Your Device Into Sleep Mode
To wake up your device, perform one of the following: • Press the power button once briefly. • Press any key on the keyboard, tap the touchpad, or open the display panel. • Tap the Bak USA logo on the screen. - Page 16 Basic Touchpad Operations The touchpad works like a traditional mouse. Use it to move the cursor, left-click, right- click, and double-click actions. Functions may vary based on the app you are using. Action Name Explanation Left-click (aka Click) Tap once on the touchpad surface, or press once on the lower left corner of the touchpad.
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Page 17: Basic Touchscreen Options
Basic Touchscreen Operations • Do not use sharp objects to touch the screen; doing so may cause harm. • Do not touch the touchscreen with a conductive material; doing so may cause harm. • The following functions are application dependent. •... - Page 18 Gesture name Explanation Pinch Touch two fingers to the screen. Bring them together or pull them apart to zoom in and out on visual apps (such as pitures and maps). Rotate Touch your thumb and forefinger to an item, and then twist in a circular motion to rotate an object.
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Page 19: Section 3 Windows Interface
Windows Interface Desktop and Virtual Desktop Experience The Desktop screen is as shown below and natively provides virtual desktop feature. To launch the feature you can click the app icon (pictured left), or press the Window key + TAB key on your keyboard in the same time. -
Page 20: Taskbar
Taskbar The black bar on the bottom of the Desktop is called the Taskbar. It provides several key features: • Start menu • Search box • App shortcuts area Start Menu To open the Start menu, click or tap the Windows icon (aka Start button) at the left end of the taskbar, or press the Windows key on the keyboard (pictured left). -
Page 21: Search Box - Cortana
Search Box - Cortana The search box is next to the Start menu, as shown below. When you select this box, a window will pop out, as shown below. This is the Cortana icon. Cortana is a new virtual assistant built into your Windows 10. -
Page 22: App Shortcuts Area
App Shortcuts Area In this area, you can put the shortcuts of your frequently used apps. For how to arrange this area, please refer to page 10. Notification Area The right part of the Taskbar holds several icons that show you the status of your laptop, as shown below. -
Page 23: Section 4 Setup And Connection
Setup and Connection To access the Settings screen: 1. Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the Desktop, or press the Windows key on the keyboard. 2. Select <Settings>. This will open the Settings screen, as shown below. -
Page 24: Windows Activation
Activating Windows To use all features of your Windows device, you may need to activate your Windows system. To register and activate your Windows, perform the following: 1. Open the Start menu and click <Settings >. 2. Click <Update & security>. 3. -
Page 25: Replacing Desktop With Start Screen
Replacing Desktop with Start Screen If you are more familiar with the interface similar to the Start screen introduced in the Windows 8 series, you can set your Atlas 12 to show the Start screen instead of the Desktop every time you power on the device. -
Page 26: Pin And Unpin Your App
Pinning and Unpinning Your App Pinning an App to Start menu or taskbar To pin an app: Open the Start menu and select <All Apps> . Right-click on the app that you want to appear on your Start menu or taskbar. An option menu will appear. -
Page 27: Wireless Lan
Wireless LAN Enabling wireless connection Open Settings menu and select <Network & Internet>. Select <Wi-Fi> and set the function to ON, as shown below. Make sure you have switched the Airplane mode OFF. To confirm that Airplane mode is disabled, go to the Desktop and check the Notification Area. If you see an airplane icon displayed on the lower right, you must disable airplane mode. -
Page 28: Micro Sd Card Slot
Micro SD Card Slot Use your micro SD cards as removable disks to exchange data with digital devices such as your digital camera, digital camcorder, MP3 player, etc. To insert your micro SD card Insert the micro SD card into the card slot as shown below. Follow the on-screen screen instructions and choose to open and view files. -
Page 29: Connecting An External Device
Connecting an External Device Connecting to the USB port Your device comes with one USB 2.0 port and one micro USB port. Connect USB devices to the micro USB port using a USB cord or USB OTG cable. Once you plug a USB device into a USB port on your device, Windows will automatically load a driver for that device. -
Page 30: Connecting To The Hdmi Port
Connecting to the HDMI Port You can connect an external device that has an HDMI port (monitor, TV, projector, etc.). This lets you connect your device to a larger display with a higher resolution. Power off the external device. Locate the HDMI port on your device. Connect one end of your HDMI cable to the port, and the other end to the HDMI port on the external device. -
Page 31: Section 5 Battery
Battery Charging Your Battery Plug the adapter into the DC-In, which you can find on the left side of your device. Plug the adapter into a wall-socket. You will see the battery status indicator light up in orange. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator light will turn blue. While system is off, it takes around 5 hours to fully charge the battery. -
Page 32: Inspecting Your Battery Status
Inspecting Your Battery Status In the Desktop, move the cursor to the battery icon in the Taskbar, or tap the battery icon on the Taskbar. A pop-up dialog box will appear and show you the remaining battery percentage, as shown below. The battery icon reveals the status of your battery, which described as below. - Page 33 A battery is an expendable supply, so when using it over a long time, the capacity/ battery life is shortened. If the battery life is reduced to under half of its initial time, we recommend purchasing a new battery. When not using the battery for a long time, store the battery after charging it to 30-40% of its capacity.
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Page 34: Section 6 Windows Help And Troubleshooting
Windows Help and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes some common problems, suggested solutions, and ways to recover your device from a crash. Be aware that the problems and solutions described here are meant only as a guide. They are not definitive problem solving techniques. For certain problems, you might need help from your reseller or your service provider. - Page 35 - Press any key on the keyboard for 2 to 3 seconds. - Press the power button. - Press the Bak USA logo on the screen. Sleep Problems The critical low-battery error message • The battery power is getting low. Connect appears, and the device turns off.
- Page 36 Display Problem The screen is blank. • Do the following: - If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is on, increase the brightness of the display. - Press the power button to resume from sleep mode.
- Page 37 Other problems Your device does not respond. • To power off your device, press and hold the power button for 6 seconds or more. If the device still does not respond, remove the AC adapter. • Your device might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation.
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Page 38: Section 7 Specification
Specification Atlas Physical Specifications Type Detail Description Product Form Screen Size 11.6’’ Screen Resolu- 1366 x 768 P HD tion 10-point touch Touch Panel Lithium polymer battery Battery Type 10400 mAh Capacity 8 hours (online network broadcast video, maximum brightness, loudest volume) Hardware Specifications Type Detail... -
Page 39: Regulatory Compliance Information
Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Declaration of Conformity 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. - Page 40 この装置は、情報処理装置等電波障害自主規制協議会=E s ` ` f F = の基準= に基づくクラス= _ = 情報技術装置です。この装置は、家庭環境で使用するこ= とを目的としていますが、この装置がラジオやテレビジョン受信機に近接= して使用されると、受信障害を引き起こすことがあります。= 取扱説明書に従って正しい取り扱いをして下さい。= Taiwan battery recycling: Translation: Please recycle batteries. Trademarks Windows and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Atlas 12 is a trademark of BAK USA Technologies Corp.
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