Contents 1) Welcome ………………………………………………… 4 2) Intended use …………………………………………… 5 3) Safety information ……………………………………… 5 Operational safety ………………………………………… 6 Repair ………………………………………………… 10 Operating environment………………………………… 11 Power supply …………………………………………… 12 Maintenance, storage and transport …………………… 14 Information on the specified storage capacities ……… 14 4) Technical specifications ………………………………...
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12) Accessing the settings ……………………………… 33 13) Connecting the 2in1 Tablet to the Internet ………… 33 Connecting to a stationary wireless network (WiFi) …… 33 14) Launching the Internet browser / Entering an Internet address ……………………………………… 35 15) Downloading applications from the Windows Store …………………………………………………...
1) Welcome We hope you enjoy your new SurfTab. You have made the choice to buy a quality product. Please read the operating and safety instructions before using the device. IMPORTANT! Always follow the safety information in Section 3. IMPORTANT! The operating instructions, quick guide and the "Product safety and legal information"...
2) Intended use Your new SurfTab is an IT device that can be used for surfing the Internet, running apps and games and playing music and videos. The device consists of a tablet PC and a full-size keyboard with a hard shell.
Operational safety DANGER Children and those who, as a result of their physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, are not in a position to use the product safely must not be allowed in the vicinity of the product without supervision or instruction by a person responsible for their safety.
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DANGER The included power adapter does not have a power switch. To disconnect the power adapter completely from mains power, unplug it from the power outlet. The power adapter consumes a small amount of electricity (standby current) when it is plugged into a power outlet even if the tablet is not connected.
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CAUTION Do not use the device or the power adapter if it has been dropped and / or is damaged. Ensure that the device / power adapter is checked by a qualified individual before using it again. CAUTION Always ensure that the charging cable is installed securely (to prevent tripping).
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CAUTION Do not rest the device on your lap or other parts of your body when in use. The device may heat up, resulting in discomfort or injury. CAUTION The battery in the device cannot be removed by the user! CAUTION Do not rest the device against your vehicle’...
WARNING Do not install any firmware on your device unless it is provided by us! Running third-party firmware, custom ROMs or software from unofficial sources may result in damage or loss of data and cause additional malfunctions in the device. It may also void the device’...
Operating environment DANGER Switch off the device if you are in areas that contain potentially explosive materials. Obey all signs and warnings posted in such areas. Switch off the device at petrol stations, near petrol or other fuels, at chemical plants or at locations where the air may contain chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders.
WARNING Only operate the device at a relative humidity of between 30 and 70 per cent. WARNING Shield the device from direct sunlight and do not store it near a heat source. Do not leave the device in a car, for example, as vehicles parked in the sun can reach very high temperatures.
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CAUTION Only use the included power adapter or an equivalent power adapter to charge the battery in order to prevent damage to your device. If the power adapter is defective, only exchange it for an original power adapter or an equivalent power adapter. Please note the information in the technical specifications of the power adapter or contact customer service.
Maintenance, storage and transport WARNING When not in use, keep the device in a dry, clean, dust-free place protected from light. Observe the recommended humidity of 30 % to 70 % and the recommended ambient temperature of 5° C to 30° C and try to ensure a constant temperature.
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A) Charging LED B) Front camera C) Microphone D) Speaker E) Windows button F) Rear camera G) Volume control H) On / off switch I) Audio port (audio out / mic in) J) Micro-HDMI socket K) Micro-USB port / Charging socket (USB 2.0) L) Micro-USB port (USB 3.0) M) Memory card slot N) Keyboard dock...
7) Starting up the SurfTab for the first time First unpack your SurfTab. Remove all components from the packaging and completely remove the packaging material, including the protective film. Check to ensure that the delivery is complete (see Section 5). If you find that there are components missing or damaged, contact customer service immediately.
Switching on the SurfTab To switch on the SurfTab, press the on / off switch for about 3 seconds. The charging LED lights up briefly and the SurfTab starts up. A configuration assistant appears directly after the SurfTab has booted up. Follow the configuration assistant instructions to set up your SurfTab.
8) Important elements on the start screen A) Task bar B) Windows symbol: Opens the start menu C) Cortana: Your digital assistant will remind you of upcoming tasks, appointments and gives hints and tips D) Task view: Activates the task view and displays all open programs including the button "+ New Desktop"...
9) Using the keyboard Removing the tablet from the keyboard When shipped from the factory, the tablet is docked to the keyboard. To remove the tablet from the keyboard, proceed as follows: a) Bring the tablet upwards until it is standing at a 90° angle to the keyboard.
NOTE It is easier to remove the tablet if you pull it up at a slight left or right angle, rather than vertically. Reconnecting the tablet to the keyboard To reconnect the tablet to the keyboard, proceed as follows: a) Align the hinge fitting on the keyboard so that the tablet dock is pointing vertically upwards.
Special keys and function buttons on the keyboard To simplify operation, the keyboard has numerous special keys and function buttons for controlling the SurfTab. Fn key (blue) The blue Fn key is used to enable or operate the additional function buttons (blue symbols) on the keyboard. These additional function buttons include the F1 to F12 keys, the "Page Up"...
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Function buttons in the top row of keys Mute Volume - Volume + Previous track Play / Pause Next track Open browser E-mail Search Share Devices Open settings Open context menu...
The touchpad The touchpad performs the functions of a mouse. Move the mouse pointer on the touch surface by swiping your finger across the surface in the desired direction. The keys (invisibly integrated in the lower part of the touchpad) perform the same functions as mouse keys: You use the left key to select functions, programs and files, position objects and confirm commands.
10) The Action Center The Action Center is a bar with quick links to some of the important functions of the SurfTab that you can either display or hide. To access the Action Center, swipe your finger from the right edge of the screen towards the centre or tap the memo symbol on the bottom right of the display.
Accessing the Start menu There are three ways to display the Start menu: • Tap the Windows symbol on the bottom left of the task bar. • Tap the Windows button (see Section 6, Point B). • Press the Windows button on the keyboard. Tapping / Pressing a second time will hide the Start menu.
NOTE "Beneath" the navigation list (A), you will find an alphabetical list of all the apps installed. To access this list, "drag" the navigation list upwards or tap "a " on the bottom left of the navigation list. Navigating / Selecting an item in the Start menu To select an item (app or favourite) from the Start menu or the associated app area, tap the item with your finger or use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate to the required item and then press the...
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Organising and removing apps To access edit mode for a particular live tile, place the tip of your finger on the live tile you want and keep it there until the tile is highlighted (the background becomes darker, the live tile stands out visually).
NOTE If you have activated the tablet mode (see note in Section 10), all the pinned items from the app area of the Start menu will be magnified and distributed across the entire screen. 12) Accessing the settings The button for accessing the settings (a cogwheel symbol) can be found in the bottom-left corner of the Start menu.
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NOTE If you do not want the tablet to automatically connect to the selected network if available, remove the check mark next to "C ". onneCT auTomaTiCally g) Now tap "C ". The SurfTab now connects to the network onneCt selected.
NOTE To deactivate the WiFi connection, use the tip of your finger to move the slider for WiFi from right to left. The word "o " now appears next to the slider. 14) Launching the Internet browser / Entering an Internet address The button for launching the Internet browser can be found on the start bar at the bottom of the display.
15) Downloading applications from the Windows Store The Windows Store is available in the app area of the Start menu and on the task bar. You can identify the Windows Store by its icon, a shopping bag featuring the Windows logo. The following two requirements must be met in order to access the Windows Store: 1.
16) Changing the display language Proceed as follows to change the display language: a) Connect your SurfTab to the Internet (see Section 13). b) Call up the settings (see Section 12). c) In Settings, tap "t & " and then tap "r &...
17) Using the camera The SurfTab has two cameras: a webcam on the front and a rear camera. To use the cameras, you must first open the app provided: a) Open the Start menu (see Section 11) and tap "A ".
D) Switches to the video mode. When you are in the video mode, a photo camera symbol is displayed here that you can use to return to photo mode. E) Shutter button: Tap this button to take a photo. In video mode, tap to start recording and tap a second time to stop recording.
NOTE You may also have to confirm the pairing procedure on the device to be connected. g) The status message "p " appears under the selected Aired device after successful pairing. h) Exit the device settings by closing the window. To do this, tap the "...
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You can choose whether to connect a USB-Stick directly to one of the two USB-A sockets on the keyboard or whether to use a USB host adapter cable and one of the two Micro-USB sockets on the tablet itself. NOTE If you use one of the USB-A sockets on the keyboard, the tablet must be connected to the keyboard.
i) Tap a free area in the target folder and hold your finger there for approximately 1 second. Then release. The context menu appears. j) Tap "p " on the context menu. The file is copied to the Aste selected folder. k) Go back to the drive overview ("t pC"), tap the USB-Stick and hold it for approximately 1 second.
Connecting to a television via Miracast Miracast technology is a peer-to-peer standard for image transfer. The SurfTab supports this standard and enables wireless transfer of image and sound from the tablet to a WiFi and Miracast-enabled television set. NOTE The SurfTab can connect to your television via Miracast only if the television also supports Miracast technology.
20) Reset If your SurfTab "freezes" and no longer responds, you can reset it. Press and hold down the on / off switch for at least 10 seconds until the device switches off. Wait for about 20 seconds and then turn the device on normally. NOTE Any files that have not been saved will be lost when the SurfTab is reset.
22) Useful tips on saving energy • Deactivate the WiFi function when it is not in use. • Deactivate the Bluetooth connection when it is not in use. • Only leave the SurfTab connected to the socket until the battery is fully charged. •...
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Why does my SurfTab show less storage space than indicated on the packaging? The storage capacity indicated on the packaging and in the technical specifications refers to the total storage capacity of your SurfTab. However, a portion of the total storage is also used by the operating system and system applications.
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Which e-book formats are compatible with my SurfTab? You first need to download an app from the Windows Store (see Section 15) to be able to read e-books on your SurfTab. You can search specifically for free apps to display e-books. The functions of the selected app will determine which e-book formats you can read on your SurfTab.
24) Glossary Apps / Applications An app (abbreviation of the word "application") or application is a program that you can download from the Windows Store, for example, and install on your SurfTab. Games, programs for playing back images and music files, word processing programs and a lot more are available.
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Microsoft account "Microsoft account" is the new name for the previous "Windows Live ID". Your Microsoft account consists of an e-mail address and a password that you need to sign into services such as Outlook. com, OneDrive, Windows Phone or Xbox Live. If you use an e-mail address and password to sign into these or other services, this means that you already have a Microsoft account.
Task bar The task bar is the horizontal bar found at the bottom of your SurfTab's screen. Unlike your desktop, which can be covered by opened windows, the task bar is almost always visible. The task bar therefore provides you with constant access to the important functions and settings of your tablet plus an overview of all the windows you have open.
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26) Notes on disposal and recycling Disposal This symbol indicates that this product and / or the battery used contain components that are harmful to the environment and / or human health if not disposed of correctly. As the owner of a used electrical or electronic device, you may not dispose of this device together with unsorted domestic waste.
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28) Notes on customer support If you have questions about your TrekStor product or problems, please proceed as follows: • Carefully read the operating instructions. • Take a look at our FAQ section of our website, where you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about your product.
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