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  • Page 1 SurfBook W2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1) Welcome ………………………………………………… 4 2) Intended use …………………………………………… 5 3) Safety information ……………………………………… 6 Operational safety ………………………………………… 6 Repair ………………………………………………… 11 Operating environment………………………………… 11 Power supply …………………………………………… 13 Maintenance, storage and transport …………………… 14 Information on the specified storage capacities ……… 14 4) Technical specifications ………………………………...
  • Page 3 14) Connecting the SurfBook to the Internet …………… 30 Connecting to a stationary wireless network (WiFi) …… 30 15) Launching the Internet browser/Entering an Internet address ………………………………………………… 32 16) Downloading applications from the Windows Store …… 32 17) Changing the display language …………………… 33 18) Using the camera ……………………………………...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    1) Welcome We hope you enjoy your new SurfBook. 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"...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    2) Intended use Your new SurfBook is an IT device that can be used for surfing the Internet, running apps and games and playing music and videos. Never use the device for anything other than its intended purpose. The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from improper use or modification of the device.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    3) Safety information This booklet uses the following warning symbols and keywords: DANGER Indicates possible danger to life and/or danger of severe, irreversible injuries. CAUTION Follow instructions to avoid injuries and material damage. WARNING Follow instructions to avoid material damage. NOTE Additional information about using the device.
  • Page 7 DANGER Never open the casing of the device or the charger. Doing so may result in electrical shock, short circuit or fire! (There is a danger of electric shock, short circuit and fire!) If the device is defective, contact customer service instead. DANGER Do not insert any object into the ports or openings of the device or power adapter.
  • Page 8 DANGER If smoke develops or if there are any strange sounds or smells coming from the tablet, immediately remove the power adapter from the power outlet, disconnect all devices connected to the device and switch off the device (take care due to the heat!). Ensure that the device and/or the power adapter is checked by a qualified individual before using it again.
  • Page 9 CAUTION This device can generate high volume levels (particularly when used in combination with earphones/earbuds). Never listen at high volumes for long periods. Doing so can result in immediate or gradual hearing damage. Remember: Permanent hearing damage may only emerge later in life. You may become used to listening at high volume settings over time, making them appear normal to you.
  • Page 10 CAUTION Repeating the same sequence of motions (for example, when writing long texts on the device or playing with the device for long periods) may result in pain in the arms, hands, shoulders or the neck area. If you determine that you are suffering from these or other ailments, stop using the device and consult a doctor.

  • Page 11: Repair

    WARNING Accessing network resources makes the device vulnerable to hackers, spyware, computer viruses and other harmful activities. This may result in damage to the device itself, your data or the software. Always ensure that your device is adequately protected by means of suitable protective measures such as antivirus software, firewalls or antispyware software and always keep this software up to date.
  • Page 12 CAUTION Switch off the device in safety or security zones where the use of mobile devices is prohibited (e.g., at airports, in hospitals or near medical equipment). Obey all signs and warnings. WARNING Never expose your device to rain or to dripping or splashing water.

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Power supply DANGER Do not use or charge the device if the battery is damaged or leaking. Avoid making skin contact with the device and the battery if the battery is leaking. Wear protective gloves if it is not possible to avoid touching the device/battery. Immediately wash your hands thoroughly in the event of skin contact with the battery substrate.

  • Page 14: Maintenance, Storage And Transport

    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.

  • Page 15: Technical Specifications

    4) Technical specifications Processor (CPU): Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 processor (up to 1.84 GHz, 2 MB Intel® Smart Cache) Operating system: Windows® 10 Home RAM: 4 GB (DDR3L) Storage capacity: 64 GB Graphics processing unit (GPU): Intel® HD Graphics Display type: Full HD IPS display (matt) Display size: 14.1"...

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications Of The Power Adapter

    Output current: 3,0 A Standby power consumption: < 0,30 W Manufacturer: Shenzhen Shi Engine Electronic Co., Ltd. 5) Package contents • TrekStor SurfBook W2 • Power adapter (100 V – 240 V) • Cleaning cloth • Quick guide • Product safety and legal information...

  • Page 17: Controls And Ports

    6) Controls and ports A) Camera B) Display C) USB socket (USB 2.0) D) Audio port E) Microphone F) Status LED on/off G) Caps Lock status LED H) Status LED touchpad I) On/Off switch J) Charging LED K) Charging socket L) USB socket (USB 3.0) M) Mini-HDMI®...
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  • Page 19: Starting Up The Surfbook For The First Time

    7) Starting up the SurfBook for the first time First unpack your SurfBook. 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 missing or damaged components, contact customer service immediately.

  • Page 20: Switching On The Surfbook

    Switching on the SurfBook Press the on/off switch for about 3 seconds to switch on the SurfBook. The on/off status LED is illuminated blue and the SurfBook starts up. A configuration assistant appears directly after the SurfBook has booted up. Follow the configuration assistant instructions to set up your SurfBook.

  • Page 21: Important Elements On The Start Screen

    8) Important elements on the start screen A) Task bar B) Windows icon: Opens the Start menu C) Cortana: Your digital assistant reminds you of pending tasks and appointments and gives hints and tips D) Task View: Enables the Task View and shows all open programs including the "+ New Desktop"...

  • Page 22: Using The Keyboard

    9) Using the keyboard Special keys and function buttons on the keyboard To simplify operation, the keyboard has numerous special keys and function buttons for controlling the SurfBook. Fn key (blue) The blue Fn key is used to enable or operate the additional function buttons (blue symbols) on the keyboard.
  • Page 23 This key (to the right of the Alt Gr key) disables/enables the touchpad on the keyboard. This function is particularly helpful if you are composing a longer text in an app and want to avoid calling up functions via the touchpad. NOTE The touchpad status LED will be illuminated blue if the touchpad is disabled.

  • Page 24: Touchpad

    10) Touchpad The touchpad performs the functions of a mouse. Move the cursor 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.

  • Page 25: Info Center

    11) Info Center The Info Center is a bar with quick links to some important SurfBook functions, which you can either display or hide. To access the Info Center, click the memo symbol on the bottom right of the display. NOTE Among other things, the Info Center includes a quick link to what is known as T...

  • Page 26: Accessing And Using The Start Menu

    12) Accessing and using the Start menu The Start menu acts as the starting point for all of the important content of your SurfBook. Below you can read some useful information about the Start menu’s basic functions. Accessing the Start menu There are two ways to display the Start menu: •...

  • Page 27: Navigating/Selecting An Item In The Start Menu

    NOTE In the navigation list (A) there is an alphabetical list of all the apps installed. To access this list, scroll up 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, click the item or use the keyboard arrow keys to navigate to the required item and then press the Enter key on the keyboard.
  • Page 28 Pinning apps a) Call up the Start menu as described above. b) Scroll with the mouse or use the touchpad to navigate to the desired app in the navigation bar in the Start menu. NOTE Alternatively, you can use the keyboard arrow keys. c) Now left-click the app you want (or press the left button on the touchpad).

  • Page 29: Accessing The Settings

    NOTE If you have activated tablet mode (see note in Section 11), all the pinned items from the app area of the Start menu will be magnified and distributed across the entire screen. 13) Accessing the settings The button for accessing Settings (a cogwheel symbol) can be found in the bottom-left corner of the Start menu.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Surfbook To The Internet

    14) Connecting the SurfBook to the Internet Connecting to a stationary wireless network (WiFi) a) Call up the settings (see Section 13). b) In Settings, tap "n & i ". etwork nternet c) Click "Wi-Fi" on the left in the next screen. d) Click the slider or the word "Off".
  • Page 31 If a WPS authentication method (for example, a PIN) was set up for your router, the SurfBook shows a different input field. Enter the PIN in the input field (or follow the selected authentication method). The SurfBook now connects to the wireless network. NOTE You may be asked whether the SurfBook should search for additional devices in the selected network and whether it...

  • Page 32: Launching The Internet Browser/Entering An Internet Address

    15) 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. Click the little blue "e" to launch the browser. NOTE The "e" stands for "e ", which is the default Internet browser installed in Windows 10.

  • Page 33: Changing The Display Language

    If you do not yet have a Microsoft account or are not signed in with it, you must perform these steps. Open the Windows Store and select the desired app. Click the app and then click "i ". nstAll An assistant now appears to guide you through the process of setting up a Microsoft account.
  • Page 34 NOTE The SurfBook now downloads the language pack and installs it. This process can take a few minutes. The "l " message appears as soon as the anguage paCk insTalled language pack has been installed. h) Tap the arrow to the left of "s "...

  • Page 35: Using The Camera

    18) Using the camera The SurfBook has a webcam on the front. To use the camera, you must first open the app provided: a) Call up the Start menu (see Section 12). b) Scroll to "C" and tap "C ". AmerA The camera app opens and appears as a window on the display.

  • Page 36: Transferring Files Between The Surfbook And Other Devices

    D) Switches to video mode. When you are in video mode, a photo camera symbol is displayed here that you can use to return to photo mode. E) Shutter button: Click this button to take a photo. In video mode, click to start recording and click a second time to stop recording.
  • Page 37 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, click the "x"...

  • Page 38: Transferring Files Between The Surfbook And An External

    Transferring files between the SurfBook and an external storage device a) Please connect an external storage device (for example, a USB drive or a hard drive) to a USB port on your SurfBook. b) After a brief moment, the external storage device is recognised by the SurfBook and displayed as an available drive under "t pC".

  • Page 39: Connecting The Surfbook To A Television

    20) Connecting the SurfBook to a television You can transfer the image and sound from the SurfBook to a suitable television via HDMI cable or Miracast. Connecting to a television via HDMI cable To connect the SurfBook to a suitable television via HDMI, you require an appropriate cable (Micro-HDMI to HDMI, available in specialist shops).

  • Page 40: Reset

    d) Now tap "A " in the top centre. The SurfBook dd A deviCe searches for available devices. This process may take a moment. All available devices are then displayed in a pop-up window. e) Tap the device that you wish to connect to. The two devices now connect to each other.

  • Page 41: Useful Tips On Saving Energy

    Proceed as follows to shut down and completely switch off the SurfBook: a) Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon on the bottom left of the display or by pressing the Windows key on the keyboard. b) Click " "...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting/Faq

    24) Troubleshooting/FAQ In the following, you will find a list of frequently asked questions along with the appropriate answers and proposed solutions. Why is my SurfBook slow to charge? If you charge the SurfBook while it is under a very high load (for example, video playback at 100 % display brightness and simultaneous surfing, chatting or games), the battery will charge very slowly due to the high load.
  • Page 43 Why does my SurfBook just switch off sometimes? If the energy level of the battery falls below a critical level, the SurfBook displays a corresponding warning. If you ignore these warnings, the SurfBook is put into sleep mode at a charge level of 5 per cent in order to counteract total discharge of the battery.

  • Page 44: Glossary

    What can I do if the internal storage of my SurfBook is full or almost full? To relieve the pressure on the internal storage of your SurfBook and free up storage space, you can transfer media files stored on the SurfBook (for example, images, videos or text files) to an external storage device (for example, a USB stick or suitable memory card) or you can delete apps that you no longer require.

  • Page 45: Microsoft Account

    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.
  • Page 46 USB stands for "Universal Serial Bus" and is the name of a cable-based interface on your SurfBook. It is used to connect peripheral devices and exchange data between your SurfBook and external devices such as a USB stick. USB host adapter cable The USB host adapter cable included in the package contents of your SurfBook features a Micro-USB plug (for connecting to the Micro-USB 3.0 socket of your SurfBook) and a USB socket on the...

  • Page 47: Notes On Copyright And Trademarks

    Microsoft and Windows 10 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. TrekStor is a registered trademark of TrekStor Ltd. in the European Community and other countries. Copyright © 2016 TrekStor GmbH. All rights reserved.

  • Page 48: Notes On Disposal And Recycling

    27) Notes on disposal and recycling Disposal This symbol indicates that this product and/or its battery contain components that are harmful to the environment and/or human health if not disposed of properly. As the owner of a used electrical or electronic device, you should not dispose of this device together with unsorted household rubbish.

  • Page 49: Support Information

    29) Support information 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.
  • Page 50 Product: SurfBook W2 14.1 WIFI (SB14464-2) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I...
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