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USER GUIDE

10" FLEX Windows® Tablet
with Detachable Keyboard
NS-P10W8100
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    USER GUIDE 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard NS-P10W8100 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 Use split screen...
  • Page 3 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Open the control panel Adjust notification settings Select your language 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...
  • Page 4 NS-P10W8100 Recovering a forgotten password Maintenance Specifications Customer support Need additional help? Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet (NS-P10W8100). 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.

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    NS-P10W8100 Product overview Front Item Description Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on Front camera page 57). Multi-touch Use your fingers to control your tablet. See Navigate with screen gestures (on page 12). Windows Tap to return to the Start screen or the last opened app.
  • Page 7 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Back Item Description Press and hold to turn your tablet on or off. Power Press briefly to lock or unlock the screen. Volume +/- Press to increase or decrease the volume. Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on Rear camera page...
  • Page 8 NS-P10W8100 Right side Item Description Headphone Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio. jack Micro HDMI Connect your tablet to a TV or other device with a micro port HDMI cable. Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
  • Page 9 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Keyboard Item Description Tablet Connects to the tablet. connectors Connect a flash drive, mouse, or other device USB port to your tablet. Do not connect high-power devices (such as a disc drive). www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 10: Start Screen

    NS-P10W8100 Start screen Tablet mode Desktop mode www.insigniaproducts.com...

  • Page 11: Get Started

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard 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) familiarize yourself with your new tablet. For more information about using and customizing your tablet, see Understand the basics (on page 17) Change...

  • Page 12: Turn On Your Tablet For The First Time

    NS-P10W8100 Turn on your tablet for the first time  1 Press and hold the button until the Insignia logo appears.  2 Select your language, and then follow the instructions on the screen to complete setup. Navigation This section teaches you how to find your way around your tablet.

  • Page 13: Find Your Way Around

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Gesture Action Swipe Quickly slide your finger either vertically or horizontally across the screen. Pinch Pinch your fingers together or move them apart. To change the screen orientation from Rotate portrait to landscape (or from landscape to portrait) turn your tablet sideways.
  • Page 14 NS-P10W8100 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.
  • Page 15 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Apps list   If in tablet mode, tap in the upper-left corner of the Start screen. If in desktop mode, tap in the lower-left corner of the Start screen. Search   If in tablet mode, tap (search) in the taskbar, tap the search box to open the keyboard, and then type what you are looking for.
  • Page 16 NS-P10W8100   If in desktop mode, tap the search bar, and then type what you are looking for. If the on-screen keyboard does not open automatically, tap (keyboard) in the lower-right corner of your screen.   Use Cortana (on the facing page) for instructions on how to use voice search and commands.

  • Page 17: Understand The Basics

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard 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. Your tablet turns on. Note If you don't touch your tablet for a period of time (depending on the screen timeout setting), it may sleep with the screen off.
  • Page 18 NS-P10W8100 To set up Cortana to respond automatically:  1 Open the search bar, tap (Notebook), and then tap (Settings).  2 Under Hey Cortana, tap the bar to turn on Let Cortana respond to "Hey Cortana." Use Cortana  1 Tap (microphone) in the search bar.

  • Page 19: Use Data Storage Devices

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Personalize Cortana While Cortana becomes more personalized the more you use it, you can also adjust settings to get the most out of Cortana.  1 Open the search bar, and then tap (Notebook).  2 Select a category, adjust your settings, and then tap Save.
  • Page 20 NS-P10W8100 Transfer files Connect a data storage device or data transfer cable to move files between devices. Move files with a data storage device  1 Connect a data storage device (such as a micro SD card) to your tablet.  2 Open the File Explorer to copy or move files to your data storage device.

  • Page 21: Use Split Screen

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Use split screen Split screen lets you use multiple apps at the same time. 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, and then drag the app to the left or right side of the screen until a black bar appears.

  • Page 22: Connect To A Display

    NS-P10W8100 Desktop mode  1 Open an app, and then drag the app window to the left or right edge of the screen.  2 Open a second app, and then drag the app window the other edge of the screen.  3 To open an app in full screen, drag the app window to the top edge of the screen.
  • Page 23  3 Press and hold the (power) and Vol - buttons, and then release the buttons when the INSIGNIA logo and the "Please wait" prompt appear.  4 Tap Troubleshoot, and then tap Reset this PC.  5 Tap Keep my files or Remove everything.

  • Page 24: Open The Task Manager

    NS-P10W8100 Open the task manager The task manager can be used to close apps when they are not responding. Note To restart your tablet, see Restart your tablet (on page 22).  1 Open All apps (in tablet mode) or Start menu (in desktop mode).
  • Page 25 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard 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. Adjust audio output Audio output determines where your sound is played from. For example, you can change your audio output to play through a connected TV's speakers.

  • Page 26: Use The Keyboard

    NS-P10W8100 Use the keyboard Use the detachable keyboard   To attach your tablet, align the bottom with the guides on the keyboard.   Use the USB ports on the right and left sides of the keyboard to connect a flash drive, mouse, or other devices.
  • Page 27 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Icon Description Tap to delete a character. &123 Switch between number/symbol or text mode. Change the keyboard. Open emojis. × Close the keyboard. Dock the keyboard. Float the keyboard. Move to the previous or next field.  ...

  • Page 28: Capture A Screenshot

    NS-P10W8100 Stylus This mode allows you to write on your tablet. Select to use stylus mode. A stylus works best, but you can also use your finger. To delete a word, draw a line through it. Standard Select to use the standard keyboard.

  • Page 29: Download Apps

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard  5 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.

  • Page 30: Check For Updates

    NS-P10W8100 Check for updates Make sure that you have the most up-to-date software. Update your tablet  1 Open Settings Update & security Windows Update Check for updates.  2 Your tablet checks for updates. If they are available, tap Install now.  3 Your tablet prompts you to choose when to restart your tablet. You can:  ...

  • Page 31: Change Basic Settings

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Update your apps  1 Open Store.  2 Tap the account picture to the left of the search bar, and then tap Downloads and updates.  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.
  • Page 32 NS-P10W8100 Add a tile  1 Open All apps (in tablet mode) or Start menu (in desktop mode).  2 Touch and hold the app you want to add, and then tap Pin to Start from the menu.  3 To arrange the tile, touch and hold the tile until it is highlighted, and then drag it where you want it.
  • Page 33 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard   Tap Turn live tile on or Turn live tile off. Note When turned on, live tiles show you content and notifications. Remove a tile Note Unpinning an item from the Start screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 62).

  • Page 34: Customize The Lock Screen

    NS-P10W8100 Customize the lock screen Change your lock screen background  1 Open Settings Personalization Lock screen.  2 Under Background, select a photo for your lock screen. www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 35 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard 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...
  • Page 36 NS-P10W8100  3 Under Choose apps to show quick status, tap + to select apps you want to show quick statuses. Change your lock type Note If you forget your password and are locked out of your account, see Recovering a forgotten password (on page 66).

  • Page 37: Change The Default View

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Change the default view  1 Open Settings System Tablet mode.  2 Under When I sign in, use the drop-down menu to select:   Use tablet mode   Use desktop mode   Use the appropriate mode for my hardware Set the date and time  1 Open Settings...

  • Page 38: Adjust The Screen Brightness

    NS-P10W8100 Note The date and time are shown in the lower-right corner of your screen. 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.

  • Page 39: Change Ease Of Access Settings

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard 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.
  • Page 40 NS-P10W8100  3 Tap Sign out now, and then sign back into your account. Note Some display changes will not take affect until you sign out, and then back in. Temporarily magnify the screen  1 Open All apps (in tablet mode) or Start menu (in desktop mode).

  • Page 41: Open The Control Panel

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Increase desktop icon size  1 On the desktop, touch and hold the background until it responds.  2 Tap View, and then select the icon size that you want. Open the control panel  1 Open All apps (in tablet mode) or Start menu (in desktop mode).

  • Page 42: Select Your Language

    NS-P10W8100 Select your language Add a language  1 Open Settings Time & language Region & language.  2 Under Languages, tap + Add a language. www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 43 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard  3 Select the language you want to add, and then a language location, if needed.  4 To change the default system language, tap the language you want, and then tap Set as default. Switch the keyboard language You must add additional languages before you switch languages (see steps above).

  • Page 44: Change Privacy Settings

    NS-P10W8100 Change privacy settings Adjust your privacy settings to control what information is accessible by your apps and Windows. Disabling information sharing may affect your apps' ability to work as intended. To view all privacy options, open Settings Privacy. Change general privacy settings  1 Open...

  • Page 45: Add Additional Users

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard 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 Under Getting to know you:  ...
  • Page 46 NS-P10W8100  3 Tap Add a family member. A new window opens.  4 Select Add a child or Add an adult.  5 If the new user has an email address, enter it, and 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.
  • Page 47 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Add other users  1 Open Settings Accounts Family & other users.  2 Tap Add someone else to this PC. A new window opens.  3 If the new user has an email address, enter it, and 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.

  • Page 48: Set Up Wireless Connections

    NS-P10W8100 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 or . Note If you see you are already connected to Wi-Fi.  2 Tap Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi, if needed.

  • Page 49: Check Network Status

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard  3 Tap the network that you want to connect to, and 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, and then tap Next.

  • Page 50: Use The Internet

    NS-P10W8100 Use the Internet Learn how to navigate the Internet and adjust browser settings with your tablet. Notes These instructions are for Microsoft Edge . If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. View web pages Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet.

  • Page 51: Copy Text On A Web Page

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Copy text on a web page Notes 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 the text. A blue ribbon highlights a word.  3 Drag the blue selectors to the left or right to select text.

  • Page 52: Manage Favorites

    NS-P10W8100 Delete a download  1 Open File Explorer, and then double-tap the Downloads folder.  2 Touch and hold the file that you want to delete, and then tap Delete. Manage favorites Notes These instructions are for Microsoft Edge . If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help.

  • Page 53: Manage Your Mail Account

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Add an additional mail account  1 Open Mail (Settings) Accounts + Add account.  2 Select your account type from the list, and then follow the on-screen instructions to set-up your account. Manage your Mail account Change mail account settings  1 Open Mail, and then tap...

  • Page 54: Create Emails

    NS-P10W8100 Create emails  1 Open Mail. Note To open a different account, tap (Settings) , Accounts , and then select a different account.  2 Tap + 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.

  • Page 55: Create And Manage Contacts

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Create and manage contacts. Learn how to keep track of your family and friends. Add a new contact  1 Open People.  2 Tap + (new contact).  3 Enter your contact's information, and then tap (save).

  • Page 56: Use The Calendar

    NS-P10W8100 Use the calendar Learn how to manage the events important in your life. Add an event  1 Open 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.

  • Page 57: Work With Photos And Video

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard View upcoming events   You can change your view to show events by:     Work week   Week   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.

  • Page 58: View Photos And Video

    NS-P10W8100 View photos and video  1 Open 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 Open Photos.

  • Page 59: Listen To Music

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Listen to music Learn how to control your audio playback and create a playlist. Control playback  1 Open Groove Music.   The "Music" app is renamed "Groove Music" after a Windows update.  2 Tap the category you want to open (Recent Plays, Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists, or Now playing), and then double-tap a song to start playback.

  • Page 60: Manage Storage Space

    NS-P10W8100 Manage storage space Learn how to keep your tablet running at peak efficiency by managing your storage space. View storage space  1. Open Settings System Storage.  2. Tap a drive for a detailed view of what is taking space on your tablet.
  • Page 61 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard  1. Tap the search bar (desktop mode) or (tablet mode) in the taskbar, and then tap (settings).  2. Tap Change what Cortana knows about me in the cloud.  3. Tap Clear to delete what Cortana knows about you. Delete temporary files  1.

  • Page 62: Uninstall Apps

    NS-P10W8100  3. Select the files that you want to delete, and then tap OK.  4. Tap Delete Files. 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 (in tablet mode) or Start menu (in desktop mode).

  • Page 63: Free Up Storage Space

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Free up storage space If your tablet is low on storage space, try the following:   Clear your Internet browser's temporary files and browser history. See Check and clear history (on page 51).   Transfer files such as pictures, videos, or music to a different computer.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    NS-P10W8100 Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot charge my tablet?   Make sure that your USB cable is not damaged.   Make sure that your power adapter is connected to a working power outlet and that your surge protector (if used) is turned on.
  • Page 65 What should I do if my keyboard doesn't work? Note These troubleshooting steps are for the Insignia tablet keyboard that came with your tablet. If you are using a different keyboard, see the documentation that came with it for help.
  • Page 66 NS-P10W8100 How do I reset my tablet to factory defaults? Notes   A factory reset removes all personal data and settings from your tablet. Back up your data before resetting your tablet.   You must access your tablet's settings to factory reset.
  • Page 67 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard  6 Follow the instructions in the wizard to create the recovery drive.  7 When finished, keep your flash drive or micro SD card in a safe place. Anyone who has it can access your account. Using a password recovery drive  1 Connect your password recovery drive (a flash drive or SD card).
  • Page 68 NS-P10W8100 Maintenance Learn how to keep your tablet in good condition.   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.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tablet: 10.0 × 6.87 × .39 in. (25.44 × 17.45 × 0.99 cm) Dimensions (W × H × D) Keyboard: 10.0 × 7.13 × .77 in. (25.39 × 18.13 × 1.96 cm) Tablet (without keyboard): 1.25 lbs.

  • Page 70: Customer Support

      Find your User Guide online. Go to www.insigniaproducts.com and search for NS-P10W8100. Next to Features, select Support & Downloads, and then next to User Guide, select the language you want. Safety information  1 Read these instructions.  2 Keep these instructions.
  • Page 71 10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard  11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  12 Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.  13 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
  • Page 72 NS-P10W8100 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.

  • Page 73: Legal Notices

    10" FLEX Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard Legal notices FCC statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 74 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.
  • Page 75 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” www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 76 YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. Contact Insignia: For customer service please call 1-877-467-4289 www.insigniaproducts.com INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC ©2017 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Made in China www.insigniaproducts.com...
  • Page 77 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada) www.insigniaproducts.com INSIGNIA is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. ©2017 Best Buy. All rights reserved. V1 ENG Made in China.

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