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USER GUIDE 8" Flex Windows® Tablet NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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...
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8" Flex 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Maintenance Specifications Customer support Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...
Welcome ® Thank you for purchasing an Insignia Flex Windows 8.9" Tablet (NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Item Description Charging Lights red while charging, then turns off when charging is indicator complete. Front Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on camera page 63). Multi-touch Use your fingers to control your tablet. See...
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet Back Item Description Rear Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on camera page 63). Speaker Play audio from your tablet. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Item Description Micro Connect your tablet to a TV or other device with a micro HDMI HDMI cable. Micro USB Connect the Micro-USB charging cable to charge your port tablet. Headphone Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio. jack Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice.
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet Left side 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. www.insigniaproducts.com...
8" Flex 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 18)
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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8" Flex Windows® Tablet Gesture Action Touch & hold Touch an item with your finger and hold it until your tablet responds. 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.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
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8" Flex 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet Open task view (task view) in the taskbar to view a list of open apps. www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet USE CORTANA Cortana is your tablet's personal assistant. Use it for voice commands, voice search, finding files on your tablet, and more. Set up Cortana To set up Cortana for the first time: Open the search bar, tap (Cortana), then follow the on-screen instructions.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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, then tap (Notebook). 2. Select a category, adjust your settings, then tap Save.
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet To remove a micro SD card, see Safely eject a data storage device (below) for instructions on how to safely eject the card, then press the card in until it clicks and carefully remove it from the slot. Transfer files Connect a data storage device or data transfer cable to move files between devices.
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Note If you are in tablet mode and you don't see the safely remove hardware icon, touch and hold the taskbar, then tap Show all notification icons. 2. Tap your device in the list, then disconnect your data storage device when your tablet says it is safe.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet USE 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.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
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8" Flex Windows® 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. Recovery reset Note Recovering your tablet removes apps and settings, but keeps your personal files.
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2. Turn off your tablet. 3. Press and hold the (power) and Vol - buttons until the INSIGNIA logo and "Please wait" prompt appear, then release the buttons. 4. Release the Vol - button when the "Please wait" prompt appears.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet 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 24). 1. Open All apps > Windows System > Task Manager. 2.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Adjust keyboard sound 1. Open All apps > 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, tap an editable field on your tablet. Or, if in Desktop mode, tap the (keyboard) icon in the taskbar.
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet Icon Description Tap to delete a character. &123 Switch between number/symbol or text mode. Change the keyboard. Open emoticons. × Close the keyboard. Dock the keyboard. 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.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet 3. If you selected Full-screen Snip, your tablet captures a screenshot. If you selected Free-form Snip, Rectangular Snip, or Window Snip, the screen grays out and you can drag your finger across the screen to select the area you want to capture. 4.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 1. Open All apps > Store. 2. Find the app you want to download by searching or browsing the available categories. 3. Tap Free, Install, or the app price (such as $1.99) to download the app. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts or instructions, if needed. You can open your new app from the All apps menu.
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8" Flex 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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. Open All apps >...
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8" Flex 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.
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Remove a tile Note Unpinning an item from the Start screen doesn't delete the app. See Uninstall apps (on page 69). 1. On the Start screen, touch and hold the tile that you want to remove. 2. Tap (Unpin from Start) to remove the tile from your Start screen.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN Change your lock screen background 1. Open All apps > Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 2. Under Background, select a photo for your lock screen. Add apps to the lock screen 1.
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 2. Under Choose an app to show detailed status, tap + to select an app you want to show detailed status. 3. Under Choose apps to show quick status, tap + to select apps you want to show quick statuses.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet Change your lock type 1. Open All apps > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 2. Use the available options to add or change your Password, PIN, or Picture password. Set the lock screen timeout To change your tablet sleep settings: 1.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C SET THE DATE AND TIME 1. Open All apps > 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...
8" Flex Windows® Tablet ADJUST THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Note You can quickly change your screen brightness in 25% increments in the Action Center. 1. Open All apps > Settings > System > Display. 2. Under Brightness level, drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Automatically adjust brightness Your tablet can automatically adjust its brightness depending on the light level in the room.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C ADJUST THE POWER SAVING SETTINGS The battery saver extends your tablet's battery life by limiting background activity and push notifications. Note You can quickly turn on and off the battery saver in the Action Center. 1. Open All apps >...
8" Flex 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 All apps > Settings > Ease of Access > Narrator. 2.
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 3. Tap Apply, then tap Sign out now. Note Some display changes will not take affect until you sign out, then back in. Temporarily magnify the screen 1. Open All apps > Windows Ease of Access > Magnifier. 2. Use the options in the Magnifier window to magnify with full screen, lens, or docked.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet Increase desktop icon size 1. On the desktop, touch and hold the background until it responds. 2. Tap 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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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8" Flex 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Switch the keyboard language You must add additional languages before you switch languages. See Add a language (on page 46) 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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8" Flex Windows® Tablet Change location information settings 1. Open Settings > Privacy > Location. 2. Use the available options to change your location options. You can: Turn on or off location (lets apps and services request your location) Clear your device's location history Choose which apps can use your location Change voice and writing information collection setting Windows and Cortana can collect information about contacts, calendar...
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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. Select Add a child or Add an adult.
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8" Flex 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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. www.insigniaproducts.com...
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet 2. Tap Wi-Fi to turn on Wi-Fi, if needed. A list of available networks are displayed. 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.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C CHECK NETWORK STATUS The wireless symbol in the taskbar shows your Wi-Fi status: (Connected) - You are connected to a network. The more bars you have, the better your signal strength. (Available) - You are not connected to a network, but there are networks available.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet VIEW WEB PAGES Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 52). Notes These instructions are for Microsoft Edge. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help. Open a web browser Open Microsoft Edge.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet MANAGE DOWNLOADS View a download 1. Open File Explorer, then double-tap the Downloads folder. 2. Double-tap the file that you want to open. Delete a download 1. Open File Explorer, then double-tap the Downloads folder. 2. Touch and hold the file that you want to delete, then tap Delete. MANAGE FAVORITES Notes These instructions are for...
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Use Mail This section provides information about setting up and using your Mail account. SET UP A MAIL ACCOUNT Create your first mail account Note You may have set up a mail account when you first set up your tablet.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet VIEW EMAILS Open Mail. Note To open a different account, tap (Settings), Accounts, then select a different account from the list. Drag your finger up and down to scroll through your emails. Touch an email to open it. Select an email to display options to reply, forward, delete, set flag, mark as read, or move an email.
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 3. Enter the recipient's email address. As you enter the address, your tablet displays your contacts that match the characters you've entered. You can tap a contact or continue entering the address. Note If you want to send the email to more than one person, separate the email addresses with a semicolon.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet 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, then tap (save). Find a contact 1.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Use the calendar Learn how to manage the events important in your life. 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.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet 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. USE THE CAMERA Take a picture 1.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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 File Explorer. EDIT PHOTOS 1. Open All apps >...
8" Flex Windows® Tablet 3. Tap Share, then tap 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C CREATE A PLAYLIST 1. Open All apps, then tap Music or Groove Music The "Music" app is renamed "Groove Music" after a Windows update. 2. Tap + New playlist, type your playlist name, then tap Save. 3. Tap Collection, then tap a song that you want to add.
8" Flex 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 56).
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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. Delete temporary files 1. Open search, then type "Free up disk space."...
8" Flex Windows® Tablet 2. Tap Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files. 3. Select the files that you want to delete, 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.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 1. Open All apps. 2. Touch and hold the app that you want to remove, then release your finger. A menu opens. 3. Tap Uninstall, then tap Uninstall again to confirm. 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.
8" Flex Windows® Tablet Troubleshooting Learn how to handle unexpected issues. What should I do if I can't find something? 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 to type what you are looking for.
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NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C What should I do if there is no sound coming from my tablet? The volume may be muted or set too low. Press the volume + button to increase the volume. If listening through headphones, unplug and reconnect your headphones.
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8" Flex Windows® Tablet How do I reset my tablet to factory defaults? Note: A factory reset removes all personal data and settings from your tablet. Back up your data before resetting your tablet. 1. Transfer your files to a flash drive or another computer. All your files will be deleted during the reset.
NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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. Do not drop, knock, or shake your tablet. Rough handling may break internal circuit boards.
For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 71). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289 (U.S.). Your tablet model number is: NS-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C Safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this product near water. Do not touch your device with wet hands.
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8" Flex 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-P08W7100/NS-P08W7100-C 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.
8" Flex 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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