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USER GUIDE 11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet with Detachable Keyboard NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-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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11.6" 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-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C Maintenance Specifications Customer support Safety information Legal notices One-Year Limited Warranty www.insigniaproducts.com...
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Welcome Thank you for purchasing an Insignia 11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet (NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-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-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C PRODUCT OVERVIEW Front Item Description Light Detects ambient light to automatically adjust screen sensor brightness. Front Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera (on camera page 62). Volume +/- Press to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold to turn your tablet on or off.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Back Item Description Take pictures or record video. See Use the camera Rear camera page 62). Keyboard Connects to the detachable keyboard. connectors www.insigniaproducts.com...
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C Right side Item Description Headphone Connect 3.5 mm headphones to listen to audio. jack Micro Connect your tablet to a TV or other device with a micro HDMI HDMI cable. Microphone Speak into the microphone to capture your voice. USB type- Connect the USB type-C cable to charge your tablet.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Keyboard Item Description USB ports Connect a flash drive, mouse, or other (type-A) device to your tablet. www.insigniaproducts.com...
11.6" 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 17)
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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11.6" 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-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-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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11.6" 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-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Open task view (task view) in the taskbar to view a list of open apps. 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C Turn off your tablet There are a few ways to turn off your tablet. You can: Press and hold the button for three seconds, then swipe down. If in tablet mode, tap (power), then tap Shut down. If in desktop mode, tap (Start menu), Power, then tap Shut down.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Use Cortana 1. Tap (microphone) in the search bar. Say "Hey Cortana" (see Set up Cortana (on the previous page) to set up Cortana to respond automatically). 2. Say a command or search term, then answer Cortana's follow-up questions, if needed.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C USE DATA STORAGE DEVICES Use a micro SD card Notes You can use up to a 128GB micro SD card. Do not remove the card while data is transferring. See Transfer files (below). With the label facing the back of your tablet, gently push the micro SD card (not included) into the MICRO SD slot until it clicks.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Move files with a data transfer cable 1. Connect a data transfer cable (not included) to your tablet and a second device. You cannot use a charging cable to transfer files. 2. See the information that came with the transfer cable for instructions on copying, moving, and deleting files.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
3. Press and hold the (power) and Vol - buttons, then release the (power) button when the INSIGNIA logo appears (keep holding Vol -). 4. Release the Vol - button when the "Please wait" prompt appears. 5. Tap Troubleshoot, then tap Reset this PC.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C Access sound controls 1. Open All apps > Windows System > Control Panel. 2. If your tablet settings are sorted in alphabetical order, tap Sound. If your tablet settings are sorted by category, tap Hardware and Sound, then select an option under Sound.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet To remove your tablet, hold the keyboard in place, then lift the tablet straight up. Use the on-screen 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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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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. 2. Tap the account picture to the left of the search bar, then tap Downloads and updates.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Name a group of tiles Tap the space above a group of tiles, then use the keyboard to name the tiles underneath. CUSTOMIZE THE LOCK SCREEN Change your lock screen background 1. Open Settings > Personalization > Lock screen. 2.
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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...
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 3. Under Choose apps to show quick status, tap + to select apps you want to show quick statuses. Change your lock type 1. Open Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. 2. Use the available options to add or change your Password, PIN, or Picture password.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C CHANGE THE DEFAULT VIEW 1. Open Settings > System > Tablet mode. 2. Under When I sign in, use the drop-down menu to select: Automatically switch to tablet mode Go to the desktop Remember what I used last www.insigniaproducts.com...
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet SET THE DATE AND TIME 1. Open 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 Adjust for daylight saving time Select a date and time format Note...
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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. Automatically adjust brightness Your tablet can automatically adjust its brightness depending on the light level in the room.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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 Settings >...
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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...
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet Switch the keyboard language You must add additional languages before you switch languages. See Add a language (on page 45) 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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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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...
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C VIEW WEB PAGES Connect to a Wi-Fi network to browse the Internet. See Connect to a Wi-Fi network (on page 51). Notes These instructions are for Microsoft Edge. If you are using a different browser, see the browser's online help.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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. 1.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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. Open People.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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. Open All apps >...
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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 55).
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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." www.insigniaproducts.com...
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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. Make sure that the connector is pushed in all the way.
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
For more help, see Troubleshooting (on page 70). To contact customer service, call 1-877-467-4289 (U.S. and Canada). Your tablet model number is: NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C Safety information 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions.
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NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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.
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11.6" Flex Windows® Tablet 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.
NS-P11W7100/NS-P11W7100-C 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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