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  • Page 1 SurfTab twin 11.6 ® OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1) Welcome ………………………………………………… 5 2) Intended use …………………………………………… 6 3) Safety information ……………………………………… 7 Operational safety ………………………………………… 7 Repair ………………………………………………… 12 Operating environment………………………………… 12 Power supply …………………………………………… 14 Maintenance, storage and transport …………………… 15 Information on the specified storage capacities ……… 15 4) Technical specifications ………………………………...
  • Page 3 10) Using the touch screen ……………………………… 30 Selecting an element ………………………………… 30 Scrolling………………………………………………… 30 Using the on-screen keyboard ………………………… 31 11) Action Center ………………………………………… 32 12) Accessing and using the Start menu ………………… 32 Accessing the Start menu ……………………………… 32 Layout of the Start menu ………………………………...
  • Page 4 20) Connecting the SurfTab to a television …………… 45 Connecting to a television via HDMI cable …………… 45 Connecting to a television via Miracast ………………… 46 21) Reset …………………………………………………… 47 22) Switching off/restarting the SurfTab ……………… 47 23) Useful tips on saving energy ………………………… 48 24) Troubleshooting/FAQ …………………………………...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    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"...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    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.

  • Page 7: 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 WARNING Do not place objects of any kind on the device. WARNING Do not operate the display using pointed objects. Do not place any objects on the display and do not use the display to transport objects. Do not exert excessive pressure on the display as this may cause the glass panel to break.

  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 (DDR3) Storage capacity: 64 GB Graphics processing unit (GPU): Intel® HD Graphics Display type: 10-point capacitive multi-touch Full HD IPS display Display size:...

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications Of The Power Adapter

    Dimensions (W x H x D): approx. 299.6 x 180.6 x 10.2 mm (tablet) approx. 299.6 x 190 x 17.8 mm (keyboard) Weight: approx. 775 g (tablet) approx. 740 g (keyboard) Housing material: Plastic Battery: Lithium polymer (3.85 V/8500 mAh) Charge using: Micro-USB socket Keyboard layout:...

  • Page 18: Package Contents

    5) Package contents • SurfTab twin 11.6 • Micro-USB cable (Micro-USB/USB-A) • USB power adapter (100 V – 240 V) • Cleaning cloth • Quick guide • Product safety and legal information...

  • Page 19: Controls And Ports

    6) Controls and ports SurfTab twin 11.6 INPUT: 5V⎓2A | Designed in Germany | Made in China M.No.: ST11432-2b TrekStor GmbH, Berliner Ring 7, 64625 Bensheim, Germany...
  • Page 21 A) Camera B) Microphone C) Stereo speaker D) Windows button E) Volume control F) On/off switch G) Audio port H) Micro-HDMI® socket I) Micro-USB socket (USB 2.0)/charging socket J) USB socket (USB 3.0) K) Memory card slot L) n.a. M) Stereo speaker N) Keyboard dock O) USB socket (USB 2.0) P) Touchpad...

  • Page 22: Starting Up The Surftab For The First Time

    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 missing or damaged components, contact customer service immediately.

  • Page 23: Switching On The Surftab

    Switching on the SurfTab Press the On/off switch for about 3 seconds to switch on the SurfTab. The charging LED lights up briefly and the SurfTab starts up. A configuration assistant appears directly after the tablet has booted up. Follow the configuration assistant instructions to set up your SurfTab.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Using The Keyboard

    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.

  • Page 26: Reconnecting The Tablet 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.

  • Page 27: Special Keys And Function Buttons On 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 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"...
  • Page 28 Function buttons in the top row of buttons Mute Volume - Volume + Previous track Play/Pause Next track Open browser E-mail Search Share Devices Open Settings Open context menu...

  • Page 29: Touchpad

    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 30: Using The Touch Screen

    10) Using the touch screen Selecting an element To open an element or select an option, briefly touch the icon you require with the tip of your finger. Scrolling To scroll on your SurfTab screen or in an app, place your fingertip on the screen and drag the screen in the opposite direction: If you would like to access an element further down on the screen ("scroll down"), drag the screen up with your fingertip.

  • Page 31: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Using the on-screen keyboard The on-screen keyboard is a digital keyboard that allows you to enter text when your tablet is not connected to the keyboard provided. The on-screen keyboard appears on your display ("on screen") in tablet mode (see note in Section 11) as soon as you tap an input field.

  • Page 32: Action Center

    11) Action Center The Action Center is a bar with quick links to some important SurfTab functions, which 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 in the bottom right-hand corner of the display.

  • Page 33: Layout Of The Start Menu

    Layout of the Start menu In addition to the straightforward navigation list (A) found in the "classic" Start menu of older Windows versions, the Start menu of your SurfTab has a useful app area (B) to the right of the navigation list.

  • Page 34: Navigating/Selecting An Item In The Start Menu

    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 Enter key on the keyboard.

  • Page 35: Organising And Removing Apps

    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).

  • Page 36: Accessing The Settings

    13) Accessing the settings The button for accessing Settings (a cogwheel symbol) can be found in the bottom-left corner of the Start menu. Alternatively, you can access the settings by opening the Action Center and tapping "A ". ll settings If your tablet is connected to the keyboard, you can access Settings using a keyboard key (with the cogwheel symbol).
  • Page 37 If a WPA network key was assigned for your router, enter it in the input field and click "n " to confirm. If a WPS authentication method (for example, a PIN) was set up for your router, the SurfTab shows a different input field. Enter the PIN in the input field (or follow the selected authentication method).

  • Page 38: 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. Tap 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 39: Changing The Display Language

    you have to do is open the Windows Store, select the app you require and tap "i ". nstAll 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.
  • Page 40 g) Tap "d " under "d ". ownloAd ownloAd lAnguAge pACk NOTE The SurfTab 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.

  • Page 41: Using The Camera

    18) Using the camera The SurfTab 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 42: Transferring Files Between The Surftab And Other Devices

    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. To close the camera app, tap "X"...

  • Page 43: Transferring Files Between The Surftab And A Pc

    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 "x"...
  • Page 44 You can choose whether to connect a USB stick directly to one of the two USB ports on the keyboard, or whether to use a USB host adapter cable and one of the two Micro-USB sockets on the SurfTab itself. NOTE If you use one of the USB ports on the keyboard, the SurfTab must be connected to the keyboard.

  • Page 45: Connecting The Surftab To A Television

    h) Tap a free area in the target folder and hold your finger there for approximately 1 second. Then release. The context menu appears. i) Tap "p " on the context menu. The file will be copied to Aste the selected folder. j) Go back to the drive overview ("t pC"), tap the USB stick and hold it for approximately 1 second.

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Television Via Miracast

    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 SurfTab to a WiFi- and Miracast-enabled television device. NOTE The SurfTab can connect to your television via Miracast only if the television also supports Miracast technology.

  • Page 47: Reset

    21) Reset If the 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.

  • Page 48: Useful Tips On Saving Energy

    23) 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. •...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Glossary

    functions of the selected app will determine which e-book formats you can read on your SurfTab. How can I install Windows Updates on my SurfTab? Your SurfTab checks for new updates daily (an Internet connection must be available) and displays an appropriate message in the Action Center when new updates are available.
  • Page 51 out) to the port as well as a headset with microphone (audio/ microphone signal in). Bluetooth® Bluetooth is a standardised wireless interface on your SurfTab that enables a wireless exchange of data between your SurfTab and other suitable peripheral devices. HDMI®...
  • Page 52 Task bar The task bar is the horizontal bar found at the bottom of your SurfTab. 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 SurfTab plus an overview of all the windows you have open.

  • Page 54: 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 and SurfTab are registered trademarks of TrekStor Ltd. in the European Community and other countries. Copyright © 2016 TrekStor GmbH. All rights reserved.

  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57 E U D E C L A R AT I O N O F C O N F O R M I T Y As manufacturer and importer respectively: TrekStor GmbH Berliner Ring 7 D-64625 Bensheim, Germany 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...
  • Page 58 TrekStor GmbH Berliner Ring 7 64625 Bensheim, Germany www.trekstor.de BA_STT116464_V1-10-EN-161028...

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