Content Need to Know ...................3 Model and Serial Numbers ....................3 Getting Started .................4 Package Contents ........................4 Understanding Your Sero 8 Tablet ..................5 Home Screen ..........................7 Buttons .............................9 Making Connections ..............12 Battery ............................12 Micro-USB ...........................13 Micro SD Card ...........................14 Headphone ..........................15 Wi-Fi ..............................15...
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Troubleshooting ........................40 Appendix B..................41 Important Safety Instructions ..................41 Certification and Compliance..................43 Appendix C ..................46 Legal Terms ..........................46 Copyright and Trademark Notices ................55...
Need to Know Read this chapter to learn where to view the model and serial numbers. Model and Serial Numbers Model Number You can go to Settings > SYSTEM > About tablet to view the Model number. Serial Number You can go to Settings >...
Getting Started Read this chapter to learn about Sero 8 features, how to use the controls, and more. Package Contents The following items are included with the Sero 8: Power Adapter Use the power adapter to connect the outlet to charge the battery.
Understanding Your Sero 8 Tablet Microphone Micro-USB port Headphone port Power Button Micro SD port Front Camera Volume Up/ Down Buttons Item Function Power Button Press & hold to turn on/off; Press it to put/wake the unit in/from sleep mode.
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Wireless Antenna Rear Camera Speaker Item Function Wireless Antenna Support wireless network function. NOTE Avoid holding this region when using wireless. Getting Started...
At the top of the screen, you’ll see indicators that inform you about the status of your Sero 8. You can open the Notification Tray or the Quick settings by pressing the Notification or Status bar and dragging it down.
Shows that airplane mode is on. You can not access the Internet or use Bluetooth®. Non-wireless features are available. Alarm An alarm is set. Alert Install/update/enable Google Play service. Bluetooth Sero 8 is using the Bluetooth function. Bluetooth share Incoming file Downloaded Received files Uploaded Sent files Calendar Task reminders.
Screenshots Screenshot captured. Silent mode Silent mode is on. USB tethering Sero 8 has connected to a computer and the USB tethering is turned on. Wi-Fi Sero 8 has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the stronger the connection.
Put Sero 8 in Sleep Mode Press the Power button to put the Sero 8 in sleep mode. If you do not touch the screen for several minutes, then the Sero 8 will automatically go into sleep mode. Tip: You can go to Settings >...
Home Button Tap this button from anywhere on your Sero 8 to return to the Home screen. If you’re viewing a left or right Home screen, this will open the central Home screen. To open Google Now, see...
Low battery Needs to be charged Charging Charging the Battery The best way to charge the battery is to plug your Sero 8 into a wall outlet using the power adapter and Micro-USB cable included with your accessories. Power Adapter...
This connection uses the MTP protocol, which is supported by most recent versions of Windows. When you connect your Sero 8 to the USB port on your computer, its USB storage is mounted as a drive and appears on your computer screen.
Disconnect the USB cable when you’re finished. Connect to a Keyboard, a Mouse & Other Devices You can connect a keyboard, a mouse or other input devices to your Sero 8 via USB and use it just as you would with a PC.
Headphone Grounded Audio left Audio right Headphones can be connected to the Sero 8’s headphone port. For more information about headphones, see Important Safety Instructions on page Wi-Fi You can connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot to use Wi-Fi. Some hotspots are open and you can simply connect to them.
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Tap Save. Forget a Wi-Fi Network You can make the Sero 8 forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you added. An example would be if you don’t want the Sero 8 to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.
Enter the proxy settings supplied by your network administrator. Tap Save. Proxy settings are used by the browser but may not be used by other NOTE apps. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network, from outside that network. VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions to let people access local network resources when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless network.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices Before you can use a Bluetooth device with the Sero 8, you must first pair it. Make the device you want to pair discoverable. See the documentation that came with your device to learn how to make it discoverable.
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Press & hold the file you want send, tap share icon > Bluetooth icon Tap the device you want to send it to. The Sero 8 begins to send the file. Tip: You can see the sending status in Notification Tray.
Select your time zone. Basic Operation Using Apps You interact with the Sero 8 using your fingers to tap, double tap, press & hold, slide, pinch, and rotate objects on the touchscreen. Tap or Double Tap To select a feature or item, quickly touch the screen.
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Press & Hold Touch the screen and hold it there for 2 seconds. In many situations, pressing and holding will open a menu. Slide or Drag Touch the screen and slide your finger to another location. Press and hold on an object and slide it to another location on the screen.
When you try to download an oversized-file when connected to such networks, you may be required to delay downloading until your Sero 8 is connected to a Wi-Fi network, when the download will resume automatically.
Lock Screen Unlock Your Sero 8 If you don’t touch the screen for several minutes, the Sero 8 will go into sleep mode, and the screen will be locked. To unlock your Sero 8 after waking it from sleep mode, press the lock icon and drag it to the ridge of the circle.
Type Text by Speaking (Speech-to-Text) You can use Voice Actions to type text by speaking. This feature uses Google’s speech-recognition service, so your Sero 8 must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to use it. You can speak to enter text in most places that you can enter text with the on- screen keyboard.
• Doesn’t contain any recognizable words or phrases. Encrypt Your Data You can encrypt all the data on your Sero 8: Google Accounts, app data, music and other media, downloaded information, and so on. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password each time you turn on your device. If you already set up a screen lock, you must use the same PIN or password.
Data Usage Data usage refers to the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by your Sero 8 during a given period. And you can view data usage by app and access app settings. Near the top of the screen, there is Data usage cycle. Tap it to choose a...
Sero 8 and apps that don’t require these signals. DEVICE Sound You can set your Sero 8 to play a sound whenever you get a new message, email, alert, or reminder. You can also set sounds for pressing icons and locking your Sero 8.
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RAM they are using. All - Displays all apps that came with the Sero 8 and all apps you downloaded from Google Play or other sources. To switch the order of the lists displayed in the Downloaded or All tabs, tap Menu icon >...
You can also restore the Sero 8’s configuration to factory settings. SYSTEM Date & Time You can set time zone, date, time and date format. If Sero 8 connected with a Wi-Fi, you can also select use network-provided time. Accessibility To modify your device’s Accessibility settings:...
Wi-Fi. When the switch is Off, Sero 8 location isn’t shared with any apps. Turning off location for Sero 8 also turns it off for Google apps and NOTE non-Google apps. That means that apps can’t retrieve your device location, and many useful features will be disabled.
Selecting an app will bring you to its App info page, where you can view app permissions and uninstall an app. Location Services These settings control location services, such as Google Location Reporting. Editing location settings may change services across multiple apps. Some services are linked to an account.
Add an Account You can use multiple Google Accounts and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync accounts on your Sero 8. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on your apps. To add some accounts, you may need to obtain details from your system administrator about the service to which the account connects.
For some accounts, syncing is two-way; changes that you make to the information on your Sero 8 are made to the copy of that information on the web. Your Google Account works this way. Other accounts support only one- way sync: the information on your mobile device is read-only.
Google Now Google Now is about getting you just the right information, at just the right time. It tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, and even your favorite team’s score while they’re playing.
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Menu icon > Settings. Tablet Search Choose which apps on Sero 8 appear in your search results, including Google Play Books, Play Music, and your Contacts. Accounts & Privacy These settings control the account for use with Google Search and search- related privacy options for that account.
Legal - View the legal terms. Voice Search & Voice Actions You can use Voice Actions with Google Search to get directions, send messages, and perform a number of other common tasks. You can also use Voice Actions to type text by speaking. Turn Voice Search or Voice Action On You can initiate a Voice Search or Voice Action in several ways: Tap the Microphone icon...
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Followed by Examples “Open” App name “Open Gmail” “What does my day Say “What does my day look like tomorrow?” look like tomorrow?” to see or “Show me my tomorrow’s agenda. schedule for the weekend. ” “Create a calendar “Event description” & “day/ “Create a calendar event: event”...
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Search. Language - The language you select here for Voice Search input and output can be different from the language displayed by your Sero 8. “Ok Google“ hotword detection - When this is checked, you can say “Ok Google” when viewing the Google Now screen rather than tapping the Microphone icon to initiate a voice search or action.
-4°F to 113°F (-20°C to 45°C) 1 : Because the system will occupy part of the memory space, the available user space will be less than 16GB. 2 : The rechargeable battery in Sero 8 should be replaced only by Hisense Service. Appendix A...
If the Sero 8 is frozen or suspended, you may need to close the app program or reset the tablet. If the Sero 8 is frozen or slow to respond, press & hold the Power button for 8 seconds to the reset the tablet.
Appendix B Important Safety Instructions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user that parts inside the product constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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In case of long periods of use, take frequent breaks. If a small part is coming out of the Sero 8, do not try to remove it. Keep it away from small children. Never force a connector into a port of Sero 8. If a connector and a port do...
50 percent in order to maximize the battery life span. If Sero 8 has not been used for a long period of time, then the battery might be in an over-discharge protection mode and take longer to charge.
Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level in each frequency band, the actual SAR level of Sero 8 while in operation can be well below the maximum value because Sero 8 adjusts its WLAN transmitting power based in part on orientation and proximity to the wireless network.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Model: E2281 FCC ID: W9HPADP0003 CE Certification Sero 8 has passed the European CE certification. The mark demonstrates the compliance with CE directives as shown on the left. Disposal and Recycling Information...
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You understand and agree that, to the extent permitted by law, Hisense shall in no event be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential loss or damages, attorney fees,...
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Content and Service providers. All rights including intellectual property rights in the Application, Content and Service remain the property of Hisense or the relevant licensors or owners of the Application, Content and Service. Any breach of the Terms and Conditions will...
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Therefore, you understand and agree that you are using the Services and Content at your own risk and Hisense shall have no liability to you for any offensive Services or Content. For purposes of clarity none of your behavioral or personal information provided for the HISMART@ Services is used in any Communications.
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