E matic EWT816 8 Inch Tablet User Manual

E-matic 8 Inch Tablet

USER MANUAL

User’s ManualEmatic 8” Tablet with Windows 8.1EWT816
Since the tablet software updates regularly, the user manual may not cover all aspects of new features. • The new battery will be in its best condition after being fully charged and discharged 2-3 times.• While using earphones, if the volume is excessively high it may cause hearing damage. Please adjust the volume of the player to a safe level and mod-erate during use.• Do not disconnect the tablet suddenly when for-matting or uploading and downloading, which can lead to program errors.• Do not dismantle the tablet by yourself, and do not use alcohol, thinner or benzene to clean its surface.• Do not use the tablet while driving or walking.• The tablet is not moisture and water resistant. Please do not use it in a damp environment.• Do not drop or hit the tablet against a hard sur-face, or the screen may be damaged or cracked.• Do not upgrade the firmware by yourself. The tablet should be upgraded with the right firmware and right methods offered by us. If upgrade is needed, please contact us.Important Notices
Section 1: Tablet OverviewTablet OverviewTouch Screen BasicsCharmsTake a ScreenshotSection 2: Initial SetupTurn on or WakeChargingBattery Status Getting StartedSection 3: Personalize Your TabletPersonalize Your Start Screen Create Tiles Customize Your Tiles Background & ColorPersonalize Your Lock Screen NoticationsPersonalize Your Desktop Section 4: NetworksTurn On/Off Wi-FiForget a Wi-Fi NetworkConnect/Disconnect to a VPNJoin a Homegroup or Workplace Section 5: Connect to Devices Pair with a Bluetooth DevicesPrintingScan Connect to TV, Monitor, or ProjectorSection 6: Keyboard SettingsOn-screen Keyboard Other On-Screen Keyboard Options Access On-screen Keyboard SettingsOn-screen Keyboard TipsSection 7: AppsFinding AppsSwitch Between Apps Dual Screen Apps Close AppsApp Commands Uninstall Apps 4456777889101010111112121213131414141515151616171717181819191920202021
App Help & Settings Explore AppsAlarm CameraIncluded Apps Section 8: User AccountsMicrosoft Account or Local AccountManage Your Accounts Unlock & Sign-inSign-In OptionsChange Your Password Lock or Sign Out Section 9: Ease of AccessSection 10: PC SettingsSection 11: Tips & TricksExtending Battery LifeRefresh/ResetTroubleshootingTechnicalSpecicationsCustomer SupportLimitations of Liability Statement212222222326262627272828292930303132333334
41. Tablet OverviewCameraCameraSpeakerHold for 2 seconds to turn on/off.Press to sleep/wake up.Volume Up/DownMicrophoneMicroSD card slot Volume Up/Down Hold for 2 seconds to turn on/off. Press to sleep/wake.
5Touch Screen BasicsSwipe in from the right edge to reveal charms. You can also return to the Start screen from here.Swipe in from the left edge to switch to the last used app.Swipe in from the top or bottom edge to reveal appcommandsspecictothecurrentapp.Drag from the top edge of the screen down to thebottom to close the current app. Pinchorstretchyourngerstozoominandout.Slideyourngersacrossthescreentoseemore.
6CharmsCharms provide you easy access to commands you perform most often. Charms allow you to do things like search, share, and change the settings wherever you are. Touch: Swipe from right edge of the screen and tap the charm you want to open. Keyboard: F3 (only in Android/iOS mode) Note: see Typing Cover Functions on pg. 20SearchTo open the charms: SearchtondthingsanywhereonSurface,in apps, and on the web. Shareles,photos,music,andlinks.Brings you to the Start Screen. If you’re already at Start, it will take you to the last opened app.Play, print, and project from other devices when you connect with them. Change Surface settings, or app settings when apps are opened.
72. Initial SetupTake a ScreenshotTo take a snapshot of your screen:1. Open the share charm. 2. Underneath Share, tap Screenshot. 3. Choose how you want to share your screenshot. You can share via mail, facebook or save it to OneNote. Note: Sometimes the Screenshot option doesn’t ap-pear, depending on what app you are in. Just tap the rstbuttonunderneathShare,andtheScreenshotop-tion will appear. Turn on or WakeTo turn on your tablet, press and hold the power key for 2 seconds. Once the screen loads, connect to your Wi-Fi network. To wake, press the power button and the lock screen should appear. Swipe up to unlock and sign in.
8ChargingBattery StatusBattery StatusFullychargeyourtabletfor6hoursbeforetherstuse.There are a few places you can check on your battery status: The lower left corner of the screen when you open charms. Attention: Charging by connecting to a computer will be extremely slow. We recommend only using the included wall charger.Use the included wall charger.The battery indicator will show that your device is charging.
9Getting StartedYour information is used to create an account on the tablet. You can use this account to create, modify, or remove other accounts on your tablet. The lower left corner of the lock screen. The lower right corner of the Desktop taskbar. Attention: Plug your tablet into the charger when you see a low battery warning. Battery StatusEma Ticematic@ematic.com
103. Personalize Your TabletPersonalize Your Start ScreenCreate TilesPin your favorite apps, websites, and contacts to the Start Screen. To pin a website: 1. Go to website. 2. Swipe down from top edge of screen. 3. Tap Favorites button. Then tap Pin button. 4. Tap Pin to Start.To pin an app: 1. Swipe up from Start Screen. 2. Press and hold an app, then select Pin to Start. Reading ListMapsInnovative ways to teach computers to kidsOneDriveHealth & FitnessFood & DrinkInternet ExplorerLos AngelesSunny Today18°/11° Mostly sunnyTomorrow20°/12° Partly sunny20°WeatherSkypeTwitterEssential AppFree 8,628SettingsOffice hoursSheila’s office9∶30 AM — 10∶30 AM 9WednesdayRE∶ Pick up the kids on Thursday? That sounds great. See you then!Mail 5Regina RobertsHelp + Tips�SheilaMarchand
11To pin a contact: 1. Open People app and select a contact.2. Swipe down from top edge of screen. 3. Tap Favorites button. Then tap Pin button. 4. Tap Pin to Start.Customize Your TilesBackground & ColorCustomize your start screen by changing around the tiles any way you like. You can also customize the Start screen colors and background. At your Start screen, open the Settings Charm, and tap Personalize. To resize a tile: Press and hold a tile. Select Resize. Choose the size you want. To move a tile: Tap and drag to where you want it.To turn off a live tile: Press and hold a tile. Select Turn live tile off. To unpin tile from Start: Press and hold a tile. Select Unpin from Start.
12Personalize your Lock ScreenNoticationsOpen the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC settings. Tap PC and devices. Then Tap Lock Screen. Noticationsshouldappearinthetoprightcornerofthescreen.Tohidenotications,opentheSettingscharmandtapnotications.Tochangemorenoticationsettings,tapChangePCsettings in the Settings charm. Tap Search and apps, thentapNotications.Lock Screen Notications: Toeditappnoticationsonthe lock screen, tap Change PC Settings in the Settings charm, Tap PC and Devices, then Tap Lock Screen. Personalize your Desktop Customize your desktop how you want it. Go to the desktop and open the Settings Charm. Tap Personalization. Here you can change the theme, desktop background, colors, and sound.
13Within the Settings Charm menu, tap the wireless Network icon.Under Networks, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and scan for networks.Yourtabletwilllistthenetworksitndswithinrange.Tap a network to connect.When connected, the wireless indicator appears in the status bar. The white lines indicate connection strength.Tap the Wi-Fi OFF switch under Networks.Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it to extend the life of your battery between charges.Wi-Fi can only be used when it connects with a Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) or a free unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot.Turn on Wi-FiTurn off Wi-Fi4. Networking21
14Go to Change PC settings after you open the Settings Charm. In the Network settings screen, tap Connec-tions. Then tap Manage known networks, select a net-work and tap “Forget” in the dialog box that opens.You can connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Note: This tablet has built-in support for VPN. You can also install third-party VPN software, if available in the Windows Store. 1. Open the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC settings. 2. Tap on Network. Then Tap Connections. 3. Tap Add a VPN connection and enter VPN info to connect. Forget a Wi-Fi NetworkConnect to a VPNDisconnect from a VPNJoin a Homegroup or WorkplaceTap the VPN OFF switch under Networks. Turn off VPN when you’re not using it to extend the life of your battery between charges.Go to Change PC Settings in the Settings Charm. Tap on Network. Then Tap HomeGroup or Workplace and follow the on-screen instructions.
15Connect to Devices Pair with a Bluetooth DevicePrinting You can connect your tablet to different devices with a USB cable or wirelessly. 1. Turn on your Bluetooth device to make it discover-able. 1. Make sure what you want to print is open on your screen. To print from your tablet: 2. Open Settings Charm, and tap Change PC Settings. 2. Open Devices Charm. Tap Print. 3. Go to PC and devices, and tap Bluetooth. 3. Select your printer from the list. 4. Turn on your Bluetooth and wait for your tablet to search for Bluetooth devices. When the bluetooth de-iveappears,followtheon-screeninstructionstonishpairing. 4. Select your printing options. Tap Print. 5.
16ScanConnect to TV, Monitor, or Projector Connect your tablet to a TV or monitor to watch mov-ies, work with multiple apps, and share presentations.Use the scan app to scan images and documentstoavarietyofleformats.1. Swipe up from center of Start screen. 1. Open Devices charm. Tap Project. 2. Tap Scan. 2. Tap Add a wireless display. 3. Choose your wireless display and follow the on-screen instructions. To Scan: To Connect to a wireless display:
17Keyboard SettingsOn-screen KeyboardOther On-screen Keyboard OptionsThe on-screen, touch keyboard appears whenever you need it. The thumb keyboard makes typing easier when holding the tablet in your hands. Writewiththetouchofyourngeroracapacitivepen.Tap the screen where text can be entered, and the keyboard will automatically appear.You can also manually access the on-screen keyboard from wherever you are.1. Open settings charm. 2. Tap on the Keyboard. 3. Tap on Touch keyboard and handwriting panel.To close on-screen keyboard: Thumb KeyboardHandwriting KeyboardTap anywhere on the screen where text can’t be en-tered, or tap the close keyboard icon and press Hide keyboard on the on-screen keyboard.When your on the desktop, you can access the on-screen keyboard from the keyboard icon in the lower right icon. 6.
18Access On-Screen Keyboard SettingsOn-Screen Keyboard Tips1. Open settings charm. Numbers Tap &123 key or swipe upwards on the buttons on the top row. Tap Ctrl key + another key that shows a shortcut option. Double-tap Up Arrow Key. The key should turn white when Caps Lock is on.Press down a key. Slide yourngertotheaccentedcharacter or option you want. Diacritical Marks/More character optionsKeyboard ShortcutsCaps Lock On/Off2. Tap Change PC settings. 3. Tap PC and devices. Tap Typing. 4. Change your on-screen keyboard settings under Touch keyboard.
197. AppsFind Apps Switch Between Open Apps Swipe up from middle of Start screen. A list of your apps will appear. Scroll through the list or search to ndanapp.Note:YoucanalsoopentheSearchcharmtondan app. Touch: Swipe in from left edge of screen. Touch: Drag in from left edge of screen, then drag out. Choose the app you want to open.Go Back To Previous AppGo To Specic App
20Dual Screen AppsYou can arrange and view two apps side-by-side. 1. Open the apps you want to use. 2. Open your recently used apps tab (swipe in from left edge, then swipe out). 3. Choose the app you want and drag you see a black vertical line divide the screen in half. Let the app go. To change one of the apps, open a new app from the Start screen or Apps view. The new app will appear above the other two apps. Tap left or right to choose where to place the app. From the top edge, swipe and drag app down off the screen. Close AppsApp Commands Swipe down from the top edge or or up from the bot-tom edge of the screen to pull up the app commands.
21Uninstall AppsApp Help & SettingsPress and hold an app until the app is highlighted, and app commands appear at the bottom of the screen. Tap on Uninstall. OpenSettingsCharmandndHelp.Ifthereisnohelp,check the company’s website for information. Open Settings Charm inside an app. For App Help:For App Settings:Uninstall
22Open up some Apps to better familiarize yourself with your new tablet.Tap the Alarm app to access your alarm, timer, or stopwatch.TimerExploring AppsAlarm Tap the camera app to take pictures and videos to share with your friends and family.Taking Photos:•Tapthecameraicontotakeaphoto•Tozoompinchtwongerstogetheronthescreen.•SwipedownfromthetopedgeonanyphotoforCamera Settings.Recording Video:•Tapthevideoicontostartrecording•Tozoompinchtwongerstogetheronthescreen.•Tapthevideoiconagaintostoprecording•SwipedownfromthetopedgeonanyphotoforVideo SettingsCameraTap the camera app to take pictures and videos to share with your friends and family.
23Included AppsDocuments: Easily store and save your docu-ments on your tablet.Food & Drink: The hands-free cooking mode makes trying new recipes easy and fun.Games: Discover the latest Xbox games for Windows 8.1Health & Fitness: This app has tons of exercise videos, exercise and diet trackers, and nutrition and medical guides.Help + Tips: This informational app helps you navigate around your tablet with ease. Internet Explorer: This tablet has two ver-sions of Internet Explorer: a desktop app, and a touch-friendly app. Mail: Use the mail app to respond to messages from all your e-mail accounts. Calculator: Basic calculator functionsCamera: Take photos and record videosDesktop: Use your tablet like a PC. Calendar: Keep track of your schedule and set remindersMaps: Maps provides you with directions and trafcconditionstohelpyougetwhereyouneed to go.
24Music: Play, stream, and buy music from the Xbox Music Store. News: A photo-rich app that keeps you up to date with what’s happing in the world. OneDrive:Easilysharelessecurelywithfriends.Cloudstoragemakesyourlesacces-sible from any of your devices. Photos: View, edit, and import photos on your tablet and OneDrive. People: An address book and a social media app in one. Here you get all the latest up-dates from your friends on Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc.Reader:AllowsyoutoreadlesinPDF/XPSformats. Pictures: View and store photos on your desk-top app. OneNote: A digital notebook where all your notes, to-do lists, and pictures are saved in the cloud for easy access. PC Settings: Adjust the settings on your tablet.Reading List: Bookmark content you want to read later. Money: Global sources help you keep track of nancialnewsandmarketdata.
25Sound Recorder: Record audio using the built-in microphone Store: Get the latest apps from the Windows Store.Travel: This app helps you plan your trip with travel guides, booking tools, currency conver-sion, and weather forecasts. Video: Xbox video lets you watch the latest movies and tv shows, and offers recommenda-tions based on what you like to watch. Weather: This app shows you hourly, daily, and 10-day forecasts. Sports: Live updates of your favorite sports and teams. Skype: Use Skype calls and chat to connect and stay in touch with family and friends. Scan: Scan pictures or documents.
26Microsoft Account or Local AccountManage Your AccountsUser Accounts Choose whether you want to use a Microsoft account or a local account. Your user account controls how you use your tablet. When you want to use your tablet, sign in with your user account. Microsoft Account Local AccountPC SettingsYou use this account to sign into Windows, and shop forappsintheWindowsStore.Allyourlesarealsosaved to OneDrive by default so that you can access them from any PC.You can only use a local account on your tablet and cannot connect to the cloud. There are two ways you can manage your accounts:1. Open the Settings Charm and tap Change PC Settings. 2. Tap Accounts. Then Tap Other Accounts. 8.
27Unlock & SIgn-inSign-in Options Control Panel1. Open the Search Charm.1. Press and release power button. The lock screen should appear. 2. Swipe up to dismiss lock screen, and type in your password (if required).You can also create a pin or use a picture pass-word to sign in to your tablet. To access other sign in options, go to Change PC Settings in the Settings Charm. Tap Accounts, then tap Sign-in options and follow the on-screen instructions. 2. Type “user accounts” into the search bar. 3. Choose user accounts from search results. sign in options
28Change Your Password Lock or Sign Out1. Open the Settings Charm. Tap Change PC Settings. 2. Tap Accounts. Then Tap Sign-in options. 3. Choose user accounts from search results. 3. Under password, tap Change and follow the on-screen instructions. Your tablet will be automatically locked when you don’t use it for awhile. You can manually lock or sign out from the Start screen by tapping your account picture in the top right corner of the screen. Choose Lock or Sign Out.
29Ease of Access 9.The Ease of Access settings allows you to change your tablet the way you want, making your PC easier to use. To go to Ease of Access Settings: 1. Open Settings Charm. Tap Change PC Settings. 2. Tap Update and recovery. 3. Tap Recovery. 10.PC SettingsActivate Windows: Install the latest version of Windows on your tablet with your product key.PC and devices: Manage your tablet settings such as display, typing, power, and sleep. Manage Bluetooth devices and other devices. Get PC info. Accounts: Manage and create different user accounts.OneDrive: Manage OneDrive storage, sync settings, and me-tered connections. Search and apps: Control your search experience, share op-tions,notications,andchoosedefaultapps.Privacy: Change your privacy settings, location settings, web-cam settings, microphone settings, and other devices. Network: Manage your network connections.Time and language: Set date and time. Set region and language.Ease of Access: Control accessibility settings. Narrator, magni-er,highcontrast,abdkeyboardoptionscanbeadjustedtoyour needs. Update and recovery: Update Windows, save copies of your les,andrecoverorreinstallyourtablet.
3011. Tips & TricksExtending Battery LifeReducing the Brightness of your screen can help extend your battery life.You can also adjust your power and sleep settings to save battery. Switch off Wi-Fi if you’re not close to a strong signal.1. In the Settings Charm, Tap Screen.2. Drag the slider to adjust brightness.
311. In the Settings Charm, tap on Change PC Settings. 1. In the Settings Charm, tap on Change PC Settings. 2. Tap on Update and recovery. Tap Recovery. 2. Tap on Update and recovery. Tap Recovery. 2. Choose how you want to refresh the tablet. 2. Choose “Remove everything and reinstall Windows.Refresh/Reset Refresh DeviceReset DeviceWarning: Resetdeletesallyourpersonallesandsettings. The tablet restores to its factory settings.12.
32TroubleshootingCannot turn on the tablet.Check the tablet’s power level. Please charge it before start-ing it. If your tablet still cannot be turned on, you may reset it before you turn it on.No sound from earphones.Check if volume is set to ‘0’. Or earphone may be broken, please try another one.Loud static noise.Check if there is dust in the earphone or speaker. Check if the leisbroken.Frozen to any operation.Reset the device by pressing the reset button with a small object such as a paperclip.Application is not working.Possible reasons may be that this app is not compatible with yourOSorthedownloaded.apkleisbroken.Youmayneedto download a full version.How do I delete a Microsoft account?If an account is added, the account is shown in Other accounts, where you may also add another account. To delete an unde-sired account, tap the account, then tap Remove. Tap Delete account and data. 13.
33•Windows8.1•8”HDIPS1280x800Screen•1.3GHzQuad-CoreIntelAtomProcessor•1GBRAM•16GBashmemory(formattedcapacitywillbeless)•Front&BackCameras•MicroSDcardslotsupportsupto32GB•USBConnection•Wi-Fi(802.11b/g/n)•BluetoothTechnical SpecicationsVisit ematic.us/support for customer support regarding your device.Tosubmitarequest,llouttherequiredinformationonline. You will be provided a ticket number regarding your issue which you can refer to when contacting us further.Customer Support
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference 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. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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