GoTab GW10, Getting Started

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Page 2: ...get you started get you connected to Wi Fi and show you where to get help TECHNICAL SUPPORT Hopefully you ll find GoTab straightforward to use but if you ve got a problem please contact our Tech Support Team first so we can help Get help for your GoTab using the details below or you can also get help with Windows at Settings Help Open Help HEALTH SAFETY Please read the Health Safety instructions a...

Page 3: ...fants children CHARGE THE BATTERY Power ON Press and hold the power button on the side edge of the GoTab and it will turn on and load Windows Slide the lock screen up to enter Windows Power OFF The power button is in the Start menu Press it and you can choose to shut down or restart the GoTab or put it into sleep mode Slide your finger downward on the screen to turn off the GoTab Sleep mode To qui...

Page 4: ...ds Start Button TOUCHSCREEN The GoTab has a multi touch screen so you can touch tap swipe and pinch to zoom its sensitive and only needs a delicate touch Don t use any sharp or pointed instruments to use the touchscreen as this could damage the screen and invalidate your Guarantee You can use a capacitive stylus not included to control the screen ...

Page 5: ...Micro USB port 3 5mm Audio Output Micro HDMI Port 5V 2A 2MP Camera Speaker Start Button ...

Page 6: ...ther menus to browse your files change the setting or start basically everything Just tap on the Start Menu button located in the bottom left of the screen or on the front touchpanel of the GoTab To customise your Start screen press hold screen app tiles then drag and drop tiles where you want them To multi task and see a list of all open apps swipe in from the left edge of the screen All Apps Tap...

Page 7: ...onding numbers 1 2 3 shown on the top left of the keys The Start button is used to take you back to the main home screen at any time Press on the front touchpanel of your GoTab or in the bottom left corner of your screen Battery Level Tap to change Audio Settings Tap to Connect to Wi Fi or enable Airplane Mode Tap to open Action Centre Time Date Tap to change the settings Once you pin a new app re...

Page 8: ...l apps Tap hold or right click the app you want to pin then select Pin to Start Move apps around To see several apps at the same time grab the top of the window of one app and drag it to the side or corner of the screen You ll see where the app will snap along with other apps that can automatically snap next to it Select Task view on the taskbar to quickly switch between open apps SWIPE DOWN to cl...

Page 9: ...alise your GoTab Open Start then go to Settings Personalisation Start to change which apps and folders appear in the Start menu Also change your Lock screen Try changing the background to a favourite photo or slide show or choose any combination of detailed and quick status notifications to show you upcoming calendar events social network updates and other app and system notifications SWIPE LEFT f...

Page 10: ...e surrounding Wi Fi hotspots Tap the name of your Wi Fi hotspot this may be called SSID on your router CONNECT TO WI FI If the Wi Fi hotspot doesn t need a password open network your GoTab will automatically connect and you can start surfing straight away Hurrah 1 2 3 4 If it s a hotspot you use regularly you can tick Connect Automatically Then tap Connect Toggling Wi Fi or Airplane mode means you...

Page 11: ...ord correctly by tapping rather than showing it as dots 5 6 Once your password is accepted GoTab will connect and the Wi Fi icon will go white on your Start Screen Tap the Home Button Then the Edge Internet Browser icon Tap the white box at the top and type a website address URL or enter any search term to perform a Bing Search of the internet You can also tap the symbol to make a voice search You...

Page 12: ...counts Your account Family other users Under Other users select Add someone else to this PC If the person you re adding has a Microsoft account enter their email address select Next then select Finish After they sign in their online email photos files and settings will be waiting for them If the person you re adding doesn t have a Microsoft account select Sign in without a Microsoft account it s O...

Page 13: ... Microsoft Edge gives you new ways to find things read and write on the web plus help from Cortana where you need it Write on the web Edge lets you take notes write doodle and highlight directly on web pages Then you can save and share your handiwork with friends family or colleagues Cortana When you stumble across a topic on the web that you d like to know more about Cortana is your all knowing gu...

Page 14: ...f on my calendar for tomorrow Change my 3 PM event to 4 PM What s happening this weekend Tell me a joke Set a reminder Cortana can give you reminders For example type or say Remind me to call Sam at 2 PM You can make the reminder recurring every day week year and add anything else you want to be reminded of Then at 2 PM Cortana will remind you Cortana s Notebook When you add your interests favouri...

Page 15: ...opbox You can also buy the full desktop versions of Office or use an Office 365 subscription to access and edit your documents in the cloud ONENOTE OneNote is your digital notebook for capturing and organising everything across your devices Jot down your ideas keep track of classroom and meeting notes clip from the web or make a to do list as well as draw and sketch your ideas Your notes travel wi...

Page 16: ...ttings to add more No need to add the same account twice when you add it to one app the other app automatically connects to the same account Switch back and forth between the two by selecting the Mail or Calendar icons at the bottom left side of the window EMAIL CALENDAR Whether you re new to Xbox or a hardcore gamer the Xbox app is the place to play games meet up with friends make new ones and ra...

Page 17: ...al OneDrive folder tap the File Explorer icon Then tap OneDrive on the left menu Syncing Onedrive Files in your OneDrive folder are synced to the cloud but you can still work with files on your GoTab when you re disconnected They are automatically synced to OneDrive when Internet connection is available By default all files and folders are synced between OneDrive in the cloud and the Onedrive fold...

Page 18: ...Tab s screen on to an external TV or monitor Simply plug in the HDMI cable into your GoTab your TV then change the TV s source or input settings to the corresponding HDMI port to duplicate the GoTab s screen audio onto your TV If you have a wireless receiver you can also cast output video wirelessly to your TV Please refer to the instructions that came with your wireless receiver HDMI VIDEO OUT GE...

Page 19: ... data Battery Life is dependent on usage and other factors Some services and apps require Wi Fi connectivity and download fees may apply and signup may apply Wi Fi broadband internet access not included This may be a chargeable service Not all apps are compatible with Windows 10 GoTab Specification Firmware subject without notice Calls charged at local rate Calls from mobiles may be higher Service...

Page 20: ...n t undo change back or cancel so give it a try NEED MORE HELP GET SOCIAL WITH US Join us on Facebook Twitter or Google to get the latest GoTab updates information special offers direct from the horse s mouth BUY ACCESSORIES Visit store my go co to see the range of accessories for your GoTab Get help for your GoTab by contacting us or you can also get help with Windows directly on your GoTab at Se...