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Making Connections

Send Files

1.

  Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

2.

  Press & hold the file you want send, tap 

share icon   > Bluetooth icon 

 

.

3.

  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.

Receive Files

1.

  Make sure Bluetooth is turned on and visible. To set Visibility timeout, go to 

Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > Bluetooth > Menu icon   > Visibility 

timeout

.

2.

 When the Bluetooth share icon   is shows up in Notification bar, open 

the Notification Tray and tap the notification, follow the instructions to 

complete the receiving. 

3.

  To check the information of Bluetooth received, go to 

Settings > WIRELESS 

& NETWORKS > Bluetooth > Menu icon   > Show received files

.

Tip:

 You can see the receiving status in Notification Tray.

Rename or Unpair a Bluetooth Device

You can change the name of the Bluetooth device as it appears on your Sero 8. 

You can also unpair a Bluetooth device.

1.

  Go to 

Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS

, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.

2.

 In the Bluetooth settings, tap the Settings icon   beside the connected 

Bluetooth device you want to configure.

3.

  A screen opens that allows you to change the device’s name or unpair it. 

Summary of Contents for Sero 8

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ... Screen 7 Buttons 9 Making Connections 12 Battery 12 Micro USB 13 Micro SD Card 14 Headphone 15 Wi Fi 15 VPN 17 Bluetooth 18 Basic 20 Setup Guide 20 Basic Operation 20 Typing 23 Sharing 25 Security 25 Settings 26 Location 30 Google Account 31 Syncing 33 Google Now 34 Voice Search Voice Actions 36 Appendix A 39 Specifications 39 ...

Page 3: ...2 Troubleshooting 40 Appendix B 41 Important Safety Instructions 41 Certification and Compliance 43 Appendix C 46 Legal Terms 46 Copyright and Trademark Notices 55 ...

Page 4: ...o 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 SYSTEM About tablet Status to view the Serial number 1 ...

Page 5: ...included with the Sero 8 Power Adapter Use the power adapter to connect the outlet to charge the battery NOTE This power adapter is only for reference it may vary in different countries Micro USB Cable Use the USB cable to connect the Sero 8 s Micro USB port to the power adapter to charge the battery or to your computer Quick Start Guide Warranty Warranty 2 ...

Page 6: ...s to adjust the volume Headphone port Headphone connections for personal listening Micro SD port Plug microSD card up to 32G Micro USB port Connect to wall outlet with Micro USB cable and power adapter for charging Connect to a computer keyboard more other devices with USB port Headphone port Power Button Microphone Micro USB port Micro SD port Front Camera Volume Up Down Buttons ...

Page 7: ...6 Getting Started Item Function Wireless Antenna Support wireless network function NOTE Avoid holding this region when using wireless Rear Camera Wireless Antenna Speaker ...

Page 8: ...fications can be expanded to show more information such as email previews or calendar events To open the related app tap the notification icon on the left of Notification Tray Some notifications also allow you to take specific actions by tapping icons within the notification For example Music notification allow you to pause play or play the previous next music When you re finished with a notificat...

Page 9: ...the most frequently in the Notification and Status Bar Icon What it means Airplane mode 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 C...

Page 10: ...ow you can press hold the Home button at the bottom of any screen and slide up to the Google Now icon or tap the Google Search bar at the top of the screen For more information about Google Now See Google Now on page 34 Buttons Power Button Turn Sero 8 On Press hold the Power button until the Hisense logo displays Turn Sero 8 Off In awake mode press hold the Power button until a message displays N...

Page 11: ...ress the Power button to restart it Volume Up Down Buttons Silent Mode Off Press the Volume Up Down button to increase or decrease the volume You can also slide the focus on the volume bar to adjust it Press Settings button to stretch the volume bar then you can adjust the notifications volume Tip You can go to Settings DEVICE Sound Volumes to adjust the volume of the alarm Silent Mode On Press th...

Page 12: ...ets you control the app s settings Back Button Tap this button to open the previous screen you were working in even if it was in a different app Once you go back to the Home screen no further history will be available 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 Goo...

Page 13: ...arge the battery is to plug your Sero 8 into a wall outlet using the power adapter and Micro USB cable included with your accessories NOTE Use the power adapter and Micro USB cable included with your accessories Other power adapters and Micro USB cables may charge more slowly or not at all The Sero 8 also charges slowly when you connect it to the USB port on your computer The battery may drain ins...

Page 14: ...ge Menu icon USB computer connection You can select the Sero 8 is connected as MTP or PTP Connect to a Windows Computer You can connect your Sero 8 to a Windows computer and transfer music pictures and other files in both directions This connection uses the MTP protocol which is supported by most recent versions of Windows 1 When you connect your Sero 8 to the USB port on your computer its USB sto...

Page 15: ...creating new folders and dragging files to or from it and other Finder windows 4 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 Tip To set the Pointer speed go to Settings PERSONAL Language input Mouse trackpad Pointer speed NOTE You may...

Page 16: ...st setting up your device Wi Fi is turned on automatically 1 Press and drag Quick Settings tap Wi Fi icon or go to Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS Wi Fi 2 Slide the Wi Fi switch to the ON position The device scans for available Wi Fi networks and displays the names of those it finds If the device finds a network that you connected to previously it connects to it 3 Tap a network name to see more details...

Page 17: ... To select whether to put the Sero 8 in sleep mode when it s connected to Wi Fi Scanning always available Check to scan for networks even when Wi Fi is turned off Wi Fi optimization By default when Wi Fi is on the battery usage is optimized MAC address The Media Access Control MAC address of your device when connected to a Wi Fi network IP address The Internet Protocol IP address assigned to the d...

Page 18: ...n Google Play The VPN settings screen allows you to add VPN networks and adjust their settings To view this screen and perform the tasks described here go to Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS More VPN Add a VPN 1 From the VPN screen touch the Plus icon to add VPN profile 2 In the form that appears fill in the information provided by your network administrator 3 Tap Save Connect to a VPN 1 From the VPN sc...

Page 19: ...etooth device with the Sero 8 you must first pair it 1 Make the device you want to pair discoverable See the documentation that came with your device to learn how to make it discoverable 2 Make sure Bluetooth is turned on by going to Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS 3 Tap Bluetooth Your Sero 8 scans for and displays the ID of all available Bluetooth devices in range NOTE If your mobile device stops scan...

Page 20: ...r open the Notification Tray and tap the notification follow the instructions to complete the receiving 3 To check the information of Bluetooth received go to Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS Bluetooth Menu icon Show received files Tip You can see the receiving status in Notification Tray Rename or Unpair a Bluetooth Device You can change the name of the Bluetooth device as it appears on your Sero 8 You...

Page 21: ...mation see Wi Fi on page 15 If your skip connecting progress the following steps will vary 3 When prompted sign in the using email address and password for your Google Account If you don t have one yet go ahead and create one For more information about Google Account see Google Account on page 31 NOTE If you do not log in to Google Account the following steps will vary 4 Select your Google service...

Page 22: ...ome Screen From All Apps screen to Home screen Tap All Apps button open All Apps screen press hold an icon or widget and slowly to drag it to the location of your choice This makes it much easier to change your Home screen layout Move apps or widgets Press hold an icon or widget slowly to drag it to the screen edge the screen will switch Delete apps or widgets Press hold an icon or widget when the...

Page 23: ... help you avoid unexpected charges 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 You can view and manage these queued files in the Downloads app as well From the Download app Tap an item to open it Press hold an item you want to share t...

Page 24: ... apps open it automatically In others you open it by tapping where you want to type To change your Sero 8 s keyboard and input methods go to Settings PERSONAL Language input Entering Text Enter text Tap a text field to bring up the keyboard then tap keys on the keyboard The letter isn t entered until you release your finger from the key Delete text Tap to delete selected text or the characters bef...

Page 25: ...pe 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 Tap a text field or a location in text you ve already entered in a text field Tap the Microphone key on...

Page 26: ... looking at it This is the least secure lock option Tip After you set up Face Unlock look under Settings PERSONAL Security Screen security for two additional settings Improve face matching and Liveness check Use these to make Face Unlock more reliable and secure Pattern Lets you draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your Sero 8 This is slightly more secure than Face Unlock PIN Requires ...

Page 27: ... charged or your Sero 8 is not plugged in If you change your mind about encrypting your Sero 8 tap the Back button NOTE If you interrupt the encryption process you will lose data 3 Tap Encrypt tablet 4 Enter your lock screen PIN or password and tap Continue 5 Tap Encrypt tablet again The encryption process starts and displays its progress Encryption can take an hour or more during which time your ...

Page 28: ...o turn Airplane mode on tap Settings WIRELESS NETWORKS More Airplane mode When airplane mode is on appears in the Status Bar at the top of the screen No Wi Fi or Bluetooth signals are emitted from the Sero 8 You won t be able to use apps or features that depend on these signals such as connecting to the Internet If allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations you can use th...

Page 29: ...tap Menu icon Sort by name or Sort by size To view details about an app or other item listed under any tab tap its name The information and controls available vary among different types of apps but commonly include Force stop button Stops an app that is misbehaving Stopping an app process or service may cause your Sero 8 to stop working correctly You may need to restart Sero 8 after doing this Uni...

Page 30: ...ck to have the screen auto rotate in portrait and landscape modes Speak passwords Check to get spoken feedback while typing passwords If this option is not checked you will need a headset to hear the letters you type for passwords Accessibility shortcut Lets you quickly enable accessibility features Text to Speech output Lets you specify text to speech engine details and speech rate Touch hold del...

Page 31: ...ally for each user To control what location information Sero 8 can use go to Settings PERSONAL Location When the Location switch at the top of the screen is On you can select one of the following modes High accuracy High accuracy mode uses Wi Fi and other sensors to get the highest accuracy location for Sero 8 Battery saving Battery saving mode allows Sero 8 to estimate your location using low bat...

Page 32: ...y point but doing so won t delete your Location History To open or closer Location Reporting tap Location Location services Google Location Reporting Location Reporting slide the switch ON or OFF To open or closer Location History tap Location Location services Google Location Reporting Location History slide the switch ON or OFF You can also delete Location History NOTE If you turn off Location H...

Page 33: ...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 example you may need to know the account s domain or server address 1 Go to Settings ACCOUNTS Add account 2 Tap the kind of account to add 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Most accounts require a username a...

Page 34: ...pp are automatically made to your Google contacts on the web NOTE Leaving Auto sync off can help extend your battery life but will prevent you from receiving notifications when updates occur Configure Google Account Sync Settings To adjust a single Google Account s sync settings 1 Go to Settings PERSONAL Accounts Google indicates that none of an account s information is configured to sync automati...

Page 35: ... slides into view right when you re most likely to need it Google Now displays cards when they re most likely to be useful and relevant based on the current time and your current location Dismiss Cards When you re finished with a card just slide it left or right to dismiss it from the Google Now screen Adjust Notifications When a card has a new update you ll receive a notification at the top of yo...

Page 36: ...sign in to another account Commute sharing Choose to share your commute with your Google connections Google location settings Choose which apps can access your location and choose whether or not to report your location to Google Tip This doesn t affect the settings for Google s location service To turn those settings off or on go to Settings PERSONAL Location access Web History Turn Web History on...

Page 37: ...icrophone in intervals of a few seconds or less The sound is immediately discarded after analysis and is not stored on the device or sent to Google Voice Search After you say Ok Google or tap the Microphone icon Google listens to what you say and searches for it If Google isn t sure what you re searching for it ll show you some suggestions Just tap the one you want Voice Actions You can use Voice ...

Page 38: ...s to 1299 Colusa Avenue Berkeley California or Navigate to Union Square San Francisco Post to Google What you want posted to Google Post to Google I m going out of town What s this song When you hear a song ask What s this song Remind me to What you want to be reminded about and when or where Remind me to call John at 6PM Go to Search string or URL Go to Google com Send email To contact name Subje...

Page 39: ...ve got a headset attached to your Sero 8 select Hands free only Block offensive words Check to ensure that search results with offensive language is blocked Offline speech recognition Check to select one or more additional languages for speech recognition when you don t have a network connection Bluetooth headset Check to ensure that you can hear audio through the Bluetooth Go to Settings PERSONAL...

Page 40: ...i 802 11 b g n Bluetooth BT 3 0 Cameras Front Camera 0 3 M Rear Camera 2 0 M Power AC Power Adapter 5V 2A Battery Rechargeable2 lithium polymer battery Battery Capacity 4000 mAh 3 7 V Audio Built in speaker External Port 3 5 mm stereo headphone port Micro USB port Micro SD port Operating Temperature 32 F to 95 F 0 C to 35 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 113 F 20 C to 45 C 1 Because the system will oc...

Page 41: ...s touch screen response is incorrect please try the following Remove any protective film of the touch screen The protective film may prevent the device recognition input Make sure that you are fingers are dry and clean before you tap the touch screen Restart the Sero 8 to clear any temporary software bugs Make sure that the Sero 8 s software has been upgraded to the latest version Sero 8 is frozen...

Page 42: ...cessories specified by the manufacturer 8 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the unit the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The lightning flash with arrow head symbol wi...

Page 43: ...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 not join with reasonable force make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port To clean the screen simply use a soft damp cloth Do not use alcohol solvent...

Page 44: ...Sero 8 is powered on The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Sero 8 North America edition is limited using channel 1 11 This limited operation can be only set by software and was done before the product down from the product line All the pr...

Page 45: ...C about exposure to RF energy see www fcc gov oet rfsafety The FCC and the U S Food and Drug Administration FDA also maintain a consumer website at www fda gov Radiation EmittingProducts default htm to address inquiries about the safety of mobile phones Check the website periodically for updates For information about the scientific research related to RF energy exposure see the EMF Research Databa...

Page 46: ...nsult 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 The symbol means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste...

Page 47: ...ATION OR UNDERTAKING OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW HISENSE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES CONDITIONS TERMS REPRESENTATIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE DEVICE AND ANY CONTENT AND SERVICES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ACCURACY OF QU...

Page 48: ...ime Content and services are transmitted by means of networks and transmission facilities over which Hisense has no control Without limiting the generality of this Disclaimer and to the extent permitted by law Hisense expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any change interruption disabling removal or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Hisense m...

Page 49: ...ubject to relevant local country and regional laws USE OF HISMART SERVICES HISMART Services are intended for use by persons 13 years of age or older If you are not at lease 13 years of age or older or are legally or otherwise restricted form using HISMART Services please discontinue using HISMART Services If you are not 18 years of age or older you must have a parent of guardian s approval prior t...

Page 50: ...te RESTRICTIONS AND PROHIBITIONS You or any third party directed by You may not display copy store modify sell publish broadcast or redistribute any Application Content and or Service a portion or in its entirety and such displaying copying storing modification sale publishing broadcasting or redistribution shall be prohibited unless you have obtained all necessary rights and permissions from Hise...

Page 51: ...ervices Submitted Content will be considered non confidential and non proprietary We also have the right to disclose your information as necessary due to any third party who is claiming that any of your Submitted Content constitutes a violation of their intellectual property rights or of their right to privacy By posting submitting uploading or otherwise transmitting Submitted Content in any way v...

Page 52: ...CTORS LICENSORS OR ADVERTISERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES LOSSES OR HARM TANGIBLE OR INTANGIBLE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO COMPENSATORY CONSEQUENTIAL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL LOSS OF PROFIT REVENUE INTEREST OR BUSINESS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR ATTORNEY S FEES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE APPLICATION CONTENT OR SERVICE To the fullest extent permitted by law Hisense shall not be held responsible for an...

Page 53: ...ay restrict access to any part of HISMART Services and the Hisense device or terminate your access to the HISMART Services at any time in its sole discretion if required by law or by the relevant authorities or regulatory agencies to do so Hisense Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use The product you have purchased from Hisense provides direct access to the internet through one or more in...

Page 54: ... our online services If you notify us that you do not want to receive any marketing information we will not contact you directly with marketing messages in connection with Hisense online services will not disclose your information to others If you notify Hisense that you do not want us to use any of your information in the ways described in this policy we will honor your request However if you the...

Page 55: ...ot allow anyone else to do so Your use of the Web Services provided through the use of the Hisense product is at your own risk Hisense its suppliers distributors and the other parties involved in creating and delivering the content contained in the Web Services are not liable for any damages arising from the use of such Web Services Through the use of the Hisense product device and the Web Service...

Page 56: ...Ltd All Rights Reserved The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc Wi Fi is a registered mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Android Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc Screenshots and product images are simulated and for instructional purposes only They may differ from the actual product and are subject to change without notice Content shown...

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