MobileDemand xTablet Flex 8, User Manual

Page: 13 / 18

xTablet Flex 8 User Guide 9
Adjust the Brightness of Your Screen
1. Swipe in from the right to display the Windows Charms bar.
2. Tap Settings , tap Control Panel , then tap Display .
3. Tap the Adjust brightness , then drag the Screen brightness bar on the bottom.
Enter Sleep Mode When Tablet is Temporarily Not in Use
1. Swipe in from the right to display the Windows Charms bar.
2. Tap Settings , tap PC and devices , then tap Power and sleep .
3. Use the drop-downs to adjust the two Sleep modes as needed.
Turn Off the Tablet When Not in Use for Long Periods
1. Swipe in from the right to display the Windows Charms bar.
2. Tap Settings , tap Power , then tap Shut down .
Checking the Battery Status
Get the approximate status of your battery at any time by checking the desktop battery status icon on the taskbar.
You can check for the accurate status and adjust your tablet power settings to achieve the best balance between
performance and power savings.
To Check the Battery Status

Tap the battery icon in the system tray on the bottom right.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides network access at distances of up to 100 meters (328 feet)
depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. You can connect any tablet to a Wi-Fi network. This
connection requires access to a functioning Wireless Access Point (WAP), also called
a “hotspot.” Some hotspots
are open to the public, others implement security features to limit access to specific groups or individuals. The
range and quality of the signal is affected by the number of connecting devices, the infrastructure, and the objects
through which the signal is transmitted.
To Establish a Wi-Fi Network Connection
1. Swipe in from the right to display the Windows Charms bar.
2. Tap Settings , then tap Network to display the available Wi-Fi networks.
3. Tap the ID of the network you want to connect, then follow the onscreen instructions to connect to the network.
Tap and hold the Wi-Fi network for about two seconds to view its speed, security, address, and other
information.
Your tablet supports the proxy feature for Wi-Fi connections with which you can access more web-based sources
and browse the Internet more securely. Consult your IT administrators about proxy settings.
To Configure the Proxy Settings
1. Swipe in from the right to display the Windows Charms bar.
2. Tap Settings , tap Network , then tap Proxy .
3. Tap the Use a proxy server bar to turn it to On .
4. Enter the Address and Port of the proxy server.