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Your SHIELD tablet K1 should arrive with at least a 50 percent charge in the battery. However, if the battery level is low or empty, we recommend that you charge your device for two hours before you begin the setup process. Your SHIELD tablet K1 does not include a charger and cable. You need a micro-USB-to-USB cable with an AC adapter. An NVIDIA World Charger Is available for purchase.

How to Charge Your SHIELD Device

Plug the micro-USB end of a micro-USB-to-USB cable into the micro-USB port of the SHIELD tablet K1 .
Plug the standard USB end of the USB cable into a USB power source, such as an AC adapter or a USB port on a computer.

NOTE You can use the SHIELD tablet K1 while the device is plugged into your computer or other power source. However, when the device is in use, the charging time is extended.

How to Turn On Your Tablet

Press and hold the Power button until the screen turns on, and then release the button. It may take three or four seconds for the screen to turn on.

How to Use the Touchscreen

Use your fingertip or the stylus to perform these touchscreen gestures.

Tap	Tap an icon to perform an action. For example, tap the Maps icon to open Google Maps.
Double-tap	Tap twice quickly. Use double-tap to zoom a photo, webpage, map, or other content. Double-tap again to return to the original size. Not all apps support double-tap.
Tap and hold	Touch an icon and hold until the action occurs. For example, on the Home screen, touch an app icon until all of the icons begin to wiggle.
Drag	Touch and hold, and then move your finger to drag. For example, on the Home screen, touch an app icon until all of the icons begin to wiggle. Drag your finger to move the app icon to another area of the screen. When you lift your finger off the screen, the icon stays in its new position.
Swipe	Swipe your finger up, down, or across to move through lists, screens, photos, and other content. Do not pause while swiping. A pause may change the action from a swipe to a drag.
Pinch	Place two fingers on the screen, a few inches apart. Move the fingers together to zoom out. Not all apps support pinch.
Spread	Place two fingers on the screen, close together. Move the fingers apart to zoom in. Not all apps support spread.

How to Complete NVIDIA Setup

Follow the prompt and select a language. Accept the NVIDIA Software License Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Tegra Experience Terms of Service. For more information about these agreements and policies, see SHIELD Legal.

How to Complete Android Setup

Android prompts you to connect to Wi-Fi, enter your Google account and set your initial preferences for location services and other features. You may change these preferences later in Settings. You must accept the Google terms of service.

NOTE If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one during the setup process. If you have multiple Google accounts, you can add other accounts later in Settings .

You can use your SHIELD tablet K1 without signing in to a Google account. However, you must have a Google account to use Google mobile services.

Your Google account is the e-mail address and password that you use to log into Gmail, YouTube, Google Drive, and other Google services.

Your Google account enables the following features:

Synchronize and back up your e-mail, calendar events, contacts, messages, and other data across devices.
Use Google Play to purchase and access movies, TV shows, books, music, magazines, and apps.
Connect to Google Wallet.
Secure your personal data.

How to Turn Off Your Tablet

Press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The device control panel opens.
Tap the Power Off icon .

NOTE You can also hold the power button for four seconds to turn off the device.

How to Restart Your Tablet

Press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The device control panel opens.
Tap the Restart icon .
At the prompt, tap Restart.

NOTE You can also press and hold the power button for 12 seconds to shut down the device.