Nvidia Shield 8 Manual

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On the HDTV, the Console Mode will display. 
If the Mini-HDMI cable is disconnected from SHIELD , a message displays to exit Console Mode. 
NOTE Each time you enter or exit Console Mode, SHIELD is reset. 
Setup Requirements 
       HDTV 
        HDTV with HDMI support.  Use the Gaming or Sports mode for the HDTV if it supports it to reduce input latency. 
       Bluetooth Controller or Keyboard and Mouse 
        Bluetooth wireless controller.  NVIDIA...

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Standard USB Ethernet Adapter 
  
Connect the cables in the following order (the order is important): 
A. Plug an Ethernet cable from the Router. 
B. Plug the USB Ethernet Adapter into the Micro USB Y-Cable. 
C. Plug the SHIELD AC Adapter into the Micro USB Y-Cable. 
D. Plug the male Micro USB connector on the Y-Cable to SHIELD. 
  
3. Launch Console Mode. 
  
GeForce Experience 
GeForce Experience is an application from NVIDIA that optimizes your PC in two key...

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NVIDIA SHIELD Controller 
Your NVIDIA® SHIELD™ controller works with your SHIELD device using Wi-Fi Direct for exceptional responsiveness 
and immersion in todays hottest games.  It is the first-ever precision controller designed for both Android™ and PC 
gaming.  Use the SHIELD controller when connected to a TV for multi-player games.  You can connect up to four SHIELD controllers to your SHIELD device. 
The controller includes the following features: 
...

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D-pad 
 
NVIDIA button 
 
Android navigation and Start buttons 
 
A-B-X-Y buttons 
 
Left thumbstick 
 
Right thumbstick 
 
Touchpad 
 
Volume control 
  
How to Turn On the Controller 
Tap the NVIDIA  button. 
  
How to Turn Off the Controller 
Hold the NVIDIA  button for 6 seconds. 
The controller automatically turns off when you turn off the SHIELD device the controller is connected to.  The controller also automatically turns off after 10 minutes of idle...

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GeForce NOW 
From the SHIELD Hub , main menu, launch GeForce NOW for immediate access to more than 50 popular PC games from NVIDIA cloud gaming supercomputers to your SHIELD tablet at up to 1080p video resolution and 60 frames per second.  You can even purchase newly released games from the store. 
NOTE To stream games at 720p resolution and 30 frames per second, you need a broadband minimum download speed of 5 Mbps (10 Mbps recommended).  To stream games at...

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If you need to input information into a dialog, use the Keyboard selection.  If you want to quit the game, select Quit game. 
Most of the navigation options are straightforward. Clicking the three-dot menu > Help will display the full list of available functions. 
  
   

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How to Use NVIDIA Lasso Capture 
NVIDIA Lasso Capture provides a quick and easy way to take screenshots of all or part of your screen. You can also annotate and share the captures. 
Captures are stored in Photos   with your other photos and images. View, edit, and share captures just like you would any other image. 
  
Captures 
How to Capture a Screenshot of the Whole Screen 
1. In the Navigation bar, tap Lasso Capture . 
2. Tap Screenshot . 
3. Tap Save. The...

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How to Save a Capture to PDF 
Use ES File Explorer to open the PDF for viewing and annotating. 
1. Take a capture. Do not tap Save. 
2. Tap Share . 
3. Tap Convert to PDF. 
  
How to Take a Full-Screen Screenshot  
Press and hold the devices Power button and Volume Down button simultaneously for a few seconds. A snapshot sound indicates that the screen has been captured.  
The capture is saved to Photos .