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 recommends the Nyko PlayPad Pro. 
        Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.  Refer to Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse for further details. 
       Cable 
        Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable 
       Micro USB Ethernet Adapter 
        Connect a wired Ethernet cable from your router to your SHIELD.  NOTE: There are many different types of Micro USB Ethernet adapters available in the marketplace.  The adapter must be a male Micro USB connector to a female Ethernet connector. 
Configure GameStream for 1080p 
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to your router. 
2. Connect the Ethernet cable from your router into a Micro USB Ethernet adapter.  Connect the Micro USB end into the Micro USB port on the back of your SHIELD. 
      
A Micro USB Ethernet adapter like the one above can be used, but the SHIELD portable cannot be charged with this type of adapter.  To charge the SHIELD portable while using Ethernet, a Micro USB Y-Cable with input for Micro USB power and full-size USB Ethernet will need to be used.  Of course, a full-size USB2 to Ethernet adapter will be needed in conjunction with the Y-Cable. 
 
Micro USB Y-Cable 
   
						

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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 ways. 
1. GeForce Experience automatically notifies you of new NVIDIA drivers and downloads them for you.  NVIDIA is 
constantly working to improve its drivers.  New drivers improve game performance, add new features, and fix 
bugs. 
2. GeForce Experience optimizes graphics settings in your games based on your hardware configuration.  NVIDIA 
performs extensive game testing for various combinations of GPUs, CPUs, and monitor resolutions and stores 
this information in the NVIDIA cloud.  GeForce Experience connects to the NVIDIA Cloud and downloads 
optimal playable settings (OPS) for your games tailored specifically to your PC. 
The result is that your PC is always kept up to date and optimized for the latest games.  To utilize optimized PC games on your SHIELD device, you will need to have GeForce Experience installed on your PC. 
For GeForce GTX 900 Series GPUs, GeForce Experience adds digital super resolution mode, 4K video recording, wired PC controller support for SHIELD wireless controller, and improved ShadowPlay performance of SLI configurations. 
For more information on GeForce Experience, go to http://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience.  
						

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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: 
 Console-grade controls 
 Ultra-responsive Wi-Fi performance 
 Stereo headset jack with chat support 
 Microphone for voice search 
 Touch pad for easy navigation 
 Rechargeable battery and USB charging cable 
For detailed information on the SHIELD controller, refer to documentation that comes with the controller. 
  
Connect SHIELD Controller to your SHIELD Tablet K1 
1. Verify that your SHIELD tablet K1 has Wi-Fi turned on.  It does not have to connect to a network, but Wi-Fi must 
be turned on. 
2. Open the SHIELD Accessories app  on your SHIELD device. 
3. Tap the NVIDIA button  on the wireless controller.  The NVIDIA button flashes to show that the controller is 
in connecting (pairing) mode.   
If the NVIDIA button is not flashing, hold the NVIDIA button until it starts flashing, and then release. 
4. When the controller is connected, you can press  to open the Quick Guide, Settings, or Help.  A controller 
icon   shows in the status bar on your SHIELD device.  This icon indicates that the controller is on and 
connected.  The white portion of the icon indicates the amount of charge left in the controller. 
5. Optional: You can connect up to four SHIELD controllers to your SHIELD device.  Repeat Steps 1 through 4 to 
connect each additional controller. 
  
SHIELD Controller Overview 
The SHIELD controller box includes one SHIELD controller, one USB charging cable, one Support Guide, and one Quick Start Guide.  
						

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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 time.  The controller stays on during video and music playback on the SHIELD device.  This allows the controller to be active to control media playback.  
						

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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 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second, you need a broadband minimum download speed of 30 Mbps (50 Mbps recommended).  Ethernet connectivity is recommended for the best experience. 
NOTE Navigate through Geforce NOW using the D-pad or left thumbstick on the game controller. 
  
LOGIN 
When you launch GeForce NOW for the first time, you will be prompted to log in.   You have two options for logging in:  (1) By creating an NVIDIA account or  (2) Logging in with the Gmail account that is associated with your SHIELD tablet. 
  
NVIDIA GeForce NOW 
Settings lets you edit GeForce NOW account information, test your broadband connection and specify preferred Frame rate and Max resolution in Streaming quality. 
  
Using On-Screen Controls 
On-screen controls provide users with additional controls necessary to navigate some GeForce NOW games.  To access 
the on-screen controls, long-press the Start  button or do a 2-finger tap on the touchscreen. 
The on-screen controls will bring up a menu screen with three options: Keyboard, Quit, and three-dot menu.  
						

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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 capture is saved to Photos . 
How to Capture a Rectangular Region 
1. In the Navigation bar, tap Lasso Capture . 
2. Tap Rectangular Region . 
3. Drag your finger or a stylus around the area you want to capture. 
4. Tap Save. The capture is saved to Photos . 
How to Capture a Free-Hand Region 
1. In the Navigation bar, tap Lasso Capture . 
2. Use your finger or a stylus to surround the area you want to capture. 
3. Tap Save. The capture is saved to Photos . 
  
How to Share a Capture 
You can share the capture without saving it to the gallery. 
1. Take a capture. Do not tap Save. 
2. Tap Share . 
3. Tap the sharing method that you want to use. 
4. Follow the prompts to send the capture. 
   
						

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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 .