ViewPad 7x User Guide Model No.
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Chapter 1: Getting Started.................................................................... 1 1.1 Your Device.................................................................................................. Front ............................................................................................................ Back ............................................................................................................ Top ....................................................................
Chapter 5: Using Internet ................................................................... 25 5.1 Browsing Web Pages................................................................................ 25 Managing web pages ................................................................................ 26 Chapter 6: Google Apps ..................................................................... 27 6.1 Gmail ...................................................................................................
Taking a photo .......................................................................................... Reviewing a video ..................................................................................... Reviewing a photo..................................................................................... Configuring camera settings ..................................................................... 8.2 Viewing Videos & Photos .........................................................................
Location & security .................................................................................... Applications ............................................................................................... Accounts & sync........................................................................................ Privacy ...................................................................................................... Storage............................................................................
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.
Top Volume: • Press to adjust the volume. Speaker Headset jack: • Use a headset for hands-free conversation or listening to music. Power: • Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the device on or off. • To save battery, press to temporarily turn the screen on or off. Down microSD slot cover DC jack Speaker HDMI connector Micro USB connector: • Connect USB cable to PC as a USB mass storage. 1.2 Accessories Your package comes with the following items.
1.3 Installing Memory Card You need a microSD® card to store photos, music, videos, and other data. To install the memory card 1. Open the card cover. 2. Insert the microSD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts are facing down. To remove the memory card 1. For safe removal, tap > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2. Open the card cover. 3. Push to eject the microSD card from the slot. NOTE: Do not remove the memory card while the device is turned on.
1.5 Using Headsets For hands-free conversation or listening to music, plug a headset to the headset jack. NOTE: • When using a headset, your ability to hear outside sounds may be limited. Do not use headset if it will endanger you. • When using a headset, do not set the volume to its maximum as it may damage your hearing. 1.6 Turning the Device On or Off After installing the memory card and charging the battery, the device is ready to be turned on.
1.7 Unlocking the Screen By default, the screen automatically locks after a period of inactivity. You can set the length of time until the screen locks, see “Screen” on page 59. To unlock the screen 1. Press the Power button to turn on the display from Sleep mode. 2. Tap and drag the middle circle ( ) to 5 to unlock the screen.
Chapter 2: The Basics 2.1 Home Screen From the Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of received messages, battery and connection status. Application Drawer Tap to view the applications and settings of the device. Google Search Enter the text you want to search in the box. Swipe left/right to view the extended Home screen. Home Tap to return to Home. Return Tap to return to the previous screen. Status bar Displays status and notification icons and clock.
Status Bar Icons Status bar icons indicate different types of information. The icons on the status bar indicate the following information: Battery icon Network icon Current time Operation icons (Return/Home/History) New mail icon See “Home Screen” on page 6. Icon Description Icon Description Battery is full. Wi-Fi is connected. Battery is low. Bluetooth connection is active. Battery is completely discharged. File downloading in progress. Battery is charging. New email notification.
Shortcut menu The shortcut menu allows you to easily access an application from the Home screen. To open an application, tap an icon. Customizing shortcut menu To add a shortcut: 1. Tap . 2. Tap App shortcuts to display the applications. 3. To add an item, drag the application icon to the specific Home screen. To remove shortcut: 1. Tap and hold an application icon. The icon appears on the top right of the Home screen. 2. Drag the application icon to icon to delete.
Using widgets Save time with live updates right on the Home screen and get all your personalized updates in one place. You may add and customize the Widgets on the Home screen as you like. 1. From the Home screen, tap . All available widgets is displayed. 2. To add widget, drag the widget icon to the specific Home screen. To remove widgets: 1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the desired widget. The icon appears on the top right of the Home screen. 2. Drag the widget to the Home screen.
Setting wallpaper You can customize the wallpaper of your Home screen with a default wallpaper or with pictures taken with your device. Set wallpaper from Wallpaper gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap > Wallpapers. 2. Tap Wallpapers. All default wallpapers are displayed. 3. Tap the desired wallpaper to set as Home screen wallpaper. Set wallpaper from My Gallery 1. From the Home screen, tap > Wallpapers. 2. Tap Gallery. 3. Browse the files. Tap to select the picture you want to use as wallpaper. 4.
2.2 Adjusting Volume This device features three types of volume which can be adjusted separately: • • • Ringer volume: Set the volume for notifications. Media volume: Set the volume for music and videos. Alarm volume: Set the volume for alarms. To adjust the volume 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound. 2. Tap Volume. 3. To adjust the volume, do either of the following: a. Drag the respective volume slider to adjust the volume. b. Press the volume button to adjust the volume.
2.3 Setting up Wi-Fi This device only uses Wi-Fi connection. You need to connect to a wireless network before surfing the Internet or using the related applications that require internet connection. To turn Wi-Fi on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi function on or off. To connect to a Wi-Fi network 1. Turn Wi-Fi on. 2. Tap Wi-Fi settings > Network notification to start detecting networks. 3. The available networks are listed.
5. When connecting to a secured network, you will be prompted for the password. Enter the password, then tap Connect. When Wi-Fi is connected, the displayed on the status bar. connection icon is To add Wi-Fi network 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Wi-Fi settings. 3. In Wi-Fi networks, tap Add Wi-Fi network. A new window is displayed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter the necessary information, then tap Save to save the settings.
To view Wi-Fi settings 1. From the Home screen, tap Wireless & networks. > Settings > 2. Tap Wi-Fi settings > > Advanced. The details on MAC address and IP address appear on the screen. 2.4 Contacts Contacts lets you store names, phone numbers, email, and other information. Contacts are stored in the phone memory. You can also add the frequently used contacts to the Starred list. See “Favorite contacts” on page 16. Adding contacts 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap . 3.
Importing contacts You can import contacts from the memory card to your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap > Import/Export. 3. Select Import from USB storage. 4. Select vCard files to import and tap OK. Backing up contacts You can copy contacts to the memory card to back up your contacts information. Export contacts to the memory card 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. Tap > Import/Export > Export to USB storage.
Favorite contacts Add the most frequently called contacts to the Starred contact list to help you access contacts quickly and easily. Add to Starred List 1. From the Home screen, tap > Contacts. 2. From All contacts list, tap a contact. 3. Tap and the icon turns blue. The contact is now displayed in the Starred list. Remove from Starred List 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the group list, tap Starred. The Starred list is displayed. > Contacts. 3. Tap a contact and tap .
Chapter 3: Entering Information 3.1 On-Screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard appears when an application requires text input, such as messaging and writing emails. The keyboard input method is activated by default. CAPs Lock selector: Tap to toggle between upper case or lower case text input method. Voice input: Tap for voice input. Using the on-screen keyboard Tap the screen to display the on-screen keyboard. Lowercase keyboard Uppercase keyboard • Tap the keys to enter the characters.
Setting input method 1. On the on-screen keyboard, tap 2. Tap Select input method. 3. Change the keyboard settings. . 3.2 Configuring Keyboard Settings Use keyboard aids to set up various input settings. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Language & input. 2. Tap Configure input methods > Settings. 3. Select the applicable options from the following Android keyboard settings: • Auto-capitalization: Select to automatically capitalize the first letter of a sentence.
3.3 Using User Dictionary Select to add user preset words to the dictionary. Adding Words in the Dictionary 1. From the Home screen, tap Language & input. 2. Tap User dictionary. > Settings > 3. To add a new word, tap > Add. 4. Enter the word you want to add, and touch OK. Editing Words in the Dictionary 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Language & input. 2. Tap User dictionary. 3. Do one of the following: • To edit the word, tap a word. Revise the selected word and tap OK.
Chapter 4: Email Use Email to send and receive email messages via your internet email accounts. 4.1 Email Accounts Your device can send and receive emails just as you do with a computer. Your device supports email accounts provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or web-based email, such as Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. Setting up an Internet email account 1. From the Home screen, tap > Email. 2. Enter your Email address and Password. 3. Tap Next.
Customizing email settings Configure message settings using the Account settings menu. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Email. 2. Tap the account you want to access. 3. Tap > Account settings to open the email setting menu. 4.2 Using Email Composing and sending emails 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email account. 3. 4. 5. 6. > Email. Tap . In the To field, enter the recipient’s email address. Enter a Subject. Compose your email. 7. Tap .
Receiving emails Emails are automatically received in your Inbox when the device connects to a wireless network. To manually receive emails 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email account. 3. Tap > Email. . Reading and replying to emails Inbox displays email headers. Download the email to view the complete content. To download attachments • • With POP3 email accounts, attachments are downloaded when you download the complete message.
Managing email folders To delete an email 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email account. 3. Tap a message to open. 4. Tap > Email. to delete an email. To move an email to a folder 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email account. 3. Tap a message to open. > Email. 4. Tap and tap the desired folder to move the current email to the selected folder.
To set up default account 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email account. > Email. 3. Tap > Account settings to view the email account settings. 4. Tap Default account to send email from this account by default. To delete an email account 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap the email account to delete. 3. Tap > Email. > Account settings > Remove account. 4. Tap OK to confirm.
Chapter 5: Using Internet 5.1 Browsing Web Pages 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap > Browser. Tap the address bar. Type the URL. As you type, a list of URL suggestions appears on the screen. Tap a match item in the list. Address bar Tap to update the web page content. To scroll the page To scroll up or down, swipe your finger down or up. To scroll left or right, tap and swipe your finger to the right or left. To set Home page 1. 2. 3. 4. While viewing a web page, tap > Settings > Set home page.
Managing web pages While viewing a web page, tap • • • • to configure the browser settings: General: Select to set home page, and configure sync data and autofill settings. Privacy & Security: Select to configure privacy and security settings including cache, history, cookies, form data, location, and etc.
Chapter 6: Google Apps The following sections cover Android and Google applications that come pre-installed on your device. 6.1 Gmail Gmail is the email service provided by Google. Signing in to Gmail 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. Tap Create or Sign in your Google account. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to login or create your Gmail account. 4. Once logged in, you can begin reading and sending emails from your Gmail account. Refreshing Gmail 1. From the Home screen, tap 2.
Reading and replying to emails 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email to read. 3. To reply, tap (Reply) or 4. Compose your message. 5. Tap > Gmail. (Reply all). to send the email. To preview and download attachments 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. Tap an email to read. 3. Scroll to the end of the email and do any of the following: • To preview an attachment, tap Preview. • To download an attachment, tap Download. Forwarding emails 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an email to open.
To place emails in archive 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. Tap and hold an email, then tap Archive. To mute emails 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. Tap and hold an email, then tap Mute. To change labels of emails 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gmail. 2. Tap and hold an email, then tap Change labels. 3. Tap a label, then tap OK. Viewing folder labels 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Menu > Go to labels. > Gmail. Searching for emails 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap Menu > Search.
6.2 Talk Use Google Talk to chat with your friends who also have Google accounts. Signing in to Google Talk 1. From the Home screen, tap > Talk. 2. Select an account and tap Sign in. If you log in for the first time, enter your username and password, then tap Sign in.
Configuring Google Talk settings 1. From the Home screen, tap > Talk. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap one of the following settings: • Sign in automatically: Enable to automatically sign in when Google Talk is opened. • Mobile indicator: Enable to show mobile indicator to your friends. • Set status to away when screen is turned off: Enable to set status to away when the screen is turned off. • IM notifications: Enable to display a notification icon when an instant message is received.
6.3 Maps Use Google MapsTM to find places, view traffic and direction information, and find your friends’ location. Before starting MapsTM, do the following: 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security. 2. Tap to enable Use wireless networks. 3. Tap to enable Use GPS satellites. Viewing Map 1. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. 2. Do any of the following: • Tap and hold an area on the map to view the address. • Slide your finger on the screen to scroll the map.
Finding places 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap > Maps. Tap the Search Maps box. Type the place to search on the text field. Tap . A callout appears to indicate the location of the searched place. 6.4 Navigation Google Maps Navigation allows you to say the destination and get voice directions. NOTE: Not available in all locations. Before starting Navigation, do the following: 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security. 2. Tap to enable Use wireless networks. 3.
Getting directions 1. From the Home screen, tap > Navigation. 2. Enter the starting point and the ending point, or tap the corresponding and select an option. 3. Select a direction icon. • : Driving directions • : Transit directions • : Walking directions 4. Tap to view the directions. Finding your current location 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap > Navigation. to view your location on the map. A blue blinking arrow indicates your current location on the map.
6.5 Latitude With Latitude, you can view your friends’ location and share your location to them on Google MapsTM. Starting Latitude 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Do any of the following: > Latitude. • To add friends, tap . • To refresh your friends list, tap . • To share your current location with your friends, tap and select a place from the available list. • To view the map, tap your account > . • To change your privacy settings, tap your account > Edit privacy settings.
6.6 Market Android MarketTM allows you to purchase and download games and other applications to your device. When opening Android Market for the first time, the Terms of Service is displayed on screen. Tap Accept to accept the terms and continue. NOTE: Android Market may not be supported in some countries. Searching for applications 1. From the Home screen, tap > Market. 2. To browse for an application, tap a category to view available applications. 3. To search, tap Search Market box. 4.
6.7 Places Places is a location-based application that helps you find the places and things around you. Local information available includes restaurants, coffee shops, bars, hotels, attractions, ATMs, gas stations, and more. This application also helps you get where you are going with maps and directions. From the Home screen, tap > Places. 6.8 Google Search From the Home Screen, you can search information on your device and on the web with Google Search right away.
6.9 Voice Search Speak your query to search item on Google, or for applications or contacts on your device. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Voice Search or tap in the Quick Search box. 2. A dialog opens, prompting you to speak the words that you want to search for. 3. When you are finished speaking, Voice Search analyzes your speech and displays the results of your search. If Voice Search misunderstands you, Quick Search Box presents a list of similar-sounding search terms. 6.
Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth Bluetooth modes • • • On: Bluetooth is turned on. Your device detects other Bluetooth devices, but your device is not visible to others. Discoverable: Bluetooth is turned on and your device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Off: Bluetooth is turned off. To turn Bluetooth on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Wireless & networks. 2. Tap Bluetooth check box to activate the Bluetooth function. 3.
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications 8.1 Videos and Photos This device is equipped with rear and front cameras to take photos and videos. By default, your device uses the rear camera to take photos or record videos. To switch to front camera, tap > Front or tap Menu > Switch Camera. Recording a video Tap to preview the latest recorded video. Tap to record video. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camcorder. 2. Aim the device at the subject. 3. To start recording, tap . To stop recording, tap .
Taking a photo Tap to preview the latest captured photo. Tap to take a photo. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Camera. 2. Aim the device at the subject. 3. Tap to take the shot. To focus on the image before taking the shot, tap and hold turns green to indicate that the focus is set. . The focus frame Reviewing a video After recording a video, tap the window located at top right corner to preview the latest recorded video on the screen. • • • • • Tap to play the video.
Reviewing a photo After taking a photo, tap the window located at top right corner to preview the latest captured photo on the screen. • • • • Tap Share to share the photo via Bluetooth, Picasa, Messaging, Email, or Gmail. Tap Delete to delete the photo. Tap More to view photo details, set the photo as Contact icon/Wallpaper, crop the photo, rotate the photo to the left/right, or set the slideshow settings. Tap to return to Camera mode.
Tap to view and adjust the general settings of your camera: Mode Video mode Photo mode Setting Available options Color effect None, Mono, Sepia, Negative, Solarize Restore defaults OK, Cancel White balance Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, Cloudy Video quality High (30m), Low (30m), YouTube (High, 10m) White balance Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Select camera Back, Front Focus mode Auto, Infinity, Macro Exposure +2, +1, 0, -1, -2 Picture quality Super fine, Fi
8.2 Viewing Videos & Photos Playing videos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap Videos folder to view the videos in thumbnails. 3. Tap the video to playback. Viewing photos 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the images in thumbnails. 3. Tap an image to view.
4. Swipe your finger to the left/right to view the previous/next image. • To play the slideshow, tap . • To share the photo via Picasa, Bluetooth, Gmail, or Email, tap . • To delete the photo, tap . Then, tap Confirm Delete to confirm file deletion. • To edit the photo, tap to show more options. 8.3 Using Music Player You can transfer music to the device from the computer. From the Home screen, tap > Music. Music screen • Playback screen: Displays the playback area with the playback controls.
• Library screen: Displays folder categories to search for media files. It contains the following categories: Artists, Albums, Songs, and Playlists. • Now Playing screen: Displays the song currently playing. Drag the media files to arrange the sequence for playback.
Playing music To play music 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. The Library screen is displayed. 2. Tap Songs to view the list of songs. 3. Tap a song to play. Changing playback options While in Playback screen, tap Menu. • • • • • To go to the Music Library screen, tap Library. To play songs in shuffle order, tap Party shuffle. To add a song to a preferred playlist, tap Add to playlist. To set a song as your ringtone, tap Use as ringtone. To delete a song, tap Delete.
Managing playlists To add a music file to playlist Add songs to a specific playlist or create a playlist. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Music. The Library screen is displayed. 2. Browse for the song that you want to add in a playlist. 3. Tap and hold the song. 4. Tap Add to playlist. 5. Select from the current playlist or tap New to create a new playlist. The song is added to the playlist. NOTE: If you create a new playlist, enter the playlist name, then tap Save. To remove a music file from playlist 1.
Chapter 9: Programs Your device comes with the following pre-installed programs. Programs Description Books Download ebooks from online catalog for viewing on your device. See page 51. Browser Browse the web and download files from the Internet. See page 25. Calculator Perform basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. See page 51. Calendar Create and track schedule or appointments. See page 52. Camera Capture photos. See page 41.
Programs Description Maps View the map and get directions to your destination. See page 32. Market Purchase games and other applications from Android Market and download them to your device. See page 36. Music Play and manage music and audio files on your device. See page 45. Navigation Use to track your location, find places, and get driving directions to your destination. See page 33. Places Help you to find the places around you.
9.1 Books The Books program allows you to download ebooks from online catalog for viewing on your device. Browsing an ebook 1. From the Home screen, tap > Books. 2. Select an ebook and tap the book cover to start reading. 3. Swipe your fingers right and left to flip to the previous and the next page. • To view the table of contents, tap . • To change the reader settings, tap . • To view the book information or access on-line help, tap to show more options. Downloading an ebook 1.
9.4 Calendar The Calendar lets you schedule and sound alarms for appointments, meetings and other events. Scheduled appointments for the day can be displayed on the Home screen. To schedule an event 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap > Calendar. Tap . Enter the event details. Select the date and time for From and To fields. NOTE: For an all-day event, check All day. 5. To set repetition, select the repetition from the list. 6. To set a reminder, select the time from the list. 7. When finished, tap .
9.8 Downloads Use Downloads to view or delete what you have downloaded in Browser, Gmail, or Email. NOTE: The downloaded files are stored in the “Download” folder in your memory card. 1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Tap an image to view it. > Download. Managing files • To delete a file, tap the check box on the left side of the image. A green tick appears, tap Delete. • To sort the file by size, tap • • To sort the file by time, tap > Sort by time.
• To sort items, tap > Sort, then tap a sorting option. • To mark a file or folder, tap • To copy all files and folders, tap • To delete all files and folders, tap • To search for a file, tap > Mark. > Copy all. > More > Delete all. > More > Search. 9.11 FM Radio FM Radio lets you listen to the FM radio. NOTE: You must connect a headset or an earphone to use this function. 1. From the Home screen, tap > FM Radio. 2.
9.12 Gallery You can view your captured images, recorded video clips, and downloaded images in Gallery. 1. From the Home screen, tap > Gallery. 2. Tap the desired folder to view the camera pictures or camera videos. The images or videos are displayed in thumbnails. 3. To view photos or videos, see “Viewing Videos & Photos” on page 44. 9.13 Gmail Use Gmail to send and receive emails using your Google email account. See “Gmail” on page 27. 9.
9.18 Music Use Music to play music files or recorded voice files. See “Using Music Player” on page 45. 9.19 Navigation Use Navigation to locate your location and provide a real time turn by turn direction to your chosen destination. See “Navigation” on page 33. 9.20 Places Places is a location-based application that helps you find the places and things around you. See “Places” on page 37. 9.
9.25 YouTube Use YouTube to watch, upload, and view videos from YouTube using your device. See “YouTube” on page 38.
Chapter 10: Managing Your Device 10.1 Device Settings From the Home screen, tap > Settings to view and adjust the settings of your device. Settings menu is categorized into: Wireless & networks, Sound, Screen, Location & security, Applications, Accounts & sync, Privacy, Storage, Language & input, Accessibility, Date & time, and About tablet. Wireless & networks Application Description Airplane mode Disable all wireless connections.
Screen Application Description Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. Auto-rotate screen Switch orientation automatically when rotating the device. Animation Show animation when opening and closing windows. Timeout Adjust delay before the screen automatically goes off. Location & security Application Description Use wireless networks Allow location to be determined by Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks Use GPS satellites Enable GPS satellites.
Application Description Unknown sources Allow to install non-market applications. Development Set options for application development. Accounts & sync Application Description Background data Enable background data usage. Auto-sync Automatically sync data. Manage accounts Tap Add account to add an account to configure synchronization settings for Calendar, Contacts, and Gmail. Privacy Applications Description Back up my data Back up the current settings and other application data.
Application Description Configure input method Configure on-screen keyboard settings. Accessibility Application Description Download accessibility Configure the settings for the downloaded application with an accessibility feature. Date & time Application Description Automatic date & time Check to use network provided time. Automatic time zone Check to use network provided time zone. Set date Set the date. Set time Set the time.
10.2 Changing Basic Settings Date and time settings To automatically set date and time 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Date & time. 2. Tap Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone to automatically set the date and time according to the network. To manually set date and time 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Date & time. 2. Tap Set date to set the date. • To adjust the date, tap the month, day, or year field, and tap p or q to increase or decrease the value.
Display settings The display settings of this device affect the battery and external power level. To turn off backlight when the device is idle 1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Screen. 2. Tap Timeout. 3. Select from the screen timeout list. Your setting is automatically saved. To adjust brightness 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Screen. Tap Brightness. Drag the Brightness slider to adjust brightness settings. Tap OK when finished. To change the screen orientation 1.
10.4 Protecting Your Device You can protect your device from unauthorized users by requiring the PIN code or entering a password. Screen lock protection settings You can increase your device security by creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by default). When enabled, you must draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen to unlock and regain access to the device. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Location & security. Tap Configure lock screen.
Specifications Connectivity GPS GPS / AGPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR USB USB 2.0 High-Speed client (micro-B type) Power Battery 2 cell battery pack (1600mAH, in series), unremovable AC Adapter AC input voltage: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz AC input current: 200mAac max.
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Limited Warranty ViewSonic® ViewPad What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
Limitation of implied warranties: There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1.
A Address bar 25 Adjust brightness 62 date and time 61 Assign notification ringtone 62 H Headset 4 Home screen 6 I Icons Status Bar 7 Internet 25 connecting 25 B Battery Charge 3 Bluetooth 39 connecting 39 Books 51 Browser 51 K Keyboard on-screen 17 L Latitude 55 C Camcorder 51, 52, 53, 54, 55 Camera settings 42 M Maps 55 Market 55 Micro USB port 2 Music 56 Music Player 45, 56 D Device protect 63 reset 63 settings menu 56 device settings menu 56 Device settings 57 Display backlight 62 brightness 62 or
U Unlock screen 5 Using 21 V Video recording 40 viewing 41, 42 Voice Dialer 56 Voice Search 56 Volume adjusting 11 slider 2 W Wireless & networks 62 Y YouTube 56 70
