ViewSonic Viewpad 7 Instruction Manual

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Chapter 5: Using Bluetooth .............................................................. 17
5.1 Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ....................................................... 17
Chapter 6: Searching on Device ...................................................... 18
6.1 Searching Contents on Device ............................................................ 18
6.2 Searching the Web ............................................................................... 18
Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications ................................................19
7.1 Taking Photos and Videos  ................................................................... 19
Taking a Photo  .................................................................................\
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Recording a Video  .................................................................................\
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Configuring Camera Settings  ................................................................. 19
7.2 Playing Photos and Videos .................................................................. 20
Viewing Photos   .................................................................................\
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Playing Videos  .................................................................................\
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7.3 Playing Music  ........................................................................................ 21
Playing Music  .................................................................................\
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Managing Playlist  .................................................................................\
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Chapter 8: Applications .................................................................... 22
8.1 Email ...................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Browser ................................................................................................. 22
8.3 Camera  .................................................................................................. 22
8.4 Music  ..................................................................................................... 22
8.5 Gallery ................................................................................................... 22
8.6 Sound Recorder .................................................................................... 22
8.7 Amazon Kindle ...................................................................................... 22
8.8 Amazon Appstore ................................................................................. 22
8.9 Amazon MP3  ......................................................................................... 22
8.10 Calculator  ............................................................................................ 23
8.11 Calendar .............................................................................................. 23
8.12 Clock .................................................................................................... 23
8.13 Search  .................................................................................................. 23
8.14 Downloads .......................................................................................... 23
8.15 ES File Explorer  .................................................................................. 23  
						

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8.16 Alert Machine ......................................................................................23
8.17 Dropbox  ............................................................................................... 23
8.18 Note Everything .................................................................................. 23
8.19 Sketcher  .............................................................................................. 24
8.20 Tunein Radio  ....................................................................................... 24
8.21 Twitter .................................................................................................. 24
8.22 Settings  ............................................................................................... 24
8.23 FW Update ........................................................................................... 24
Chapter 9: Managing Your Device ...................................................25
9.1 Wireless & networks............................................................................. 25
9.2 Sound  .................................................................................................... 25
9.3 Display ................................................................................................... 25
9.4 Location & security .............................................................................. 26
9.5 Applications  .......................................................................................... 26
9.6 Accounts & sync ................................................................................... 26
9.7 Privacy  ................................................................................................... 26
9.8 Storage .................................................................................................. 27
9.9 Language & Keyboard ......................................................................... 27
9.10 Voice input & output  ........................................................................... 27
9.11 Accessibility ........................................................................................ 27
9.12 Date & time  .......................................................................................... 27
9.13 About device ....................................................................................... 27
Specifications ........................................................................\
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Chapter 1: Getting Started
1.1 Your Device
Front
Part NameDescription
Light sensor Auto-adjust the screen brightness for your eyes
Charging indicator Light is red while charging and turns green when charging is 
completed
Camera Take photos and record videos
Power button Power on or off the device, put it to sleep, and wake it up
Volume button Adjust the sound
Microphone Voice input
Search button Search the content or web page
Back button Go back to the previous screen or menu
Menu button Open the menu
Home button Go back to the home screen
Microphone
Search button
Back butto n
Menu butto n
Home butto n
Earphone jack Light sensor
Charging indicat
or
Camera
Power butto n
Vo lume butto n   
						

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Rear
Part NameDescription
DC jack Connect the AC power adapter
Mini USB port Connect the USB cable
Micro HDMI port Connect the HDMI cable
Camera Take photos and record videos
Speaker Audio output
Micro SD slo Insert a Micro SD Memory Card
DC jack
Mini USB
Micro HDMI slot 
Camera
Speaker
Micro SD slot  
						

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1.2 Accessories
Your  package  comes  with  the  following  items.  If  any  of  them  is  missing,  please  contact 
your retailer.• ViewPad 7e
• AC adapter with US/EU/UK plug
• USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Safety Information
1.3 Installing Memory Card
You need a Micro SD card to store photo, music, videos and other data.
To install the memory card
1. Insert the Micro SD card as shown. Make sure the golden contacts are facing down.
To remove the memory card
1. For safe removal, tap  > Settings>Storage> Unmount SD card.
2.  Use your finger to push the memory card out of card slot.
NOTE  Do not remove the memory card while the device is turned on. Sudden removal of \
the 
memory card may cause data loss or unpredictable system hang up.   
						

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1.4 Charging Battery
When  you  first  tale  your  ViewPad  out  of  the  box,  the  battery  is  only  partially  charged.  To 
fully charge the battery, charge it for 2 hours. 
Charge the battery
1. Connect one end of the AC adaptor to the DC jack on top of the device.
2.  Plug the other end of the AC adaptor to the wall outlet to start charging.
When the battery is charging and the device is turned on, the 
 icon is displayed on 
the status bar. When the battery is fully charged, the 
 icon is displayed on the status 
bar.
USB Charging
1.  Power on your computer.
2.  Plug the small end of the USB cable into the device’s mini-USB port.
3.  Plug the other end to your computer to start charging.
Your  device  has  a  charging  indicator  next  to  the  front  camera.  While  the  device  is  turned 
on, the indicator light is red when charging and green when charging is \
complete.
NOTE  To prevent damage to your device, only use the supplied AC adapter.
  USB connected information will appear when you connect your device with\
 computer. 
1.5 Using Headsets
For 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.  
						

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1.6 Turning Device On or Off
Turn device on or off
After installing the memory card and charging the battery, the device is ready to be turned 
on.
Turn on your device
Press and hold the Power button  on the left top of your device until the device display 
turns on.
Turn off your device
1.  Press and hold the Power button  until a pop-up window appears.
2. Tap  Power off, and then select OK to confirm.
To set your device to Sleep mode
To set the device to sleep mode, press the  Power button  . This will turn the display off.
To turn the display on, press the  Power button 
 again.
Set device to Silent mode
1. Press and hold the Power button  until a pop-up window appears.
2. Tap  Silent mode.
Or, on a locked screen, slide 
 to the left.
To undo silent mode, slide 
 to the left.
NOTE To press Power  button 
 and Home button  at the same time for 3 seconds will 
reset the device.
1.7 Unlocking the Screen
Lock the screen to prevent it from accidentally being touched. By default, the screen locks 
after being idle for a period of time. You can set the length of screen timeout until the 
screen locks.
To Unlock the screen
1.  Press the Power button  to turn on the display from sleep mode.
2.  Drag the 
 icon to the right to unlock the screen.   
						

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Chapter 2: The Basics
2.1 Home Screen
From  the  Home  screen,  you  can  quickly  access  common  features  and  view  battery  and 
connection status. 
Set Screen Mode
You can set up your Home screen either in Android launcher or ViewScene 3D mode. After 
turning on your device or pressing 
 , a pop-up window appears. You can select and set 
either Launcher or ViewScene 3D as your desired mode by default.
  Launcher mode                                        ViewScene 3D mode
            
Extended Home Screen
Swipe your finger to the left or right across the Home screen.
The additional screens to the left and to the right of the Home screen provide more space 
for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.  
						

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Shortcut Icons
The shortcut icons allow you to easily access an application from the Home screen. You 
can add your favorite applications to the Home screen and arrange the ic\
ons as you 
desire.
Add a shortcut icon
1. Tap and hold a blank area on the Home screen.
     Or, press Menu 
 , and then tap Add to display the options menu.
2. Tap  Shortcuts.
3. Tap Applications  to display the list of applications.
4. Tap to add the items that you want to appear on the Home screen.
Move a shortcut icon
1. Tap and hold the shortcut icon until it enlarges.
2. Drag the shortcut icon to the desired area on the Home screen.
Remove a shortcut icon
1. Tap and hold the shortcut icon until it enlarges. The  icon appears on the bottom 
of the Home screen.
2. Drag the shortcut icon to 
 to delete.   
						

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Widgets
Widgets allow you to receive live and personalized updates right on the Home screen. You 
can add, delete and move widgets just like you can with shortcut icons.
Add a widget
You may add and customize the Widgets on the Home screen as you like.1. Tap and hold a blank area on the Home screen.
    Or, press Menu 
 , and then tap Add to display the options menu.
2. Tap  Widgets.
    A list of all available widgets is displayed.
3.  Tap to select the widget you want to add on the Home screen.
Move a widget
1. Tap and hold the widget until it enlarges.
2.  Drag the widget to the desired area on the Home screen.
Remove a widget
1. Tap and hold the widget until it enlarges. The  icon appears at the bottom of the 
Home screen.
2.  Drag the widget to 
 to delete.
Applications
Tap  to view all applications and settings.