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ViewSonic VPAD7 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

ViewSonic VPAD7 Frequently Asked Questions Manual

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CATEGORY
Android
What is the operating system?
Android
How do I create an application
shortcut on my desktop?
Android
How do I customize the Android
desktop?
Android
How do I delete a shortcut from my
home screen?
Android
How do I access recently used
applications?
Android
How do I switch between home
screens?
Android
How do I uninstall apps?
Android
What is live wallpaper?
Android
How can I search for data or apps
on my tablet?
Android
Can I change my primary Google
account on my tablet?
QUESTION
The ViewPad7 runs Android 2.2 operating system.
Press an empty area on the desktop for about one second to open the "Add to Home
screen" menu. Select Shortcuts > Applications > then choose the appropriate
application. Alternately, long press on an icon in the applications menu to drag-and-
drop a shortcut onto the Home screen.
Press an empty area on the desktop for about one second to open the "Add to Home
screen" menu. This menu allows you to change the wallpaper, add widgets, create
folders for organizing data, and create shortcuts to your favorite contacts, Internet
bookmarks, applications and more.
Press and hold the application shortcut icon. You will see a trash can appear on the
right side of your home screen. Drag the icon into the trash and the shortcut will be
deleted. This only deletes the shortcut, not the application itself.
Press and hold the HOME button to display the most recently used applications. Tap
on an icon to open the app.
Tap the dots in the bottom left or right corners of your Home screen to move to the
next screen over. Alternately, hold the launcher icon until icons appear for each
Home. Then simply tap the screen you wish to view.
In the Market, select My Apps, tap the name of the app you wish to uninstall, then
press the Uninstall button. You may also go to Settings > Applications > Manage
Applications > Downloaded and from there select the app and press Uninstall.
Live wallpaper is an interactive background that may respond to touch or music, or
stream data from the Web.
To select a live wall paper, on the home screen press Menu > Wallpaper > Live
wallpapers.
More live wallpapers are available on the Android Market. When you download and
install a live wallpaper from the Market , it will automatically appear in the menu of
a a ab e a pape s
available wallpapers.
Use the Google Search Bar widget to search contacts, apps or the web. Simply input
keywords into the search box and hit the search button. To limit your search to a
particular type of data, tap the "g" icon and select Web, Apps or Contacts. Tap the
microphone icon to input your search query by voice.
You can also access Google Search through the applications launcher.
The Google account you first use when setting up your ViewPad will be the primary
account associated with the device. All Google services such as GMail, Calendar,
Maps and Android Market will be tied to that account. There is no option to change or
remove this account.
The only way to remove the primary Google account is to restore the device to its
factory default setting. You can do this in the Settings menu under Privacy > Factory
data reset.
Performing factory reset will erase all personal data from the device, including
system and applications data, settings, downloaded applications and your Google
account. Current system and bundled applications, as well as SD card files such as
music and photos, will not be removed.
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  • Page 1 ViewPad 7 Frequently Asked Questions CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWERS The ViewPad7 runs Android 2.2 operating system. Android What is the operating system? Android Press an empty area on the desktop for about one second to open the “Add to Home How do I create an application screen”...
  • Page 2 ViewPad 7 Frequently Asked Questions CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWERS Android Press Menu > Settings > Location & Security > Setup phone lock. You will be presented with three choices: 1) Pattern: set an unlock pattern that you must draw onscreen to unlock the device. 2) PIN: set a numeric combination of more than 4 but less than 16 digits.
  • Page 3 ViewPad 7 Frequently Asked Questions CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWERS Applications The installed Aldiko e-reader app allows you to download and read e-books. Simply run the Aldiko app then select Download books. Select from a list of publishers to browse the Aldiko Online Catalog. Tap on the book you want to download and then How do I read e-books? tap Download.
  • Page 4 ViewPad 7 Frequently Asked Questions CATEGORY QUESTION ANSWERS Open the Google Maps app from the Launcher, then choose Settings > Directions. Applications Your start point is automatically set to My Location, determined by GPS. Tap the icon How do I navigate with Google next to the input box to enter a different start point.
  • Page 5 Device What do I do if I put my SIM card in Please contact your local ViewSonic Authorized Service Center A repair may be What do I do if I put my SIM card in Please contact your local ViewSonic Authorized Service Center. A repair may be needed to retrieve your card.
  • Page 6 Device ViewPad7 does not support RMVB video format. Although some applications Does the tablet support RMVB available in the Android Market support this video format, ViewSonic suggests that files? you convert RMVB to MP4 format. ViewPad7 is designed for the Android operating system and does not support...
  • Page 7 The ViewPad7 has an MSRP of $549 and an ESP of $449. What is the MSRP / ESP? Where can the product be Sales The ViewPad is available through ViewSonic's regular distribution channels. purchased? Settings Your ViewPad7 provides 3 keyboard layouts. Switch keyboard layout by tapping the How do I change my keyboard gear wheel icon on the keyboard.
  • Page 8 Disclaimer: The information contained herein is provided for convenience of reference only. ViewSonic assumes no liability for any errors or omissions in the information displayed. Program, specifications & availability are subject to change without notice. ViewSonic Products may include content and service(s) owned by third party companies. Any mention of third-party product(s) is for informational purposes only and is neither a recommendation nor endorsement of such product(s) or service(s).

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