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ViewSonic gTablet Quick Start Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE

Thank you for purchasing the gTablet!
Following, is a quick reference to setting up your gTablet, as well an
overview of key features. For greater detail on how to use the gTablet,
specifications, and caring for your gTablet, please refer to the User
Manual available on the Viewsonic website at
www.viewsonic.com/gtablet.

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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the gTablet! Following, is a quick reference to setting up your gTablet, as well an overview of key features. For greater detail on how to use the gTablet, specifications, and caring for your gTablet, please refer to the User Manual available on the Viewsonic website at www.viewsonic.com/gtablet.
  • Page 2 Important Icons Defined Caution: This icon warns against potential damage to the gTablet and to avoid improper operations. Important Note: This icon provides information, notes, definitions, general knowledge and references which are important to note. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this manual to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names, or their products.

  • Page 3: G Tablet Key Map

    G TABLET KEY MAP Front View Built-in Camera SEARCH HOME MENU BACK LCD Touch-sensitive Screen Charge Indicator Light sensor Window Left and Right Edge View Left Edge Power button Micro SD Port USB (USB2.0) Port Mini-USB Port Speakers Headphone Jack Power Jack Right Edge Speakers...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    (shown above). 3. When turning on for the very first time, your gTablet will prompt you through a quick setup process with 4 easy steps including the end user license agreement, setting the date and time, setting up your wireless network, and configuring user profiles.
  • Page 5 Location, Date and Time 2. Set up your Location, Date and Time (1). When complete, tap on “Next” (2). Setti ng Up Your Wireless Network – Wi-Fi and Networks 3. After setting up your Location, Date and Time, you will be prompted to set up your wireless network, and the following screen will appear.
  • Page 6 You will be prompted to input your password. Note that if your wireless network is not visible to the gTablet, you will have to add it manually by following the prompts under the “System Settings” section and “Wireless & Networks”, by tapping on “Add Wi-Fi network”.

  • Page 7: On, Off, And Sleep

    ON, OFF, and SLEEP Turning the gTablet On In order to turn the gTablet ON from an Off state, you must hold the power button for about 2 seconds. To turn the gTablet on from “Sleep” mode, simply press the on button.
  • Page 8 Important Note: It is important that the gTablet be fully charged before downloading updates. Furthermore, you should ensure you have a strong Wi-Fi signal to minimize the download time.
  • Page 9  Review and accept the End User License Agreement.  Wait for download to complete. The progress will be shown on the indicator bar.  Once download is complete, you will have the option to “Apply Update” or “Postpone”. Applying Update will reboot the tablet.

  • Page 10: Wireless Setup

    And then “Scan for Networks”. When the list of available networks appears, select the network you wish to connect to. Note that if your wireless network is not visible to the gTablet, you will have to add it manually by following the prompts under the “System Settings”...

  • Page 11: Task Bar - Top Left

    were last in. 3. MENU – Pressing the menu button brings up different options based on the application running at the time. 4. BACK – Pressing the back button will always take you back to the previous window displayed. Task Bar – Top Left The “House”...

  • Page 12: Get To Know The Home Screen

    GET TO KNOW THE HOME SCREEN The gTablet’s Home screen is a traditional Android user interface commonly used on Android cell phones. To access the Home screen from any application, tap on the “Home” button on the right side of the LCD screen (1). Please note that this button toggles between Home and the Dashboard depending on where you were last.
  • Page 13  Applications Menu – opens up the Android menu screen where all of your applications and features are listed.  Settings – opens up the settings menu for the GTablet.  Dashboard – takes you directly to the Dashboard. Customization The Home screen has 5 screens that are customizable.

  • Page 14: Get To Know The Dashboard

    GET TO KNOW THE DASHBOARD The gTablet’s Dashboard screen is a user interface that enables user customization. To access the Dashboard from the Home page, tap on the window pane icon. You may also tap on the “Home” button on the right side of the LCD Screen (1). This icon toggles between Home and Dashboard depending on which interface you use last.

  • Page 15: G Tablet Marketplace

    you want running in the window by going into the Photo application and under settings, choosing a photo album using the drop down menu. See the Photos section for more information. Multiple Dashboard Screens The Dashboard has 3 different screens identifiable by the background color.

  • Page 16: Downloading Applications

    Favorites Tapping on the “Favorites” icon from the Applications Menu takes you to the Viewsonic website. Here you will find valuable information and links that improve your experience such as important applications to download, additional marketplace resources, etc. It is recommended that you refer to this link periodically as the information will change in order to keep the gTablet relevant.

  • Page 17: Importing And Accessing Files

    IMPORTING AND ACCESSING FILES There are three methods for transferring and accessing files with the gTablet, a mini USB cable connected to your PC, a USB flash memory stick, and a micro SD card. The preferred method and simplest method for importing files is the mini USB cable which is outlined below.

  • Page 18: Usb Memory Stick

    SD card into the unit as shown right. This enables you to both access media and files as well as save media and files to the gTablet. You can open and play files directly from the micro SD card (such as music), or you can copy or delete the files to and from the micro SD card.

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