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Xoom Companion
T
o start with your new Motorola Xoom, you will want to activate it. Then
you'll likely want to familiarize yourself with the physical parts of the
device (such as the Power/Lock button), join a Wi-Fi network, learn how to
navigate the screens, menus, and various tabs, and learn a little about how
to use the keyboard. After you're acquainted with your device and can move
around successfully in it, you may want to connect a Bluetooth device. You
may also want to protect the Xoom from unauthorized access using the secu-
rity options your Xoom provides.
Setting Up Your Xoom
When you first turn on your new Xoom, you need to work through a few setup
processes. You've probably already done that, but if not, they include:
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Charging the device (if it isn't already charged)
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Choosing a language
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Activating your device using either Verizon's cellular towers or your
wireless network.
If you opted to buy the Xoom outright from a Verizon store or online, and you
did not sign up for any data plan when you purchased it, you can't activate the
device on the Verizon network. You need to activate it using a Wi-Fi network.
Additionally, if you decide later to sign up for a cellular data plan with Verizon,
you need to call Verizon and either create a new account or add a new line to an
existing account. You can't simply activate the network service from your Xoom.
To activate your Xoom:
1.
Turn on the Xoom. It will try to activate itself on the Verizon cellular
network.
2.
If you do not have a Verizon plan for cellular service, you will be
prompted to select Skip or Set Up Using Wi-Fi.
3.
If you choose the Wi-Fi option, you'll receive a list of Wi-Fi networks
within range. Tap the desired network.
4.
Input any passwords or passcodes as prompted.
5.
You'll see a screen that details Google's location service. You can choose
to opt out of providing anonymous location data and allow the service to
use your location to improve search results and provide location services.
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