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USER GUIDE
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Thank you for purchasing the gTablet! QUICK START 1. You must fully charge your gTablet before using for the first time. When fully charged, a green indicator light will display on the gTablet (shown below). 2. Once green indicator light is on, turn system on by pressing the power button (shown below). 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 dat
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names other than its own. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Product images in this manual are for your reference only. Reproduction without the written consent from the manufacture is strictly prohibited. For Customer Service, please visit www.viewsonic.com/gtablet. 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 G TABLET KEY MAP ............................................. 7 1-1 Front View ........................................................................................... 7 1-2 Left and Right Edge View..................................................................... 7 1-3 Top Edge View .................................................................................... 7 1-4 Bottom Edge View ......................................................................
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7-12 Settings ............................................................................................. 41 7-13 Home ................................................................................................. 41 7-14 Dashboard ......................................................................................... 42 7-15 More .................................................................................................. 42 7-16 Calculator ......................................
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12 CONNECTING TO YOUR G TABLET ............... 60 12-1 Connect a micro SD Card .................................................................. 60 12-2 Connect to PC ................................................................................... 61 12-3 Connect an Audio Device................................................................... 61 12-4 Connect a USB Device ...................................................................... 61 13 CARING FOR YOUR G TABLET .............
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1 G TABLET KEY MAP 1-1 Front View 1. Built-in Camera 2. SEARCH 3. HOME 4. MENU 5. BACK 6. LCD Touch-sensitive Screen 7. Charge Indicator 8. Light sensor Window 1-2 Left and Right Edge View Left Edge 1. Power button 2. Micro SD Port 3. USB (USB2.0) Port 4. Mini-USB Port 5. Speakers 6. Headphone Jack 7. Power Jack Right Edge 8. Speakers 1-3 Top Edge View 1. Volume +/- button 1-4 Bottom Edge View 1. Microphone Port 2. Docking
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2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 Connecting the Power Adapter The gTablet comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. The allowable input voltage of adapter is from 100V to 240V. Follow the below steps to connect the adapter: 1. Connect the piece with the plugs to the power cord. 1 2. Plug the DC end of adapter into the power jack of the gTablet. 3. Insert the AC end to the wall outlet. 4. Check the connections above before turning on the gTablet. Your gTablet and the accesso
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2-2 Setting Up Your gTablet Turning the gTablet ON for the first time You must fully charge your gTablet before using for the first time. When fully charged, a green indicator light will display on the gTablet (shown in gTablet Key Map section). Once green indicator light is on, turn system on by pressing the power button (shown in gTablet Key Map section). Welcome Screen When the gTablet powers on, the Welcome Screen below will appear. There are 4 easy steps to foll
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1 2 Location, Date and Time 2. Set up your Location, Date and Time (1). When complete, tap on “Next” (2). 1 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. 10
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The available networks will automatically be displayed. If your network is visible, select your network. 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 instructions under the “System Settings” section and “Wireless & Networks”. Once you have put in your password, the gTablet should recognize and connect to your network. If it does not, try this pro
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1 2-3 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. Turning the gTablet Off In order to turn the gTablet off completely, you must hold the power button down for about 2 seconds. A menu will appear. Select “Power Off”. This is important when traveling with the device, or when the tablet is not in use
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3 OVER THE AIR UPDATES (OTA) The Updates application allows your tablet to receive the latest version of the tablet software. This application runs automatically and will always prompt you before any updates are downloaded, allowing you to decline the update. Also, no personal information is ever tracked. The only information sent is the network adapter number and application version / revision numbers. To access this application manually, find the “Updates” icon on the Home scre
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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. 14
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You can also visit the gTablet website for additional information and online documentation. http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet 4 IMPORTANT BUTTONS On the right side of the LCD Screen there are 4 buttons. 1. SEARCH – Pressing the search button from the 1 Home screen will bring up the Google search web site. 2. HOME – Pressing the Home button takes you back to 2 either the Home screen or the Dashboard depending 3 on which screen you were last in. 3 3. MENU – Pressing the m
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– taking you back Home or to the Dashboard depending on where you were last. The current page name is displayed next to the “House” logo (2). 4-2 Task Bar – Top Right At the top right are a row of icons displaying the system time, Alerts, current battery power remaining, and your wireless connection. By touching on any of the Wi-Fi, Battery, or Alerts icon, you can get additional information and settings for each of these functions. Time Alerts Battery Wireless 5
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5-1 Quick Launch Bar On the right of the Home screen, there are 5 icons (visible from each of the 5 Home screens). These include web, mail, menu, settings, and Dashboard (1). By tapping on these icons, you will instantly be taken to the application or feature. Web – takes you to your Internet home page. By default, it is se up to go directly to Google. Mail – takes you to the email application. Applications Menu – opens up the Android menu screen where
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Long tap – the long tap is done by touching the screen and holding your finger still on an icon for about 2 seconds. This action can often bring up different options. Menu – Long tapping on an open space on the Home screen will bring up a menu option which allows you to add Shortcuts, Widgets, and Wallpapers. Moving an icon – You can move an icon from the applications menu to the Home screen or vice versa. Simply long tap the icon by holding down for 2 seconds. When the icon
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6-1 Dashboard Portlets – Main Window The Dashboard screen has 3 portlets that are customizable. These windows allow you to conveniently view your favorite applications. Customizing To customize these portlets, select an application along the bottom of the Dashboard from the Applications Task Bar. Tap and hold the icon for about 2 seconds. When the icon lifts off the page, drag and drop into the portlet that you want the application displayed. Applications such as Weather,
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seconds), then drag and drop into the position you want it displayed. As you add applications or buy them, they will be displayed here in the Applications Task Bar expanded view under the “More” button. 7 APPLICATIONS Applications Menu All applications can be accessed from both the Home screen and the Dashboard. To access your applications from the Home screen, tap on the “Applications Menu” button from the Quick Launch Bar to the right of the screen. On
