Page 2 - Compliance Information
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 1 Compliance Information FCC NOTICE The following statement applies to all products that have received FCC approval. Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC ID: GSS-VS13761 on the product label.This mobile device complies with part 15 of the FCC ...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 5 Important Safety Instructions 1. DO NOT place objects on top of the ViewPad, as objects may scratch the screen.2. DO NOT expose the ViewPad to dirty or dusty environments.3. DO NOT place the ViewPad on an uneven or unstable surface.4. DO NOT insert any foreign objects into the ...
Page 7 - Declaration of RoHS Compliance
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 6 Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) an...
Page 8 - Copyright Information
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 7 Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2010. All rights reserved. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.This product has an Android™ platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JME-bas...
Page 9 - Product Registration; For Your Records
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 8 Product Registration To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. Product disposal at end of product life ViewSonic respects the environment and is commi...
Page 13 - Chapter 1: Getting Started; Front
Chapter 1: Getting Started ViewSonic ViewPad 7 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.1 Your device Front Back Top Return Menu: • Press to unlock the device.• Press to view menu options. Touch screen Home: • Return to Home screen.• Press and hold to bring up recent activities. Search Front camera 3 Megapixe...
Page 14 - Down
Chapter 1: Getting Started ViewSonic ViewPad 7 2 Down Side 1.2 Accessories Your package comes with the following items. If any of them is missing, please contact your retailer. • ViewPad 7• AC adapter / Charger• Mini USB cable• Headphones• Leatherette Cover• Quick Start Guide Reset MIC Headphones ja...
Page 15 - Installing SIM Card and Memory; A SIM card & memory card; Charging the Battery
Chapter 1: Getting Started ViewSonic ViewPad 7 3 1.3 Installing SIM Card and Memory Card A SIM card & memory card SIM card contains your phone number and network service details. You will need a microSD ® card to store photos, music, videos and other data. To install the SIM card/microSD card 1....
Page 16 - Turning the Device On or Off
Chapter 1: Getting Started ViewSonic ViewPad 7 4 NOTE: • The battery can also be charged when device connects to computer through USB cable. (Although charging time may signficatly increase) • The battery life may vary depending on user usage. 1.5 Using Headphones For hands-free conversation or list...
Page 17 - Unlocking the Screen; Turning the Sound On or Off
Chapter 1: Getting Started ViewSonic ViewPad 7 5 1.7 Unlocking the Screen To unlock the screen 1. Press the power button or front buttons briefly to turn on display from Sleep mode. 2. Tap and swipe upwards to unlock the screen. 1.8 Turning the Sound On or Off To enable/disable the sound 1. Press th...
Page 18 - Chapter 2: The Basics; Status Bar Icons
Chapter 2: The Basics ViewSonic ViewPad 7 6 Chapter 2: The Basics 2.1 Home Screen From the Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of missed calls, received messages, check battery and connection status. Status Bar Icons The Status bar icons indicate different type...
Page 22 - Application Drawer; Extended Home screen
Chapter 2: The Basics ViewSonic ViewPad 7 10 Application Drawer The Application Drawer contains all applications and settings. On the Home screen, tap to display the menu. Extended Home screen Swipe your finger to the left or right to scroll across the Home screen. The two left and two right extensi...
Page 23 - Setting the wallpaper
Chapter 2: The Basics ViewSonic ViewPad 7 11 A gallery list of all available widgets is displayed. 2. Tap to select the widget you want to appear on the Home screen. To remove widgets:1. From Home screen, tap and hold the desired widget. The widget enlarges. 2. appears at the bottom of the Home scre...
Page 24 - Adjusting the Volume
Chapter 2: The Basics ViewSonic ViewPad 7 12 Set wallpaper from Wallpaper gallery 1. From Home Screen, tap Menu > Wallpaper . 2. Select wallpaper from is displayed on screen. 3. Tap Wallpapers . 4. All system wallpapers are displayed. Swipe your finger left or right to view all available wallpape...
Page 25 - Chapter 3: Entering Information; Using the on-screen keyboard
Chapter 3: Entering Information ViewSonic ViewPad 7 13 Chapter 3: Entering Information 3.1 On-Screen Keyboard On-screen keyboard appears in portrait mode when an application requires text input, such as messaging, and writing emails. The keyboard input method is activated by default. Using the on-sc...
Page 26 - Setting the Input Method; Configuring the keyboard settings
Chapter 3: Entering Information ViewSonic ViewPad 7 14 Setting the Input Method This device supports several text input methods, select your preferred method.1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Language & keyboard . 2. In Text settings submenu, a list of the input methods is displayed. ...
Page 27 - Chapter 4: Sending Messages; Sending a Text Messge
Chapter 4: Sending Message ViewSonic ViewPad 7 15 Chapter 4: Sending Messages 4.1 Contacts To add a Contact1. Tap Contacts . 2. Tap Menu > New contact . 3. Enter contact information such as name, phone number, email address etc. Tap Done to save the contact or tap Revert to exit without saving an...
Page 28 - Sending a Multimedia Messge
Chapter 4: Sending Message ViewSonic ViewPad 7 16 4.3 Sending a Multimedia Messge A multimedia message (MMS) can contain graphic and audio files.1. Tap Messaging . 2. Tap New message > Menu > Add subject . The message automatically converts to an MMS message. 3. Enter mobile phone number or em...
Page 29 - Chapter 5: Using the Internet; Connecting to Internet
Chapter 5: Using Internet ViewSonic ViewPad 7 17 Chapter 5: Using the Internet 5.1 Connecting to Internet This device connects to the Internet via:• Wi-Fi • Cellular Data Networks Wi-Fi To turn Wi-Fi on or off 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Wireless & networks . 2. Tap to check the...
Page 31 - Cellular Data Network
Chapter 5: Using Internet ViewSonic ViewPad 7 19 Cellular Data Network Check the availability of these connections with your network service provider and obtain the following information:• Access Point Names • Proxy • Port • User name • Password To set up a wireless data connection 1. Tap Applicatio...
Page 32 - Quick search on your ViewPad and the web
Chapter 5: Using Internet ViewSonic ViewPad 7 20 3. A list of connections will be displayed. Tap the radio button to select the connection you want to use. Quick search on your ViewPad and the web From the Home Screen, you can search information on the web with Google Search . 1. Tap Google Search w...
Page 33 - Chapter 6: Using Bluetooth; Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
Chapter 6: Using Bluetooth ViewSonic ViewPad 7 21 Chapter 6: Using Bluetooth Bluetooth modes • On: Bluetooth is turned on. This device detects other Bluetooth devices, but this device is not visible to others. • Discoverable: Bluetooth is turned on and this device is visible to other Bluetooth devic...
Page 34 - Chapter 7: Multimedia; Recording video
Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications ViewSonic ViewPad 7 22 Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications 7.1 Videos You can record videos with the 3.0 megapixels camera equipped on this device. Recording video 1. Tap Application Drawer > Camcorder . 2. Aim the device at the subject. 3. To start recording, pr...
Page 35 - Configuring camcorder settings
Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications ViewSonic ViewPad 7 23 Configuring camcorder settings On the camera screen, tap Menu > Settings . The Camera settings menu is displayed on the left of the screen. Swipe your fingers up and down to scroll the page for more options. Tap to view and adjust the gene...
Page 36 - To playback videos in an album; Using the Music Player; Music Screen
Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications ViewSonic ViewPad 7 24 7.2 Viewing Videos To playback videos in an album 1. Tap Application Drawer > Videos . All saved video clips are displayed. 2. Tap the video to playback. 7.3 Using the Music Player You can transfer your music to this device from the comput...
Page 37 - Playing Music
Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications ViewSonic ViewPad 7 25 • Library screen: Displays folder categories which makes searching for media files quick and easy. It contains the following categories: Artists, Albums, Songs, Playlists and Now playing . • Now Playing screen : Displays a list of songs curre...
Page 38 - Changing Playback options
Chapter 7: Multimedia Applications ViewSonic ViewPad 7 26 Changing Playback options While in the Playback screen, tap Menu . • Tap Library to go to the Music Library screen. • Tap Party shuffle to play all songs in shuffle order. • Tap Add to playlist to add the song to a preferred playlist. • Tap U...
Page 40 - To browse an ebook; To download an ebook
Chapter 8: Programs ViewSonic ViewPad 7 28 8.1 Aldiko The Aldiko program allows you to download ebooks from online catalog for viewing on your device. To browse an ebook 1. On Home screen, tap > Aldiko . 2. Select an ebook from your bookshelf and tap to open the book.3. Swipe your fingers right a...
Page 50 - Chapter 9: Managing Your; Call settings
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 38 Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad 9.1 ViewPad Settings Tap Application Drawer > Settings to view and adjust the settings of this ViewPad. The Settings menu is categorized into: Wireless controls , Call settings , Sound & Display , Data sy...
Page 51 - Display
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 39 Display Location & Security Audible touch tones Enable/disable sound when using dial pad. Audible selection Enable/disable sound when making screen selection. Screen lock sounds Play sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Haptic feedb...
Page 52 - Applications
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 40 Applications Accounts & sync Privacy SD card, USB Mass Storage & ViewPad storage SIM card lock Tap to set up SIM card lock or change SIM pin. Passwords Check the box to show password as you type. Credential storage Use secure credential...
Page 53 - Search
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 41 Search Language & keyboard Text-to-speech Date & time About ViewPad View legal information, ViewPad status and software version. Application Description Google search settings Manage search settings and history. Searchable item Choose w...
Page 54 - Changing Basic Settings; Date and Time
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 42 9.2 Changing Basic Settings Date and Time To set the date and time 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Date & time . 2. Set date.3. Select the time zone from the list.4. To adjust the time, tap the hour, minute, second or AM/PM fie...
Page 55 - Display Settings
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 43 TIP: To sound an alarm even when this ViewPad is set to silent mode, tap Menu > Settings , and check Alarm in silent mode . Display Settings The display settings of this ViewPad affect the battery and external power level. To turn off backli...
Page 56 - Ring Settings; Protecting Your ViewPad; Enable or Disable SIM card PIN
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 44 Ring Settings You can assign a ringtone and a ringtone type for various events such as an incoming call, new message received, among others. To change the ring tone and ring type of an incoming call 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > ...
Page 57 - Enabling Screen Lock Protection; Resetting the ViewPad
Chapter 9: Managing Your ViewPad ViewSonic ViewPad 7 45 Enabling Screen Lock Protection When Screen lock is enabled, you are required to draw the pattern to unlock the screen.1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Location & Security . 2. In Screen unlock pattern submenu, tap Set unlock pa...
Page 58 - Chapter 10: Using the PC Tools; Using the PC Tools Application; Installing the driver
Chapter 10: Using PC Tools Application ViewSonic ViewPad 7 46 Chapter 10: Using the PC Tools Application PC Tools application is software that enables you to change USB modes when your ViewPad is connected to a computer. Available modes are as follows:• USB Mass Storage : Allows computer to recogniz...
Page 59 - Using your ViewPad as a storage device
Chapter 10: Using PC Tools Application ViewSonic ViewPad 7 47 Using your ViewPad as a storage device To browse and transfer video and still images into a computer, do the following:1. In PC Tools application, select USB Mass Storage . 2. The Removable Disk window appears on the screen. 3. Locate the...
Page 60 - Using your ViewPad to sync with a computer
Chapter 10: Using PC Tools Application ViewSonic ViewPad 7 48 5. From the Windows desktop, double click on Internet Explorer or launch a web browser. Using your ViewPad to sync with a computer This feature allows you to sync your ViewPad with a computer.In PC Tools application, select Synchronizatio...
Page 61 - Specifications
Specifications ViewSonic ViewPad 7 49 Specifications Radio Band & Standard GSM bands 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 UMTS bands 850 / 1900 / 2100 or 900 / 1900 / 2100 GPRS GPRS Class 12 EGPRS/EDGE Multi-Slot Class 12 UMTS DL / UL, HSDPA 7.2Mbps Connectivity GPS GPS / AGPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Bluetooth 2.1 ...
Page 64 - Customer Support
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 51 Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. NOTE: You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Website T = TelephoneF = FAX Email Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au AUS= 1800 880 818NZ= 0800 008 82...
Page 65 - Limited Warranty
ViewSonic ViewPad 7 52 Limited Warranty ViewSonic ® ViewPad What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty ...
