ViewSonic gTablet Quick start guide

ANDROID: User’s Overview and Tutorial

Getting Started with Android
When you power up your Android
device for the first time, you will
see a Welcome screen.
Touch the Android image to
proceed through a brief set-up
process.

Android: Log In to Google Account
The first thing you will do is link your
device to your Google Account, which is
how Android manages your e-mail,
contacts and Android Market downloads.
Your Google Account gives you access to
other Google Mobile Services, such as
Google Maps, Google Talk, Google
Books, Google Earth and much more.
If you do not have a Google account,
you will need to create one during the
set-up process.

Android: Connect by 3G or WiFi
If you are using a SIM card enabled device, you should be
automatically connected to the Internet via your carrier’s
data connection.
Alternately, you may connect via
WiFi. Android will scan for available
WiFi connections and connect
automatically, or prompt you for a
password if required.
You can also change your
connection settings in the
Settings application under the
Wireless & Network Settings
menu.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•Let’s take a closer look at configuring a wi-fi connection.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•Let’s take a closer look at configuring a wi-fi connection.
•First, open up the app launcher and select Settings.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•From the Settings menu, select Wireless & networks.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•From the Wireless & networks menu, select Wi-Fi: Turn on Wi-Fi.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•From the Wireless & networks menu, select Wi-Fi: Turn on Wi-Fi.
•A green check appears when Wi-Fi is turned on.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•Now select Wi-Fi settings.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•Your Android device will try to scan for and connect to a network automatically.
•You can select a network from the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually connect.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•Your Android device will try to scan for and connect to a network automatically.
•You can select a network from the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually connect.
•Tap the network name and then tap Connect to network.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•If required, you will be prompted for a password.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•If required, you will be prompted for a password.
•Enter the network password and tap Connect.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•Now the Wi-Fi settings menu will show that you are connected.

Android: Connectivity Settings
•To add a network that is not automatically detected, select Add Wi-Fi network.
•You will need the name and address of the network you wish to add.

Android Buttons: Navigation
•Before we dig deeper into the Android operating systems, let’s take a look at how
you can navigate using the built-in buttons. These may appear on screen or on the
case of your device.
•The four common buttons you will most likely find on an Android phone or tablet
are:
»Home – Returns you to the home screen from any other screen.
»Back – Returns you to the previous screen or menu. When on the first
screen of an app, this will take you back to the Home screen.
»Search – Opens a search box into which you can input a search query.
»Menu – Within certain apps, opens a menu offering additional options.
•Please note: the design and placement of buttons will vary by device, and not all
devices will have all of these buttons.

Android Buttons: Volume
•Most Android devices will also have Volume Up and Down buttons somewhere
along the edge of the device.
•On phone-enabled devices, pressing the Volume buttons from the home screen will
change the ringer volume.
•Pressing the Volume buttons while in an app will change the “media” volume for
music, video, and other application sounds.

Volume Settings
•You can also change your volume from the Settings menu.
–Select Settings > Sound > Volume
–You can adjust volume settings for Ringtone, Media and Alarm.

Android Settings
•You have already seen a couple of examples of the Settings menu. From here you
can view and change a wide variety options for controlling your Android device,
operating system and applications.
–Scroll up and down to view all available options.