ViewSonic gTablet User manual

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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Caution: This icon warns against potential damage to the
gTablet and to avoid improper operations.
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general knowledge and references which are important to note.
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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.

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G TABLET KEY MAP
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
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
Top Edge View
1. Volume +/- button
Bottom Edge View
1. Microphone Port
2. Docking

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GETTING STARTED
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 above).
2. Once green indicator light is on, turn system on by pressing the
power button (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.
4. Follow the prompts and enjoy your gTablet!
Welcome Screen
When the gTablet powers on, the Welcome Screen below will appear.
There are 4 easy steps to follow for initial setup.
End User License Agreement
1. After the welcome screen finishes loading, the End-User License
Agreement screen will appear. Review this and tap the “Accept”
button. After tapping on the box “I have read and agree…” (1), tap
on the “Next” button (2).

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Location, Date and Time
2. Set up your Location, Date and Time (1). When complete, tap on
“Next” (2).
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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.
The available networks will automatically be displayed. If your network is

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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 prompts under the “System
Settings” section and “Wireless & Networks”, by tapping on “Add Wi-Fi
network”.
Once you have put in your password, the gTablet should recognize and
connect to your network. If it does not, try this process again by tapping
on “Previous” to go back. If problem persists, contact your internet
service provider or visit www.viewsonic.com/gtablet.
Setting Up User Profiles
4. After setting up your Wireless Network, you will be prompted to set up
your user profiles. User profiles allow multiple people to use the
device so that personal email accounts and to do lists can be
accessed, modified and used without affecting other user’s data.
The “Family” profile (or a group profile) is to be used by all. You also
have the option of setting up 6 individual profiles (1).
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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 for extended periods of time, and to save battery.
Sleep
The most common mode for frequent and daily use for the gTablet is to
put the system into ”Sleep” mode. This save battery and requires a
much shorter boot up time. To put the tablet in sleep mode, simply press
the power button briefly. To turn the gTablet on from the sleep mode,
also briefly press the power button.
OVER THE AIR UPDATES (OTA)
The Updates application allows your tablet to receive the latest

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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
screen by tapping on the “Menu” icon in the bottom right corner of the
screen. This brings up the Over the Air Updates application. If there
are updates available, follow the instructions to download when you are
ready.
Important Note: Over the Air Updates may erase some
applications which you have downloaded and you will need to
reinstall them.
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.
Tap on “Download Update”

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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.

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You can also visit the gTablet website for additional information and
online documentation. http://www.viewsonic.com/gtablet
WIRELESS SETUP
If you were unable to setup your wireless connection during the setup
process, tap on the “Settings” icon from the Home screen at the right
(gear icon), then tap on “Wireless & networks”. Tap on “Wi-Fi Settings”.
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” section and “Wireless & Networks”, by tapping on “Add Wi-Fi
network”.
IMPORTANT BUTTONS
On the right side of the LCD Screen there are 4 buttons.
1. SEARCH –Pressing the search button from the
Home screen will bring up the Google search
web site.
2. HOME –Pressing the Home button takes you
back to either the Home screen or the
Dashboard depending on which screen you
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