ViewSonic ViewPad 10pi User manual

ViewPad 10pi
User Guide
Model No. VS14406

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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
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-VS14406 on the product label.This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This
mobiledevice has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequencyenergy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance couldvoid theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.The antenna(s)
used for this transmitter must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any
otherantenna or transmitter.
FCC SAR information
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The device was tested and complies to measurement standards and procedures
specied in FCC OE Bulletin 65, Supplement C.

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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 ViewPad.
5. DO NOT expose the ViewPad to strong magnetic or electrical eld.
6. DO NOT expose the ViewPad to direct sunlight as it can damage the LCD
Screen.
Keep it away from heat sources.
7. SAFE TEMPERATURE: This ViewPad should only be used in environments
with ambient temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C(104°F).
8. DO NOT use the ViewPad in the rain.
9. Please check with your Local Authority or retailer for proper disposal of
electronic products.
10. The ViewPad and the adapter may produce some heat during normal operation
or charging. DO NOT leave the ViewPad on your lap to prevent discomfort or
injury from heat exposure.
11. POWER INPUT RATING: Refer to the rating label on the ViewPad and be sure
that the power adapter complies with the rating. Only use accessories specied
by the manufacturer.
12. DO NOT use a pen or any sharp object to tap the screen.
13. Clean the touch screen with a soft cloth. If needed, dampen the cloth slightly
before cleaning. Never use abrasives or cleaning solutions.
14. Always power off the ViewPad to install or remove external devices that do not
support hot-plug.
15. Disconnect the ViewPad from an electrical outlet and power off before cleaning
the ViewPad.
16. DO NOT disassemble the ViewPad, only a certied service technician should
perform repair.
17. The ViewPad has apertures to disperse heat. DO NOT block the ViewPad
ventilation, the ViewPad may become hot and malfunction as a result.
18. Risk of explosion if battery replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
19. Users have to use the connection to USB interfaces with USB 2.0 version or
higher.
20. PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shell be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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Copyright Information
Copyright © ViewSonic® Corporation, 2011. All rights reserved.
ViewSonic®, the three birds logo, On View®, ViewMatch™, and ViewMeter® are
registered trademarks of ViewSonic® Corporation.
All products use in this device and trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows NT®, and the Windows® logo are registered
trademarks of Microsoft® Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Intel®, Pentium®, and Atom™ are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo are registered trademarks of the Wireless
Fidelity Alliance.
SD, SDHC are trademarks of SD Card Association.
Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
The prediction engine of the input method is TOUCHPAL, provided by COOTEK.
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or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting
from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves
the right to change product specications without notice. Information in this document
may change without notice.
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for any purpose without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Product Overview --------------------------------------------------- 2
Package Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Control Buttons and Connectivity ------------------------------------------------------3
Front and Rear--------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Side view ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Navigation, Control Buttons ---------------------------------------------------------4
Indicators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Chapter 2: Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
Battery Replacement------------------------------------------------------------------6
Charging Battery -----------------------------------------------------------------------6
Memory Card----------------------------------------------------------------------------7
Touch Panel Setup---------------------------------------------------------------------7
Connect to a wireless networks ----------------------------------------------------8
Bluetooth ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Chapter 3: Cellular Data Network (3G Data) Setup ---------------------11
Starting Wireless Manager -------------------------------------------------------- 11
PIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
PUK ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Multiple Proles ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Auto Start ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
SIM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Radio ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Networks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Connection ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Wireless Manager menu ----------------------------------------------------------- 25
Exiting Wireless Manager --------------------------------------------------------- 25
Chapter 4 Basic Operation------------------------------------------------------26
Power up and off --------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Touch Screen Control --------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Virtual Keyboard---------------------------------------------------------------------- 27
ViewScene ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27

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Chapter 1: Product Overview
Package Contents
After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. If any of the items is miss-
ing or appear damaged, contact your dealer. The shipping carton should contain the
following:
• A ViewPadpi tablet.
• An AC adapter with power cord
• User Guide and Driver CD
• Quick Start Guide
• An system recovery disk
ViewPad 10pi
Quick Start Guide
User Guide and
Installation Software
PC System Requirements
Intel®Pentium®processor or
greater running on Windows®
Platform, 4x CD-ROM drive;
64MB or more of available
RAM; 800x600 color display.
Copyright© 2011, ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.All trademarks,
registeredor otherwise, are the property of their respective companies. Disclaimer:
ViewSonicCorporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial reeors or
omissionscontained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting
fromfurnishing this meterial, or the performance or use of this product. In the
interestof continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the
rightto change product specifications without notice. Information in this CD-ROM
maychange without notice, No part of this CD-ROM may be copied, reproduced, or
transmittedby any means, for any purpose without prior written permission of
ViewSonicCorporation.
ViewPad Series Tablet
03/14/11 • ViewPad_CD • Made in China
Copyright© 2011, ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.All trademarks,
registeredor otherwise, are the property of their respective companies. Disclaimer:
ViewSonicCorporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial reeors or
omissionscontained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting
fromfurnishing this meterial, or the performance or use of this product. In the
interestof continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the
rightto change product specifications without notice. Information in this CD-ROM
maychange without notice, No part of this CD-ROM may be copied, reproduced, or
transmittedby any means, for any purpose without prior written permission of
ViewSonicCorporation.
This disc contains 32-bit software only.
External Recovery Media Disc 1 of 1
For distribution only with
a new ViewSonic®PC.
Support for these products
provided by ViewSonic®.
For technical support
information, visit
www.viewsonic.com
Portions © 2011Microsoft
Corporation.All rights reserved.
© 2011ViewSonic
Part No. 03/14/11_VPD_Ver.1
Microsoft®Windows®7 Professional
03/14/11 • ViewPad_CD • Made in China

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Control Buttons and Connectivity
Front and Rear
Front and rear components
1. Touch Screen Use nger to control system & applications.
2. Ambient Light Sensor Automatically adjust the backlight of panel. Press Menu button
and last for 3 seconds to turn on/off it.
3. Webcam A built-in webcam that allows you to capture images, record
videos, and chat online.
4. Vents Dissipate heat and keep your ViewPad at an optimal tempera-
ture.
5. Speakers Produces sounds from multimedia les or the operating system.
6. Rear camera(Optional) You can take photos at resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 pixels and
record videos.

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Side view
Side components
1. Lock slot 7. Back button 13. Docking connector
2. Home button 8. Power jack 14. MIC
3. Menu button 9. Audio output jack 15. Lock switch
4. Volume/brightness buttons 10. USB ports 16. Reset eject hole
5. Indicators 11. Memory card slot
6. Power switch 12. 3G SIM card slot(Optional)
Navigation, Control Buttons
The external buttons have different function in different OS.
Button Icon Location Function in Windows ANDR D Function
in DOS
Home Top
Short press:
Go to desktop
Press and hold for 3
seconds:
Turn on/off light sensor
Go to home screen UP Arrow
Menu Top Ctrl+Alt+Delete Open Menu Down Arrow
Volume- Top
Short press:
volume decrease;
Press and hold for 3
seconds:
brightness decrease.
Short press:
volume decrease Left Arrow
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Volume+ Top
Short press:
volume increase;
Press and hold for 3
seconds:
brightness increase.
Short press:
volume increase Right Arrow
Power Top
Short press:
standby/Wake up;
Press and hold for 4
seconds:
Power off
Short press<2.5s:
sleep/wake up;
Long press 2.5~7s:
pop-up power off dialog;
Long Press>7s:
Power outage.
Short press:
Power On/
Off
Back Top
Short press:
ESC Function;
Press and hold for
10 seconds:
Touch panel Calibration
Back function;
Press 10s to H/W
Calibration
Enter
Lock Bottom Turn left or right to dis-
able or enable G-sensor
Left to locked G-Sensor ;
Right to unlocked
G-Sensor
No function
Reset Bottom Power outage Power outage Power
outage
Indicators
Indicators
1. Power indicator When the system is on, it lights up in blue.
When the system is in sleep mode, it ashes in blue.
When the system is off or in Hibernation mode, it goes off.
2. Battery status
indicator
When the battery is in charging, it lights up in red.
When the battery is low, it ashes in red.
When the battery is fully charged, it lights up in blue.
3.Wireless LAN
indicator
When WiFi or 3G is turned on, it lights up in blue.
When WiFi or 3G is turned off, the light goes off.

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Chapter 2: Setup
Battery Replacement
Battery is permanently xed to the device. Battery replacement should be performed
by an authorized ViewSonic service center. Please contact local ViewSonic customer
service for more information.
Charging Battery
The new battery is only partially charged out of box. To fully charge the battery,
please follow the below instruction.
1. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the charger jack.
2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter to the wall outlet to start charging.
When the battery is charging, the charge indicator LED will be ashing in amber; the
battery icon is also displayed in the status bar. When battery is fully charged, the
charge indicator LED will change to blue; if device is turned on, the battery icon will
be displayed as fully charged.
Note: Use only the provided AC power adapter for battery charging. The battery life may vary
depending on actual usage.

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Memory Card
SD memory card provides additional data storage space.
To install SD/SDHC card
1. Open card door.
2. Insert SD/SDHC card following the indicative mark.
3. Close the card door.
To remove the SD/SDHC card
1. For safe removal, go to Windows task bar and right mouse click on icon. Select
eject SD card option.
2. After Windows prompts, “The device is now safe to remove” open the card cover.
3. Push to eject the SD card from the slot.
NOTE!
Do not remove the memory card while it’s being accessed. Sudden removal of the memory
card may cause data loss or unpredictable system behavior.
Touch Panel Setup
The touch panel of this device has been factory calibrated. In most cases,
recalibration is not necessary. However, due to the nature of capacitive touch panel,
change of geographical location may require recalibration for the new environment
conditions.
If touch panel is experiencing improper behavior, please perform touch panel
calibration procedure as below.
1. Tap on (ILITEK) icon to open touch panel calibration menu.
2. Place the device on a at table top. Avoid any touch contact to the touch panel
while performing the calibration.

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3. Tap on “Calibration” to start the process.
4. When calibration is completed, message “Calibration OK” will be shown.
Hardware calibration:
You can also calibrate the touch panel by pressing and hold the Back button for 10
seconds until the battery indicator ashes in red.
Connect to a wireless networks
1. Make sure you are located within the wireless network service area. Press the
Wi-Fi button to turn on Wi-Fi, and the Wi-Fi indicator light up in blue. ( If insert a
SIM card, and turn on 3G, you also can conncect to a 3G networks)
2. Click the network icon in the notication area, a list of available wireless
networks will be displayed.
(Wi-Fi hotspots and 3G networks will show up
together in the same list. Windows 7 also virtualises
the Wi-Fi card so you can use it twice, for example to
connect WPS device to a non-WPS access point.)
(To connect to some networks that require security
authentication, you may have to undergo another
authorization process and enter username and
password. For details, please consult your network
administrator.)
(For data security, it is strongly recommended
to connect to security-enabled wireless networks
whenever possible.)
(When travelling by air, please be sure to turn o
wireless networking to avoid any possible risks to ight
safety.)
3. Choose a network and then click Connect. If security authentication is not
required by the network you are using, there will be a successful message
showing that you have connected to the network.
The congurations may vary depending on the model number. Check the actual
model for specics.

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Bluetooth
1. Right-click in the notication area (located at the lowerright corner of the
desktop or clicking to access from the hidden icons) and select Open
Settings.(If adapter off, please turn on.)
2. In the Options tab, select Allow Bluetooth devices to nd this computer, and click
OK. So, other Bluetooth devices can nd your ViewPad and make the Bluetooth
connection.
(You also need to activate the Bluetooth connection feature of the device that you
want to connect to.)
3. Right-click and select Add a Device. Wait for a while and the found active
Bluetooth devices will show.
(For details about how to activate the device's Bluetooth function, please refer to
its documentation.)
(The maximum effective range of connection between your ViewPad and the
Bluetooth device is about 10 meters.)

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4. Select a Bluetooth device and click Next.
5. Windows generates a random code number shown on the screen. Type in this
code number into the Bluetooth device your ViewPad is trying to connecting to.

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Chapter 3: Cellular Data Network (3G Data) Setup
CAUTION!
The 3G does not support hot-plug detect. Please make sure the device is powered down
when inserting or removing the SIM. Inserting or removing SIM while the device’s power is
ON may cause system shutdown.
NOTE!
Your ViewPadpi may not have an SIM slot. The congurations may vary depending on the
model number. Check the actual model for specics.
To install SIM card, you need to turn off the tablet rst, then insert SIM card following
the indicative mark.
To remove SIM card, you also need to turn off the tablet rst, then push to reject the
SIM card from the slot.
Starting Wireless Manager
Your Mobile Broadband Module is supplied with the Wireless Manager software
application. Wireless Manager provides a set of tools that you can use to congure
and manage mobile broadband connections on your ViewPad. When you open
Wireless Manager, the Wireless Manager main window is displayed. The main
window provides important status information and allows you to connect and
disconnect.
At Windows desktop, tap on icon to open Wireless Manager. If Wireless Manager
is running but no Wireless Manager Window is open, double-click the status icon
in the Windows notication area, or right-click the icon and select Open Wireless
Manager.

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PIN
When starting the Wireless Manager, you may need to enter a PIN for your SIM
card to continue. Enter your PIN in the eld and then click OK. Refer to your network
subscription for PIN information.
PUK
You are allowed a limited numbers of attempts to enter the correct PIN. If you fail to
enter the SIM card’s PIN correctly, you will be locked from accessing the SIM card
and you will need a PUK to unlock the SIM card.

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After entering the correct PUK, you will be prompted to change the PIN.
NOTE!
The PIN only protects your subscription and not your Mobile Broadband Module from
unauthorized use. If you change your PIN, the module will still work with another SIM card..
Multiple Proles
A SIM card can have multiple pre-dened proles. The rst time the Wireless
Manager starts, a dialog will appear with a question prompting you to set a
connection prole. Select a suitable prole from the list and click Set prole to
continue.

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Connection
The Connection section tab enables you to connect or disconnect from an operator
network and provides information about your current Mobile Broadband Connection
(for example, signal strength and service type). From the Wireless Manager Main
Window it is also possible to open the following Wireless applications or Help:
• SMS link. Opens the SMS Utility.
• Help link. Opens the help window.
The following information is displayed in the Connection section tab:
• Your network operator’s name or icon or both. If roaming, the roaming
network name may also be shown. Roaming enables automatic use of
another network when travelling outside the geographical coverage area of
the home network. Roaming is marked with an R, next to the signal strength
bars.
NOTE!
If roaming, trafc charges may be higher than normal. Check with your
service provider for more details.
• Signal strength is indicated on a scale of ve bars, from zero to ve. The
bars also show if a connection is established or not. A lled bar symbolizes
a connection and an empty bar symbolizes that there is no connection.
• Type of service available (for example, GPRS and UMTS).
• Connection status messages, such as Connected/Disconnected and
Acquiring IP.
• Connect/Disconnect button.
• Status Image showing if a connection is established.

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The Status Window
Some of the information displayed in the Connection section tab is also visible in
the status window. The status window is visible when the mouse pointer is held over
the status icon in the Windows notication area.
Connecting to a Corporate Network
Mobile access to a corporate network may require a special conguration to keep the
data secure. VPN software may be used to encrypt the data so that it can be safely
be sent over an Internet connection. Some corporations may also have a dedicated
APN enabling data to pass directly from the service provider to the corporate
servers.
Usage
The Usage section tab enables you to view Session and History information.
Settings
The Settings section tab enables you to change Wireless Manager settings.

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Auto Start
Automatically launch Wireless Manager at Microsoft Windows startup. Click Apply
after changing the Auto Start settings.
Advanced Settings
Further settings can be found by clicking Advanced...:
• SIM
• Radio
• Proles
• Networks
• Connection
SIM
Most SIM cards are protected by a Personal Identity Number (PIN) at the time of
purchase. If PIN lock is activated for your SIM card, you have to enter the PIN when
you start Wireless Manager. You are allowed a limited numbers of attempts to enter
the correct PIN. If you fail to enter the SIM card’s PIN correctly, you will be locked
from accessing the SIM card and you will need a PUK to unlock the SIM card.
Make sure that the GSM/UMTS services that you require are included on your SIM
card subscription. The SIM tab contains information about the SIM state. It is also
possible to activate or deactivate the Request PIN at startup functionality and
change the PIN from this tab.