Verizon ellipsis 10 User Manual
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 1. Getting Started ................................................ 3
Understanding this User Guide ......................................................3
Front ............................................................................................................5
Back ..............................................................................................................5
Sides ........................................................................................................... 6
Charge the Tablet ................................................................................. 8
Memory Card .......................................................................................... 8
Turning Your Tablet On/Off ............................................................. 9
Unlocking the Screen ......................................................................... 9
Setup Wizard ........................................................................................10
Setting Up Your Google Account ................................................10
Setting Up Other Email Accounts ..............................................11
Section 2. Messaging .........................................................12
Types of Messages ........................................................................... 12
Email ........................................................................................................ 12
Gmail .........................................................................................................14
Message+ ...............................................................................................14
Section 3. Apps .....................................................................15
Managing Applications ....................................................................15
Using Recent Apps .............................................................................19
The Pre-loaded Applications ....................................................... 20
Using Camera ...................................................................................... 26
Using Gallery .........................................................................................30
Using Clock ............................................................................................ 31
Using Play Store ..................................................................................34
Using Maps ............................................................................................ 35
Widgets ...................................................................................................35
Section 4. Connections .....................................................37
Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................... 37
Bluetooth ................................................................................................39
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................... 42
VPN ............................................................................................................43
Tetherin g ............................................................................................... 44
Connecting to a Computer .............................................................45
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Section 5. Settings .............................................................47
More Wireless and Network Settings ...................................... 47
Display .....................................................................................................54
Sound and Notification ...................................................................59
Storage ................................................................................................... 61
Battery ................................................................................................... 62
Application Manager ........................................................................63
Location ..................................................................................................65
Security ...................................................................................................65
Accounts ................................................................................................ 69
Language and Input ...........................................................................70
Back Up and Reset ............................................................................. 75
Date and Time ...................................................................................... 76
Accessibility ...........................................................................................77
Printing ................................................................................................... 81
System Updates ................................................................................ 82
Ab ou t Ta bl et ........................................................................................ 82
Section 6. Health and Safety Information ............. 84
Important Safety Precautions....................................................84
Additional Safety Guidelines .......................................................85
Caring for Your Device ..................................................................... 87
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement ............................................................................................. 88
RF Exposure Information (SAR) .................................................. 89
WEEE ........................................................................................................ 91
Section 7. Warranty Information .................................92
Warranty Period ................................................................................. 92
Limited Warranty Statement ...................................................... 92
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ..................93
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Section 1. Getting Started
Understanding this User Guide
The sections of this guide generally follow the features of
your device:
• The safety information beginning on page 84 provides
the important information that you should know before
using your device.
This guide gives navigation instructions according to
the default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this guide
assume that you are starting from the Home screen. To get to
the Home screen, you may need to unlock the device.
All screen images in this guide are for your reference only.
Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version
of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.
NOTE!
Instructions in this guide are based on default settings,
and may vary from your device, depending on the software
version on your device, and any changes to the device’s
Settings.
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Special Text
In this guide, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, share
quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and
more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes: Presents alternative options for the current
feature or menu.
• Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful
shortcuts.
• Important: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance.
• Caution: Brings to your attention important information
to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even damage
to your device.
Text Conventions
This guide provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence
of selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.
For example:
“From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings .”
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Front
Front Camera: Take pictures and record videos.
Back
Back Camera: Take pictures and record videos.
Front Camera
Home
Recent Apps
Back
Apps
Back Camera
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Sides
Speaker
Volume Buttons
Nano SIM Card Slot
Power/Lock Button:
• Press and hold to turn the device ON/OFF;
• When the device is turned ON, press and hold to access
Airplane mode or Restart the device;
• You can also lock the device or to wake the screen for
unlocking, press this button.
Volume Buttons:
• From the Home screen, press to adjust the system
volume;
• Press to adjust volume during playback;
• Press to mute an alert notification.
Speaker: Emit sound.
Headset Jack: Plug in a 3.5mm headset or earphones (not
included).
microSD Card Slot: Install a memory card (sold separately)
for storage of songs, pictures, and other data.
Power/Lock Button
USB/Charger Port
Speaker
microSD™ Card Slot
Headset Jack
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Nano SIM Card Slot: Contain the 4G LTE SIM card
(pre-installed).
NOTE!
Your tablet only supports nano SIM cards. The nano SIM
card should come pre-installed in your device. The Verizon
Wireless 4G LTE Nano SIM Card is compatible with any
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE certified device that uses the same
size nano SIM card. The 4G LTE Nano SIM Card can move from
one device to another, and your wireless service will support
the services that are compatible with your new device and
service plan.
To see which devices are compatible with the Verizon
Wireless 4G LTE Nano SIM Card, visit verizonwireless.com/
certifieddevice.
USB/Charger Port: Charge or sync music and files by
connecting the provided USB cable.
CAUTION!
Use only an approved charger to charge your tablet.
Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of
an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device
and void the warranty.
Your tablet is equipped with an internal rechargeable
battery that is non-removable. You should never attempt to
open or disassemble this tablet. Doing so may cause damage
that voids your warranty.
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Charge the Tablet
Before turning on your tablet, charge it fully. Be sure to use
the charger that came with your tablet.
USB Cable
Charger
Memory Card
The device supports up to 32GB microSD memory cards. The
microSD card is sold separately. The manufacturer does not
guarantee the product’s compatibility with microSD cards
from all providers.
1. With the tablet facing up, open the card slot cover.
2. Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts facing
up. Then carefully push the microSD card into the slot (as
shown) until it clicks into place.
3. Close the card slot cover.
4. To remove the card, gently push the top edge of the card
inwards to release it, and pull it out of the slot.
CAUTION!
DO NOT apply pressure to the center of the card.
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Turning Your Tablet On/Off
• To turn your tablet on, press and hold the Power/Lock
button for a couple of seconds until the screen lights
up.
• To turn your tablet off, press and hold the Power/Lock
button until the tablet options are displayed. Tap
Power off.
Unlocking the Screen
1. Press the Power/Lock button to turn on your screen.
Your Lock Screen will appear.
2. Drag the lock icon ( ) upwards to unlock the screen.
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Setting Up Your Google Account
Your Gmail™, Google™ contacts, and Google calendar events
can all be loaded to your tablet automatically.
Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your Gmail
account.
Record your Google account information here. Please keep
this document in a safe place.
Username: ____________________________@gmail.com
Password: _____________________________
Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard will launch when you start using the device
for the very first time, which will guide you through the
required basic settings of the tablet.
Complete the Setup Wizard to choose your preferred
language, activate network connection, set up your account,
and more.
1. Turn on your tablet by pressing and holding the Power/
Lock button for a couple of seconds until the screen
lights up.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your new device:
• Select the display language
• Configure the Wi-Fi network connection
• Set up/Create your Google account
• Set the screen lock
• Get content you have backed up with Google account
• Turn on location services
TIP!
You can change these settings while using the tablet from
the Settings menu.
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Setting Up Other Email Accounts
To add additional email accounts, tap Apps Settings
Accounts Add account. Tap one of the options and
enter your email address, password, and any other necessary
information.
• Appstore is for registering/creating your Amazon
Appstore account.
• Cloud is for registering your Verizon account before
using Verizon Cloud.
• Exchange is for Exchange server work email accounts.
• Google is for adding other Gmail accounts.
• Personal (IMAP) / Personal (POP3) is for most personal
email accounts. For account details, contact the account
provider.
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Section 2. Messaging
Types of Messages
Your device supports the following messages types:
• Email: Send and receive email using popular email
services.
• Gmail: Send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-
based email.
• Message+: Send and receive text, picture and video
messages seamlessly from your phone, tablet or the web
using your Verizon Wireless phone number.
NOTE!
Depends on your network and service plan, some of
the Messaging service may not be available. For more
information, please contact Verizon Wireless service center.
Email
Email allows you to send and receive email using popular
email services.
Configuring Email Accounts
1. From the Home screen, tap Email .
2. Enter your email address and password, and then follow
the prompts to set up your email account.
From the Home screen, you can also tap Settings
Accounts Add account, and then select your email
provider and follow the onscreen instructions to set up
your email account.
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Composing Email
1. From the Home screen, tap Email .
2. Select an account, and then tap .
3. Tap the required fields to enter recipients, a subject, and
the email text.
To attach an attachment, tap Attach file.
4. When done, tap to send email.
Combined View
The Combined view function allows you to view email from all
accounts together.
1. From the Home screen, tap Email .
2. Tap the Menu ( ) icon on the top left corner, and then
choose Combine view.
Synchronizing Your Email Account
You can refresh your account to update your device from the
servers.
1. From the Home screen, tap Email .
2. Swipe down to refresh.
Change Email Account Settings
You can use Account settings to change your email account
settings.
1. From the Home screen, tap Email .
2. Tap the Menu ( ) icon on the top left corner, and then
choose Settings.
3. Select an account and change the settings as desired.
NOTE!
Depending on the email service provider, the related Email
settings may differ.
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Gmail
Gmail allows you to send and receive emails via Gmail.
From the Home screen, tap Apps Gmail .
For more information about Gmail, visit:
http://www.google.com/mobile/gmail/
Message+
Verizon Messages allows you to send and receive text,
picture and video messages seamlessly from your phone,
tablet or the web using your Verizon Wireless phone number.
From the Home screen, tap Apps Message+ .
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Section 3. Apps
Managing Applications
The Apps screen holds all applications installed on your
tablet. Applications that you download and install from Play
Store or from the web are displayed on the Apps screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps .
2. From the Apps screen, you can:
• Move between screens: Just slide your finger left or
right until the next screen appears so you can browse
all apps on your tablet.
• Open an app: Tap its icon to launch the app.
• Place an app shortcut on the Home screen: Tap and
hold the app icon, slide your finger, and lift your finger
to drop the icon in place on the desired home screen
page.
TIP!
To remove the shortcut of the app from the Home screen, tap
& hold it, slide your finger toward the top of the screen, and
then drop the app over the X Remove icon.
NOTE!
To browse widgets, tap and hold the screen from the Home
screen. Then tap WIDGETS at the bottom of the Home
screen.
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Downloading and Installing New Apps
From the Home screen, tap Play Store to find new apps.
Browse the app stores and follow the prompts to download
and install apps on your tablet.
Uninstalling Apps
You can remove apps that you have downloaded and installed
on your device.
To remove an app:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings
Application manager.
2. Select the app you would like to remove, and tap
UNINSTALL OK.
• From the Apps screen, tap and hold the app’s icon
then drag it to Uninstall.
NOTE!
Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.
Creating App Shortcuts
You can access to some of your favorite applications easily
by creating app shortcuts on your Home screen.
To create an app shortcuts:
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps .
2. From the Apps screen, tap and hold the app’s icon then
drag it to the Home screen.
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Organizing the App Shortcuts
Once you create many app shortcuts on your Home screen,
you can organize the desktop by moving or deleting the
existing app shortcut. You can also create a “folder” to
manage these app shortcuts.
¬ Moving the app shortcut
Tap and hold the app shortcut until it displays as movable
mode, and then drag it to the place you want.
¬ Removing the app shortcut
You can free up space for new app shortcuts by removing
existing app shortcuts on your Home Screen.
To remove an app shortcut:
1. On the Home screen, tap and hold an app shortcut until
the X Remove appears on top of the screen.
2. Drag the app shortcut to X Remove and release.
You can also move the app shortcut to a different screen. Tap
and hold the app shortcut until it displays as movable mode,
and then drag it to the edge of the current screen. Wait for
awhile and the screen will switch to the next home screen
automatically. Drag the app shortcut to the desired position
on the new screen and release.
movable mode
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¬ Creating app folder
Once you create many app shortcuts on your Home screen,
you can create “folder” to manage the app shortcuts.
To make a new folder on your Home screen, stack one app on
top of another.
1. On the Home Screen, tap and drag an app shortcut onto
another app shortcut until a white circle appears.
2. You can add multiple apps in your folder by repeating
step 1.
3. To open the folder, tap on the folder icon.
4. From the opened folder, you can:
• Tap the app shortcut to launch the application.
• Tap Unnamed Folder to change the folder name.
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Viewing App Info
While creating a shortcut for the app, you can view the
detailed app information.
1. From the Home screen, tap Apps .
2. While holding an app on the Apps screen, the App info
will appear on the top of the Home Screen.
3. Drag the app to App info to display its detailed
information.
Using Recent Apps
The Recent Apps screen displays a list of app shortcuts
based from your recently launched apps. You can also use
this screen to go back to or switch between the apps you
recently launched.
To access the Recent Apps screen:
1. From the Home screen, tap the Recent Apps icon.
2. The Recent Apps list displays all of your recently
launched apps.
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3. From the Recent Apps list, you can:
• Tap on the app you want to launch.
• To remove the app from the list, swipe it left or right.
• To clear the list, tap Clear All.
The Pre-loaded Applications
From the Home screen, tap Apps to display the pre-loaded
apps. Simply tap the desired icon to launch the application.
Amazon
Amazon app lets you shop and manage your Amazon orders
from anywhere. Browse and shop by department, compare
prices, read reviews, share products with friends, make
purchases, and check the status of your orders.
Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle lets you read more than one million
eBooks available in the Kindle store. Enjoy personalized
recommendations, customer reviews, and automatic syncing
with other Kindle-capable devices you own.
Amazon Music
Amazon Music lets you play your Amazon Music purchases,
AutoRip CDs, and imported music instantly from the cloud.
Appstore
Amazon Appstore lets you purchase apps from the Amazon
Appstore and install them to your device.
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Audible
Audible lets you listen to books while you are on the go.
Calculator
Launch Calculator and then you can use your device to
perform mathematical calculations.
Calendar
Your device’s Calendar allows you to record events and
appointments to manage your schedule.
You can also use the Calendar widget in the WIDGETS tab.
Camera
Camera lets you take pictures and record video with your
device.
For more information, refer to the “Using Camera” section.
IMPORTANT!
Do not take videos of people without their permission.
Do not take videos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Do not take videos in places where you may interfere with
another person’s privacy.
Chrome
Google Chrome is a full function web browser that lets you
surf the Internet easily.
For more information about Google Chrome, visit:
http://support.google.com/chrome
Clock
Tap Clock to display the current date and time on the screen.
The Clock also provides you with the alarm, timer, and
stopwatch functions.
Cloud
Verizon Cloud allows you to back up your contacts, photos,
videos, music, documents, and text and media messages to
secure cloud storage.
Contacts
Contacts allows you to create a new contact and manage
your contacts.
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Docs
Docs allows you to create, edit, or share documents and work
together with others.
Downloads
Files, apps, and other items that you have downloaded from
the Web, Gmail, Email, or in other ways, are stored in your
device’s internal storage. Use Downloads to view, reopen, or
delete what you have downloaded.
Drive
Drive allows you to back up your videos, photos, and
documents to Google Drive.
Email
Email lets you send and receive email using popular email
services.
For more information, refer to the “Email” section.
File Manager
File Manager allows you to can manage the files and
applications.
Gallery
You can use Gallery to view, share, and manage pictures and
videos.
Gmail
Gmail lets you send and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s
web-based email.
Google
Google allows you to search the web, or applications,
contacts and music stored on your device.
Google Settings
You can easily change your Google account settings by using
Google Settings.
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Message+
You can use Verizon Messages to send and receive text,
picture and video messages seamlessly from your phone,
tablet or the web using your Verizon Wireless phone number.
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot allows you to share your mobile network to
your computer, other smartphone/tablet, or any device that
supports Wi-Fi connection.
My Verizon Mobile
My Verizon Mobile allows you to access self-serve
functionality for managing your wireless account directly
from your device.
NOTE!
You can use My Verizon Mobile free of charge. You will not
incur any airtime or megabyte charges when you use My
Verizon Mobile in the national Enhanced Service Area.
Photos
Photos allows you to manage your Google+ photos, albums,
and videos.
Hangouts
The instant messaging and video chat platform developed
by Google, Hangouts, will let you reach friends easily and
happily.
Help
You can get information about using your device, including
videos, useful tips, and other information.
IMDb
With IMDb, you can find showtimes, watch movie trailers,
rate movies and TV shows, explore popular TV shows, share
movie information, and more.
Maps
You can use Google Maps to find your current location, get
directions, and other location-based information.
For more information, refer to the “Using Maps” section.
NOTE!
You must enable location services to use Maps and some
features require Standalone or Google location services.
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Play Movies & TV
Play Movies & TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows
purchased or rented from Google Play. Watch your favorite
movies and shows instantly on your Android phone or tablet,
or on any HDTV using Chromecast. You can also download
and watch from anywhere, even when you’re not connected.
Play Music
Play Music lets you shop for millions of songs from your
favorite artists, including hundreds of free tracks from the
biggest names in Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop, and more.
Play Newsstand
Play Newsstand enables you to subscribe to the news
and magazines you are interested and build your very own
newsroom on your device.
Play Store
Google Play Store can provide you with all your favorite
books, movies, apps, and games are all in one place that’s
accessible from the Web and your device.
For more information, refer to the “Using Play Store” section.
NOTE!
You need a Google account set up on your device to
download apps and music.
Settings
Launch Settings to customize your device.
For more information, refer to the “Settings” section.
Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard guides you through setting up your device
before the initial usage.
Sheets
Sheets allows you to create, edit, or share spreadsheets and
work together with others.
Slacker Radio
Slacker Radio is a free streaming music service. When you
listen to music, the Wi-Fi or data connection will be used.
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Slides
Slides allows you to create, edit, or share presentations and
work together with others.
Voice Search
Voice Search allows you to search the web and access things
on your device just by speaking.
VZ Navigator
You can use VZ Navigator to find, share and navigate to
millions of locations, avoid traffic and drive or walk with
ease.
NOTE!
Download, subscription, and airtime required for use; airtime
and data usage for download only. Roaming rates may apply.
VZ Navigator only available in National Enhanced Services
Coverage Area; accuracy and completeness of information is
not guaranteed; information about location of device will be
used to deliver service. You must have VZ Navigator added to
your account in order for GPS features to work.
YouTube
YouTube lets you view and upload YouTube videos from your
device.
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Using Camera
The Camera app allows you to take pictures and record
videos using your device.
To launch Camera, tap Camera .
Taking Pictures
After launching Camera, the image from the camera lens will
be displayed on the screen.
Follow the instructions below to take a picture:
• While using Camera, hold the device in either landscape
or portrait orientation. The camera screen orientation
and the onscreen menu/function icons will adjust
depending on how you are holding the device.
• You can use the screen display as a viewfinder. To
compose your picture, aim the camera at the subject.
• Use the onscreen menu icons or tap to set up the
camera, including changing image settings, selecting the
banding filter, and more.
• Pinch the screen to zoom in/out on the subject.
• Tap to take the picture.
Onscreen Controls
On the camera screen, the onscreen controls allow you to
take the picture and change the camera settings.
Shutter
Mode
selection
Settings
Viewfinder
Focus frame
• Shutter: Tap to take a picture.
• Mode: Tap to switch to Video mode.
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• Settings: Tap to change the camera settings.
Recording Videos
1. From the Home screen, tap Camera .
2. Tap and select Video ( ) to switch to Video mode.
3. Tap to start recording.
4. While recording, do one of the following:
• Pinch the screen to zoom in/out on the subject.
• Touch the screen to take a photo.
• Tap to pause the recording. Tap to resume.
5. Tap to stop recording.
Taking Panorama Shots
1. From the Home screen, tap Camera .
2. Tap and select Panorama ( ) to switch to Panorama
mode.
3. Tap to take the shot.
4. Move the device slowly towards the desired shooting
direction. The device automatically starts shooting when
it detects the panorama direction.
5. When the shooting guide reaches the end of the shooting
point, the shooting ends. You can also manually stop the
shooting by tapping .
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Menu Option Descriptions
Exposure Adjust the proper exposure level to fix the
overall brightness of the image.
Jpeg Quality Set the image quality.
Effect Adjust the contrast, saturation, brightness,
or sharpness setting.
Save location Select ON to enable to include the location
of the captured picture.
Picture
Playback
Select ON to enable user to directly
view the last captured photo right after
capturing an image.
Grid line Select ON to display the grid lines to help
composition when taking the photo.
Shutter
Sound
Select ON to enable to enable the shutter
sound.
Storage
Location
Specify the location where to save the
captured photo.
Reset
Settings
Reset all settings to the default values.
Onscreen menu options
Countdown
timer ( )
Set the countdown timer setting.
HDR ( )
Tap to disable/enable the HDR function.
Configure the Camera Settings
Tap to enter the Settings menu. Tap the desired menu
option icon to change the respective setting. You can also tap
the onscreen menu icons to directly configure the selected
settings.
Camera mode
Menu Option Descriptions
Settings menu options
Camera
photo
Set the image resolution.
Banding
Filter
Set the anti-banding value.
ISO Select the desired ISO sensitivity level.
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