Verizon Ellipsis Kids User Manual

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User Guide

Table of Contents

Section 1. Getting Started ................................................ 3

Understanding this User Guide ......................................................3

Front ............................................................................................................5

Back ..............................................................................................................5

Sides ........................................................................................................... 6

Attach the Bumper ............................................................................... 7

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

Create a Child’s Profile .................................................................... 12

Setting Up Other Email Accounts ..............................................13

Section 2. Kid Mode ............................................................14

Home Screen Overview ...................................................................14

Play Mode ...............................................................................................14

Using Kids Camera ............................................................................ 20

Using Kids Photos ..............................................................................21

Parent Dashboard ..............................................................................21

Turning Kid Mode Off ........................................................................38

Section 3. Standard Mode ...............................................39

Managing Applications ....................................................................39

Using Recent Apps ............................................................................44

The Pre-loaded Applications ........................................................45

Using Camera ....................................................................................... 50

Using Gallery .........................................................................................53

Using Clock ............................................................................................ 55

Using Play Store ..................................................................................58

Using Maps ............................................................................................58

Widgets ...................................................................................................59

Section 4. Connections .....................................................61

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................... 61

Bluetooth ................................................................................................63

Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................... 66

VPN ............................................................................................................67

Tetherin g ................................................................................................67

Connecting to a Computer ............................................................ 68

Section 5. Settings .............................................................70

More Wireless and Network Settings ...................................... 70

Home .........................................................................................................77

Sound ....................................................................................................... 78

Display ..................................................................................................... 79

Storage .................................................................................................... 83

Battery ................................................................................................... 84

Application Manager ........................................................................85

Location .................................................................................................. 87

Security ................................................................................................... 87

Language and Input ..........................................................................92

Back Up and Reset ............................................................................ 98

Accounts ................................................................................................ 99

Date and Time ................................................................................... 100

Accessibility .......................................................................................101

Printing .................................................................................................10 4

System Updates ..............................................................................104

Help ........................................................................................................ 105

Ab ou t Ta bl et ...................................................................................... 105

Section 6. Health and Safety Information ...........106

Important Safety Precautions..................................................106

Additional Safety Guidelines .................................................... 107

Caring for Your Device ..................................................................109

Federal Communication Commission Interference

Statement ...........................................................................................110

RF Exposure Information (SAR) ................................................ 111

WEEE ......................................................................................................113

Section 7. Warranty Information .............................. 114

Warranty Period ............................................................................... 114

Limited Warranty Statement .................................................... 114

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ...............115

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 106 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.

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 .”

Front

Front Camera: Take pictures and record videos.

Back

Back Camera: Take pictures and record videos.

Headset

Jack

Rear Camera

Power/Lock Button

Volume Buttons

USB/Charger

Port

Proximity Sensor

Speaker

SIM Card Slot

microSD™ Card Slot

BumperFront Camera

Sides

Power/Lock Button:

• Press and hold to turn the device ON/OFF;

• When the device is turned ON, press 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.

Speaker

Headset Jack

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.

Attach the Bumper

1. Insert your tablet into the bumper, bottom ﬁrst, aligning

the USB/Charger port of your tablet with the USB/ Charger port slot on the bumper.

2. Press down until the edges of the bumper wrap around

all edges of the table.

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. Remove the bumper.

2. With the tablet facing up, open the card slot cover.

3. Insert the microSD card with the gold contacts facing

down. Then carefully push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks into place.

4. Close the card slot cover.

5. 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.

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  OK.

Unlocking the Screen

1. Press the Power/Lock button to turn on your screen.

Your Lock Screen will appear.

2. From the center of the screen, drag the lock icon to the

right ( ) to unlock it.

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 prompt 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

• Get content you have backed up with Google account

• Turn on location services

• Sign in to Zoodles Kid Mode

• Create a child’s proﬁle

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You can change these settings while using the tablet from the Settings menu.

Your device comes with a free subscription to a premium Kid Mode account.

Perform the following to set up your Premium account:

1. After you have complete the Setup Wizard, tap START

KID MODE to enter the Kid Mode’s home screen.

2. Enter your email address and password. Then enter again

your password.

3. Tap Create Account to set up your account.

4. Enter your birth date. Then tap OK.

5. Enter your birth year.

NOTE!

• Your birth year will be used as the password for the child lock function. To set up the child lock function, see “Configuring Child Lock Function” on page 36.

• You will be prompted to enter your birth year

before entering the Parent Dashboard. See “Parent Dashboard” on page 21.

6. When done, tap Ready! . Now you can continue to create

your child’s proﬁle.

Create a Child’s Profile

For easy monitoring your child’s progress, you can create your child proﬁle ﬁrst before letting them using this tablet.

Perform the following to create a proﬁle for your child:

1. Enter your child’s name and birth year.

2. Tap Create Proﬁle to set up your child proﬁle.

3. Select one of the characters to set it as your child’s proﬁle

picture. You can swipe your ﬁnger to the left or to the right to browse more characters. Then tap Save.

4. Your child’s proﬁle is created. Tap Done! to enter Kid

Mode’s dashboard.

Setting Up Other Email Accounts

To add additional email accounts, tap Apps  Settings  Add account. Tap one of the options and enter your email

address, password, and any other necessary information.

• Cloud is for registering your Verizon account before using Verizon Cloud.

• Corporate is for Exchange server work email accounts.

• Google is for adding other Gmail accounts.

• IMAP / Personal (IMAP) / Personal (POP3) / POP3 is for most personal email accounts. For account details, contact the account provider.

Section 2. Kid Mode

Home Screen Overview

Your tablet starts out in Kid Mode so your kids can have fun learning in a safe environment right away.

On the Dashboard’s home screen, you can do the following:

• Parent Dashboard: Tap to enter the Parent Dashboard.

• Your Child Proﬁle: Ta p to enter the Play mode.

• Add Child: If you have more than one child, tap to create a new proﬁle for your another child. You can also create a proﬁle in Parent Dashboard. See “Adding New Child Proﬁle” on page 32.

• Tell A Friend: Ta p to send an email to your friend about Kid Mode.

• Exit: Tap to exit the Kid Mode and switch to the standard Android Home screen.

Play Mode

In Play mode, your child can enjoy doing a variety of educational activities which are fun and interesting. While your child having fun, the system will keep track your child’s learning progress.

On the Play mode’s home screen, tap Jungle to switch to your child’s home screen and start playing.

Watching Videos

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Videos.

TIP!

To view more applications, tap the Monkey (marked in red in the illustration below).

2. Swipe your ﬁnger to the left or to the right to browse the

videos. Tap the desired video thumbnail to see full screen preview.

3. Tap to start the video playback.

4. Tap to return to the previous screen.

NOTE!

Your child’s recently watched and most watched videos will be automatically added into the favorite list. Tap the

Favorites tab to access the videos.

Playing Games

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Games.

2. Swipe your ﬁnger to the left or to the right to browse the

games. Tap the desired game thumbnail to start playing the game.

3. Tap to return to the previous screen.

NOTE!

• The method of playing each game varies. You may need to teach your child first when starting a new game.

• Your child’s recently and frequently played games will be automatically added into the favorite list. Tap the Favorites tab to access the games.

Reading Books

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Books.

2. Swipe your ﬁnger to the left or to the right to browse the

books. Tap the desired book thumbnail to start reading the book.

3. Tap to go to the next page. To return to the previous

page, tap .

4. Tap to return to the library.

NOTE!

Your child’s recently and frequently read books will be automatically added into the favorite list. Tap the Favorites tab to access the books.

Drawing Pictures

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Drawing.

2. Tap New to open a blank screen.

3. Tap Paint and select brush size and color. Using your

ﬁnger, draw a picture on the screen.

• To edit the drawing, tap Erase and touch the area that you want to delete. To revert the changes, tap

Undo.

4. When done, tap Save & Exit to save the ﬁle into the

library.

Viewing Your Child’s Progress

1. From your child’s home screen, tap your child’s proﬁle

( ).

2. A summary of your child’s progress is displayed on the

screen.

3. Tap to return to the previous screen.

NOTE!

To change your child’s profile photo, tap Edit Picture. Then select the desired character and tap Save to change the profile photo.

Using Kids Camera

In Kid Mode, your child can use the camera application that is specially designed for kids, with a large button on the main capture screen.

Taking Pictures

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Kids Camera .

2. Compose your shot.

• Pinch the screen to zoom in/out on the subject.

• Tap to switch to front camera. Tap again to switch back to rear camera.

3. Tap to take the picture.

Recording Videos

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Kids Camera .

2. Slide to the right to switch to Video mode.

3. Tap to start recording.

• Tap to switch to front camera. Tap again to switch back to rear camera.

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.

Using Kids Photos

After taking a picture or recording video, your child can review it in Kids Photos.

1. From your child’s home screen, tap Kids Photos .

2. Swipe your ﬁnger to the left or to the right to browse the

pictures/videos.

3. Tap the desired picture/video thumbnail to see full

screen preview.

• To play the video, tap .

• While viewing a picture, you can “pinch” the screen to zoom in or out, or double-tap to zoom all the way in or out. When zoomed in, tap and drag your ﬁnger on the screen to move the picture around on the screen.

• To delete the picture or video, tap > OK.

Parent Dashboard

In Parent Dashboard, you can control and customize features that make learning and playing more fun for your child.

To switch to Parent Dashboard, perform the following:

1. Enter the Dashboard’s main screen.

• If you are in your child’s home screen, tap Map ( ) > Dashboard ( ).

• If you are in the Play mode’s home screen, tap

Dashboard ( ).

2. Enter your birth year.

3. Tap For Parents ( ) to enter the Parent Dashboard.

Parent Dashboard appears on the screen.

NOTE!

To return to the Dashboard’s home screen, simply tap .

Adding Applications to Your Child’s Home Screen

Use this feature to make other applications from your tablet visible on your child’s home screen.

NOTE!

• To download and install new applications, you can access Google Play Store by using two methods:

a. Select Overview tab and tap until you reach the

“Recommended apps “ page. Then tap Launch Google Play. For more information, refer to “Viewing the recommended applications” on page 26.

b. Select Tablet Settings tab and tap Google Play. For

more information, refer to “Configuring Tablet Settings” on page 31.

• A credit card number is required to verify parental consent. The credit card information is not stored, but it will be used for a one-time charge and immediate refund of $0.01 in order to validate the card.

To add an application , do the following:

1. Tap Apps tab.

2. Select the application you want to add. Scroll down for

more options.

3. Tap the checkbox to add the desired application. An

icon will appear on the screen, indicating the application has been selected and it will appear in Kids’ jungle screen.

Removing Applications from Your Child’s Home Screen

Use this feature to remove the application from your child’s home screen.

1. Tap Apps tab.

2. Select the application you want to remove from Kids’

jungle screen.

3. Tap to remove the selected application.

Viewing Information

Select this option to edit your child’s proﬁle, check the Zoodles point, view the summary of time spent in each subject, and other information.

1. Tap Overview tab.

2. Your child’s proﬁle, the current Zoodles points, and the

top recommeded application are shown on the screen.

3. Do the following:

• To edit your child’s proﬁle, tap Edit Proﬁle. Then make the necessary changes and tap Save to save the changes.

• To view more information, tap to go to the next page.

NOTE!

To switch pages, tap or .

¬ Viewing time spent in each subject

You can view how much time your child spent on each subject.

¬ Viewing time allocation per subject

Monitor how your kids are spending their time by subject.

NOTE!

To configure how much time your child is spending on each educational subject, select Controls tab and select the “Promote Subjects “ page. For more information, refer to “Promoting subject” on page 28.

¬ Viewing the recommended applications

You can install any new application that is suitable for your child.

NOTE!

A credit card number is required to verify parental consent. The credit card information is not stored, but it will be used for a one-time charge and immediate refund of $0.01 in order to validate the card.

• To install an application, select the desired application and tap Install.

NOTE!

Each application’s summary will include a basic overview of the application, its safety rating, the suitable ages, and the subjects covered.

• To view more applications, tap See More Apps.

• To download new applications, tap Launch Google Play. For more information, refer to the “Using Play Store” section.

NOTE!

The new installed applications will only appear on the applications list ( ) of the standard Android Home screen. To let the application appears on Kids’ jungle screen, refer to “Adding Applications to Your Child’s Home Screen” on page

22.

¬ Viewing the recommended books

Since you are the premium user, you will see all the recommend books in your child’s book library.

¬ Viewing art gallery

All your child’s drawing are automatically saved to the art gallery.

• To delete the drawing, select the drawing you want to delete and tap Delete. A conﬁrmation message appears, tap Yes to conﬁrm the deletion.

Configuring Rules in Kid Mode

Select this option to conﬁgure the Kid Mode’s general rules including the time allocation on each subject, language, schedule, and violance ﬁlters.

1. Tap Controls tab.

2. The Promote Subjects page appears on the screen. To

access other options, tap to go to the next page.

NOTE!

To switch pages, tap or .

¬ Promoting subject

You can determine how much time your child is spending on each educational subject. Once you have conﬁgured this setting, the Kid Mode recommendation technology will seamlessly adjust the content for your child.

• To set the priority of the subject, select the desired subject and drag the slider to adjust the setting.

NOTE!

• To put more focus on a subject, drag the slider to the right.

• To put less focus on a subject, drag the slider to the left.

¬ Promoting language

You can help your child building language skills or learn a new language with applications and videos in the languages you set.

• To conﬁgure multi-language for applications and videos, select the desired language. An icon will

appear on the screen, indicating the language has been selected.

¬ Conﬁguring daily schedule

You can set the daily time limit to control how long your child can play in Kid Mode. You can also set different limits for weekdays or weekends.

• To set the time limits, select the desired time slot on the weekends (Saturday - Sunday) or weekdays (Monday - Friday) column. An icon will appear on

the screen, indicating the time slot has been selected.

¬ Conﬁguring violence ﬁlters

Zoodles applications and videos are reviewed and rated based on the following criteria:

• No Violence: Do not allow violent content of any kind.

• Level 1: Contain some aggressive actions.

• Level 2: Contain actions that include blasts and explosions.

• Level 3: Contain the use of weapons such as cannons and darts.

• Level 4: Contain the characters may use levels of force against each other.

You can use these ﬁlters to control which videos and applications your child may view.

• To set the violence ﬁlter, select the desired ﬁlter level. An icon will appear on the screen, indicating the violence ﬁlter level has been selected.

Configuring Tablet Settings

Select this option to conﬁgure your tablet settings and wireless connections, exit the Kid Mode, or access Play Store ( ) application.

1. Tap Tablet Settings tab.

2. The Tablet Settings page appears on the screen.

3. To conﬁgure your tablet settings, do one of the following:

• Tap Settings to access Settings ( ) application. For more information, refer to the “Settings” section.

• Tap Exit to exit the Kid Mode and enter the standard Android Home screen. For more information, refer to

the “Turning Kid Mode Off” section.

• Tap Wi-Fi to conﬁgure the Wi-Fi connection. For more information, refer to the “Wi-Fi” section.

• Tap Google Play to access Play Store ( ) a pplicatio n. For more information, refer to the “Using Play Store” section.

Adding New Child Profile

If you have multiple children using your tablet, it is highly recommended to create a unique proﬁle for each child so they can have their own age-appropriate dashboard.

Perform the following to create a proﬁle for your another child:

1. Tap > Proﬁles.

2. Tap Add a Child.

3. Enter your child’s name and birth year.

4. Tap Create Proﬁle to set up your child proﬁle.

5. Select one of the characters to set it as your child’s proﬁle

picture. Then tap Save.

6. Tap Done! to complete the setup.

Then the new created proﬁle appears on the dashboard.

Deleting a Child Profile

Perform the following to delete your child’s proﬁle:

1. Tap > Proﬁles.

2. Select a child proﬁle you want to delete.

3. Tap Edit Proﬁle.

4. Tap Delete Child.

5. A conﬁrmation message appears. Tap Conﬁrm to

conﬁrm deletion.

Viewing Applications Information

Select this option to view Zoodles Premium membership plan details, edit your proﬁle, and sign out of Kid Mode.

1. Tap > App Settings.

2. The App Info page appears on the screen.

Do the following:

• Tap Plan Details to view the Zoodles Premium membership plan details.

• Tap Sign Out to sign out of Kid Mode. A conﬁrmation message appears, tap Yes to conﬁrm.

Configuring Child Lock Function

Select this option to enable child lock function that helps to keep your child in Kid Mode. When this function is enabled, you will be prompted to enter your birth year to unlock.

1. Tap > App Settings.

2. Tap the General tab. The App Info page page appears on

the screen.

3. Tap to go to the next page.

4. Check the box. An icon will appear on the selected

item, indicating the function is enabled or the veriﬁcation action has been set.

Configuring Notifications Settings

Select this option to conﬁgure the notiﬁcation options for applications.

1. Tap > App Settings.

2. Tap the Device tab. The Notiﬁcations page appears on the

screen.

3. Check the box. An icon will appear on the selected

item, indicating the notiﬁcation option is enabled.

Configuring Device Settings

Select this option to adjust the volume level of the application.

1. Tap > App Settings.

2. Tap the Device tab. The Notiﬁcations page appears on the

screen.

3. Tap to go to the next page.

4. Select a volume option and drag the slider to adjust the

volume level.

5. To show helpful hints and tips, check the Show Helpful

Tips box. An icon will appear on the screen, indicating

the option has been enabled.

Viewing FAQ

You can ﬁnd answers to our most frequently asked questions about Kid Mode.

1. Tap > App Settings.

2. Tap the FAQ tab.

3. Select the desired topic. Scroll down to see more topics.

NOTE!

If you still need further assitance, please send an email to support@zoodles.com.

Turning Kid Mode Off

To exit the Kid Mode and switch to the standard Android tablet experience, perform the following:

1. Enter the Parent Dashboard. Refer to “Parent

Dashboard” on page 21.

2. Tap Tablet Settings tab. The Tablet Settings page

appears on the screen.

3. Tap Exit.

NOTE!

To turn Kid Mode back on again, from the Home screen, tap

Kid Mode .

Section 3. Standard Mode

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.

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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 icon.

NOTE!

To browse widgets, tap and hold the screen from the Home screen. Then tap WIDGETS at the bottom of the Home screen.

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.

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.

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.

movable mode

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.

¬ 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 appears on the screen.

2. Drag the app shortcut to X and release.

¬ 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 black 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.

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 icon will

appear on the Home screen.

3. Drag the app to the icon 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.

3. From the Recent Apps list, you can:

• Tap on the app you want to launch.

• To remove the app from the list, tap and hold the desired item to display a pop-up menu, and then tap Remove from list.

• To view the information of an app, tap and hold the desired item to display a pop-up menu, and then tap

App info.

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You can easily remove an app from the list by swiping it upwards or downwards.

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.

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.

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 lets you send and receive email using popular email services.

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.

Google+

You can stay connected and share life as it happens with Google+ on your device. Join a Hangout, post a photo, or see what friends are sharing while you are on the go.

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.

Kids Photos

Kids Photos is specially designed for kids to view the captured pictures and the recorded videos.

For more information, refer to the “Using Kids Photos” section.

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.

Movie Studio

You can use the unique video editing app, Movie Studio, to share your video memories with your friends easily.

Keep

With Keep, you can capture, edit, share, and collaborate on your notes on your tablet and computer. Everything you add to Keep syncs across your devices so your important stuff is always with you.

Kid Mode

You can switch your Home screen to Kid Mode. Kid Mode allows you (as parents) to ensure your kid is learning and playing in a safe digital environment. This application measures and displays key aspects of your kid’s learning progress, and enables you to customize the learning experience.

Kids Camera

Kids Camera is specially designed for kids to take pictures and record video with your device.

For more information, refer to the “Using Kids Camera” section.

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.

News & Weather

With News & Weather, you can view the headline stories and check the local news and weather.

People

You can use People to quick access to everyone you want to reach.

Photos

With Photos, you can manage your Google+ photos, albums, and videos.

Play Books

Play Books lets you discover your favorite books and authors has never been easier. You can shop the world’s largest selection of ebooks and read them anywhere you like - on a tablet, phone, e-reader, or the Web.

Play Games

Play Games lets you discover new games, track achievements and scores, and play with friends around the world.

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.

Sheets

Sheets allows you to create, edit, or share spreadsheets and work together with others.

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 phone just by speaking.

YouTube

YouTube lets you view and upload YouTube videos from your device.

Using Camera

The Camera app allows you to take pictures and record videos using your device.

To launch Camera, tap Apps  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 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 function icons or tap to set up the Camera, including zoom in/out, changing image settings, switching the front/rear camera, 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

Settings

Mode

Focus frame

Viewﬁnder

• Shutter: Tap to take a picture.

• Mode: Tap to switch to Video or Panorama mode.

• Settings: Tap to change the Camera settings.

Recording Videos

1. Tap Apps  Camera .

2. Tap  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 Photos

1. Tap Apps  Camera .

2. Tap  to switch to Panorama mode.

3. Tap to take the shot.

4. Move your device steadily and in one direction.

5. When the shooting guide reaches the end of the shooting

point, the shooting ends. You can also manually stop shooting by tapping .

Menu Option Descriptions

Picture size ( )

Set the image resolution.

Picture Playback

Select Inﬁnity to enable user to directly view the last captured photo right after capturing an image.

Burst capture mode

Select the number of photos per second in Burst mode. Select OFF to disable this function.

Color Effect Select the desired color effect to be

applied on the captured image.

Banding Filter

Set the anti-banding value.

ISO Select the desired ISO sensitivity level. Contrast/

Saturation

Adjust the desired saturation/contrast setting.

Brightness/ Sharpness

Adjust the desired brightness/sharpness setting.

Storage Location

Specify the location where to save the captured photo.

White Balance ( )

Select the desired white balance setting.

Rear Camera ( )

Tap to switch to front camera. Tap to switch back to rear camera.

Configure the Camera Settings

Tap to enter the Settings menu. Tap the desired menu option icon to change the respective setting.

Camera mode

More options

(Location, Countdown timer, Picture size, Picture Playback, Burst capture mode, Color Effect, Banding Filter, ISO, Contrast/ Saturation, Brightness/ Sharpness)

HDR

Exposure

White Balance

Rear Camera

Menu Option Descriptions

HDR ( )

Tap to disable/enable the HDR function.

Exposure ( )

Adjust the proper exposure level to ﬁx the overall brightness of the image.

Location ( )

Tap to enable to include the location of the captured picture.

Countdown timer ( )

Set the countdown timer setting.

Video mode

More options

(Time lapse, Video quality, Store Location in Picture)

White Balance

Rear Camera

Menu Option Descriptions

White Balance ( )

Select the desired white balance setting.

Time lapse To enable the time lapse function, set the

setting to ON. Then select the desired time interval. Tap Done to save the setting.

Video quality Set the recording quality.

Store Location in Picture

Check the box to enable to include the location of the captured picture.

Storage Location

Specify the location where to save the recorded video.

Menu Option Descriptions

Rear Camera ( )

Tap to switch to front camera. Tap to switch back to rear camera.

Using Gallery

After taking a picture or recording video, a thumbnail of the last picture or video you captured appears for a few seconds. You can also review it in Gallery.

In Gallery, you can use options to modify or share the picture or video.

• To share the picture or video, tap , then select an application for sharing.

• Tap to access the menu options:

Menu Option Descriptions

Delete Delete the picture or video. Slideshow

(for photo only)

View a slideshow of all recorded ﬁles.

Edit (for photo only)

Open the picture in Photo Editor to modify it.

Rotate left/ Rotate right (for photo only)

Change the picture’s orientation.

Crop (for photo only)

Crop the picture.

Set picture as (for photo only)

Assign the picture as a Contact photo, or as Wallpaper.

Menu Option Descriptions

Details

View information about the picture or video.

Print (for photo only)

Print the picture or save the picture as PDF.

Trim (for video only)

Allows you to select the best portion of the video clip.

Mute (for video only)

Allows you to mute the audio during the video playback.

• Tap (Photo Editor) to display the tools, allowing you to edit or apply an effect to the picture.

Using Clock

The Clock app displays the current time, can be used to set alarm(s), and more.

Opening Clock

Do one of the following to open the Clock:

• Tap the clock area on the Home screen; or

• From the Home screen, tap Apps  Clock .

You can also add the Analog Clock widget to your tablet’s Home screen. Tap the analog clock icon to open the Clock app.

Setting an Alarm

To set an alarm, do the following:

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Clock .

2. Tap the Alarm Clock icon ( ) on the top of the screen.

3. Tap the Add icon ( ) to add a new alarm.

4. To set the time, slide the pointer, and tap OK.

5. To set repeat mode, check Repeat checkbox and select

the desired week days.

6. To set the ringtone, tap the Ringtone icon ( ), and select

the alarm sound. Then tap OK to conﬁrm.

7. To enter an alarm label, tap Label. Enter the name and

tap OK.

NOTE!

By default, the alarm is automatically set to ON.

Setting the Countdown Timer

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Clock .

2. Tap the Timer icon ( ) on the top of the screen.

3. Enter the time you want, and then tap .

4. When the timer is running, you can add an additional

minute, pause the timer, or delete the current timer.

NOTE!

The timer beeps when the time is up.

Using the Stopwatch

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Clock .

2. Tap the Stopwatch icon ( ) on the top of the screen.

3. Tap to start the stopwatch.

• To record a lap while the watch is running, tap the

icon. It displays the ﬁrst lap time. Repeat this step to record a new lap.

4. If you want to pause the stopwatch, tap .

5. To reset the stopwatch, tap the icon.

Using Play Store

Play Store lets you access lots of fun games and apps using your Google account.

NOTE!

You can only access Play Store by signing in to your Google account.

Accessing Play Store

1. From the Home screen, tap tap Play Store .

2. Sign in with your Google account.

• If you already have an existing Google account, tap Existing and enter your email account and password.

• If you do not have an account, tap New and follow the onscreen instructions to create an account.

3. After signing in, you can start downloading from Play

Store.

NOTE!

Some apps are free and some might charge you through a credit card. Before you can download a paid application, you must set up a billing arrangement.

Using Maps

You can use Google Maps to view and ﬁnd places, establishments and get directions. You can also check your current location and share the information with others.

Accessing Google Maps

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Maps .

2. You can use the tool bar on top of the screen to

customize your search.

Widgets

Widgets are mini apps that allow you to conveniently access useful and fun applications on your tablet’s Home Screen. Different from the application shortcuts, widgets are self-contained applications that can be added to the Home screen. The widgets can be placed on any of the Home and extended screens, allowing you to manage the desktop conveniently.

Adding a Widget on the Home Screen

1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the screen.

2. Tap WIDGETS.

You can swipe your ﬁnger to the left or to the right to browse more widgets.

3. Tap and hold the selected widget, then drag it to the

Home screen.

NOTE!

You may be prompted to perform additional tasks such as permission, registration, or activation before you can use a selected widget.

If there is not enough space on the screen where you placed the widget, the widget will not be added to the screen.

Removing a Widget from the Home Screen

1. From the Home screen, tap and hold the widget until

X appears on the screen.

2. Drag the widget to X and release.

Section 4. Connections

You can use your device to connect to the Internet and to other devices. This section lets you learn how to use connection features of the device, including Wi-Fi, VPN, Bluetooth, and more.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of wireless local area networks, which lets you access the Internet through a wireless connection. To use Wi-Fi on your device, you need access to a wireless access point (or other Wi-Fi Direct devices). The coverage of the Wi-Fi signal can be up to 300 feet (100 meters). However, it varies greatly due to the type of infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.

TIP!

Wi-Fi networks, or Access Points (WAPs) can be Open (unsecured), or Secured (requiring you to provide login credentials).

Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap the Wi-Fi switch from OFF to ON .

3. When you turn Wi-Fi service on, the device will

automatically scan for available wireless networks.

4. From the list of the available wireless networks, choose

a Wi-Fi to connect.

• If you choose an Open network, you will be automatically connected to the network.

• If you choose a Secured network, enter the password and then tap Connect.

5. When your device is connected to a wireless network,

the Wi-Fi icon ( ) will appear in the status bar indicating the signal strength (number of bands that light up).

6. The next time your device connects to a previously

accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the key again, unless you reset your device to its factory default settings.

Checking Connection Status

You can check the current wireless connection status from one of the following:

• When your device is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) will appear in the status bar, showing the signal strength (number of bands that light up).

• Tap the Wi-Fi option in Settings to display the Wi-Fi list. Tap the wireless network that the device is currently connected to.

TIP!

If you want to remove the wireless network settings on your device, tap Forget on this pop-up window. You need to complete the required settings again to connect to this wireless network.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows Bluetooth-enabled devices to exchange information over a distance of about 30 feet (10 meters) without requiring a physical connection.

Turning Bluetooth On

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth switch from OFF to

ON .

3. When the Bluetooth function is enabled, the Bluetooth

icon ( ) appears in the status bar.

Bluetooth Mode

Bluetooth on your device operates in three different modes:

¬ On

Bluetooth is turned on, and the device will be able to detect the other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice versa.

¬ Visible

Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices can detect your device.

¬ Of f (default)

Bluetooth is turned off. You cannot send/receive data using Bluetooth.

Bluetooth Profiles

Bluetooth proﬁles are speciﬁcations for services supported by individual devices. Proﬁles improve the ability of different devices to work together. Your device supports these Bluetooth proﬁles:

¬ Serial Port

SPP allows a remote Bluetooth device to act as a virtual serial port.

¬ Stereo/Audio/Video

A2DP, AVRCP, GAVDP, AVCTP and AVDTP support deliveryof stereo audio to compatible Bluetooth devices.

¬ Object Exchange

OPP allows sending and receiving of contact name cards (vCard 2.1), calendar events (vCalendar), and other non-DRM items between devices.

¬ Human Interface Devices

HID supports certain interface devices.

¬ Personal Area Network

PAN proﬁle supports connections between multiple Bluetooth devices.

Pairing Bluetooth Devices

Before you can send/receive data using Bluetooth, you need to establish trusted connections between your device and the other Bluetooth devices. Follow the steps to pair your device with another Bluetooth device:

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth switch from OFF to

ON . The tablet will automatically scan for nearby

Bluetooth devices.

3. Tap the name of the device you want to pair with your

tablet.

NOTE!

Depending on the type of device you are pairing with, you will be asked to enter a passkey, confirm matching passkeys, or the device will automatically pair.

Unpairing the Bluetooth Devices

Unpairing a device from the Bluetooth devices list removes its connection record. You will need to complete all the settings of pairing again to re-connect the devices.

Follow the steps to unpair your device with another Bluetooth device:

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth switch from OFF to

ON .

3. From the Bluetooth settings screen, tap the icon next

to the name of the paired device in the Bluetooth devices section to open the pop-up menu.

4. Tap Unpair.

Bluetooth Settings

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth switch from OFF to

ON .

3. Tap to display the settings menu, including:

• Rename tablet: Tap this option to display your tablet’s default name. You can change the device name.

• Visibility timeout: You can set the length of time your tablet remains visible to other device’s scans.

• Show received ﬁles: This option displays a list of ﬁles transferred to your tablet from other devices via Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi Direct

Your device features Wi-Fi Direct, which is a standard that allows your to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set up the connection.

This type of connection is commonly called peer-to-peer. For example, your device can use Wi-Fi Direct to share photos,

contacts and other content with other Wi-Fi Direct devices.

Turning Wi-Fi Direct On or Off

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap the Wi-Fi switch from OFF to

ON . Then tap to display the settings menu.

3. Tap Wi-Fi Direct.

Connecting to Wi-Fi Direct Devices

1. Enable Wi-Fi Direct on your tablet.

2. Enable Wi-Fi Direct on the other device(s). Consult the

other device’s documentation for more information.

3. In the scanned list, tap a device to connect with it, or tap

Multi-connect to connect to multiple devices (not all devices support multi-connect).

4. Follow the prompts on both devices to complete the

connection.

VPN

Your tablet features VPN (Virtual Private Network) that allows you to connect to VPNs.

Adding a VPN

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

More (Wireless & networks)  VPN.

2. Tap to set up a connection to a VPN. Available

settings depend on the type of VPN.

NOTE!

You must set pattern, PIN or password screen lock before setting up a VPN. If you have not yet set a screen lock, you will be prompted to do so the first time you launch VPN.

Tethering

You device features Tethering allowing you to share your device’s mobile data network connection with other devices via USB or Bluetooth.

USB Tethering

You can use USB tethering to share your tablet’s network connection with another device that connects to your tablet via USB cable.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings

 More (Wireless & networks)  Tethering & Mobile

Hotspot.

2. Connect the other device to your tablet via USB cable.

3. On the USB tethering option, check the box to turn

tethering On.

Bluetooth Tethering

Share your device’s network connection with another device that connects to your device via Bluetooth.

Before starting, pair your computer with your tablet, then conﬁgure your computer to obtain its network connection via Bluetooth.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings

 More (Wireless & networks)  Tethering & Mobile

Hotspot.

2. On the Bluetooth tethering option, check the box to turn

tethering On.

NOTE!

Tethering consumes battery power and increases your data usage. Roaming while using tethering will incur extra data charges.

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect your tablet to a Windows computer through a USB cable. When connected, you can transfer music, pictures, and other ﬁles between the computer and your tablet.

When you connect your tablet to the USB port on your computer, its USB storage is mounted as a drive and appears on your computer screen. You can copy ﬁles back and forth as you would use any other external device.

NOTE!

If you are using USB tethering, you must turn that off before using USB to transfer files between your tablet and computer.

1. Connect your tablet to the computer with a USB cable.

Your tablet recognizes the connection as the last connection method you used, and displays a connection alert in the status bar.

2. Tap and slide the status bar downwards, then tap the USB

connection notiﬁcation.

3. Select a connection method:

• Media device (MTP): Transfer media ﬁles with Windows, or using Android ﬁle transfer on a Mac (see www.android.com/ﬁletransfer).

• Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software, and transfer ﬁles to computers that do not support MTP.

4. On your computer, choose a method for accessing

your tablet. Available options depend on the programs installed on your computer.

5. Transfer ﬁles to the tablet. When ﬁnished, you can

disconnect the USB cable.

NOTE!

When you connect your tablet to a computer via USB cable, the data connection takes precedence over charging, and the tablet will only charge when it is turned off.

Section 5. Settings

More Wireless and Network Settings

This section teaches you how to control your tablet’s wireless connections.

Wi-Fi

Set up and manage Wireless Access Points (WAPs). Your tablet supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.

¬ Turning Wi-Fi On or Off

From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings  Wi-Fi and then slide the Wi-Fi switch from OFF to ON . When you turn Wi-Fi service on, your device automatically searches for available, in-range Wi-Fi networks.

¬ Wi-Fi settings

You can set up and manage connections to Wi-Fi networks.

From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings  Wi-Fi to display the Wi-Fi list, and then you can:

• Refresh the list by tapping  Scan.

• Add a Wi-Fi network manually by tapping . You need to complete the required settings in the Network SSID and Security ﬁelds. About the related information, please

contact your network administrator.

• Tap for more settings, including: Scan, WPS Pin Entry,

Wi-Fi Direct, and Advanced.

¬ Advanced Wi-Fi settings

From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings  Wi-Fi   Advanced to display the advanced settings screen for

the following options:

• Network notiﬁcation: Enable this option and the Wi-Fi icon will appear in the status bar whenever the tablet detects an available wireless network within range.

• Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: You can specify whether to automatically turn off Wi-Fi when the backlight goes out and the tablet locks. This option can affect the behavior of devices you connect to your tablet, such as when tethering or using your tablet as a mobile hotspot.

• Scanning always available: Enable this option to let Google’s location service and other apps scan for networks, even when Wi-ﬁ is off.

• Avoid poor connection: Enable this option to prohibit the system using a Wi-Fi network unless it has a good internet connection.

• Install certiﬁcates: This option allows you to install certiﬁcates (for Wi-Fi authentication) stored in Drive, Download folder, or the internal storage.

• Wi-Fi optimization: Enable this option to minimize battery usage when Wi-Fi is on.

• MAC address: This option displays the tablet’s unique identiﬁer, used when connecting to Wi-Fi, or when other devices connect to your tablet via Wi-Fi (not conﬁgurable).

• IP address: This option displays the tablet’s IP (internet Protocol) address (not conﬁgurable).

• Wi-Fi Active Roaming: Enable this option to enable the device gets connected to the WiFi hotspot data device when you are abroad.

Mobile Hotspot

You can use Mobile Hotspot to share your tablet’s mobile data network connection with a PC or other device via Wi-Fi.

¬ Turning Mobile Hotspot On or Off

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings

 More (Wireless & networks)  Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.

2. On the Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot option, check the box to

turn mobile hotspot On.

NOTE!

Please note that using your tablet as a mobile hotspot consumes battery power and increases your data usage. Roaming while using your device as a mobile hotspot will incur extra data charges. Using Mobile Hotspot may require a subscription to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect service. For more information, contact Verizon Wireless.

¬ Conﬁgure Mobile Hotspot

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings

 More (Wireless & networks)  Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.

2. Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to display the settings screen,

allowing you to conﬁgure your Mobile Hotspot’s:

• Network SSID: Set the name of the network that will

be broadcast.

• Channel: Select the appropriate channel that corresponds to your network settings.

• Security: Select the security type.

• Password: Set the password that user will need to enter it on the device that you are connecting to the hotspot with.

3. Tap Save to apply the settings.

¬ Bluetooth settings

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Bluetooth switch from OFF to

ON .

3. Tap to display the settings menu, including:

• Rename tablet: Tap this option to display your tablet’s default name. You can change the device name.

• Visibility timeout: You can set the length of time your tablet remains visible to other device’s scans.

• Show received ﬁles: This option displays a list of ﬁles transferred to your tablet from other devices via

Bluetooth.

Data Usage

You can control your tablet’s connection to mobile data service, and monitor your data usage.

¬ Turning Mobile data On or Off

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Data usage.

2. Tap the Mobile data from OFF to

ON .

¬ Setting mobile data limit

Set a mobile data limit, to have your tablet automatically disable the mobile data connection when the limit is reached. You can set a warning threshold, to have your tablet alert you when data usage nears your set limit. Data usage is measured by your device. Your service

provider may account for usage differently, so you may want to consider using a conservative limit. Contact your service provider for more information on actual data usage.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Data usage.

2. Tap the Set mobile data limit option to enable the limit.

3. Tap the Alert me about data usage option to have your

device alert you when data usage reaches your set limit.

4. Conﬁgure the limit by tapping and dragging the limit and

warning lines on the graph.

¬ Viewing data usage by app or process

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Data usage.

2. Tap and check the Show Wi-Fi usage box to display

the status of using mobile data service. Tap a process or app to see data usage for the process or app, and to conﬁgure speciﬁc settings.

Airplane Mode

When you are in an airplane or in the area where data transferring is not allowed, enable Airplane mode.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings .

2. Tap the Airplane mode switch from OFF to

ON . A conﬁrmation message appears, tap OK.

When airplane mode is enabled, all your tablet’s wireless connections are disabled. While in airplane mode, you can use other features of your tablet, such as playing music, watching

downloaded videos, or other applications.

VPN

You can set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). You must set pattern, PIN or password screen lock before setting up a VPN. If you have not yet set a screen lock, you will be prompted to do so the ﬁrst time you launch VPN.

To add a VPN:

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

More (Wireless & networks)  VPN.

2. Tap to set up a connection to a VPN. Available

settings depend on the type of VPN.

Mobile Networks

You can set options for roaming, networks and Access Point Names. Depending on your service plan, changes you make to Mobile networks settings may incur extra charges. Consult Verizon Wireless for more information.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

More (Wireless & networks)  Mobile networks.

2. Conﬁgure the following settings:

• Data enabled: Check this option to enable data access over the mobile network.

• Data roaming: Check this option to enable connection to data services when roaming.

• Roaming state: This option displays the device roaming status.

• Access Point Names: This option allows you to select the APN or conﬁgure a new APN setting.

View Verizon Account

You can launch the Browser to view information and manage your Verizon account.

From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings  More

(Wireless & networks)  View Verizon Account.

Home

Change Home Screen

You can set the default Home screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Home.

2. You can set the default Home screen.

Notification Ringtone

You can select a default ringtone for message and other notiﬁcations.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Sound  Default notiﬁcation sound.

2. Select the desired ringtone.

3. When done, tap OK.

Sound

Volume

You can set default volume for music, video, games, and other media, notiﬁcations, and system volume.

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You can set System volume from the Home screen by pressing the Volume Keys Up or Down.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Sound  Volumes.

2. Tap and drag the sliders to set volume for:

• Music, video, games & other media

• Notiﬁcations

• Alarms

3. When done, tap OK.

Touch Sounds

When you enable the Touch sounds function, tones play when you touch the screen to make selections.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Sound.

2. On the Touch sounds option, check the box to enable

tones.

Screen Lock Sound

When you enable the Screen lock sound function, tones play when unlocking and locking the screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Sound.

2. On the Screen lock sound option, check the box to enable

tones.

Display

Brightness

You can set the default screen brightness.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Display  Brightness.

2. Tap and drag the slider to set the brightness. You can

also tap AUTO to enable the device to automatically adjust the brightness of the screen depending on the surrounding light.

Wallpaper

You can customize the device’s Home screen by selecting a background image.

NOTE!

This option is only available in Standard Mode.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Display  Wallpaper.

2. Choose a source from Gallery, Kids Photos, Live

Wallpapers, Photos, or Wallpapers.

3. Select a picture or wallpaper, then follow the onscreen

instructions to set it as the background.

¬ Gallery

¬ Kids Photos

¬ Live Wallpapers

¬ Photos

¬ Wallpapers

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You can also set wallpaper from the Home screen. Tap and hold on the Home screen, then select WALLPAPERS from the Home screen menu.

Sleep

You can set the length of delay between the last key press or screen touch and the automatic screen timeout (dim, then lock).

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Display  Sleep.

2. Select the desired length of time. Your setting is

automatically saved.

Daydream

You can specify what the screen displays when your device is docked or while charging.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Display  Daydream.

2. Tap the Daydream switch from OFF to

ON .

3. Select the desired setting.

Font Size

You can set the size of fonts in the display.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Display  Font size.

2. Select the desired font size. Your setting is

automatically saved.

Cast screen

Use this function to display your device screen on a TV.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Display  Cast screen.

2. Select the desired device to connect.

Storage

You can monitor usage for your tablet’s internal memory, and for installed memory cards (sold separately).

Device Storage

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Storage.

2. Under INTERNAL STORAGE, view Total space and

Available space, and view space used by the following:

• Apps (app data & media content)

• Pictures, videos

• Audio (music, ringtones, podcasts, etc.)

• Downloads

• Cached data

• Misc Items.

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You can tap Apps to launch Application manager to display more information about applications installed on your tablet.

Memory Card

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Storage.

2. Under EXTERNAL SD CARD, you have these options:

• View Total space and Available space on an installed

memory card.

• Tap Unmount SD card to prepare the memory card for

safe removal or formatting.

• Tap Erase SD card to erase the memory card content

and prepare it for use with your tablet.

Battery

You can see what is using battery power.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Battery.

2. The battery usage for applications and services

currently running is displayed. You can tap an item for more information, or to conﬁgure options for managing power use.

If you see the battery symbol with question mark ( ), perform the following:

1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on your computer

(remove the wall charger plug).

2. Allow the device to charge (wait) at least 15 minutes.

3. Press the Power/Lock button for 1 second and see if a

different battery charging icon shown on the screen ( ).

4. You can then switch back to the wall charger to continue

charging if you see the different (normal) charging icon described in step 3.

Application Manager

You can use Application manager to manage applications on your device. You can download and install applications from Google Play Store, from other sources, or create applications using the Android SDK and install them on your tablet.

Because this tablet can be conﬁgured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.

Manage applications

You can manage and remove applications from your tablet.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Application manager.

2. Tap the DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or ALL tab to view

and update information about applications, including memory usage, default settings and permissions.

3. Tap an app for more information, and for app options

such as stopping or uninstalling.

Running services

You can view and control services running on your tablet. Please note that not all services can be stopped, and stopping services may have undesirable consequences on the application or Android System.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Application manager.

2. Select the RUNNING tab to display the running services.

3. To stop a service, tap the service and then tap Force

stop.

¬ DOWNLOADED

¬ RUNNING

¬ ALL

Location

You can select how your tablet determines its location.

Configure Location Mode

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Location.

2. Tap the Location switch from OFF to

ON . A “Location consent” message appears, tap Agree to conﬁrm.

3. A “Improve location accuracy?” message appears, tap

Agree or Disagree to continue.

4. Tap Mode and select the desired option.

Security

Screen Security

This function allows you to conﬁgure a screen lock to secure your device when you are not using it. Your tablet offers several screen lock options, with different levels of security.

¬ Slide

When Slide screen lock is enabled, you can unlock the tablet by swiping your ﬁnger across the screen. This is the default screen lock, and offers no security.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Screen lock  Slide.

¬ Face Unlock

When Face unlock is enabled, you can unlock the tablet by looking at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock your tablet, but you can also set up backup unlock by PIN or pattern.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Screen lock  Face Unlock.

3. Tap Set it up and follow the onscreen instructions to

complete the setup.

¬ Pattern

When Pattern is enabled, you can draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the tablet. You can also create a PIN, as a backup unlock.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Screen lock  Pattern.

3. Draw an unlock pattern and follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the setup.

¬ PIN

When PIN is enabled, you can enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identiﬁcation Number), which you create, to unlock the tablet.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Screen lock  PIN.

3. Enter your PIN and follow the onscreen instructions to

complete the setup.

¬ Password

When Password is enabled, you can enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, to unlock the tablet.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Screen lock  Password.

3. Enter your password and follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the setup.

Encrypt Tablet

You can also encrypt the contents of your tablet and require a PIN or password to decrypt the contents each time you turn it on.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security  Encrypt tablet.

2. Tap Encrypt tablet to start encryption and follow the

onscreen instructions to complete encryption.

Device Administrators

You can add or remove device administrators, used by some applications when synchronizing with your tablet.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security  Device administrators.

2. Select the desired administrator.

NOTE!

Available administrators depends on the accounts you have set up.

Unknown Sources

When this option is enabled, apps can be installed from sources other than Play Store.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap the Unknown sources check box to enable the

setting.

3. A message appears on the screen. Tap OK to conﬁrm.

Credential Storage

This function allows you to install credentials from device storage, and allow applications to access the secure certiﬁcates. Trusted credentials are used to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections.

¬ Trusted credentials

You can view credentials stored on your tablet, and enable or disable their use.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Trusted credentials to display credentials.

¬ Install from SD card

You can install encrypted certiﬁcates from an SD card.

1. Insert the memory card that contains the encrypted

certiﬁcates.

2. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

3. Tap Install from SD card, then choose a certiﬁcate and

follow the onscreen instructions to install the certiﬁcate.

¬ Clear credentials

You can clear stored credentials. This setting only appears if you have trusted certiﬁcates installed.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Security.

2. Tap Clear credentials to clear stored credentials.

Language and Input

You can select a language for your tablet’s screens, and conﬁgure other input options.

Language

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap Language.

3. Select a language from the list.

Personal Dictionary

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap Personal dictionary.

3. Do the following:

• To add a word: Tap ADD. Then enter a word and tap

Next. Enter the shortcut, if necessary, and then tap Done to save the word into the dictionary.

• To delete a word: Select the word to delete and tap

DELETE.

Keyboards and Input Methods

You can conﬁgure text input to your preferences.

¬ Default

You can choose the default method for entering text.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap Default.

3. Select a default text entry mode.

¬ Google Keyboard

You can conﬁgure Google Keyboard, and enable or disable it for text input.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap the icon next to the Google Keyboard option to

conﬁgure the following:

• Languages: Select languages for the keyboard.

• Preferences: Select this option to enable the system

automatically capitalizes words in your text based on common usage, to enable double tap on spacebar to insert a period followed by a space, or enable the

function that alerts you with a sound when the key is pressed such as at the beginning of sentences.

• Accounts & Privacy: Select this option to switch the accounts, sync your personal dictionary across device, delete your synced data from Google, or send usage statistics to Google.

• Appearance & Layouts: Select this option to specify the keyboard theme or customize the input styles.

• Gesture Typing: Enable this option to input a word by sliding through the letters, see the suggested word while gesturing, or see the gesture trail.

• Text correction: Select this option to add your personal dictionary, add more dictionaries, enable the function so the system will not suggest potentially offensive words, enable the function so the spacebar and punctuation will automatically correct the mistyped words, display suggested words while typing, learn from Google apps and services and your typed data to improve suggestions, use names from Contact for suggestions/corrections, or enable the function so the system will use the previous word in making suggestions.

• Advanced settings: Tap to display more advanced settings.

¬ Google Voice Typing

You can conﬁgure Google voice typing, and enable or disable it for text input.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap the Google voice typing check box to enable the

function.

3. Tap the icon next to the Google voice typing option to

conﬁgure the following:

• Languages: Select language(s).

• “Ok Google” detection: Enable the From the Google

app function to start a voice search from the Google app. You can also enable the From any screen function to let the system responds to your voice when the screen is on or the device is charging, enable the Personal results function to view personal result for your voice searches , reteach Google the sound of your voice, or delete the voice model that Google uses to recognize your voice.

• Hands-free: Enable this function to allow requests

with locked device to use the voice search when using Bluetooth devices or wired headsets.

• Speech output: Select this option to enable this function to hear spoken responses to some of your searches or enable it only when you are connected with the hands-free only.

• Ofﬂine speech recognition: Select this option to manage the downloaded languages.

• Block offensive words: When you enable this option, the system will automatically hide recognized offensive voice results.

• Bluetooth headset: When you enable this option, you can record audio through the Bluetooth headset if available.

Speech

You can conﬁgure options for entering text by speaking.

¬ Voice Search

Conﬁgure the voice search settings.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap Voice Search and conﬁgure the necessary settings:

• Languages: Select language(s).

• “Ok Google” detection: Enable the From the Google

• Hands-free: Enable this function to allow requests

with locked device to use the voice search when using Bluetooth devices or wired headsets.

• Speech output: Select this option to enable this

function to hear spoken responses to some of your searches or enable it only when you are connected with the hands-free only.

• Ofﬂine speech recognition: Select this option to manage the downloaded languages.

• Block offensive words: When you enable this option, the system will automatically hide recognized offensive voice results.

• Bluetooth headset: When you enable this option, you can record audio through the Bluetooth headset if

available.

¬ Text-to-speech Output

Text-to-speech provides readout of text. For example, you can have the contents of messages read out to you.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap Text-to-speech output.

3. Tap Google Text-to-speech Engine to enable the Google

engine. You can tap the icon next to the Google Text-to- speech Engine option to conﬁgure the following:

• Language: Choose a language for text readout.

• Settings for Google Text-to-speech Engine: Select

the respective option check box to enable autoupdates voices or download voices data using only

Wi-Fi.

• Install voice data: Install the voice data required for speech synthesis.

4. Conﬁgure the following settings:

• Speech rate: Choose the speed at which text is spoken.

• Listen to an example: If you have enabled a speech synthesizer, tap this option to example option to play a brief sample of voice output.

• Default language status: Display the default language for text readout.

Mouse/trackpad

Set the cursor speed.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Language & input.

2. Tap Pointer speed.

3. Tap and drag the slider to set the speed, and then tap OK

to conﬁrm the setting.

Back Up and Reset

Back Up My Data

You can enable or disable backup of your current settings and application data to the Google server for the Backup account.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Backup & reset.

2. Tap the Back up my data check box to enable backup of

app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to the Google server.

Automatic Restore

When you enable this option, the system will restore backed up settings when you reinstall an application.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Backup & reset.

2. Tap the Automatic restore check box to enable

automatic restoration of settings from the Google server.

Factory Data Reset

Use this function to return your tablet to its factory defaults. This setting erases all data from your tablet, including your Google or other email account settings, system and application data and settings, and downloaded applications. After a reset, you will be prompted to set up your tablet the

next time you turn it on.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Backup & reset.

2. Tap Factory data reset  Reset tablet to erase all data

on your tablet.

Accounts

You can manage accounts, including your Google, social networking, cloud server, and Email accounts.

Add an Account

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps  Settings 

Add account.

2. Select an account type. Then follow the onscreen

instructions to log in to the account and complete setup.

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