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- ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 1
ANDROID: User's Overview and Tutorial - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 2
Getting Started with Android When you power up your Android device for the first time, you will see a Welcome screen. Touch the Android image to proceed through a brief set-up process. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 3
thing you will do is link your device to your Google Account, which is how Android manages your e-mail, contacts and Android Market downloads. Your Google Account gives you access to other Google Mobile Services, such as Google Maps, Google Talk, Google Books, Google Earth and much more. If you - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 4
by 3G or WiFi If you are using a SIM card enabled device, you should be automatically connected to the Internet via your carrier's data connection. Alternately, you may connect via WiFi. Android will scan for available WiFi connections and connect automatically, or prompt you for a password if - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 5
Android: Connectivity Settings • Let's take a closer look at configuring a wi-fi connection. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 6
Android: Connectivity Settings • Let's take a closer look at configuring a wi-fi connection. • First, open up the app launcher and select Settings. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 7
Android: Connectivity Settings • From the Settings menu, select Wireless & networks. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 8
Android: Connectivity Settings • From the Wireless & networks menu, select Wi-Fi: Turn on Wi-Fi. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 9
Android: Connectivity Settings • From the Wireless & networks menu, select Wi-Fi: Turn on Wi-Fi. • A green check appears when Wi-Fi is turned on. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 10
Android: Connectivity Settings • Now select Wi-Fi settings. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 11
Android: Connectivity Settings • Your Android device will try to scan for and connect to a network automatically. • You can select a network from the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually connect. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 12
Android: Connectivity Settings • Your Android device will try to scan for and connect to a network automatically. • You can select a network from the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually connect. • Tap the network name and then tap Connect to network. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 13
Android: Connectivity Settings • If required, you will be prompted for a password. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 14
Android: Connectivity Settings • If required, you will be prompted for a password. • Enter the network password and tap Connect. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 15
Android: Connectivity Settings • Now the Wi-Fi settings menu will show that you are connected. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 16
Android: Connectivity Settings • To add a network that is not automatically detected, select Add Wi-Fi network. • You will need the name and address of the network you wish to add. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 17
how you can navigate using the built-in buttons. These may appear on screen or on the case of your device. • The four common buttons you will most likely find on an Android phone or tablet are: » Home - Returns you to the home screen from any other screen. » Back - Returns you to the - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 18
Buttons: Volume • Most Android devices will also have Volume Up and Down buttons somewhere along the edge of the device. • On phone-enabled devices, pressing the Volume buttons from - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 19
Volume Settings • You can also change your volume from the Settings menu. - Select Settings > Sound > Volume - You can adjust volume settings for Ringtone, Media and Alarm. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 20
Android Settings • You have already seen a couple of examples of the Settings menu. From here you can view and change a wide variety options for controlling your Android device, operating system and applications. - Scroll up and down to view all available options. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 21
Android Settings • The Call Settings menu allows you to set various options related to phone functionality. (Only available on phone enabled devices.) - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 22
Android Settings • Display settings allows you to change the brightness, screen timeout, and other display settings. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 23
Android Settings • Select the Applications menu to modify and manage your installed apps. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 24
if you will be installing apps from sources other than Android Market. • The Manage applications menu allows you to view, update and uninstall apps. • Running services allows you to view and control running apps and services. • Development offers additional options for application developers. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 25
Android: Connected and Configured • Now that you have learned how to connect your Android device to a network and control the various settings, let's take a look at how you use the operating system. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 26
to the program launcher, application shortcuts, desktop widgets and status bar notifications. Please note: The Android home pictured is a ViewPad4 screen shot. Different devices are used to illustrate Android screens throughout this presentation. What you see may differ based on your device and - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 27
Android: Welcome Home The Status Bar displays important information including the current time, battery life, connection strength, and notification icons. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 28
Android: Welcome Home Touch the Status bar and swipe down to drag open the notifications window. Here you will see any notifications such as files downloaded, updates available, etc. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 29
Android: Welcome Home Widgets are applications that run right on your Home Screen. In this example, the Google Search widget allows you to search the Web. Touch the search box to enter your query by text, or touch the microphone button to use Voice Search. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 30
Android: Welcome Home Application icons offer instant access to your favorite programs. Simply tap the icon on the screen to launch the app. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 31
Android: Welcome Home The Launcher icon opens up the Application Launcher. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 32
Android: Welcome Home Your Launcher displays all apps installed on the device. Swipe up and down to scroll through the available applications. Simply touch an icon to open the app. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 33
Android: Launcher Your Launcher displays all apps installed on the device. Swipe up and down to scroll through the available applications. Simply touch an icon to open the app. Tap the Home icon to close the Launcher and return to your Home screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 34
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough Android offers multiple Home Screens. Swipe right or left across the screen to change Home Screens. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 35
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough Android offers multiple Home Screens. Swipe right or left across the screen to change Home Screens. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 36
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough Android offers multiple Home Screens. Swipe right or left across the screen to change Home Screens. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 37
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough Android offers multiple Home Screens. Swipe right or left across the screen to change Home Screens. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 38
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough The tiny dots at the bottom of the screen indicate which Home Screen you are on and how many are available. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 39
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough The tiny dots at the bottom of the screen indicate which Home Screen you are on and how many are available. In this example, we are on the fourth of five screens. The dots indicate: - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 40
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough The tiny dots at the bottom of the screen indicate which Home Screen you are on and how many are available. In this example, we are on the fourth of five screens. The dots indicate: 1 screen to the right - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 41
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough The tiny dots at the bottom of the screen indicate which Home Screen you are on and how many are available. In this example, we are on the fourth of five screens. The dots indicate: 1 screen to the right 3 screens to the left - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 42
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough You can also tap on the dots to scroll right and left between the screens. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 43
Android: When One Home Isn't Enough Press and hold the Launcher button to display icons of each Home Screen. Tap a screen icon to switch to that Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 44
Android: A Home of Your Own You can easily customize your Home Screen by adding Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders and Wallpapers. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 45
Android: A Home of Your Own Touch and hold any blank space on the home screen to open up a context menu. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 46
Android: A Home of Your Own Touch and hold any blank space on the home screen to open up a context menu. Context menus are available for many Android objects, including icons and menu items. Press and hold any item to open a menu, if available, offering additional options. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 47
Android: A Home of Your Own The Home Screen context menu offers the following options: ! Shortcuts: Apps, Bookmarks, Contacts and more. ! Widgets: Apps that can run right on your Home Screen. ! Folders: Create folders to organize your files. ! Wallpapers: Backgrounds for your Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 48
Android: A Home of Your Own Select Shortcuts to see a menu of the different types of shortcuts available. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 49
Android: A Home of Your Own Select Applications to see options for Application Shortcuts. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 50
Android: A Home of Your Own Select the application activity for which you want a shortcut. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 51
Android: A Home of Your Own Add Widgets, Folders and Wallpapers from the appropriate menus. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 52
Android: A Home of Your Own Live Wallpapers are dynamic, animated backgrounds. Live Wallpapers can respond to music that is playing or pull data from the Web. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 53
Android: A Home of Your Own This example demonstrates the Stock Ticker and News Reader widgets. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 54
Android: A Home of Your Own Tapping a widget will open the application in full screen mode - for example, the News and Weather apps: - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 55
Android: A Home of Your Own You can also add shortcuts directly from the Launcher menu. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 56
Android: A Home of Your Own You can also add shortcuts directly from the Launcher menu. Simply touch and hold an icon until it "floats" out of the launcher and onto the Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 57
Android: A Home of Your Own You can also add shortcuts directly from the Launcher menu. Simply touch and hold an icon until it "floats" out of the launcher and onto the Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 58
Android: A Home of Your Own Now you can drop the Shortcut icon anywhere on the Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 59
Android: A Home of Your Own Now you can drop the Shortcut icon anywhere on the Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 60
Android: A Home of Your Own To move icons around on the Home Screen, also touch and hold. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 61
Android: A Home of Your Own To move icons around on the Home Screen, also touch and hold. The icon appears larger once it is "lifted" from the screen. You may drag and drop the icon wherever you like. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 62
Android: A Home of Your Own Drop it in the trash to remove the icon from the Home Screen. The app will still be available from the Launcher. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 63
Android: A Home of Your Own Widgets work the same way. Touch and hold, then drag to the desired place on screen or drop in the trash. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 64
: Input Text The soft keyboard is your primary means of inputting text to your Android device. The keyboard appears automatically for some applications. If it is not visible, it will appear as soon as you select a text field. Type right - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 65
Android: Input Text Android offers suggestions as you type to simplify and speed up your data entry. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 66
Android: Using the Browser You can access the Web browser through the Launcher, the Google Search widget, or the Application Shortcut on your Home Screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 67
Android: Using the Browser The Android browser works like a standard Web browser. Select the address bar at the top of the screen to enter a URL. The X icon will stop a currently loading page. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 68
Android: Using the Browser "Pinch" and "pull" the screen to zoom in and out, or use the magnifying icons that appear in the lower right corner. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 69
Android: Using the Browser Press the Menu button on your device to open up the browser menu featuring standard commands. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 70
Android: Using the Browser Press the Menu button on your device to open up the browser menu featuring standard commands. The More option opens a menu with additional functions. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 71
Android: Using the Browser Press the Menu button on your device to open up the browser menu featuring standard commands. The More option opens a menu with additional functions. The Windows option gives you a graphical view of open browser windows and allows you to close or switch between menus. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 72
Android: Working with Links Press and hold a link to display additional options for opening, bookmarking, saving and sharing the link. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 73
Android: Downloading Apps Files will download automatically when you touch the link. Visit the Downloads menu option to view or run downloaded files. Android apps will download as Android Package (APK) files which must be installed first. Simply select the APK file from the Downloads menu to install - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 74
Apps Where do you find Android apps? • In addition to the Android Market (which is only available on supported devices), a wide variety of third-party sites offer Android apps for download. Alternate app stores include: • Handango.com • Slideme.org • Mobihand.com • Aproov.com • Androidfreeware - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 75
Android: Downloading Apps • Be on the lookout for an Amazon.com App Store coming soon! • You may also find apps for download from various individual developers' web sites. • Be sure you trust the source when downloading and installing any applications from sources other than Google's Android Market. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 76
Android: Android Market In addition to manually downloading apps, you can access Android Market on supported devices. Android Market is Google's official app store and the preferred way of browsing and installing new apps - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 77
Android: Android Market In addition to manually downloading apps, you can access Android Market on supported devices. Android Market is supports Google Market. Other Android app stores will be discussed later in the presentation. ViewSonic will be adding support for Google Market on our other tablets - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 78
Android: Android Market The Market main menu displays a list of Featured Apps and the following options: - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 79
Android: Android Market The Market main menu displays a list of Featured Apps and the following options: Search: Search apps for keywords - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 80
Android: Android Market The Market main menu displays a list of Featured Apps and the following options: Search: Search apps for keywords Apps: Browse applications - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 81
Android: Android Market The Market main menu displays a list of Featured Apps and the following options: Search: Search apps for keywords Apps: Browse applications Games: Browse game applications - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 82
Android: Android Market The Market main menu displays a list of Featured Apps and the following options: Search: Search apps for keywords Apps: Browse applications Games: Browse game applications My apps: Display downloaded and installed applications - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 83
Android: Android Market The Menu button on your Android device will open an application menu offering additional options, including Settings and Help. If you are not on the Market Home screen, the Home icon will also be visible. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 84
Android: Android Market To download an app, press the Install button on the application details screen. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 85
Android: Android Market Market will then tell you what information and device functions the app will be allowed to access. Touch the "Accept permissions" button to confirm and begin your download. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 86
Android: Android Market My apps shows you which apps you have downloaded and installed, as well as the progress of apps currently downloading. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 87
Interfaces Some device manufacturers will overlay a custom user interface on top of the standard Android interface. One example is the "Tap 'n Tap" (TNT) skin used on the ViewSonic 10" GTablet. The TNT interface provides an easy-touse dashboard style home screen with three different customizable - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 88
Android: Custom Interfaces Each of the three content areas can be configured to run a variety of dashboard widgets including e-mail, music player, photo galley, calendar and more. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 89
Android: Custom Interfaces Each of the three content areas can be configured to run a variety of dashboard widgets including e-mail, music player, photo galley, calendar and more. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 90
Android: Custom Interfaces Each of the three content areas can be configured to run a variety of dashboard widgets including e-mail, music player, photo galley, calendar and more. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 91
Android: Custom Interfaces The TNT interface features an apps "drawer" holding all the applications you would find in your standard Android launcher. - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 92
What will you do with your Android? - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 93
What will you do with your Android? - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 94
What will you do with your Android? - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 95
What will you do with your Android? - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 96
What will you do with your Android? - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 97
What will you do with your Android? - ViewSonic VB730 | How to use Android on ViewPad (English, US) - Page 98
GOODBYE!
ANDROID: User’s Overview and Tutorial