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Revision as of 19:39, 26 August 2011
Question
How do I set up and use my AirPad?
Answer
Getting Started
A few things you need to know to get started.
First charge the battery in your AirPad, connect the included power supply to the jack on the side of your AirPad (labeled DC 5V) and plug the power supply into an AC outlet. It may take up to 4 hours to charge the unit.
You can read various sections of this booklet at any time to learn how to accomplish specific tasks. You can also visit X10’s Wiki on-line at: http://kbase.x10.com/wiki/airpad
Also see our AirPad Forums at: http://forums.x10.com
First it is recommended that you read the small booklet included with your AirPad to familiarize yourself with the basic procedure such as turning the unit on, etc.
The House symbol 
takes you to your Home screen at any time. It shows up in a few places but is always visible in the top left hand corner of the screen.
The Back symbol 
at the top right hand corner of the screen takes you back one screen each time you touch it. (You can also press the hard key on the top of your AirPad (labeled on the back of the AirPad as ESC).
You’ll likely want to set the date and time on your AirPad before you go much further. In order to connect to the Internet, so you can visit the Google Android Market and install applications, you’ll need to turn on Wi-Fi.
Getting Started with Apps
You’ll want to set up an account and register with Google Android Market so you can download FREE Apps, and purchase other ones (note: this also give you a Google e-mail account).
Your AirPad makes an excellent e-book reader. You can download and install FREE readers from the Android Market, including the popular Kindle and Nook, as well as others such as Reader and Kobo. The Nook Color retails for $249, so you’ve already got a great color ebook reader for $50 less than that!
Here's how to find and install a typical App, like Kindle, from the Google Android Market.
After you have a book reader installed, you can set the screen to rotate automatically when you rotate your AirPad.