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How to set up an
EchoShow
Orientation: On the top of the Echo Show from left
to right are:
Microphone/Camera button: Tap this to turn off
the microphone and camera (privacy mode). A long
press of this button brings up a “Power Off” option.
Volume down and volume up.
A sliding camera cover: The camera cover enables
you to cover the camera if you do not want the
camera on.
Between the three buttons are small holes.
Theseare the microphones.
At the bottom, on the protruding back, are:
•
Power socket
•
Micro USB socket
Set up
1. Plug your Echo Show into the mains and wait
until you hear a musical tone.
2. Turn on VoiceView by pressing and holding the
Mic/Camera button.
3. When you hear an alert, place two fingers
slightly apart on the screen for five seconds. You
will hear VoiceView is turned on.
Note: Don’t worry – when you press the Mic/
Camera button a “Power Off” message is displayed.
When VoiceView is enabled this disappears
4. The VoiceView tutorial will start. You can do it
now or later by listening to the instructions.
5. Now select a language.
6. Select your wi-fi from a list and then add your
wi-fi password.
7. Select “Done” and then “Connect” to connect to
your wi-fi network.
8. Next you need to sign in to your Amazon
account (see Point 3 on page 5 above).
9. The device will then register itself and a welcome
screen with your name will appear.