There are a few ways to open a Verizon Ellipsis 7. One way is to use the keypad. To do this, press and hold the power button for about two seconds until you see the "Verizon Ellipsis 7" symbol appear on the screen. Then release the button and hit the "menu" button on the keypad. The menu will list three options: "Open Box," "Delete Data," and "Format.