You WILL be able to use the Incredible without activating it on the Verizon.
You will not be able to Make or receive calls, Send or receive texts, Be able to access 3G or use Google navigation.
However you can access WiFi, the android market, and most of the apps
All you have to do is: Touch the top left corner, then the top right, then the bottom right, then the bottom left - counter clockwise and your off to the races
You mean clockwise?