Acer ICONIA A1-713HD User manual

User’s Manual 2© 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia Tab 7 User’s Manual Covers: A1-713HD Regulatory model number (RMN): A1403 This revision: June 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you already have an Acer ID. There are three great reasons for you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and product information • Register your device for warranty service For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/acercloud Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Iconia A1-713HD Model number: ______________________________________________ Serial number: ______________________________________________ Date of purchase: ___________________________________________ Place of purchase: ___________________________________________ Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet Features and functions ............................ Unpacking your tablet.............................. Getting to know your tablet...................... 4 4 4 5 Using your tablet 7 Using the SIM card slot ........................... 7 Charging your tablet ................................ 7 Turning on for the first time...................... 8 Using the touchscreen............................. 9 The Home screen .................................. 10 The onscreen keyboard......................... 17 Editing text............................................. 18 Shutting down your tablet ...................... 19 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power........................ Inserting a microSD card ....................... Transferring files between your tablet and a PC................................................ Connecting a Bluetooth device.............. Accessories ........................................... 20 20 20 20 21 21 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections ................. Browsing the Internet............................. Setting up the Email application ............ 22 22 22 23 Google services ..................................... 23 Managing people and contacts 28 Making calls 31 Before making a call .............................. 31 Making a call ......................................... 31 Using the camera and camcorder Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Settings.................................................. Taking a photo ....................................... Shooting a video .................................... 36 36 37 38 38 Advanced settings Wireless & Networks.............................. Device.................................................... Personal................................................. System................................................... Updating your tablet’s operating system Resetting your tablet.............................. 40 40 42 44 45 46 46 FAQ and troubleshooting 47 Other sources of help ............................ 49 Specifications 50 End user license agreement 53 4 - Getting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking applications. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1-713HD tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 3 5 11 8 9 10 4 6 12 7 No. Item 3.5 mm headphone 1 jack 2 Speaker 3 Charging LED 4 Touchscreen 5 Front-facing camera 6 Microphone 7 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Connects to stereo headphones. Emits audio from incoming calls. When connected to a power source, LED lights red when charging; green when fully charged. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and self-portrait images. Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet on page 7. 6 - Getting started with your tablet No. Item 8 Power button 9 Reset pin hole 10 Volume control key 11 Camera 12 Speaker Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off. Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to reset the tablet. Increases and decreases the tablet volume. A 2-megapixel camera for taking highresolution pictures. Emits audio. Inserting a SIM or microSD card Warning Do not force the SIM card. If it does not fit, ensure you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. Trying to force the SIM into the slot when it is incorrectly oriented may damage the SIM and/or your tablet. Your tablet is equipped with a SIM slot and a microSD card slot. To take full advantage of your tablet’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. Additionally, you may wish to increase your tablet’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the slot provided. To insert the SIM or microSD card: 1. Remove the cover via the notch located at the upper left corner of the tablet as illustrated. 2. Insert the SIM or microSD card with the cut-out towards the bottom of the tablet as illustrated. 3. Ensure that SIM or microSD card is inserted all the way and secure the cover. Using your tablet - 7 USING YOUR TABLET Using the SIM card slot Your tablet includes a SIM slot. To take full advantage of your tablet’s internet capabilities, you should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on your tablet. Charging your tablet For first-time use, you need to charge your tablet for four hours. After that you can recharge the battery as needed. Note Charger illustration is for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). 8 - Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. Turning on for the first time To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you can use your tablet. To start, tap to select your language then tap Start. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Using your tablet - 9 If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information see Waking your tablet on page 19. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have internet access, your tablet allows you to synchronize information with a Google account. During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip. Important You must sign in to a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your Google account during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings will not be restored. If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. See Multiple Google accounts on page 45. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen. Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. 10 - Using your tablet Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll. The Home screen When you start your tablet, or wake it from power saving, it will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts to apps. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Some have been preinstalled on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Application dock Status and notification area Application menu Navigation Using your tablet - 11 Search To search for applications, files or for information on the internet, tap the Google icon in the top-left corner. Simply enter the text you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to search the internet, or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list. In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a cellular data or wireless network. See Going online on page 22. You can also choose what Google Search searches for. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. Select the applications you want Google Search to search. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search request. See Voice Search on page 24. Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu. This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown). Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. 12 - Using your tablet The extended Home screen The Home screen extends to either side of the initial Home screen, giving you more room to add widgets or organize shortcuts. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your finger to the left or right. A total of five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right. To change or add widgets on any of the screens see Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. The application menu To access the application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The Application (or APPS) menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe to the left to see more applications. When you are on the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet. See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens. When you select an icon, you are taken to the initial Home screen. You can drag the selected icon to any extended home screen. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message. Swipe down from the top-left side to display notification details such as current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and "next track" when music is playing. Swipe down from the top-right side to display Quick Settings. 14 - Using your tablet Quick Settings icons Note Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active. Icon Name Battery Settings Description Displays current battery status. Tap to display battery life details. Tap to display your device’s settings menu. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off (waves indicate signal strength). Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being transmitted and Wi-Fi received, respectively. Tap and hold to display Wi-Fi settings. Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off. Tap and hold Bluetooth to display Bluetooth settings. Tap to toggle your device’s location services on Location and off. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off. When on, Airplane mode all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to enable and disable data connection. If Data connection Data connection is disabled, you will not be able to use your SIM. Data usage Tap to display the data usage for SIM and Wi-Fi. Audio profiles Tap to select a predefined audio profile Brightness Auto rotate Tap to adjust the screen’s brightness (button always remains green). Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Using your tablet - 15 Note If your device’s battery is getting too hot, you will be notified and advised to turn off the device. If you fail to turn it off, it will shut down automatically. Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen. The APPS menu contains a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen. Tap WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantlyupdated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions. To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information about the app or widget, drag it to the icon at the top of the screen. To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Remove option. 16 - Using your tablet Changing the Home screen image Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. You can choose from a set of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected Wallpapers, Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds, or Video wallpapers that feature your recorded personal videos. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, tap the Input options key, then select either Input languages or Google keyboard settings. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the 18 - Using your tablet keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text. To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of the options. Editing text You can select and edit text in certain applications, such as text you have entered in a text field. Selected text can be cut or copied and later pasted within the same application, or to a different application. Note Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other applications may offer specialized commands to select text. Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. 2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, or tap SELECT ALL. 4. To cut or copy the text, tap the CUT or COPY button. Inserting text To type new text or add text that you have copied: 1. Tap where you want to insert text. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. Using your tablet - 19 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. 3. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. Waking your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode. To wake your tablet, press the power button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to the right side of the circle. Security Options For additional security, you may set a code or number that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order). Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 48. Shutting down your tablet If you won’t use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn it off to save battery power. To turn off your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for one second. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for four seconds. 20 - Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 7. Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Check card capacity in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you wish to transfer information between your device and your computer (either the microSD card in your device or the device’s internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your device. Connecting devices to your tablet - 21 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Swipe down the top-left notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to connect as a Media device (MTP) (the default option) or Camera (PTP). Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. 22 - Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right of the screen and tap the Wi-Fi button to toggle on and off the Wi-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. Tap the name of your network and enter a security password, if needed. Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you must be connected to a network with a connection to the internet. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on the Home screen, or tap APPS and select Chrome. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, view your bookmarks, adjust browswer settings, and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. Going online - 23 Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button. Simply tap one of the open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. New tab Setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to access email from most popular email providers. Most accounts can be set up in two steps. Tap APPS and then tap Email to start setting up your email access. Enter your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Google services Note Applications may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate a Google account before using Google services. The first time you access Google services, you must read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region. For example, in some regions, you can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. Setting up your Google email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Tap APPS and then Gmail. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. 24 - Going online Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Tap APPS and then Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, tap Send. Voice Search Note Voice Search is available only in selected regions. With voice actions, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the internet and even send a note to yourself using your voice. In Chrome, tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches. When the Speak now prompt displays, state your command or query then press the red microphone button. Your command displays in the search box. Tap Go on the keyboard to complete the command or query. Going online - 25 Play Store Tap Play Store from the home screen or APPS menu to open Google Play. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and applications to enhance the functionality of your tablet. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to proceed with the installation. 26 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and the tablet’s notification area. Important Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these applications. Using downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPS or WIDGETS menus. Certain applications provide both an app and widget, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application from APPS > Settings > Apps, then select the the app you wish to uninstall and tap Uninstall. Deleting an app icon from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut. Note Pre-installed apps cannot be uninstalled. Going online - 27 Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the APPS menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. 28 - Managing people and contacts MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account. Tap People from the APPS menu to view your contacts. If you don’t have any contacts stored on your tablet, you can sync with your Google account contacts, import contacts from a contact data file (vCard or csv) or add a new contact. If you have activated a Google account that includes contacts, your contacts will be synchronized automatically. See Synchronization on page 44. Importing contacts Tap the Menu button and select Import/Export. Tap the option that describes where your contacts are stored. When the contacts are found, confirm to import the contacts in a new group. Managing people and contacts - 29 Adding a new contact Tap to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The contact will be synchonized with that account. You may now edit the new contact entry. The amount of information you can store for a contact on your SIM will be limited to their Name, Phone and Email. Storing contacts to your Google or Tablet contact list will allow you to store additional information such as: Address, Events, Groups, Notes, Nickname, Website, Relationship, etc. Editing a contact If you have opened a new contact, you can enter information about the contact. To modify an existing contact, from the main screen select the contact in the list on the left. Then tap . Now simply tap on a box and enter the appropriate information or tap Add another field to enter additional information. 30 - Managing people and contacts Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions, i.e. certain applications only recognize ‘Mobile’ numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile network. Editing a contact on your computer If you have synchronized your Google account and contacts, you can use your computer to access and edit your contact list. Open the internet browser on your computer and go to contacts.google.com. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet’s contact list. Important Back up your contacts before making any changes. Tap the Menu button and select Import/Export. You may then Export your contact list to your tablet’s internal memory, or other options depending on installed applications. Making calls - 31 MAKING CALLS This chapter shows you how to make phone calls, and the options available to you during your call. Before making a call Check that the phone function is on before you make a call. You can confirm the phone status from the Notification area. Note Status and notification icon colors may vary. Icon Description Not connected to a network. You are unable to make a call. Connected to a network. You make make a call. Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 2G and 3G). Please disable Airplane mode before trying to make a call. Making a call Note The phone function needs to be enabled before the call can be connected (see Before making a call on page 31). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the APPS menu. Enter the number you wish to dial. Tap at the bottom of the screen to make the call. If the contact you need is displayed, simply tap the contact name to make a call. To end the call, tap . 32 - Making calls Dialing a number from Call log Your call history can be viewed by tapping at the bottom left of the screen. The call history displays All, received, dialed and missed calls. Tap the phone icon next to the contact to redial. To view details of the call, tap the number or the contact’s name. While viewing the details of a cell, tap the trash icon to remove the call from the call log or tap the Menu icon for other options to edit the number before making a call. Viewing missed calls Missed call notifications are displayed in the following four areas: 1. The lock screen (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). 2. By the phone icon (the number in the box is the number of missed calls). Tap Phone from either the Home screen or the APPS menu to display the missed call details. 3. In the History log, tap the missed calls tab to display the missed call details. 4. The Notification area with the missed call icon . Open the Notification area and tap the missed call notification to display the missed call details. Making calls - 33 Making a call to one of your contacts 1. From the Home screen tap People to view your contacts. You can also access your contact list from Phone by tapping the Menu icon > People. 2. Tap on a contact to call them. Dialing an international number When dialing international numbers, there is no need to enter the international direct dialing prefix (’00’ etc.) before the country code. Simple tap and hold 0+ on the onscreen number pad until + appears onscreen. Warning International call rates can vary greatly depending on the country you are calling and your network provider. We suggest you check all call rates with your network provider, to avoid excessive phone bills. If you are using your tablet abroad, roaming charges will apply. Consult your netwodk provider for roaming rates specific to the country you are visiting before you leave. The voice call screen The voice call screen displays after you have dialed a phone number and after you have accepted a phone call. The screen displays the number/contact you are talking to, the call duration and voice call options. 34 - Making calls Answering or declining a call When you have an incoming call, the number will be shown as a "floating window" on the screen. 1. Tap to answer the call. 2. Tap to reject the call. 3. Tap to mute the call. 4. Tap to switch the incoming call to full screen mode. Note Incoming calls can not switch back to the floating window after you switch to full screen mode. To answer or decline an incoming call in full screen mode, tap and slide your finger across the screen to answer or reject the call. To reject the call with a text message, slide your finger up to the icon and select a message. Voice call options Icon Description Access the keypad while a call is in progress. Speakerphone. Mute the call. Place the call on hold. Add another call. Making calls - 35 Saving a dialed number to contacts You can save a number you have dialed for future use. 1. Select the number from the Call log tab and tap on the contact . 2. You will then be asked if you want to add the number to your contacts. Tap OK. 3. Tap Create new contact and select how to complete the action. See Adding a new contact on page 29. Conference calls If you have one call on hold and another on line, you can combine both calls to create a conference call. After the first call is established, tap and tap Add call to start the conference call. Ending a call To end a call, tap from the voice call screen. 36 - Using the camera and camcorder USING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER Your tablet features a front- and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot before using the camera. You can only save photos and videos to internal memory or a microSD card, not an external USB storage device. To activate the camera or camcorder, tap APPS and tap Camera. Camera/camcorder icons and indicators Effects Mute microphone Remaining capacity* Settings Front-facing camera Zoom Camcorder button Last picture/video taken Shutter button * The listed capacity is the approximate number of images that can be taken at the current resolution. Using the camera and camcorder - 37 In the camera window, the controls at the top of the screen allow you to change settings. The controls at the bottom allow you to take a picture, select camera or camcorder, zoom in or out, and view the last picture/video taken. Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While recording, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings. Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming. Settings Icon Settings Effects Description Camera settings • Capture mode: Normal or Panorama. • Scene mode: None, Beach, Candle light, Fireworks, HDR, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Party, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Steady photo, Sunset or Theatre. • Resolution: 5M pixels, 3M pixels or 2M pixels. • Exposure: Over- or under-exposes the image. • White balance: Auto, Day light, Cloudy, Fluorescent lamp or Incandescent. • Timer: Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. • Grid: Turns the grid on or off. Camcorder settings • Resolution: HD 720p, SD 480p or QCIF. • Timer lapse interval: Off, 1 second, 2 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. General settings • Location: Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. A satellite icon appears on the screen when active. • Storage: Internal storage or SD card. • Reset to default: Return camera settings to the original conditions. • None, Aqua, Blackboard, Mono, Negative, Sepia or White board 38 - Using the camera and camcorder Icon Description Mute Before recording a video, tap the icon to turn the microphone microphone on or off (the icon is disabled while recording). Front-facing Tap the icon to switch between the front-facing and rear camera cameras. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet. 3. Zoom in or out as needed using the zoom slider. Note When using zoom, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image. 4. Tap to take the photo. Shooting a video 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2. Frame your subject and steady your tablet and zoom in or out as needed. 3. Tap to begin recording. 4. Tap to stop recording. Note To see the supported image, video, and audio formats, see Supported formats on page 50. Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory. You can view it by tapping the thumbnail in the corner of the screen. Alternatively, tap APPS and tap Gallery, then Camera. Select the photo or video you want to view (videos are Using the camera and camcorder - 39 marked with a small play symbol). From the Gallery you can share the file using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing options are available for the file or tap the menu icon to display image editing options. 40 - Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS Access Settings from the APPS menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks SIM management Displays the SIM information and allows you to enter and edit personal information for your SIM. Activating or deactivating connections Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Adjusting Bluetooth settings Displays all available devices you can use Bluetooth to exchange information with. Here you can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the tablet, adjust the visibility timeout and show received files. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. Advanced settings - 41 To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on both devices to establish the connection. Note Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each app. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. More... Putting your tablet in Airplane mode You can enter Airplane mode (also known as flight mode) to turn off network and Bluetooth functions and use your tablet during a flight. Check with your airline to make sure this is permitted onboard. Switch your tablet off during takeoff and landing as it may interfere with aircraft electronic systems. Note When Airplane mode is active, the icon is displayed in the status area. To turn Airplane mode on or off, tap Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode. Alternatively, swipe down from the top-right side of the screen to toggle airplane mode on or off. Default SMS app Select which app you want to use to send and receive SMS. Teathering & portable hotspot Share your tablet’s mobile data connection via YSB or as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. 42 - Advanced settings Virtual Private Network (VPN) This option enables you to connect to a private network, such as a secure work or office environment. Add a VPN by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. You need to set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage. Mobile networks This option enables you to adjust mobile network settings by tapping APPS > Settings > More... > Mobile networks. Item Description Enables or disables data access over a mobile Data connection network. Enables or disables data services when roaming on Data roaming other mobile networks. Preferred Set a network ID, priority and select a network type. networks Sets which type of network you prefer to connect to: Network Mode 2G/3G (auto), 3G only and 2G only. Access Point Edit access point settings (advanced users). Names Network Select whether to automatically connect to mobile operators network operators or select them manually. USB Internet Share and connect to the internet through a Windows PC via USB cable. Device Sound Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet. Alternatively, you can quickly set your tablet sound settings with predefined profiles by tapping APPS > Settings > Audio profiles. Advanced settings - 43 Item General Silent Meeting Outdoor Description Ring and vibrate Note: General settings can be adjusted. Silent only Vibrate only Loudest ring and vibrate Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Item Lock screen notifications Wallpaper Brightness Sleep Daydream Font size Description Enable or disable notifications on lock screen. Set the Home screen background image. Adjusts screen brightness. Configure how long the tablet is idle before it goes to sleep mode. Controls what happens when the tablet is docked and/or sleeping. Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. Note You can enable or disable the screen rotation function by swiping down from the top-right side of the screen and tapping the AUTO ROTATE button. Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the program. 44 - Advanced settings Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap and hold the program icon from the APPS menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner. Note You cannot uninstall applications that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, you can go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Tap the application you wish to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm the uninstall. Important You should only remove programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Disabling an app Though you cannot uninstall pre-loaded applications, you can disable them. This ensures they don’t use system resources or run in the background. To disable an app, go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Locate the app you want to disable (if necessary, swipe over to the ALL tab to view all applications on your tablet) and tap it. Tap Disable. Important Disabling an app will delete any stored data (and cache) related to this app. You should only disable programs if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Synchronization You can configure synchronization options for many applications on your tablet. You can also configure what types of data you synchronize for each account. Some applications, such as People, Gmail, and Calendar, can sync data from multiple accounts. Others sync data only from the first Advanced settings - 45 Google Account you sign in to on your tablet, or from an account associated specifically with that application. For some applications, such as People or Calendar, all changes that you make on your tablet are made to the synchronised copy on the internet. Other applications only copy information from account on the internet; the information on your tablet cannot be changed directly, you must change the information stored in the internet account. Tap APPS > Settings > [Account] to manage the synchronization of individual accounts. Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu button (three dots) and then tap Settings. Multiple Google accounts If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. Tap APPS > Settings > Add account. Changing language and text options Set your location and language input preferences by tapping APPS > Settings > Language & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, tap APPS > Settings > Date & time. Note If you travel frequently or live in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic time zone from this menu. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. 46 - Advanced settings Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the APPS menu and tap . Tap the ON/OFF switch next to a preset alarm to turn it on or off or tap the to create a new alarm. Tap a preset alarm to edit it. You can: • Set the alarm time. • Give it a label (i.e., a name). • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. • Enable or disable vibrate. You can delete an alarm by tapping . This action can be undone by tapping UNDO. Updating your tablet’s operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in any way during a system upgrade to prevent firmware installation failure. Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to the factory settings. Important This will erase all your personal information, any contacts stored on your tablet and any programs you installed. To perform a clean boot, tap Settings from the APPS menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet. FAQ and troubleshooting - 47 FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect Why is there no the headset. Audio sound coming Check that the device volume from the device? setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting. Why do I have less storage than A small amount of memory is Memory the specifications reserved for system security. say? You may be trying to view an Why can’t I view image that is not supported. See my picture files? Multimedia on page 50 for more information. You may be trying to view a video Why can’t I view that is not supported. See Multimedia files my video files? Multimedia on page 50 for more information. You may be trying to play a file Why can’t I play that is not supported. See my music files? Multimedia on page 50 for more information. 48 - FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer Tap APPS > Settings > About How do I check tablet to check the OS version the OS version of (Kernel/build number) and other System my device? hardware and software information and information. performance Where can I find Tap APPS > Settings > About my serial number tablet > Device Information. ID? The battery power may be I couldn’t turn on depleted. Recharge the device. Power the device. See Charging your tablet on page 7 for more information. How do I check To check storage status, go to memory status? Settings > Storage. What do I do Storage You may need to delete installed when my device’s apps or move media files to the internal storage is micoSD card. full or almost full? After five wrong entries, you can reset your unlock pattern. Tap Forgotten pattern? and enter your Google account username and password. I forgot my unlock You must have an active Google Unlock pattern pattern. account on the tablet and an Internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center. FAQ and troubleshooting - 49 Aspect Heat Question Answer It is normal for the device to heat up when charging. When charging is complete, it will return The tablet heats to its normal temperature. up when charging It is also normal for the tablet to or operating for a heat up during long periods of long period. use, such as watching a video or playing a game. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. Other sources of help For information on: Up-to-date information regarding your tablet Service enquiries Refer to: www.acer.com support.acer.com 50 - Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Performance • MTK MT8382 quad-core 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 8 or 16 GB of flash memory Android™ 4.4 KitKat® operating system Display • 7" WSVGA TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Mono speaker • Built-in microphone Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB AAC-LC, AAC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB, Audio playback AMR-WB, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV Video recording H.264 BP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 BP H.264 BP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, MPEG-4 SP, H.263 Video playback BP USB connector • Micro USB port Specifications - 51 Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A or 5.2 V, 1.35 A) Connectivity • • • • • • Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz HSPA+ / GPRS / EDGE GPS Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Rear camera • 5.0-megapixel Expansion • microSD card slot (up to 32 GB) Battery • 12.9 Wh 3400 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-polymer battery pack Battery life: Up to 6 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is based on system resource use. For example, constantly using the backlight or using power-demanding applications will shorten battery life between charges. 52 - Specifications Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 193 mm 116 mm 8.9 mm 305 g Environment Temperature Operating: 0° C to 35° C Non-operating: -20° C to 60° C Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% End user license agreement - 53 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED "ACER", "GATEWAY", "PACKARD BELL", OR "EMACHINES" ("SOFTWARE"). 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