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Table of contents - 3 A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Getting started with your tablet Data saver (background data) ....29 Features and functions ......4 Browsing the internet ......30 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 are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable •...
Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 2 3 4 No. Item Description microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot. Receives audio for video chats and Microphone Internet calls. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Micro USB port Also serves as the charging port for the (Slave)
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.
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Getting started with your tablet - 7 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;...
8 - Charging your tablet H A R G I N G Y O U R T A B L E T Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type.
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Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use an Acer-approved adapter to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long...
10 - Using your tablet S IN G Y O U R T A B L E T 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. Swipe: Quickly swipe your finger across the screen to switch screens or open lists of options or information.
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Using your tablet - 11 Using the Home screens The Home screen provides controls and information. Status and notification area Search Iconia Suite Favorites bar Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen left to see apps installed on your tablet. If you need more space, you can extend the Home screen to give you more screens to add app icons or widgets.
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12 - Using your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown at the Back Home Overview bottom of the screen. Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu.
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Using your tablet - 13 Iconia Suite The Iconia Suite icon is in the middle of the Favorites bar. Tap the Iconia icon for more information on installed apps and features. If you cannot see all the icons, tap on the arrow.
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14 - Using your tablet Access requests When you first open some apps, or use certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features or information. To allow the app to fully function tap Allow or OK, but if you do not want to share some information you can choose to Cancel or Deny access;...
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Using your tablet - 15 names of apps installed on your tablet, settings, media files from Google Play apps, contacts, bookmarks, and browsing history. Note You can choose what information is included in tablet searches. Swipe right from the Home Screen to open the Google App screen and tap the Menu icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
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16 - Using your tablet Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right corner displays status information such as the time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left corner displays event notifications, such as new message alerts.
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Using your tablet - 17 Icon Name Description Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and display Wi-Fi settings. Wi-Fi Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being transmitted. Tap to see battery charge levels and access Battery usage Battery Saver settings. Do not disturb Tap to silence some or all notifications or alarms.
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18 - Using your tablet Split-screen mode If you are using a compatible app (not from the Home screen), tap and hold the Overview icon to enter split-screen mode. The app that is open will move to the left (or top) of the screen and the Overview of recently opened apps will open on the other side.
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Using your tablet - 19 Drag the divider to the edge of the screen or tap and hold the split- screen icon to exit split-screen mode. Note In certain apps, you may tap and hold selected text or an image and drag it to the other app.
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20 - Using your tablet 3. Release your finger to place the app. Adding folders to a Home screen You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an app icon onto another app icon. This will create an "Unnamed Folder".
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Using your tablet - 21 Installing apps from a Home screen To remove a downloaded app from the Home screen, tap and hold the item until the Uninstall option appears at the top of the screen. Simply drag the item to the Uninstall option and tap OK. Note You may only uninstall downloaded apps.
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22 - Using your tablet Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen and tap Wallpapers. To choose from pre-selected background images, tap an image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in the top- left corner of the screen.
Using your tablet - 23 The virtual keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an virtual keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard (and some button icons) vary slightly, depending on the app and information that is required.
24 - Using your tablet To turn predictive text on or off with the Google keyboard, swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings. Tap Languages & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap Virtual keyboard > Google Keyboard >...
Using your tablet - 25 word. In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 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.
26 - Using your tablet that must be swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock settings, please refer to Unlock pattern, PIN, or password on page Shutting down your tablet...
26 - Connecting devices to your tablet O N N E C T I N G D E V I C E S T O Y O U R T A B L E T Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 8 Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 27 Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. For USB options, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and tap USB for file transfer to choose whether to Transfer files (the recommended option) or Transfer photos (PTP).
Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Note Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
Going online - 29 O I N G O N LI N E 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, swipe left to the list of apps and tap Settings >...
30 - Going online 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. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the top of the page.
Going online - 31 Google services Note Apps 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, read and accept the Terms of Service. The contents and design of Google Play varies by region.
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32 - Going online Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open Gmail from the Home screen. 3. Tap 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap Voice Search in Chrome Note...
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Going online - 33 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen. Here you can obtain a variety of add-on programs and apps to enhance the functionality of your tablet. 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.
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34 - Going online Using downloaded apps Once you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you may find it in the Home screen. Some apps may be automatically added to an existing folder. For example, apps from Google may be added to the Google folder.
36 - Using the camera and video recorder S I N G T H E C A M E R A A N D V I D E O R E C O R D E R Your tablet features two cameras (front- and rear-facing). This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet.
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Image Options: Tap the arrow icon to rapidly change settings for the selected mode: Exposure, Color effect, White balance, and Scene mode.
38 - Using the camera and video recorder Look for the photo or video you want to view (videos are marked with a small play symbol). Tap the image once to enlarge it; and tap it again to zoom into the image. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options.
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Using the camera and video recorder - 39 Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options: Setting Options Zero shutter delay On / off Anti-shake On / off Face detection On / off Auto scene On / off detection Self timer Off / 2 seconds / 10 seconds Capture number 40 shots / 99 shots (for Continuous shot)
40 - Advanced settings D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S To access Settings, swipe left on the Home screen and tap Settings. To quickly navigate with a list of main categories, swipe in from the left of the screen.
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Advanced settings - 41 Data Usage (background data) 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. If an app is using too much data, or you need to control how your data service is used, open the Data Usage menu, and turn Data Saver on.
42 - Advanced settings Device Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings. Open Settings > Display. Item Description Optimizes the picture quality with color tuning and MiraVision color enhancement. Brightness level Adjusts screen brightness. Protects your eyes by reducing blue-light emissions Bluelight Shield from the screen.
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Advanced settings - 43 Notifications Stop apps creating notifications, or restrict how and when the notifications may be seen. Sound Adjust the volume of media, alarms and notifications on your tablet, and change or mute ringtones and other sounds. You may also adjust the volume of media, alarms and notifications using the volume buttons on the edge of the tablet.
44 - Advanced settings Important You should only Force Stop or Disable apps if you are familiar with the Android operating system. Personal Accounts and synchronization You can sync your calendar, email and contacts on your tablet, and access the latest updates on all your Android devices. Open Settings. Under Personal, tap Accounts.
Advanced settings - 45 Changing language and text options To set your location and language input preferences open Settings > Languages & input. System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open 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.
46 - FAQ and troubleshooting A N D T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your tablet, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions.
PIN, or pattern, PIN, or If this option is not available, password password. please contact your local Acer service center. 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.
48 - Specifications P E C I F I C A T I O N S Performance • MTK MT8163 quad-core Cortex A35 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of DDR3L RAM • 16 GB of flash memory ™...
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Specifications - 49 • 2-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • Micro USB port, OTG support • MicroSD card slot (SDXC, up to 128 GB) Battery • 17.5 Wh 4600 mAh 3.8 V 1-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 9 hours (based on video playback test results) Note Length of battery operation will depend on power consumption which is...
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 51 U I D E L I N E S F O R S A F E B A T T E R Y U S A G E Battery information Do not use this product in a humid, wet and/or corrosive environment. Do not put, store or leave your product in or near a heat source, in a high temperature location, in strong direct sunlight, in a microwave oven or in a pressurized container, and do not expose it to...
52 - Guidelines for safe battery usage These look like metal strips on the battery. This might happen, for example, when you carry a spare battery in your pocket or purse. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the connecting object.
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