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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 Browsing the internet ......27 Features and functions ......4 Google services ........29 Unpacking your tablet......4 Using the camera and video recorder 34 Getting to know 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 No. Item Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter Power button sleep mode; press and hold to turn the tablet off.
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6 - Getting started with your tablet No. Item Description Increases and decreases the tablet Volume control key volume. Receives audio for video chats and Microphone Internet calls. Cover for: microSD card slot Insert a microSD card into the slot. Insert a nano SIM card into the slot (see SIM card slot...
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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8 - Getting started with your tablet 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.
Charging your tablet - 9 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...
Using your tablet - 11 S I N 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.
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12 - Using your tablet Note The Left Page can be configured to show social media updates and additional news and features. For additional Left Page settings press and hold an empty area of the screen, then tap Settings. Extended screens to the right are only available if you have added content to the right of the Home screen.
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Using your tablet - 13 Search Search enables you to use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on the internet and on your tablet. To use Search, simply tap the icon and type. Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a See Going online on page 27 wireless network.
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14 - Using your tablet Movie and shows in your Google Play Movies & TV library Artists, albums, and tracks in your Google Play Music library Note You can choose what is included in a Tablet search. After entering search words and tapping , tap the Menu icon on the left side of the search...
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Using your tablet - 15 Quick Settings icons Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to adjust the screen’s brightness. Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and off. Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being Wi-Fi transmitted and received, respectively. Tap Wi-Fi (or the network name) to display Wi-Fi settings.
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16 - Using your tablet Access requests When first opening certain apps, or using certain functions, your tablet will ask for permission to access some features. To allow the app to fully function tap Allow, 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 - 17 b. Otherwise, hold your finger until you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is created. 2. Release your finger to place the app. Adding widgets to a Home screen Tap and hold any open space on a Home screen, then tap WIDGETS. To move a widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected.
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18 - Using your tablet 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 in the Home screen. This will create an "Unnamed Folder". Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it.
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Using your tablet - 19 Favorites bar Since the Favorites bar is visible on any Home screen, it holds apps you frequently use. To remove an app from the dock, simply tap and hold the app and drag it away. To fill the gap with an app of your choice, see Adding apps to a Home screen on page The Apps list...
20 - Using your tablet Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Overview Tap this icon to see recently opened apps in your tablet’s Overview screen. Tap an app to open it. Tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen.
Using your tablet - 21 Predictive text or auto correction Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps. The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors.
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22 - Using your tablet 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.
Using your tablet - 23 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 until a menu displays (about one second). Tap Power off and confirm the shut down.
24 - 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 9 Inserting a microSD card You may install a microSD card to expand your device's storage space.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 25 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 (MTP) (the default option) or Transfer photos (PTP).
Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices (open the Apps list and tap Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com.
Going online - 27 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, open the Apps list tap Settings >...
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28 - Going online To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, tap the arrow icons. To adjust browswer settings and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. Chrome enables you to open multiple tabs. When a page is open, tap the small New tab button.
Going online - 29 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, you must read and accept the Terms of Service.
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30 - Going online 5. When you have finished composing your message, tap 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 own voice.
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Going online - 31 Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen, or open the Apps list and tap Play Store. 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.
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32 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app’s page and your device’s notification area. Important Some apps may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these apps, or a credit card number associated with your Google account.
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Going online - 33 services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session.
34 - 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 - 35 Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Image Options: Tap the arrow icon to choose a color effect. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the camera button to begin recording.
36 - Using the camera and video recorder then Camera. Select 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 maximize the image to take the whole screen. You can share photos using various services and edit the image using various options.
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 Setting Options Auto / Incandescent / Daylight / Florescent / White balance Cloudy / Twilight / Shade / Warm florescent Sharpness / Hue / Saturation / Brightness / Image properties Contrast Anti-flicker Auto / Disabled / 50 Hz / 60 Hz Camera Adjust camera image settings with these options:...
38 - Advanced settings D V A N C E D S E T T I N G S To access Settings, open the Apps list and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off.
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Advanced settings - 39 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.
40 - Advanced settings Item Description Enables or disables data services when roaming on Data roaming other mobile networks. Preferred Sets which type of network you prefer to connect to: network type 4G, 3G or 2G. Access Point Edit access point settings (advanced users). Names Network Select whether to automatically connect to mobile...
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Advanced settings - 41 Item Description Mirrors your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. Cast You must pair your tablet to a display or dongle before options are available. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to pair. Sound &...
42 - Advanced settings Personal Accounts and synchronization You can sync your calandar, email and contacts on your tablet and never worry about losing them again. Sync in real time or adjust it as you please. Open the Apps list and tap Settings.
Advanced settings - 43 System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, open the Apps list and tap 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.
44 - Advanced settings 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, open the Apps list and tap Settings, then tap Backup &...
FAQ and troubleshooting - 45 F A Q 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.
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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.
48 - Specifications P E C I F I C A T I O N S Performance • MTK MT8735 quad-core Cortex A53 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 2 GB of DDR3L RAM • 16 GB of flash memory ™...
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Specifications - 49 Power • DC power-in (10 W) Connectivity SIM support (1 x nano SIM) • GSM / GPRS / EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz • GPRS / EDGE: Multi-slot class 12 • WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 (2100 / 1900 / 850 MHz), upload up to 11.5 Mbps / download up to 42.2 Mbps •...
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50 - Specifications Battery • 22.4 Wh 6100 mAh 3.7 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 10 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 apps will shorten battery life between charges.
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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