Acer DA241HL User Guide
© 2013. All Rights Reserved. Acer DA241HL User Guide Model: DA241HL This Revision: 07/2013 Acer DA241HL Model number: __________________________________ Serial number*: ___________________________________ Date of purchase: ________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ *Note: See the back of the DA241HL.
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Table of contents ENERGY STAR Getting to know your DA241HL Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting up Unpacking your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Getting to know your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resetting your DA241HL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 FAQ and troubleshooting Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting to know your DA241HL Features and functions Your new DA241HL offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can: • • • • • • Connect to the Internet. Access your email. Play music and video. Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking apps. View content from an HDMI device. Use touch to control a PC. Product registration When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it.
Setting up Unpacking your DA241HL Your new DA241HL comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting to know your DA241HL Front view No. Item Description 1 Front-facing camera A 2-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 2 Touchscreen 24” 1920 x 1080 optical touch screen. 3 Speakers Emit stereo audio. 4 Input switch key Press to switch input source. 5 Function key Press to open the main menu. 6 Volume down key; function key Volume down; function key (-) 7 Volume up key; function key Volume up; function key (+) 8 Power indicator Indicates power status.
Back view No. Item Description 1 USB ports (Master) Connects with external USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse or storage device. 2 Mini USB port Connects to your PC. 3 Micro USB port (Slave) Connects to media devices (such as media players or smartphones) that support Media Transfer Protocol. Note: If your system hangs, please unplug the device. 4 Card reader slot Insert a memory card. 5 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones. Back panel view No.
Using your DA241HL Setting up your DA241HL Open the stand until it snaps in place. Then, tilt the display panel to an angle of between 20 and 75 degrees from an upright position. Connect the DC-in jack to your DA241HL and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning: Only use the bundled power adapter to power your DA241HL. Turning on for the first time To turn on your DA241HL, press the power button until the screen turns on. Wait a moment for your DA241HL to get ready.
Note: If the DA241HL’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up. For more information, see "Waking your DA241HL" on page 20. Sign in to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your DA241HL 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.
The Home screen When you start your DA241HL, 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. These display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to apps. Some have been pre-installed on your DA241HL, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information.
Recent Tap this icon to see recently opened apps. Tap an app to open it, or tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. 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.
Otherwise 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 DA241HL. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on page 15. Tap the Shop icon to open Google Play. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to one of your Home screens. While a shortcut is selected, thumbnails of the Home screens are shown below the list of applications, simply drag the shortcut to a screen.
Status and notification icons Notification icons Icon Description Icon Description Alarm is set Speaker is silenced New Gmail message DA241HL microphone is off New Google Talk message Song is playing Upcoming event SD card or USB storage is full DA241HL is connected to PC via USB Syncing data Application update available Sync is on System update available Problem with sign-in or sync Virtual private network (VPN) status Uploading data Downloading data Connection icons Icon Description
applications that display constantly-updated 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 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.
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, or Live wallpapers that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options.
To turn predictive text on or off with the Android keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Android 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.
If you previously copied (see below) text, tap where you want to insert the text. A PASTE button appears briefly below the cursor. Tap the button to paste the text. To replace a word, double tap the word. A PASTE button appears above the word. Tap the button to paste to replace the text. 3. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text. 4. Tap Enter on the keyboard (or tap Editing text on the XT9 keyboard).
Locking your DA241HL If you will not use your DA241HL for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your DA241HL does not unintentionally use any services. Your DA241HL will lock automatically if it is not used after a while. To change the delay, tap APPS > Settings > Display > Sleep. Waking your DA241HL If the screen is off and the DA241HL does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Connecting devices to your DA241HL Connecting to AC power See "Setting up your DA241HL" on page 10. Connecting to a PC as a monitor Your DA241HL has an HDMI port (MHL), that can be used to connect it to a computer, or video player. Use an MHL cable to connect the display to a mobile device with MHL support. To use the DA241HL as a touchscreen monitor, you must also connect a USB cable between a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer and the mini USB port on the rear side of your DA241HL. Note: The USB 2.
As most USB keyboards, mice and game controllers are designed for desktop computers and operating systems, some keys may not function. Accessing files on a USB storage device Note: Your DA241HL supports USB storage devices that use the NTFS, FAT or FAT32 file systems. You can access media files (photos, music and video) on USB storage devices with your DA241HL's multimedia apps. For more flexible access, “file management” apps are available in the Google Play store.
Ethernet only supports 10/100 Mbps. Connecting a Bluetooth device Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the DA241HL's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings > Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices. Note: Please check for updates to the DA241HL's software that may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
Using the webcam Note: Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary. Your DA241HL features a 2-megapixel digital webcam mounted on the front. Many chat or instant messaging apps can use this webcam so you can be seen by your family and friends. Use the settings in the app to control the webcam. Using the webcam as a camera To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera.
Camera options Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Exposure Increase or decrease image exposure. Camera settings Activate or change special settings: Picture size, Store Location, Scene mode and Anti-flicker. • Set the resolution of the image (QVGA, VGA, 1 MP or 1.3MP). • Use only Internal Storage. Taking a photo 1. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. 2.
Icon Description Camera mode Switches to the camera. Camcorder options Adjust camcorder options to obtain the best image: Icon Description White balance Change the color balance to match the lighting: Auto, Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent or Cloudy. Options Tap to see camcorder options. Shooting a video 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure the options described above are set to your preferences. Frame your subject and steady your DA241HL and zoom in or out as needed. Tap the record icon to begin recording.
Advanced settings Access Settings from the Application menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Open the Application menu and tap Settings. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your connection settings. Item Description Wi-Fi Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Bluetooth Turn the Bluetooth function on or off.
DA241HL name and discoverability. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for nearby devices. 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 DA241HL's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
Item Description Sleep Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Font size Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. You can adjust screen brightness and contrast from the OSD. Storage You can check how much of your DA241HL’s storage (Internal, SD or USB) has been used, and what type of files are using storage. Apps Closing an application To close an active application, go to APPS > Settings > Apps.
To manage synchronization of individual accounts, tap an account name. 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 > Accounts & sync.
Note: Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed. Resetting your DA241HL You may have to perform a reset if your DA241HL fails to respond when buttons are pressed or the screen is tapped. To reset your DA241HL disconnect the main power supply for ten seconds, then reconnect. Clean boot A clean boot will restore your DA241HL to the factory settings.
FAQ and troubleshooting This section lists frequently asked questions that may arise during the use of your DA241HL, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Answer Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? If a headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is automatically shut off. Disconnect the headset. Check that the device volume setting is not muted. Check that the volume control is not at its lowest setting.
Other sources of help For information on: Refer to: Up-to-date information regarding your www.acer.com DA241HL Service enquiries Other sources of help support.acer.
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