Acer ENDURO T1 USER’S MANUAL
© 2019 All Rights Reserved Acer ENDURO T1 User’s Manual Covers: ET108-11A Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A9001 This revision: December 2019 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.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet Unpacking your tablet.............................. Getting to know your tablet...................... Turning on for the first time...................... 4 4 5 7 Charging your tablet 9 Connecting power.................................... 9 Using your tablet Using the touchscreen........................... The Home screen .................................. The virtual keyboard .............................. Editing text............
- Getting started with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET 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 ENDURO T1 tablet • Product setup and safety information • Power cord • USB cable • AC adapter • Hand strap • Warranty card Note Before using your tablet for the first time, you need to charge it for at least four hours.
Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 14 3 5 6 13 15 16 4 17 15 18 1211 10 9 8 7 No. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 USB Type-C port 3 Front-facing camera 4 Touchscreen Description Connects to stereo headphones. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. Pull the lip down to open the port fully. For more information, see Charging your tablet on page 9.
- Getting started with your tablet No. Item 5 Power button 6 Volume control key 7 F key 8 9 Recent key Home key 10 Back key 11 P key 12 Microphone 13 MicroSD card slot 14 Rear-facing camera 15 Metal buckle Barcode scanner (optional) 16 17 NFC transmitter 18 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. Increases and decreases the tablet volume.
Getting started with your tablet - 7 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 the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the tablet’s screen turns off, it has entered sleep mode. Briefly press the power button to wake it up.
- Getting started with your tablet 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 44 Note If Google Play Store is updating apps in the background, opening new apps may consume memory and may affect the performance on your device.
Charging your tablet - 9 CHARGING YOUR TABLET Connecting power 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 periods of use.
- Using your tablet U S IN G YOUR TABLET 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. Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
Using your tablet - 11 Using the Home screens The Home screen provides controls and information. Status and notification bar Search Apps list Application dock Navigation Note Bundled apps differ depending on region and configuration. Swipe the Home screen up to see most 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. To add additional screens, tap, hold, and then drag an icon to the right edge of the screen.
- Using your tablet Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown at the bottom of the screen. Back Home Overview 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 (e.g. when the keyboard is displayed. In this case, tapping the icon minimizes the keyboard. Hide Home Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen. Tap and hold to open Google search.
Using your tablet - 13 All Apps The All Apps icon is in the middle of the Favorites bar. Tap the All Apps icon to access a complete list of apps. You can copy an icon and move it to a Home screen for quick access. Tap and hold an app then drag it up to a Home screen. Release your finger to place the app. Home settings Open Layout settings for your tablet. Widgets Add a widget to the screen. See Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 21. Wallpapers Change the image for the screen background.
- Using your tablet Searching on the internet As you type, a list displays search suggestions. Based on the words you enter, these suggestions try to help you quickly access what you are looking for and may include the following: • A previous search you performed on any device while you were logged into your Google account and performed a Google search; • A new internet search suggesting what you might be looking for; • A specific website address.
Using your tablet - 15 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 battery status, and connectivity. The top-left corner displays time and event notifications, such as new message alerts. Time Wi-Fi signal strength Battery charge status Swipe down from the top of the screen to display Quick Settings shortcuts, and notification details.
- Using your tablet Quick Settings tiles Icon Name Description Brightness Slide to adjust the screen’s brightness. Wi-Fi Battery usage Do not disturb Tap to toggle Wi-Fi on and display Wi-Fi settings. Small "up" and "down" arrows mean information is being transmitted. Tap to see battery charge levels and access Battery Saver settings. Tap to silence some or all notifications or alarms. Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off.
Using your tablet - 17 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. Tap on a compatible app to view and use both at the same time. Note You may view two tabs from Chrome in split-screen mode.
- Using your tablet Drag the divider to increase the size of one window to two-thirds of the screen. Drag the divider to the edge of the screen or tap and hold the splitscreen 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. Personalizing Home screens You can personalize your Home screen by moving apps, adding or removing widgets, creating folders and by changing the wallpaper.
Using your tablet - 19 To place the app on an different Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right or left side of the screen. Note You may not place icons to the left of the main Home screen. 2. Hold the app there until you are on the desired Home screen. 3. Release your finger to place the app.
- 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. This will create an "Unnamed Folder". Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To remove an app shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the apps inside and then tap and hold the app icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon to a new position.
Using your tablet - 21 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. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. If you wish to place a widget on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right or left side of the screen. Note You may not place widgets to the left of the main Home screen. 2.
- Using your tablet image at the bottom of the screen and tap Set wallpaper in the topleft corner of the screen. To choose an image to use as wallpaper tap My photos then select a location that contains images, such as Google Drive, Gallery, and others. If the list of locations is not visible, tap the Menu icon .
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. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the =\< key to see more options.
- Using your tablet 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 Settings. Tap System > Languages & input and under Keyboard & inputs methods, tap Virtual keyboard > Gboard > Text correction. Tap Show suggestion strip to toggle this feature on or off. Note Predictive text and auto correction not supported in all apps.
Using your tablet - 25 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. 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.
- Using your tablet 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 swiped in the correct order) or a PIN. Tap Settings > Security & location > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock settings, please refer to Unlock pattern, PIN, or password 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.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 27 CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on page 9 Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. 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, FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems.
- Connecting devices to your tablet 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). Connecting a Bluetooth device To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To do so, do the following: 1.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 29 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 > System > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Connecting an NFC device Near Field Communication (NFC) enables your tablet to transmit and receive information wirelessly when close to another NFC-enabled device. To connect to your NFC device, do the following: 1.
- 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 Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. Alternatively, swipe down from the top 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 switch to On and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks.
Going online - 31 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. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap . To navigate forward and backward in your browser’s history, tap the arrow icons. To adjust browser settings and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon.
- Going online 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. For example, in some regions, you can also browse and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.
Going online - 33 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 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.
- Going online Google Play Tap Google Play 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 and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time. You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to search for a specific app.
Using the camera and video recorder - 35 USING T H E C A M E R A A N D V ID E O RECORDER 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. To activate the camera or video recorder, tap Camera on the Home screen. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
- Using the camera and video recorder Settings: Tap the Settings icon to change general, camera, and video settings. Quick Settings: Tap an icon to turn HDR on or off, or to switch between the front and rear cameras. Shutter/Image buttons: Tap the shutter button to take a photo. Tap the camcorder button to begin recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/video settings. Tap the camcorder again to stop filming. Zoom: To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen. To zoom out, pinch the screen.
Using the camera and video recorder - 37 Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved to internal memory. You can view it by tapping Photos. 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 pinch to zoom into the image. You can share and edit photos. Tap to see sharing options or tap to display image editing options.
- Using the camera and video recorder Video Adjust video settings with these options: Setting Scene mode EIS Microphone Video quality White balance Anti-flicker Options Select Off, Night, Sunset, Party, Portrait, Landscape, Night portrait, Theatre, Beach, Snow, Steady photo, Sports, or Candle light.
Advanced settings - 39 ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, go to the Home screen and tap Settings. Network & internet Wi-Fi Displays all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. Tap the Settings icon in the top-right corner for additional options. 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.
- Advanced settings Saver will only be able to access to a data connection when you’re actively using the app. Note Blocking background data may cause some apps to stop working correctly. For example, background data is required to make regular checks for updates, useful for email or messenger apps. Hotspot & tethering Use hotspot and tethering to provide internet to other devices through your mobile data connection. You can share mobile data by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or USB.
Advanced settings - 41 Connected devices Bluetooth Displays all available devices with which you can use Bluetooth. You can switch Bluetooth on or off, rename the device name used by the tablet, and show received files. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of available devices. You may be asked to enter a PIN on one or both devices to establish the connection.
- Advanced settings Uninstalling an app You can remove apps installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap the app icon from the Home screen and drag it into the Uninstall area at the top of the screen. Note You cannot uninstall apps that were pre-loaded on your tablet. Alternatively, open Settings, then select Apps. Tap the app you wish to uninstall, tap UNINSTALL and confirm.
Advanced settings - 43 Item Wallpaper Sleep Font size Display size Screen saver Device theme Description Set the Home screen and Lock screen background image. Configure how long the tablet is idle before it goes to sleep mode. Sets the font size so either more text is visible or the text is easier to read. Sets the size of icons and text on the screen. Show photos, colorful backgrounds, a clock, and more when your device is charging or docked. Select Automatic (based on wallpaper), Light or Dark.
- Advanced settings To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is ’on’, tap the Menu icon and then tap Sync now. Multiple Google accounts If you have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchronize them from the Accounts settings section. Open Settings > Accounts > Add account.
Advanced settings - 45 Hotkey Your tablet features two Hotkeys (P and F keys). These keys allow you to assign the key that you want to use to start an app. You can define settings for each key from the Settings. Setting up the programmable keys (P and F) 1. Open Settings > System > Hotkey. 2. Tap Hotkey P or Hotkey F. 3. Select the app that you want to use, and click the box on the left to enable it.
- Advanced settings 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 operating system, or ’firmware’, updates, open Settings > System > About tablet > System updates > CHECK NOW. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to 40 minutes, depending on your network speed.
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.
- FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Question Answer The battery power may be I couldn’t turn on depleted. Recharge the device. Power the device. See Charging your tablet on page 9 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 microSD card.
Specifications - 49 SPECIFICATIONS Performance • MTK MT8385 Octa-core processor • Quad Cortex A73 2.0 GHz and Quad Cortex A53 2.0 GHz • System memory: • 64 GB eMMC memory, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM • Android 9 Pie operating system Display • 8" IPS LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Built-in mono speaker • Built-in digital microphone Connectivity • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless LAN • Bluetooth® 4.
- Specifications • 5-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card slot (SDXC, up to 128 GB) USB connector • USB Type-C™ port • OTG support Power • DC power-in • 45 W power adapter Battery • 17.3 Wh 4550 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 based on system resource use.
Specifications - 51 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%
- Guidelines for safe battery usage GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BATTERY USAGE 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 temperatures over 60° C (140° F).
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 53 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. Leaving the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter conditions, will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery between 15° C and 25° C (59° F and 77° F).
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End user license agreement - 55 prohibited person, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States. SUPPORT SERVICES Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software.
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