User’s Manual
© 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 7 User’s Manual Covers: B1-760HD Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5004 This revision: July 2015 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start 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: • Build Your Own Cloud with Acer BYOC. • Get the latest offers and product information. • Register your device for warranty service.
Table of contents - 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting started with your tablet Features and functions ............................ Unpacking your tablet.............................. Getting to know your tablet...................... Turning on for the first time...................... 4 4 4 5 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter ................ 8 Using your tablet Using the touchscreen........................... The Home screen .................................. The onscreen keyboard........
- 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. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your friends via your People and social networking APPs. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
Getting started with your tablet - 5 Getting to know your tablet Views 1 2 4 9 5 3 6 7 8 No. Item 1 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack microSD card slot 4 Front-facing camera 5 Power button 6 Volume control key 7 Touchscreen 2 10 Description 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 8. Connects to stereo headphones. Insert a microSD card into the slot. A 0.
- Getting started with your tablet No. Item 8 Microphone 9 Rear-facing camera 10 Speaker Description Receives audio for video chats and Internet calls. A 2-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Emits audio. 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.
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; to download APPs 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.
- Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET 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. Both types are described in this manual. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). You cannot remove or switch the prongs with this type of adapter.
Charging your tablet - 9 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. 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.
Using your tablet - 11 widget. See Adding APPs to a Home screen on page 15 and Adding widgets to a Home screen on page 16. Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Status and notification area Widget Application dock Application menu Navigation Note Bundled APPs differ depending on region and configuration.
- Using your tablet Search Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 27. 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 words. Searching for stuff on the internet As you type, a second box displays search suggestions from your tablet.
Using your tablet - 13 • People in your Contacts list • Movie and shows in your Google Play Movies & TV library • Artists, albums, and tracks in your Google Play Music library Note You can also choose what Tablet searches for. After entering search words and tapping , tap the Menu icon on the left side of the search box. Then tap Settings > Tablet search. Select the items you want to be included in a Tablet search. Voice search If voice search is available, you can search using your voice.
- Using your tablet To access Quick Settings with one swipe, swipe down with two fingers. Priority notifications With priority notifications turned on, the types of notifications you’ve set as important will show up at the top of the notificaiton screen (even when notifications are muted). You can finetune priority notification settings by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions.
Using your tablet - 15 Icon Name Location Cast screen Reading mode Wi-Fi Description Tap to toggle your device’s location services on and off. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Connects to wireless display-enabled displays or devices (such as dongles). Tap to toggle Reading mode on and off. Reading mode filters blue light from the screen making reading or viewing for long periods of time easier on the eyes.
- Using your tablet If you wish to place the APP on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right side of the screen. a. Hold the APP there until you have cycled through to the desired Home screen. 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.
Using your tablet - 17 on the screen. To view information about the widget, drag it to App info at the top of the screen. If you wish to place a widget on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Slide your finger to the right side of the screen. a. Hold the widget there until you have cycled through to the desired Home screen. 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 widget.
- Using your tablet This will create an "Unnamed Folder". Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it. To delete 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 the Remove option displays at the top of the screen.
Using your tablet - 19 locations where you might have images stored, such as Google Drive, Gallery, Dropbox, and others. Application dock Since the Application dock 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 15.
- Using your tablet The Application menu To access the Application menu, tap in the center of the application dock. The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet. APPs are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe left and right to navigate between the available APPs. Also see Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. Navigation To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner.
Using your tablet - 21 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 (and some button icons) vary 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.
- Using your tablet 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. 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.
Using your tablet - 23 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 and hold the power button until a menu displays (about one second). Tap Power off and confirm the shut down. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button until the tablet shuts down (about four seconds). 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.
Connecting devices to your tablet - 25 CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. 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. 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 NFTS file systems.
- Connecting devices to your tablet 3. Swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and ensure Connected as a media device is displayed. Your device will now be available as a drive in your computer’s file explorer. Tap Connected as a media device to switch between different connection modes. Connecting a Bluetooth device To connect to a Bluetooth device, you must first pair the devices. To do so, do the following: 1.
Going online - 27 GOING 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 Application menu and tap Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. (Alternatively, two-finger 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 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. Open the Application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your email access.
Going online - 29 If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Open the Application menu and tap Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are finished composing your message, tap .
- Going online 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. In Chrome, tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches. When the Speak now prompt displays, state your command or query. Play Store Tap Play Store from the Home screen or Application menu to open Google Play.
Going online - 31 application requires access to in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap ACCEPT to proceed with the installation. 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.
- Going online Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the Application 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.
Playing music - 33 PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Google Play Music Note The available options of Google Play Music vary by region. For example, in some regions, Google Play Music can serve as cloud storage for your personal music collection and make it available on all your devices. Updates may change how to navigate these media APPs at any time.
- Playing music Swipe in from the left side to display the menu, which contains a list of views, such as Listen Now, My Library, and Playlists as well as Settings, Help, and Send feedback. Albums and invidividual tracks have their own playback options. You can access these by tapping the Menu icon . You can return to the Home screen while playing music. The current track along with basic music control functions appear in the notification area. See Personalizing the Home screen on page 15.
Managing people and contacts - 35 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory or your Google account. Tap Contacts from the Application 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.
- Managing people and contacts 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. Storing contacts to your Google account contact list will allow you to store additional information such as: Address, Special dates, Groups, Notes, Nickname, Website, Relationship, etc.
Managing people and contacts - 37 Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions, i.e. certain APPs 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.
- Using the camera and camcorder USING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER Your tablet features a front- and rear-facing camera. 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, open the Application menu and tap Camera.
Using the camera and camcorder - 39 In the camera window, swipe in from the left to display the mode buttons: Lens Blur, Camera, and Camcorder. With any of these options selected (and while the mode buttons are visible) tap the Settings button to display settings for the selected item. The Settings icon changes to a Quick settings icon when the left-hand buttons are not visible. Tap it to rapidly change a few simple settings. To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen. To zoom out, pinch the screen.
- Using the camera and camcorder Settings Camera Picture collage: Choose from a variety of templates to create a collage of photos. Capture mode: Change the way your camera takes pictures. Normal Beautification Photo with sound Continuous shooting Panorama Smile shutter HDR Multi-angle view Presentation capturing Scenes: Select the appropriate scene for your shot.
Using the camera and camcorder - 41 Exposure (EV): Increase or decrease image exposure: -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, 3. ISO: Select the ISO setting. 100 400 1600 200 800 Metering modes: Metering focuses the camera’s expsoure sensitivity area. Auto automatically adjusts the exposure area. Spot metering focuses the exposure sensitivity to the spot you touch and hold on the screen. Center concentrates the sensitivity towards the center the screen.
- Using the camera and camcorder Mute video: Tap to toggle camcorder sound recording on or off. Resolution: Change the resolution at which your camcorder records video. Choose from Full HD, HD, SD, or Low Definition. General Storage source: Select where your pictures and video will be stored. Choose from Internal storage or SD card. Location: Set if the location (from GPS) is stored in the image information. The location icon appears on the screen when active. Grid: Toggle 9x9 grid squares on or off.
Using the camera and camcorder - 43 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. Viewing photos and videos After you have taken your photo or video, it is automatically saved; normally to internal memory. You can quickly view it by swiping in from the right side of the screen.
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating Wi-Fi 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, and show received files.
Advanced settings - 45 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.
- Advanced settings You need to set a lock screen PIN or password before you can use credential storage. Device Sound & notification Adjust the volume of your tablet using the volume buttons on the side of the tablet. Display You can adjust your tablet screen settings by tapping APPs > Settings > Display. Item Wallpaper Brightness level Reading mode Sleep Daydream Font size When device is rotated Cast screen Description Set the Home screen background image. Adjusts screen brightness.
Advanced settings - 47 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. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet to free up extra storage memory. Tap the program icon from the Application menu and drag it into the Uninstall area in the top-left corner. Note You cannot uninstall APPs that were pre-loaded on your tablet.
- Advanced settings others. From the Settings menu, tap Accounts > Google and under Accounts, tap your account name (your Gmail email address). This displays your Google account’s synchronization settings menu. Tap the checkmark box next to the item you would like to have auto-sync. When checked, that item will auto-sync. To manually synchronize an item, make sure the item is checked, tap the Menu icon and then tap Sync now.
Advanced settings - 49 Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default. To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in the Application 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 memo (e.g., "Work"). • Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. You can delete an alarm by tapping . This action can be undone by tapping UNDO.
- Advanced settings To perform a clean boot, open Settings from the Application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; click Reset tablet and then Erase everything to format your tablet.
FAQ and troubleshooting - 51 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 Open the Application menu and How do I check tap Settings > About tablet to the OS version of check the OS version (Kernel/ System my device? build number) and other hardware information and and software information. performance Where can I find Open the Application menu and my serial number tap Settings > About tablet > ID? Device Information. The battery power may be I couldn’t turn on depleted. Recharge the device. Power the device.
FAQ and troubleshooting - 53 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.
- Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Performance • MTK MT8127 quad-core 1.3 GHz processor • System memory: • 1 GB of RAM • 8, 16, or 32 GB of flash memory • Google Android™ 5.
Specifications - 55 Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A) Connectivity • 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN • Bluetooth 4.0 • GPS Camera • Front camera • 0.3-megapixel • Rear camera • 2-megapixel • VGA audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card up to 128 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT compatible) Battery • 13.3 Wh 3520 mAh 3.
- Specifications Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 193 mm 107 mm 9.
Guidelines for safe battery usage - 57 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE BATTERY USAGE Warning Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children. Follow local regulations when disposing of used batteries. This notebook uses a Lithium battery. Do not use it in a humid, wet or corrosive environment.
- Guidelines for safe battery usage The capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced if the battery is left in hot or cold places, such as in a closed car in summer or winter. Always try to keep the battery between 15° C and 25° C (59° F and 77° F). A device with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged. Battery performance is especially limited in temperatures well below freezing. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode.
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