User’s Manual
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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 1 2 3 10 7 4 5 8 6 9 No. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key 3 Microphone 4 3.5 mm headphone jack 5 Micro USB port (Slave) 6 microSD card slot 7 Front-facing camera 8 Touchscreen 9 Speakers 10 Rear-facing camera 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 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 - 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 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Widget Status and notification area Application Application "APPs" menu Application dock Navigation Search Note In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a wireless network. See Going online on page 24. Search enables you to use a single, quick search to locate a variety of information on your tablet and on the internet.
- Using your tablet (you may need to minimize the keyboard). 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. If you tap the Google icon, enter search words, and then tap , your search words will only provide results from the internet by default.
Using your tablet - 13 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. To change or add widgets on any of the screens see Personalizing the Home screen on page 16.
- Using your tablet Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown at the top of the screen. The top-right area displays a variety of information, such as time, battery status, and connectivity. The top-left area displays event icons, such as a new message.
Using your tablet - 15 settings by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Sound & notification > Interruptions. Quick Settings icons Icon Name Airplane mode Auto rotate Bluetooth Brightness Location Cast screen Reading mode Wi-Fi Description Tap to toggle Airplane mode on and off. When on, all wireless connectivity is disconnected. Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Tap to toggle Bluetooth on and off. Tap and hold to display Bluetooth settings.
- Using your tablet Personalizing the Home screen 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. You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APP menu icon in the bottomcenter of the Home screen.
Using your tablet - 17 Changing the Home screen wallpaper Tap and hold any open space on the Home screen. Here you can choose from a variety of options to set as the background to your device. 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.
- Using your tablet Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ [ < key to see more options. Tap and hold a key to select alternative characters (if available for that key), such as letters with accents or related symbols. Changing Google keyboard settings To use a different keyboard language or change settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap the option you want to modify.
Using your tablet - 19 Selecting text To select text that you want to cut, copy, delete or replace: 1. Tap the text you want to select. If you can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. 2. Tap and hold the text or word you want to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 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.
- 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 tapped in the correct order). Open the Application menu and tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern 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 - 21 CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET 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. To check card capacity, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Storage.
- Connecting devices to your tablet internal memory), you can connect your device to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Plug the USB sync cable into the micro USB connector on your device. 2. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your computer. 3. Swipe down from the top of the screen to display the notification area and tap Connected as a media device to choose whether to connect as a Media device (MTP) (the default option) or Camera (PTP).
Connecting devices to your tablet - 23 3. Tap the device you want to connect to and follow any on-screen instructions. After the initial pairing, you only need to ensure your tablet’s Bluetooth is on and the device is on to connect the two. For more information on connecting to another Bluetooth device, see the device’s operating instructions. Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are supported.
- 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, 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 - 25 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. 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.
- 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, you must 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 for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Updates may add new categories or change how to navigate Google Play at any time.
Going online - 27 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. When you are 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. In Chrome, tap the microphone icon in the address bar for voice searches. When the Speak now prompt displays, state your command or query.
- Going online Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access to in order to function correctly. If none of these services seem unusual, tap ACCEPT to proceed with the installation.
Going online - 29 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 Using downloaded APPs Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may find it in the APPs sections of the Application menu. Certain APPs provide both an APP and widget, or only provide a widget (with no application icon). See Personalizing the Home screen on page 16. Uninstalling downloaded APPs Once you’ve downloaded and installed an application, you may uninstall the application by opening the Application menu and tapping Settings > Apps.
Playing music - 31 PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Note The available option of Google Play Music varies 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 Tap the Menu icon or swipe in from the left side to display 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 Status and notification area on page 14.
Managing people and contacts - 33 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 - 35 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. Sign in to your account then select and edit contacts from the list; the next time your tablet synchronizes with your computer, these changes will also be made to your tablet’s contact list.
- 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. To activate the camera or camcorder, open the Application menu and tap Camera. Note You can only save photos and videos to internal memory.
Using the camera and camcorder - 37 icon changes to a Quick settings icon when the left-hand buttons are not visible. Tap the Quick settings icon to rapidly change a few simple settings. To zoom in, reverse pinch the screen. To zoom out, pinch the screen. When Video mode is selected, tap the Shutter button to begin recording. While recording, you are unable to access camera/ camcorder settings. Tap to stop filming.
- Using the camera and camcorder Setting Description Tap to toggle the save location quick settings button on or off. Save Note: Ensure Location services are also turned on along location with this button (see Location on page 15). For more information on location services, see Location services on page 43. Manual exposure: Tap to toggle the exposure quick Advanced settings button on or off (in camera mode only). This enables you to over- or under-expose the image.
Using the camera and camcorder - 39 3. Zoom in or out as needed. Note When zooming, the image on the screen does not represent the quality of the final image. 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.
- Advanced settings ADVANCED SETTINGS To access Settings, open the Application menu and tap Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating Wi-Fi connections Tap Wi-Fi to display all available wireless networks. Turn the Wi-Fi function on or off. Wireless networks may require a password. 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.
Advanced settings - 41 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 Brightness level Reading mode Wallpaper Sleep Daydream Font size When device is rotated Cast screen Description Adjusts screen brightness. Adjusts the level of blue light filtering.
Advanced settings - 43 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 only. Each mode uses different sources (or combination of sources) to estimate your device’s location. Note The "Device only" option uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology; as such, to operate effectively, it usually requires a clear view of the sky and may take some time before it establishes location information. Synchronization You can sync your calandar, email and contacts on your tablet and never worry about losing them again.
Advanced settings - 45 System Setting the date and time To set the date and time, tap APPs > 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. Your tablet will set the date and time based on information it receives from the network. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your tablet by default.
- Advanced settings You can delete an alarm by tapping tapping UNDO. . This action can be undone by 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 updates, tap APPs > Settings > About tablet > System updates > CHECK FOR UPDATE. 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 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 - 49 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 • Intel® Atom™ processor 1.33 GHz processor • System memory: • 2 GB of RAM • 16, 32, 64 GB of flash memory Google Android™ 5.0 (Lollipop) operating system Display • 10.
Specifications - 51 Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A) Connectivity • 802.11ac/a/b/g/n wireless LAN • Bluetooth 4.0 • aGPS Camera • Front camera • 2-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card up to 128 GB (SDHC compatible, exFAT compatible) Battery • 22 Wh 5910 mAh 3.8 V 2-cell Li-ion battery pack Battery life: Up to 7.
- Specifications Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 176 mm 260 mm 9.
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