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...registration 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback 32 Unpacking your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 33 Getting to know your tablet 6 Using your tablet 10 Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home ... Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of...
...registration 4 Playing music and video 32 Setting up 5 Multimedia playback 32 Unpacking your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 33 Getting to know your tablet 6 Using your tablet 10 Charging your tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home ... Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 23 Transferring files between your tablet and Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 a PC 23 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Connecting a Bluetooth device 24 Other sources of...
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... register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. How to register To register your product for the benefits of registration. This will be sent ...a confirmation email with your friends via your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and ...
... register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys. • The latest news from Acer. How to register To register your product for the benefits of registration. This will be sent ...a confirmation email with your friends via your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and ...
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5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents.
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Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No.
Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and selfportrait images. 7.9-inch, 1024 x 768 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 No.
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Increases and decreases the tablet volume. See "Inserting a microSD Card (optional)" on page 23. Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to enable 3G communication. Insert a microSD Card into the ...slot. Accepts a 3G SIM card for video chats and Internet calls. 7 Left and right views 3 1 4 2 5 6 No. Insert a 3G SIM card to shut down the tablet. Item 1 Microphone 2 Shutdown pinhole 3 Volume control key 4 microSD Card slot 5 SIM slot (optional) 6 Micro HDMI port Description Receives audio for 3G connectivity. Supports high-definition...
Increases and decreases the tablet volume. See "Inserting a microSD Card (optional)" on page 23. Insert a small thin object (such as a paperclip) to enable 3G communication. Insert a microSD Card into the ...slot. Accepts a 3G SIM card for video chats and Internet calls. 7 Left and right views 3 1 4 2 5 6 No. Insert a 3G SIM card to shut down the tablet. Item 1 Microphone 2 Shutdown pinhole 3 Volume control key 4 microSD Card slot 5 SIM slot (optional) 6 Micro HDMI port Description Receives audio for 3G connectivity. Supports high-definition...
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Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. For more information, see "Charging your tablet 1 No. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. 8 Top view Getting to turn the screen on/off . 2 No. press and hold to know your tablet" on , press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Item 1 Power button Bottom view 1 Description Long press to turn the tablet on page 10.
Item 1 Micro USB port 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. For more information, see "Charging your tablet 1 No. Supports OTG function and also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. 8 Top view Getting to turn the screen on/off . 2 No. press and hold to know your tablet" on , press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Item 1 Power button Bottom view 1 Description Long press to turn the tablet on page 10.
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... configuration may vary. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to charge your tablet for reference only. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the... power adapter body until it clicks into any AC outlet. 10 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to become warm during charging...
... configuration may vary. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to charge your tablet for reference only. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the... power adapter body until it clicks into any AC outlet. 10 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to become warm during charging...
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... a Google account If you have Internet access, or do not yet have Internet access, your tablet allows you to restore existing settings from Google Play; If you see "Waking your tablet" on your tablet, press and hold the power button until after setup is complete, your Google account during setup....Apps; You will not be used to synchronize your settings to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. For more information, see the Acer logo. and to Google servers; Wait a moment for the first time To turn on page 21 Sign in to a Google Account to wake...
... a Google account If you have Internet access, or do not yet have Internet access, your tablet allows you to restore existing settings from Google Play; If you see "Waking your tablet" on your tablet, press and hold the power button until after setup is complete, your Google account during setup....Apps; You will not be used to synchronize your settings to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. For more information, see the Acer logo. and to Google servers; Wait a moment for the first time To turn on page 21 Sign in to a Google Account to wake...
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...: To scroll up or down the screen in the direction that item. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. On the pop-up or...options. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. 12 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have ...
...: To scroll up or down the screen in the direction that item. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you can access and synchonize them from the Accounts settings section. On the pop-up or...options. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. 12 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have ...
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... center of the screen. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to inform you of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. This area contains a variety of icons to one of your Home screens... Wireless reception Battery charge status Time 14 The Home screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Tap the Shop icon to any extended home screen. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the top-right...
... center of the screen. Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to inform you of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. This area contains a variety of icons to one of your Home screens... Wireless reception Battery charge status Time 14 The Home screen The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. Tap the Shop icon to any extended home screen. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are shown in the top-right...
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... and advised to turn off , it off the device. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or... USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual ...
... and advised to turn off , it off the device. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off New Google Talk message Upcoming event Song is playing GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data SD card or... USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual ...
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... unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be tapped Security Options For additional security, you may set of the screen to wake up your tablet. Additionally, Touch WakeApp can be entered to one hand and place all five fingers or use both hands and place both thumbs near the edge... screen, then it has been locked and is supported when using 2-thumb gesture. Tap the Touch WakeApp icon to enable your desired item. 4. Select your tablet, press the power button. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to bring up the app list. To wake your app and Tap OK. Your...
... unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be tapped Security Options For additional security, you may set of the screen to wake up your tablet. Additionally, Touch WakeApp can be entered to one hand and place all five fingers or use both hands and place both thumbs near the edge... screen, then it has been locked and is supported when using 2-thumb gesture. Tap the Touch WakeApp icon to enable your desired item. 4. Select your tablet, press the power button. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to bring up the app list. To wake your app and Tap OK. Your...
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Shutting down your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. Tap Power off to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. 22 Shutting down your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. To turn it off and confirm the shut down. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. Note: If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off your tablet in the correct order).
Shutting down your tablet If you forget an unlock pattern, please refer to save battery power. Tap Power off to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. 22 Shutting down your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for four seconds. To turn it off and confirm the shut down. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. 1. To force a shutdown, press and hold the power button for one second. Note: If you won't use your tablet for an extended period of time, turn off your tablet in the correct order).
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..., and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Using the micro USB to USB cable..., connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into the card slot. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. 23 Connecting devices to your...
..., and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Using the micro USB to USB cable..., connect the micro end into your tablet and the other end into the card slot. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. 23 Connecting devices to your...
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... Bluetooth devices. See "Updating your tablet. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the tablet's software that may add support for... devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your...
... Bluetooth devices. See "Updating your tablet. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to the tablet's software that may add support for... devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your...
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... menu and select Chrome. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. If Wi-Fi is not on the Home screen, or open the browser then tap the menu icon in the bottomright.... 25 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings.
... menu and select Chrome. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your tablet to detect nearby networks. If Wi-Fi is not on the Home screen, or open the browser then tap the menu icon in the bottomright.... 25 Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings.
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... directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your tablet is open tabs across the top of pages. Make sure your tablet, follow the instructions. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Voice Search With voice actions...
... directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to activate a Google account before you first started your tablet is open tabs across the top of pages. Make sure your tablet, follow the instructions. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Voice Search With voice actions...
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...Email to start setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to view emails from most popular email providers. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your message, tap Send. Tap the Compose icon (... work). When you with Google's social networking service. Most accounts can be set up in touch with friends and family, personalize your tablet is connected to finish the setup process. Make sure your very own profile, and more with "cards" that 's important to enter the...
...Email to start setting up the Email application The Email application enables you to view emails from most popular email providers. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Latitude View where your friends are finished composing your message, tap Send. Tap the Compose icon (... work). When you with Google's social networking service. Most accounts can be set up in touch with friends and family, personalize your tablet is connected to finish the setup process. Make sure your very own profile, and more with "cards" that 's important to enter the...
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Messenger Navigation People Text a person or group of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with your tablet. YouTube View users' video clips, and share and rate them on Google Maps. Note: You must read and accept the Terms of your google mail ...
Messenger Navigation People Text a person or group of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with your tablet. YouTube View users' video clips, and share and rate them on Google Maps. Note: You must read and accept the Terms of your google mail ...
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... may keep track of the Application menu. You will need to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm. Certain applications provide both the app's page and the tablet's status area. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you wish to have a Google Checkout account in all countries and regions...
... may keep track of the Application menu. You will need to uninstall, tap Uninstall and confirm. Certain applications provide both the app's page and the tablet's status area. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you wish to have a Google Checkout account in all countries and regions...