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... Using the touchscreen 13 The Home screen 14 The onscreen keyboard 20 Editing text 22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 24 Inserting a microSD card (optional 24 Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device 25 Connecting to a television ... connections 27 Browsing the Internet 27 Setting up Gmail (Google mail 28 Composing an email 28 Setting up the Email application 29 Online applications 29 Acer content folders Using the content folders 36 1
... Using the touchscreen 13 The Home screen 14 The onscreen keyboard 20 Editing text 22 Connecting devices to your tablet Connecting to AC power 24 Inserting a microSD card (optional 24 Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device 24 Connecting a Bluetooth device 25 Connecting to a television ... connections 27 Browsing the Internet 27 Setting up Gmail (Google mail 28 Composing an email 28 Setting up the Email application 29 Online applications 29 Acer content folders Using the content folders 36 1
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...Wi-Fi+3G models) Installing a SIM card 50 Adjusting connection settings 51 Internet sharing 52 Advanced settings Sound 54 Screen 54 Putting your tablet in Airplane mode 55 Activating or deactivating connections 55 Adjusting Bluetooth settings 56 Connecting to a PC 56 Synchronization 56 Setting the date and ...time 57 Setting alarms 57 Changing language and text options 58 Managing applications 58 Updating your tablet's operating system 58 Resetting your tablet 58 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting 60 Other sources of help 61 Specifications 62 Safety 64 2
...Wi-Fi+3G models) Installing a SIM card 50 Adjusting connection settings 51 Internet sharing 52 Advanced settings Sound 54 Screen 54 Putting your tablet in Airplane mode 55 Activating or deactivating connections 55 Adjusting Bluetooth settings 56 Connecting to a PC 56 Synchronization 56 Setting the date and ...time 57 Setting alarms 57 Changing language and text options 58 Managing applications 58 Updating your tablet's operating system 58 Resetting your tablet 58 Appendix FAQ and troubleshooting 60 Other sources of help 61 Specifications 62 Safety 64 2
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... and entertainment features. How to useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Hurry and register, as other advantages await you access to register To register your tablet by tapping the Acer Registration icon. You can also register directly from our trained representatives. • Membership in...
... and entertainment features. How to useful benefits, such as: • Faster service from your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Hurry and register, as other advantages await you access to register To register your tablet by tapping the Acer Registration icon. You can also register directly from our trained representatives. • Membership in...
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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. Setting Up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB • Poster / product and saftey information / safety leaflet • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card / ITW • GPL notice 6
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. Setting Up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer ICONIA TAB • Poster / product and saftey information / safety leaflet • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card / ITW • GPL notice 6
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Tap this icon to go directly to know your tablet Front view 4 3 1 No. A 2-megapixel camera for video chatting and self-portrait images. Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen brightness. Setting Up 7 Getting to the Home screen. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Home button 3 Front-facing camera 4 Light sensor 2 Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
Tap this icon to go directly to know your tablet Front view 4 3 1 No. A 2-megapixel camera for video chatting and self-portrait images. Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts the screen brightness. Setting Up 7 Getting to the Home screen. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Home button 3 Front-facing camera 4 Light sensor 2 Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen.
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Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the screen on/off . 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to illuminate images. 12 No. Lights to stereo headphones. 8 Back view 1 2 No. Item 1 5 MP camera 2 LED flash Top view Description A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images.
Item Description 1 Power button Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; press and hold to turn the screen on/off . 2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to illuminate images. 12 No. Lights to stereo headphones. 8 Back view 1 2 No. Item 1 5 MP camera 2 LED flash Top view Description A 5-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images.
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.... 9 Connects to a computer with a Type D connector. Connects to match the tablet's orientation. Emits stereo audio. Item 1 Screen rotation lock switch 2 Volume control key Setting Up Description Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow... the screen to the DC power supply. Connects to an HDMI cable with a USB cable. Side view 1 2 3 No. Connect your tablet to the tablet. Bottom view 1 23 4 526 No. Item 1 Reset button 2 Speakers 3 Micro HDMI (Type D) connector 4 Docking port 5 Micro USB connector (Slave) 6 DC-in jack Description ...
.... 9 Connects to a computer with a Type D connector. Connects to match the tablet's orientation. Emits stereo audio. Item 1 Screen rotation lock switch 2 Volume control key Setting Up Description Use this switch to lock the screen rotation or allow... the screen to the DC power supply. Connects to an HDMI cable with a USB cable. Side view 1 2 3 No. Connect your tablet to the tablet. Bottom view 1 23 4 526 No. Item 1 Reset button 2 Speakers 3 Micro HDMI (Type D) connector 4 Docking port 5 Micro USB connector (Slave) 6 DC-in jack Description ...
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...should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on page 50. Using your tablet's Internet capabilities, you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the DC-in jack to charge your tablet for four hours. Using your tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain... tablets include a SIM slot for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of your tablet 11 Note: It is normal for internet ...
...should install a SIM card with data subscription before turning on page 50. Using your tablet's Internet capabilities, you can recharge the battery as needed. Connect the DC-in jack to charge your tablet for four hours. Using your tablet Using the SIM card slot (only for Wi-Fi+3G models) Certain... tablets include a SIM slot for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of your tablet 11 Note: It is normal for internet ...
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...you can access and synchonize them from Android Market; If you can use your contact list, email, calendar and other Google services on your tablet. If you want to Google servers; and to take advantage of the instructions as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you ...section. Important: You must sign in to or create a Google account If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to synchronize your tablet. to back up process, you have multiple Google accounts, such as they are displayed. If you to your settings to use Gmail, Google Talk...
...you can access and synchonize them from Android Market; If you can use your contact list, email, calendar and other Google services on your tablet. If you want to Google servers; and to take advantage of the instructions as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you ...section. Important: You must sign in to or create a Google account If you may create or sign in to a Google Account to synchronize your tablet. to back up process, you have multiple Google accounts, such as they are displayed. If you to your settings to use Gmail, Google Talk...
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... order). Note: If you may set a code or number that must be tapped in sleep mode. Drag: Hold your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to unlock the tablet. To change the delay, tap Apps > Settings > Screen > Timeout. Open the Home screen and tap Apps > Settings > ... > Configure lock screen. Waking your finger on page 61. Drag the lock symbol to the edge of dots that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle to any services. For additional security, you forget an unlock pattern or PIN, please refer ...
... order). Note: If you may set a code or number that must be tapped in sleep mode. Drag: Hold your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to unlock the tablet. To change the delay, tap Apps > Settings > Screen > Timeout. Open the Home screen and tap Apps > Settings > ... > Configure lock screen. Waking your finger on page 61. Drag the lock symbol to the edge of dots that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle to any services. For additional security, you forget an unlock pattern or PIN, please refer ...
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... or shortcuts. See "Going online" on page 28. 14 Some have been pre-installed on your finger up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, while others may be connected to search the Internet, or tap one of actions available for information on the Internet, tap the Google / Search icon... perform. On the pop-up or down the screen in the list. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet, or wake it from the Android Market.
... or shortcuts. See "Going online" on page 28. 14 Some have been pre-installed on your finger up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, while others may be connected to search the Internet, or tap one of actions available for information on the Internet, tap the Google / Search icon... perform. On the pop-up or down the screen in the list. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet, or wake it from the Android Market.
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... this icon to see "Personalizing the Home screen" on the screen to return to the Home screen. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your tablet 15 A total of the initial Home screen, giving you more ) icons are available, two to the left or right. The extended Home screen The Home...
... this icon to see "Personalizing the Home screen" on the screen to return to the Home screen. To view the extended Home screen, swipe your tablet 15 A total of the initial Home screen, giving you more ) icons are available, two to the left or right. The extended Home screen The Home...
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... a shortcut to inform you have installed from the applications shown in illustrations. This area contains a variety of icons to one of your tablet's status. The icons on your tablet; Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to a screen. While a shortcut is selected, thumbnails of the Home screens are ... on the right side of the clock indicate connectivity and battery status. Two categories are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be shown on your tablet. The left side of the clock displays the event notification icons.
... a shortcut to inform you have installed from the applications shown in illustrations. This area contains a variety of icons to one of your tablet's status. The icons on your tablet; Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to a screen. While a shortcut is selected, thumbnails of the Home screens are ... on the right side of the clock indicate connectivity and battery status. Two categories are for reference only. The applications installed on your tablet can be shown on your tablet. The left side of the clock displays the event notification icons.
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... a notification, tap the summary to view more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is charging Using your tablet 17 Tap the status icons to a Bluetooth device Airplane mode (wireless connectivity disconnected) Battery is full Battery is playing. Status and notification icons Connection and...
... a notification, tap the summary to view more information, if available. Some event summaries include controls, such as media controls if music is charging Using your tablet 17 Tap the status icons to a Bluetooth device Airplane mode (wireless connectivity disconnected) Battery is full Battery is playing. Status and notification icons Connection and...
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... connected to PC via USB Application update available System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS More status notifications Syncing data Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync ...
... connected to PC via USB Application update available System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS More status notifications Syncing data Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync ...
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..., tap and hold the item until the trash icon appears in the Gallery, or Live wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds. You may personalize your tablet 19 To move any free area on the Home screen. You can drag to Apps in that you can choose from the Home screen, tap...
..., tap and hold the item until the trash icon appears in the Gallery, or Live wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds. You may personalize your tablet 19 To move any free area on the Home screen. You can drag to Apps in that you can choose from the Home screen, tap...
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... to enter correct text. Additional keys vary depending on or off with accents. To use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; Tap your tablet 21 Text assistance The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that continue the sequence of words are displayed that assist you can provide predictive text... type of the options. Tap the ?123 button to see if additional options are a close match allowing for errors. a key to insert it into your tablet.
... to enter correct text. Additional keys vary depending on or off with accents. To use a different keyboard type, tap the Keyboard status icon; Tap your tablet 21 Text assistance The standard XT9 keyboard has various features that continue the sequence of words are displayed that assist you can provide predictive text... type of the options. Tap the ?123 button to see if additional options are a close match allowing for errors. a key to insert it into your tablet.
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... You can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. listing the text input methods available on your text input preferences. Preferences Change your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to select text that you type or paste will be available. Inserting text To type new text or add text...
... You can select this text, a cursor is inserted below the text. listing the text input methods available on your text input preferences. Preferences Change your tablet. Tap the settings icon next to select text that you type or paste will be available. Inserting text To type new text or add text...
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Tap the text you can select this text, a cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. Tap Enter on the keyboard, or tap the Close Keyboard button. If the cusor is inserted below ) text, a Paste button appears briefly above the cursor. Tap the button to select. If you want to paste the text. 3. 1. Note: The cursor indicates where text you previously copied (see below the text. Using your tablet 23 If you type or paste will be inserted. 2. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text. 4.
Tap the text you can select this text, a cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. Tap Enter on the keyboard, or tap the Close Keyboard button. If the cusor is inserted below ) text, a Paste button appears briefly above the cursor. Tap the button to select. If you want to paste the text. 3. 1. Note: The cursor indicates where text you previously copied (see below the text. Using your tablet 23 If you type or paste will be inserted. 2. Modify the text: Type, paste or delete text. 4.
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.... 3. Open the card slot cover. 2. Note: Check that the microSD card is springloaded. Select your PC Remove the card from the tablet. Ensure that your tablet is not using the microSD card before connecting your device's storage space. Replace the card slot cover. Visit www....acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, Download, Tablet. Insert the microSD card as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 11. Connecting to expand your tablet to access the card as an external storage device....
.... 3. Open the card slot cover. 2. Note: Check that the microSD card is springloaded. Select your PC Remove the card from the tablet. Ensure that your tablet is not using the microSD card before connecting your device's storage space. Replace the card slot cover. Visit www....acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, Download, Tablet. Insert the microSD card as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 11. Connecting to expand your tablet to access the card as an external storage device....