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...24 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 29 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 29 Getting to know your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 31 Using your tablet 8 Using the camera and camcorder 34 Charging your tablet 8 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen... power 20 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 20 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 20 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 21 Other...
...24 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 29 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 29 Getting to know your tablet 5 Managing people and contacts 31 Using your tablet 8 Using the camera and camcorder 34 Charging your tablet 8 Turning on for the first time 9 Using the touchscreen... power 20 Inserting a microSD Card (optional 20 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 20 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 21 Other...
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Product registration When using your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. 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 ...entertainment features. Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and ...
Product registration When using your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. Click Registration and follow the simple instructions. 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 ...entertainment features. Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. • Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and ...
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Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 4 2 9 10 11 12 5 67 8 3 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 5 Setting up Unpacking your tablet Views 1 4 2 9 10 11 12 5 67 8 3 If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1 tablet • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting to know your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in a protective box.
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...SIM card" on page 7). Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Also serves as a paperclip) to shut down the tablet. Insert a microSD Card into the slot (see "Charging your tablet No. Insert a SIM card into the slot. Emits audio... small thin object (such as the charging port for the AC adapter. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Protects the slots from dust. Connects to stereo headphones. 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 ...
...SIM card" on page 7). Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Also serves as a paperclip) to shut down the tablet. Insert a microSD Card into the slot (see "Charging your tablet No. Insert a SIM card into the slot. Emits audio... small thin object (such as the charging port for the AC adapter. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Increases and decreases the tablet volume. Protects the slots from dust. Connects to stereo headphones. 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 ...
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... adapter to insert it into the slot when it does not fit, ensure you may damage the SIM and/ or your tablet fails to force the SIM into your tablet. If your tablet. Insert the SIM card with a standard SIM slot. Trying to recognize the SIM, please try using a different adapter. If ...it is equipped with the gold-colored connectors facing downwards and the cut-out towards the top of the tablet (see illustration). SIM card micro SD card Tip: If you have a micro SIM, you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. To insert ...
... adapter to insert it into the slot when it does not fit, ensure you may damage the SIM and/ or your tablet fails to force the SIM into your tablet. If your tablet. Insert the SIM card with a standard SIM slot. Trying to recognize the SIM, please try using a different adapter. If ...it is equipped with the gold-colored connectors facing downwards and the cut-out towards the top of the tablet (see illustration). SIM card micro SD card Tip: If you have a micro SIM, you have the SIM card properly oriented as illustrated. To insert ...
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... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. 8 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use the... bundled power adapter to charge your device. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. After that you need to your tablet for reference only. Note: It is for four hours. Actual configuration may vary. Warning: Only...
... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. 8 Charging your tablet Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. Note: Charger illustration is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use the... bundled power adapter to charge your device. Connecting power Connect the power connector to charge your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. After that you need to your tablet for reference only. Note: It is for four hours. Actual configuration may vary. Warning: Only...
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... until after setup is complete, your tablet. To start -up process, you may create or sign in to restore existing settings from Google Play; Follow the rest of other Google services on your settings will then be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. Important: You must sign in... Calendar, and other information. 9 Turning on for your settings to Google servers; You will not be asked some questions before you see "Waking your tablet" on page 19 Sign in to a Google Account to back up . During the start , tap to take advantage of the instructions as they are...
... until after setup is complete, your tablet. To start -up process, you may create or sign in to restore existing settings from Google Play; Follow the rest of other Google services on your settings will then be restored. For more information, see the Acer logo. Important: You must sign in... Calendar, and other information. 9 Turning on for your settings to Google servers; You will not be asked some questions before you see "Waking your tablet" on page 19 Sign in to a Google Account to back up . During the start , tap to take advantage of the instructions as they are...
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... such as separate accounts for selecting items and entering information. 10 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have been pre-installed on your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that appears, tap the...want to select text and images. Tap: Touch the screen once to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you quick access to open items and select options. This screen gives you can access and...
... such as separate accounts for selecting items and entering information. 10 Using the touchscreen Note: If you have been pre-installed on your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that appears, tap the...want to select text and images. Tap: Touch the screen once to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for personal and business contacts, you quick access to open items and select options. This screen gives you can access and...
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... Home screen. When you select an icon, you are displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. Applications are taken to one of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. When you of your Home screens. You can be shown on your... tablet. Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to any extended home screen. Tap the Shop icon to inform you are available, an outline ...
... Home screen. When you select an icon, you are displayed in the top-right corner of the screen. Applications are taken to one of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. When you of your Home screens. You can be shown on your... tablet. Swipe the outline towards the center of the screen to any extended home screen. Tap the Shop icon to inform you are available, an outline ...
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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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... and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To turn it has been locked and is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it off your tablet, press the power button. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to... button and follow the lock to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. 19 Waking your tablet If the screen is in the correct order). This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be entered to change these applications. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your...
... and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To turn it has been locked and is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it off your tablet, press the power button. Lock screen apps To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to... button and follow the lock to "Unlock pattern" on page 46. 19 Waking your tablet If the screen is in the correct order). This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be entered to change these applications. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap Power off and confirm the shut down your...
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... Settings > Storage. Inserting a microSD Card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to or from a PC with a USB connection. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your personal data to expand your...a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 8. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD Cards that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your device's storage...
... Settings > Storage. Inserting a microSD Card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to or from a PC with a USB connection. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your personal data to expand your...a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 8. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD Cards that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support > DRIVERS AND MANUALS. Select your device's storage...
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... nearby devices. See "Updating your computer. After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Connecting a Bluetooth...
... nearby devices. See "Updating your computer. After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as a Portable Device in your tablet. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet's internal memory and any additional memory (microSD Card) available to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Connecting a Bluetooth...
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Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the ... name of the page. 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. 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when...
Browsing the Internet In order to browse the Internet with your tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. To enter a website address, tap the address box at the ... name of the page. 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. 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections Going online Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when...
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.... Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. 23 You may open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. Voice Search With voice actions, you can use... Gmail. Simply tap one of the open multiple tabs. New tab Pinch to zoom in selected regions. Make sure your tablet is displayed, state your voice. Setting up Gmail 1. When the Speak now prompt is connected to yourself using your command or query. From the ...
.... Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. 23 You may open tabs across the top of the screen to switch pages. Voice Search With voice actions, you can use... Gmail. Simply tap one of the open multiple tabs. New tab Pinch to zoom in selected regions. Make sure your tablet is displayed, state your voice. Setting up Gmail 1. When the Speak now prompt is connected to yourself using your command or query. From the ...
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24 Composing an email Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. If necessary, enter your tablet allows you to access email from multiple accounts in a single inbox. The combined inbox ...feature of preinstalled applications. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of your email address and tap Manual setup to the Internet. 2. Local View places of Internet access. ...
24 Composing an email Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Enter the recipient's email address, the subject and message. 5. If necessary, enter your tablet allows you to access email from multiple accounts in a single inbox. The combined inbox ...feature of preinstalled applications. Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of your email address and tap Manual setup to the Internet. 2. Local View places of Internet access. ...
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... vary according to enhance the functionality of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video. Turn-by region. Talk Chat with your tablet. Note: The contents and design of your google mail account. 25 Item Description Maps Get easy-to navigate Google Play at any time. Here you...
... vary according to enhance the functionality of Google Play varies by -turn navigation with text, sound and video. Turn-by region. Talk Chat with your tablet. Note: The contents and design of your google mail account. 25 Item Description Maps Get easy-to navigate Google Play at any time. Here you...
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You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application. 26 Online applications You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application.
You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to search for a specific application. 26 Online applications You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to function correctly. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to proceed with the installation. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to download and install the application.
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... drive, mass storage device, etc. Note: Controls in the top-left or right. portrait or landscape view). 29 Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
... drive, mass storage device, etc. Note: Controls in the top-left or right. portrait or landscape view). 29 Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content.
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see "Synchronization" on your Google account. Adding a new contact Tap New to the internal memory or your tablet, you can sync with that account. 31 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to add a new contact. Tap the option that includes contacts, your contacts...
see "Synchronization" on your Google account. Adding a new contact Tap New to the internal memory or your tablet, you can sync with that account. 31 Managing people and contacts Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to add a new contact. Tap the option that includes contacts, your contacts...