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...Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Editing text 17 Shutting down your tablet 19 Connecting devices to your tablet 20 Connecting to AC power 20 Inserting a microSD card 20 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 20 Accessories 21 Going online 22 Managing Wi-Fi ...and indicators 35 Shooting a video 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 38 Personal 40 System 41 Updating your tablet's operating system 41 Resetting your tablet 42 FAQ and troubleshooting 43 Other sources of help 45 Specifications 46 End user license agreement 49
...Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 16 Editing text 17 Shutting down your tablet 19 Connecting devices to your tablet 20 Connecting to AC power 20 Inserting a microSD card 20 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 20 Accessories 21 Going online 22 Managing Wi-Fi ...and indicators 35 Shooting a video 36 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 38 Personal 40 System 41 Updating your tablet's operating system 41 Resetting your tablet 42 FAQ and troubleshooting 43 Other sources of help 45 Specifications 46 End user license agreement 49
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... features. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the internet via your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-740 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable •...
... features. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. Unpacking your tablet Your new tablet comes packed in touch with your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the internet via your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-740 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable •...
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Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen 3 Volume control key 4 Power button 5 Rear-facing camera Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Press and hold to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Getting to turn the screen on , press briefly to know your tablet Views 1 3 4 2 Getting started with your tablet - 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No. A 1.9-megapixel camera for video chats and self-portrait images. 7.0", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. press and hold to turn the tablet on /off . Increases and decreases the tablet volume.
Item 1 Front-facing camera 2 Touchscreen 3 Volume control key 4 Power button 5 Rear-facing camera Description A 0.3-megapixel camera for taking highresolution images. Press and hold to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Getting to turn the screen on , press briefly to know your tablet Views 1 3 4 2 Getting started with your tablet - 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 No. A 1.9-megapixel camera for video chats and self-portrait images. 7.0", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. press and hold to turn the tablet on /off . Increases and decreases the tablet volume.
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... video chats and internet calls. Insert a suitable object into the slot. 6 - Receives audio for the AC adapter. Getting started with your tablet on page 7. For more information, see Charging your tablet No. Connects to reset the device. Emits audio. Item 6 3.5 mm headphone jack 7 Microphone 8 microSD card slot 9 Micro USB port 10 HDMI...
... video chats and internet calls. Insert a suitable object into the slot. 6 - Receives audio for the AC adapter. Getting started with your tablet on page 7. For more information, see Charging your tablet No. Connects to reset the device. Emits audio. Item 6 3.5 mm headphone jack 7 Microphone 8 microSD card slot 9 Micro USB port 10 HDMI...
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USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to charge your tablet for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Note Charger illustration is for four hours. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction).
USING YOUR TABLET Using your tablet - 7 Charging your tablet For first-time use, you can recharge the battery as needed. After that you need to charge your tablet for reference only. Actual configuration may vary. Note Charger illustration is for four hours. Assembling the power adapter Slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction).
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Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use . Note It is normal for your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Turning on for the first time To turn on your device. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet. 8 - Wait a moment for the tablet surface to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo.
Warning Only use the bundled power adapter to charge your tablet, press and hold the power button until you can use . Note It is normal for your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into any AC outlet. Turning on for the first time To turn on your device. Using your tablet Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet to become warm during charging or long periods of use your tablet. 8 - Wait a moment for the tablet surface to boot up. You will then be asked some questions before you see the Acer logo.
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.... Sign in to your language then tap Start. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. to back up your tablet. If you have internet access, or do not yet have internet access, your contact list, email, calendar and other Google services on page... 18. Important You must sign in to or create a Google account If you wait until after setup is complete, your tablet on your settings to Google servers; to download applications from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you to synchronize information with a ...
.... Sign in to your language then tap Start. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. to back up your tablet. If you have internet access, or do not yet have internet access, your contact list, email, calendar and other Google services on page... 18. Important You must sign in to or create a Google account If you wait until after setup is complete, your tablet on your settings to Google servers; to download applications from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you to synchronize information with a ...
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... finger to open items and select options. Drag: Hold your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. Using your tablet If you have been preinstalled on your finger on page 40. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that item. Widgets display information such as...Google accounts on the screen and drag across the screen to applications. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, or wake it from the Accounts settings section. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls...
... finger to open items and select options. Drag: Hold your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. Using your tablet If you have been preinstalled on your finger on page 40. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that item. Widgets display information such as...Google accounts on the screen and drag across the screen to applications. Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your tablet, or wake it from the Accounts settings section. Some have multiple Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls...
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...Select the applications you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to a wireless network. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Going online on region and configuration. Search Widgets Navigation Application menu Status Note Bundled apps differ depending on page 22. Simply enter... search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to search. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen features some useful controls and information. In order to search or browse the internet, you want Google Search to...
...Select the applications you want to find. Tap the arrow or Enter key to a wireless network. Then tap the Menu icon > Settings > Tablet search. See Going online on region and configuration. Search Widgets Navigation Application menu Status Note Bundled apps differ depending on page 22. Simply enter... search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to search. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen features some useful controls and information. In order to search or browse the internet, you want Google Search to...
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... pages are shown in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of applications, swipe to the left or right. Applications are on your tablet. The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on page 15. See Personalizing the Home screen on your... tablet. When you more room to the Home screen. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go directly ...
... pages are shown in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of applications, swipe to the left or right. Applications are on your tablet. The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on page 15. See Personalizing the Home screen on your... tablet. When you more room to the Home screen. Back Home Recent Back Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go directly ...
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... status, and connectivity. Volume Signal Battery Screen strength charge capture status Swipe up from the lower-right side to one of the screen. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to display notification details such as current downloads and media...
... status, and connectivity. Volume Signal Battery Screen strength charge capture status Swipe up from the lower-right side to one of the screen. Using your tablet - 13 Adding an application to a Home screen Tap and hold an icon to add a shortcut to display notification details such as current downloads and media...
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...set New Gmail message New Hangouts message Icon Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data Sync is on your device's battery ... Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is partially drained Description Battery is full Battery is charging Note If your connection. Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on Problem with sign-in or sync
...set New Gmail message New Hangouts message Icon Upcoming event Song is playing SD card or USB storage is full Tablet is connected to PC via USB Description Speaker is silenced Tablet microphone is off GPS is on Receiving location data from GPS Syncing data Sync is on your device's battery ... Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is partially drained Description Battery is full Battery is charging Note If your connection. Using your tablet Status and notification icons Connection icons Note The icons displayed on your device vary depending on Problem with sign-in or sync
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... on Drag the item to applications you . To move an app or widget to information that direction. After placing a widget on the screen. Using your tablet - 15 Icon Description Application update available System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Icon Description Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You...
... on Drag the item to applications you . To move an app or widget to information that direction. After placing a widget on the screen. Using your tablet - 15 Icon Description Application update available System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Icon Description Uploading data Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You...
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... the Home screen. Simply tap on the application and information that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Simply drag the item to enter text. Using your tablet each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected...
... the Home screen. Simply tap on the application and information that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Simply drag the item to enter text. Using your tablet each side, tap and drag the diamond until the Remove option appears at the top of pre-formatted wallpapers, images stored in the Gallery, selected...
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... predictive text input. To turn predictive text on it to a different application. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet - 17 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options. These settings include Auto-correction...
... predictive text input. To turn predictive text on it to a different application. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet - 17 Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more options. These settings include Auto-correction...
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... this text, a cursor is not in sleep mode. To replace a word, double tap the word. If the cursor is inserted below the text. 2. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. If you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. In both cases, if you can select this text, a cursor is ...expand or reduce the amount of the selection. 3. To cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. 18 - Waking your tablet, press the power button. To wake your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is highlighted, with...
... this text, a cursor is not in sleep mode. To replace a word, double tap the word. If the cursor is inserted below the text. 2. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. If you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. In both cases, if you can select this text, a cursor is ...expand or reduce the amount of the selection. 3. To cut , copy, delete or replace: 1. 18 - Waking your tablet, press the power button. To wake your tablet If the screen is off and the tablet does not react to any taps on the screen, then it has been locked and is highlighted, with...
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...one second. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To turn it off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for an extended period of dots that must be entered to save battery power.... Using your tablet - 19 Security Options For additional security, you may set of time, turn off your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44. ...
...one second. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. To turn it off and confirm the shut down your tablet If you forget your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for an extended period of dots that must be entered to save battery power.... Using your tablet - 19 Security Options For additional security, you may set of time, turn off your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on page 44. ...
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... card slot. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector on page 7 Inserting a microSD card You ...storage space. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your device to expand your computer (either the ...
... card slot. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device If you can be accessed from a PC with a USB connection. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the micro USB connector on page 7 Inserting a microSD card You ...storage space. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. Connecting devices to your tablet CONNECTING DEVICES TO YOUR TABLET Connecting to AC power See Charging your tablet on your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your device to expand your computer (either the ...
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Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your tablet - 21 2. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Pull down the notification bar, and tap Connected as a media device, or Connected as a drive in your computer's file explorer. Connecting devices to configure the USB options. Your device will now be available as a camera to your computer. 3.
Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your tablet - 21 2. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. Pull down the notification bar, and tap Connected as a media device, or Connected as a drive in your computer's file explorer. Connecting devices to configure the USB options. Your device will now be available as a camera to your computer. 3.
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... connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with a connection to manage your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the internet. Using...using the keyboard and tap Go. Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your tablet, you first started your connection settings. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ...switch and wait for your network and enter a security password, if needed. Tap the name of your tablet to toggle on the Home screen, or open the application menu and select Chrome. 22 - Alternatively, ...
... connect to a Wi-Fi network when you must be connected to a network with a connection to manage your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the internet. Using...using the keyboard and tap Go. Browsing the internet In order to browse the internet with your tablet, you first started your connection settings. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ...switch and wait for your network and enter a security password, if needed. Tap the name of your tablet to toggle on the Home screen, or open the application menu and select Chrome. 22 - Alternatively, ...