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...: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Iconia One 8 Model number Serial number Date of purchase...change without notice. 2 - © 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 8 User's Manual Covers: B1-830 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5006 This revision: July 2015 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for warranty service. There are for technical or editorial errors...
...: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary information that do not apply to your device for an Acer ID or sign in this manual is protected by copyright laws. Acer Iconia One 8 Model number Serial number Date of purchase...change without notice. 2 - © 2015 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia One 8 User's Manual Covers: B1-830 Regulatory Model Number (RMN): A5006 This revision: July 2015 Sign up for an Acer ID and enjoy great benefits Open the Acer Portal app from the Start screen to sign up for warranty service. There are for technical or editorial errors...
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... time 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter 8 Using your tablet 10 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 18 Editing text 19 Shutting down your tablet 21 Connecting devices to your tablet 22 Connecting to AC power 22 Inserting a microSD card 22 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 22 Connecting a Bluetooth device 23 Accessories 24 Going online 25 Managing Wi-Fi connections 25 Browsing the Internet 25 Setting up the Email application 26 Google services...
... time 6 Charging your tablet 8 Assembling the power adapter 8 Using your tablet 10 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 18 Editing text 19 Shutting down your tablet 21 Connecting devices to your tablet 22 Connecting to AC power 22 Inserting a microSD card 22 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 22 Connecting a Bluetooth device 23 Accessories 24 Going online 25 Managing Wi-Fi connections 25 Browsing the Internet 25 Setting up the Email application 26 Google services...
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... and remove the contents. You can recharge the battery as needed. Getting started with your friends via your tablet for the first time, you can : • Connect to charge it for at least four hours. After that you need to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your tablet Your new tablet...
... and remove the contents. You can recharge the battery as needed. Getting started with your friends via your tablet for the first time, you can : • Connect to charge it for at least four hours. After that you need to the Internet via Wi-Fi. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your tablet Your new tablet...
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... know your tablet Views 1 23 5 6 4 7 8 Getting started with your tablet on page 8. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. Insert a microSD card into the slot. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Also serves as the charging port for video chats and Internet calls. Connects to stereo headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Item 1 Microphone 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 microSD card slot 5 Front-facing camera 6 Power button 7 Volume control key Description...
... know your tablet Views 1 23 5 6 4 7 8 Getting started with your tablet on page 8. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. Insert a microSD card into the slot. press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Also serves as the charging port for video chats and Internet calls. Connects to stereo headphones. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Item 1 Microphone 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 microSD card slot 5 Front-facing camera 6 Power button 7 Volume control key Description...
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... touchscreen. To start -up . Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Briefly press the power button to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your language then tap the arrow. A 5-megapixel camera for the first time To turn on page 20. Sign in to an account, which will then be used to boot up. Emit audio. For more information see Waking your tablet...
... touchscreen. To start -up . Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. Briefly press the power button to or create a Google account If you have Internet access, your language then tap the arrow. A 5-megapixel camera for the first time To turn on page 20. Sign in to an account, which will then be used to boot up. Emit audio. For more information see Waking your tablet...
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... to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; Getting started with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you have Internet access, or do not yet have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you wait until after setup is complete, your Google account during setup. Important You must sign in to a Google Account to back up your tablet. If you want to your settings will...
... to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; Getting started with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you have Internet access, or do not yet have multiple Google accounts, such as separate accounts for personal and business contacts, you wait until after setup is complete, your Google account during setup. Important You must sign in to a Google Account to back up your tablet. If you want to your settings will...
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Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it clicks into place. Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Both types are described...
Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Removable-prong type Align arrows on the head until it clicks into place. Charging your tablet CHARGING YOUR TABLET Assembling the power adapter Your tablet is bundled with this manual. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into the power adapter body (it will fit in only one direction). Both types are described...
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... available for selecting items and entering information. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to open items and select options. Using your finger to scroll. Tap: Touch the screen once to APPs. Drag: Hold your finger on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Scroll: To scroll up...
... available for selecting items and entering information. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to open items and select options. Using your finger to scroll. Tap: Touch the screen once to APPs. Drag: Hold your finger on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it will display the Home screen. Scroll: To scroll up...
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... to open Google Play. See Adding an application to a Home screen on page 14 and Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets on page 16. The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet - 13 widget. Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. Tap the Play Store icon to see more APPs. The Application menu To access...
... to open Google Play. See Adding an application to a Home screen on page 14 and Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets on page 16. The Application menu displays APPs available on your tablet - 13 widget. Note Removing or moving all apps and widgets from an extended Home screen will automatically remove that extended Home screen as well. Tap the Play Store icon to see more APPs. The Application menu To access...
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... as time, battery status, and connectivity. Release your tablet Adding an application to have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is playing. Hold the APP there until you 'd like to a Home screen Open the Application menu and tap and hold your finger until you wish to place the APP on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Using your finger to display Quick Settings. Priority...
... as time, battery status, and connectivity. Release your tablet Adding an application to have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is playing. Hold the APP there until you 'd like to a Home screen Open the Application menu and tap and hold your finger until you wish to place the APP on an extended Home screen, do the following: 1. Using your finger to display Quick Settings. Priority...
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Tap to toggle your tablet Quick Settings icons Note Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Reading mode filters blue light from the screen making reading or viewing for long periods of filtering, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Display > Reading mode. Tap and hold to display Wi-Fi settings. 16 - Using your device's location services on , all wireless connectivity is being transmitted and received, respectively. When on...
Tap to toggle your tablet Quick Settings icons Note Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active. Tap and hold to display location service settings. Reading mode filters blue light from the screen making reading or viewing for long periods of filtering, open the Application menu and tap Settings > Display > Reading mode. Tap and hold to display Wi-Fi settings. 16 - Using your device's location services on , all wireless connectivity is being transmitted and received, respectively. When on...
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... the Menu icon to display a list of the screen and tap Set wallpaper. Widgets are small APPs that you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is selected. Slide your finger until it to App info at the top of the screen. Hold the widget there until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Using your tablet...
... the Menu icon to display a list of the screen and tap Set wallpaper. Widgets are small APPs that you have cycled through all extended Home screens and a new one is selected. Slide your finger until it to App info at the top of the screen. Hold the widget there until the Remove option appears at the top of the screen. Using your tablet...
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... auto correction not supported in certain APPs, such as text you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that key), such as letters with the Google keyboard, open the Application menu and tap Settings. The word list changes after every key press. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap the option you can select and edit text in all APPs. Using...
... auto correction not supported in certain APPs, such as text you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that key), such as letters with the Google keyboard, open the Application menu and tap Settings. The word list changes after every key press. Tap Language & input and under Keyboard & input methods, tap the option you can select and edit text in all APPs. Using...
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... CUT or COPY button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap and hold the text or word you want to expand or reduce the amount of the circle. Drag either tab to select. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. The selected text is inserted below the text. Waking your tablet, press the power button.
... CUT or COPY button. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. Tap and hold the text or word you want to expand or reduce the amount of the circle. Drag either tab to select. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. The selected text is inserted below the text. Waking your tablet, press the power button.
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... movies, books, magazines, or music. Open the Application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your tablet is connected to finish the setup process. For example, in all countries and regions. Setting up your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to the internet. 2. Make sure your Google email 1. The contents and design of the screen to access email from multiple accounts in two...
... movies, books, magazines, or music. Open the Application menu and then tap Email to start setting up your tablet is connected to finish the setup process. For example, in all countries and regions. Setting up your email address and tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to the internet. 2. Make sure your Google email 1. The contents and design of the screen to access email from multiple accounts in two...
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... HD, HD, SD or Low Definition. Tap the shutter button to use the camera. 38 - Using the camera and camcorder Incandescent Timer: Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 15 seconds EV (Exposure Value): Over- Reset to default: Return configuration back to your tablet. 3. Scale: Choose between Internal storage or SD card. Grid: Turn the composition grid on or off . Frame your subject...
... HD, HD, SD or Low Definition. Tap the shutter button to use the camera. 38 - Using the camera and camcorder Incandescent Timer: Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds or 15 seconds EV (Exposure Value): Over- Reset to default: Return configuration back to your tablet. 3. Scale: Choose between Internal storage or SD card. Grid: Turn the composition grid on or off . Frame your subject...
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... your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. Pairing your tablet to the display is required before you can use and may require a dongle. Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image. You can adjust your display or dongle to sleep mode. APPs > Settings > More... > Mobile networks Device Sound & notification Adjust the volume of the tablet. Reading mode Adjusts the level of the screen and tapping the Auto-rotate button. When device is rotated Choose to set a lock screen PIN or password before use credential storage...
... your tablets display on a compatible monitor or display. Pairing your tablet to the display is required before you can use and may require a dongle. Wallpaper Set the Home screen background image. You can adjust your display or dongle to sleep mode. APPs > Settings > More... > Mobile networks Device Sound & notification Adjust the volume of the tablet. Reading mode Adjusts the level of the screen and tapping the Auto-rotate button. When device is rotated Choose to set a lock screen PIN or password before use credential storage...
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To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in any programs you installed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in the Application menu and tap . Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet and any way during a system upgrade to create a new alarm. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to the factory settings. Important This will erase...
To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in any programs you installed. Do not press the power or reset button or access your tablet in the Application menu and tap . Resetting your tablet A clean boot restores your tablet to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet and any way during a system upgrade to create a new alarm. Note Downloading new firmware can take up to the factory settings. Important This will erase...
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... to delete installed APPs or move media files to memory status? Storage What do I do I forgot my unlock pattern. Open the Application menu and my serial number tap Settings > About tablet > ID? If this option is full or almost full? See Charging your local Acer service center. You may be depleted. and password. How do I couldn't turn on the tablet and an Internet connection. Tap Forgotten pattern? You must have an active Google account on the device. Settings > Storage. Power...
... to delete installed APPs or move media files to memory status? Storage What do I do I forgot my unlock pattern. Open the Application menu and my serial number tap Settings > About tablet > ID? If this option is full or almost full? See Charging your local Acer service center. You may be depleted. and password. How do I couldn't turn on the tablet and an Internet connection. Tap Forgotten pattern? You must have an active Google account on the device. Settings > Storage. Power...
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... owner and may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your device. Not to such contents. You hereby agree: 1. and 3. SUPPORT SERVICES Acer is the property of the Software. OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in the content accessed through the Software is not obligated to be automatically downloaded on any Software for the Software...