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...25 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 30 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 30 Getting to know your tablet 6 Managing people and contacts 32 Using your tablet 9 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Charging your tablet 9 Turning on for the first time 10 Using the ...AC power 21 Inserting a microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 22 Other ...
...25 Setting up 5 Playing music and video 30 Unpacking your tablet 5 Multimedia playback 30 Getting to know your tablet 6 Managing people and contacts 32 Using your tablet 9 Using the camera and camcorder 35 Charging your tablet 9 Turning on for the first time 10 Using the ...AC power 21 Inserting a microSD card (optional 21 Transferring files between your tablet and a PC 21 Device 41 Personal 42 System 43 Updating your tablet's operating system.......... 44 Resetting your tablet 44 Connecting a Bluetooth device 22 FAQ and troubleshooting 45 Accessories 22 Other ...
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4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. You can : • Connect to useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. ...
4 Features and functions Getting to know your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to register To register your Acer product, please visit www.acer.com. You can : • Connect to useful benefits, such as other advantages await you! Hurry and register, as : • Faster service from our trained representatives. ...
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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. 5 Setting up Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-A71 • 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 B1-A71 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
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A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. Receives audio for video chats and selfportrait images. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera 3 Microphone Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No.
A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and Internet calls. Receives audio for video chats and selfportrait images. Item 1 Touchscreen 2 Front-facing camera 3 Microphone Description 7-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. 6 Getting to know your tablet Front view 1 Getting to know your tablet 2 3 No.
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press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key Top view Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to stereo headphones. 7 Left and right views 1 2 No.
press and hold to turn the screen on/off . Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack Description Connects to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; Increases and decreases the tablet volume. 1 No. Item 1 Power button 2 Volume control key Top view Description Long press to turn the tablet on, press briefly to stereo headphones. 7 Left and right views 1 2 No.
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Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet No. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 9. Back view No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. 8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to a computer via a USB cable. Connects to know your tablet" on page 21.
Item 1 Speaker 1 Description Emits audio. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter. For more information, see "Charging your tablet No. See "Inserting a microSD card (optional)" on page 9. Back view No. Item 1 microSD card slot 2 Micro USB port (Slave) Description Insert a microSD card into the slot. 8 Bottom view 1 2 Getting to a computer via a USB cable. Connects to know your tablet" on page 21.
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... use , you can recharge the battery as needed. Actual configuration may vary. After that you need to charge your tablet for four hours. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Note: Charger illustration is normal for reference only. 9 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Note:It is for the...
... use , you can recharge the battery as needed. Actual configuration may vary. After that you need to charge your tablet for four hours. Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter side into place. Assembling the power adapter Slide the plug fitting into the power adapter... body until it clicks into any AC outlet. Note: Charger illustration is normal for reference only. 9 Using your tablet Charging your tablet For first-time use the bundled power adapter to charge your device. Note:It is for the...
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... You will not be asked some questions before you have Internet access, or do not want to select your tablet. For more information, see the Acer logo. To start -up your tablet to use your language then tap Start. Briefly press the power button to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google ...Calendar, and other Google services on your tablet, press and hold the power button until after setup is complete, your ...
... You will not be asked some questions before you have Internet access, or do not want to select your tablet. For more information, see the Acer logo. To start -up your tablet to use your language then tap Start. Briefly press the power button to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google ...Calendar, and other Google services on your tablet, press and hold the power button until after setup is complete, your ...
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... that you quick access to perform. 11 Note: If you have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from Google Play. See "Multiple Google accounts... the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your finger on page 43. Use your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item...weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to tap the screen. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you start your finger to applications. The Home...
... that you quick access to perform. 11 Note: If you have been pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from power saving, it from Google Play. See "Multiple Google accounts... the pop-up or down the screen, simply drag your finger on page 43. Use your tablet, or wake it will display the Home screen. Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item...weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to tap the screen. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen for that appears, tap the action you start your finger to applications. The Home...
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...screen to open Google Play. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are displayed in the top-right corner of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. Swipe the outline towards the center of your Home screens...icon to add a shortcut to the initial Home screen. The applications installed on your tablet. Applications are shown in alphabetical order. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on your tablet. 13 The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on page 15....
...screen to open Google Play. Status and notification area Status and notification icons are displayed in the top-right corner of your tablet's status, such as connectivity, battery status and other event notification icons. Swipe the outline towards the center of your Home screens...icon to add a shortcut to the initial Home screen. The applications installed on your tablet. Applications are shown in alphabetical order. See "Personalizing the Home screen" on your tablet. 13 The application menu The application menu displays applications and widgets available on page 15....
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If you will shut down automatically. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off , it will be notified and advised to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync ... 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 turn off the device. 15 Battery status icons Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is partially drained Icon...
If you will shut down automatically. Notification icons Icon Description Alarm is set Icon Description Speaker is silenced New Gmail message Tablet microphone is off , it will be notified and advised to PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync ... 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 turn off the device. 15 Battery status icons Icon Description Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is partially drained Icon...
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...To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to the right side of time, turn off your tablet, press the power button. To wake your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for an extended period of the circle. To turn it has...unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to one second. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be entered to change these applications. Shutting down . Security Options For additional security...
...To activate frequently used applications, press the lock button and drag to the right side of time, turn off your tablet, press the power button. To wake your tablet (even when locked), press and hold the power button for an extended period of the circle. To turn it has...unlock the screen, press the lock button and follow the lock to one second. Note: Open APPS > Settings > Lock screen apps to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be entered to change these applications. Shutting down . Security Options For additional security...
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...to expand your computer. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to or from a PC with a USB connection. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Using the micro USB to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest ...USB driver on page 9. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into your device's storage space. Connecting to USB cable, connect the micro...
...to expand your computer. Inserting a microSD card (optional) You may install a microSD card to or from a PC with a USB connection. Visit www.acer.com for the latest drivers: Select Support, DRIVER DOWNLOADS. Using the micro USB to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest ...USB driver on page 9. Note: Your tablet only supports microSD cards that the microSD card is inserted all the way into your device's storage space. Connecting to USB cable, connect the micro...
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... list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. 22 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as... a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to your tablet's internal memory and...
... list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Select the Acer Iconia Tab icon to see your tablet. 22 Connecting a Bluetooth device After a short delay, your tablet's internal memory will be visible as... a Portable Device in your tablet's operating system" on and tap Search for devices to your tablet's internal memory and...
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.... 23 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 to detect nearby networks. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your... tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open...
.... 23 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 to detect nearby networks. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your... tablet, you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open...
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... voice actions, you can use Gmail. Setting up Gmail You may open , tap the small New tab button. Note: You need to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password... open tabs across the top of the open a contextual menu. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your tablet is open multiple tabs.
... voice actions, you can use Gmail. Setting up Gmail You may open , tap the small New tab button. Note: You need to yourself using your tablet, follow the instructions. Tap and hold an item on the Home screen for voice searches. If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password... open tabs across the top of the open a contextual menu. From the Applications menu tap Gmail. When the Speak now prompt is displayed, state your tablet is open multiple tabs.
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...Tap Next to you need them (i.e. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. getting current traffic conditions when leaving work). Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Make sure your email address and tap Manual setup to the Internet. 2. When you are on Google ...Maps. If necessary, enter your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Many of these require some form of preinstalled applications. Latitude View where your friends are finished...
...Tap Next to you need them (i.e. Tap the Compose icon (shown right). 4. getting current traffic conditions when leaving work). Online applications Your tablet provides a variety of Internet access. Make sure your email address and tap Manual setup to the Internet. 2. When you are on Google ...Maps. If necessary, enter your tablet is connected to enter the parameters manually. Many of these require some form of preinstalled applications. Latitude View where your friends are finished...
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... can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Google Play Note: Google Play may add new categories or change how to your tablet. Note: You must read and accept the Terms of people from the home screen or application menu to not download apps that use 3D graphics...
... can also browse for and purchase movies, books, magazines, or music. Google Play Note: Google Play may add new categories or change how to your tablet. Note: You must read and accept the Terms of people from the home screen or application menu to not download apps that use 3D graphics...
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27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to download and install the application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to search for a specific application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to proceed with the installation. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to function correctly.
27 You can browse Google Play by category or tap the search icon to download and install the application. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to search for a specific application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to proceed with the installation. If none of the download progress from both the app's page and the tablet's status area. You may keep track of these services seem unusual, tap Accept & download to function correctly.
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... displayed, swipe left corner to return to play symbol or a track to open the application. 30 Multimedia playback Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other...
... displayed, swipe left corner to return to play symbol or a track to open the application. 30 Multimedia playback Playing music and video Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Play Music Use Play Music to listen to music and other...