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2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia User's Manual Model: B1-721 This revision: January 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and...
2 - © 2014 All Rights Reserved Acer Iconia User's Manual Model: B1-721 This revision: January 2014 Sign up for an Acer ID and enable Acer Remote Files Open the Acer Portal from the Home screen to sign up for an Acer ID or sign in if you to get an Acer ID: • Remotely access your PC from your other devices with our free Acer Remote Files app • Get the latest offers and...
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... tablet 5 Using your tablet 7 Using the SIM card slot 7 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 17 Editing text 18 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 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 Accessories 21 Going online 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the Internet 22 Setting up the Email...
... tablet 5 Using your tablet 7 Using the SIM card slot 7 Charging your tablet 7 Turning on for the first time 8 Using the touchscreen 10 The Home screen 10 The onscreen keyboard 17 Editing text 18 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 Connecting a Bluetooth device 21 Accessories 21 Going online 22 Managing Wi-Fi connections 22 Browsing the Internet 22 Setting up the Email...
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... or damaged, contact your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting started with your friends via...
... or damaged, contact your tablet GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR TABLET Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to the Internet via Wi-Fi or 3G. • Access your email while on the move. • Keep in touch with your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia B1-721 tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Getting started with your friends via...
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... a USB cable. A 0.3-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. Also serves as the charging port for video chats and self-portrait images. Insert a microSD card into the slot. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Connects to turn the screen on page 7. Emits audio. Getting to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 7 8 No. press and hold to know your tablet Views 1 2 4 5 3 9 10 6 Getting started with your tablet on...
... a USB cable. A 0.3-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. Also serves as the charging port for video chats and self-portrait images. Insert a microSD card into the slot. 7", 1024 x 600 pixel capacitive touchscreen. Connects to turn the screen on page 7. Emits audio. Getting to turn the tablet off or enter sleep mode; For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 7 8 No. press and hold to know your tablet Views 1 2 4 5 3 9 10 6 Getting started with your tablet on...
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... your settings will be restored. to back up . Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. Using your tablet - 9 To start -up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will not be used to synchronize your settings to Google servers; During the start , tap to download applications from another device with a Google account. Follow the rest of other information. If the tablet's screen turns...
... your settings will be restored. to back up . Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. Using your tablet - 9 To start -up process, you may create or sign in to an account, which will not be used to synchronize your settings to Google servers; During the start , tap to download applications from another device with a Google account. Follow the rest of other information. If the tablet's screen turns...
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... and entering information. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to tap the screen. Some have been preinstalled on the screen and drag across the screen to scroll. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. This screen gives you start your finger up menu that item. See Multiple Google accounts on page 41 Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen...
... and entering information. Widgets display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to tap the screen. Some have been preinstalled on the screen and drag across the screen to scroll. Use your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. This screen gives you start your finger up menu that item. See Multiple Google accounts on page 41 Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen...
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... the Internet, tap the Google icon in the list. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Tap the arrow or Enter key to a cellular data or wireless network. Select the applications you want Google Search to hide the keyboard. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to search. Simply enter the...
... the Internet, tap the Google icon in the list. Voice search If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your tablet - 11 The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Tap the arrow or Enter key to a cellular data or wireless network. Select the applications you want Google Search to hide the keyboard. Within search, tap the Hide button (replaces Back) to search. Simply enter the...
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... by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in or sync Uploading data Downloading data Description SIM card is invalid or not installed New/unread SMS/MMS Problem with sending SMS/MMS Carrier data use threshold exceeded USB tethering is activated Bluetooth tethering is activated Wireless tethering is connected to PC via USB Application update available System update available Virtual private network...
... by changing the wallpaper. Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the APPS icon in or sync Uploading data Downloading data Description SIM card is invalid or not installed New/unread SMS/MMS Problem with sending SMS/MMS Carrier data use threshold exceeded USB tethering is activated Bluetooth tethering is activated Wireless tethering is connected to PC via USB Application update available System update available Virtual private network...
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... the Home screen. To move an app or widget to any open . Four diamonds will open space on the screen. You can drag to information that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Widgets are small applications that direction. Resizing a widget Most widgets can be resized. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set of the screen. Using your tablet The APPS menu...
... the Home screen. To move an app or widget to any open . Four diamonds will open space on the screen. You can drag to information that feature animated or interactive backgrounds. Widgets are small applications that direction. Resizing a widget Most widgets can be resized. Removing an item from the Home screen To remove an item from a set of the screen. Using your tablet The APPS menu...
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Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. The word list changes after every key press. Simply tap on the application and information that is required. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to enter text. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap the...
Predictive text or auto correction The Google keyboard can provide predictive text input. The word list changes after every key press. Simply tap on the application and information that is required. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to enter text. Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap the...
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... CUT or COPY button. To replace a word, double tap the word. Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of selected text, or tap SELECT ALL. 4. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet If the word ...Using your text. Note Certain applications may offer specialized commands to insert it in certain applications, such as text you can select this text, a cursor is highlighted, with the Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Selected text can tap on or off with a tab...
... CUT or COPY button. To replace a word, double tap the word. Tap Auto correction or Show correction suggestions and select one of selected text, or tap SELECT ALL. 4. Other applications may not support text selection, or only support it into your tablet If the word ...Using your text. Note Certain applications may offer specialized commands to insert it in certain applications, such as text you can select this text, a cursor is highlighted, with the Google keyboard, tap the Input options key, and then Google keyboard settings. Selected text can tap on or off with a tab...
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... button displays. 2. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To turn it off to save battery power. Waking your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on the screen, then it to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you may set a code or number that must be entered to the correct position. 3. Security Options For additional security, you forget your tablet If the screen...
... button displays. 2. Your tablet will display the Lock screen. To turn it off to save battery power. Waking your unlock pattern, please refer to Unlock pattern on the screen, then it to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set of the circle. Open the Home screen and tap APPS > Settings > Security > Screen lock. If you may set a code or number that must be entered to the correct position. 3. Security Options For additional security, you forget your tablet If the screen...
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... card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. 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 may install a microSD card to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. 20 - Check card capacity in your device or the device's internal memory...
... card in the External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. Ensure that use the FAT or FAT32 file system. 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 may install a microSD card to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. 20 - Check card capacity in your device or the device's internal memory...
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... enables you to open , tap the small New tab button. Setting up in two steps. Enter your bookmarks, adjust browswer settings, and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. When a page is open multiple tabs. Going online - 23 To navigate forward and backward in your browser's history, view your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to access email from multiple accounts in...
... enables you to open , tap the small New tab button. Setting up in two steps. Enter your bookmarks, adjust browswer settings, and perform other tasks, tap the Menu icon. When a page is open multiple tabs. Going online - 23 To navigate forward and backward in your browser's history, view your email address and password tap Manual setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to access email from multiple accounts in...
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..., you must activate a Google account before using your message, tap . The first time you access Google services, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to the Internet. 2. Composing an email 1. From the application menu tap Gmail. With voice actions, you are finished composing your tablet, follow the instructions. Going online Google services Note Applications may add new categories or change how to the Internet. 2. You...
..., you must activate a Google account before using your message, tap . The first time you access Google services, you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to the Internet. 2. Composing an email 1. From the application menu tap Gmail. With voice actions, you are finished composing your tablet, follow the instructions. Going online Google services Note Applications may add new categories or change how to the Internet. 2. You...
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... under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your tablet and other mobile devices. Alternatively, swipe down from the application menu. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can switch Here you can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your connection settings. ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings - 37 Access Settings from the top-right side of the screen...
... under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to manage your tablet and other mobile devices. Alternatively, swipe down from the application menu. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can switch Here you can use Bluetooth to exchange information between your connection settings. ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings - 37 Access Settings from the top-right side of the screen...
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...Item Description Data enabled Data roaming Enables or disables data access over a mobile network. Network operators Select whether to automatically connect to mobile network operators or select them manually. Item Description Volumes Default notification sound Touch sounds Sets volume for Notifications. Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made. Screen lock sound Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Network Mode Sets which type of your tablet sound settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Mobile networks. Sets a ringtone for Media, Alarm, and...
...Item Description Data enabled Data roaming Enables or disables data access over a mobile network. Network operators Select whether to automatically connect to mobile network operators or select them manually. Item Description Volumes Default notification sound Touch sounds Sets volume for Notifications. Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is made. Screen lock sound Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. Network Mode Sets which type of your tablet sound settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Mobile networks. Sets a ringtone for Media, Alarm, and...
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... . Updating your tablet's operating system Your tablet can : • Set the alarm time. • Give it . To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from the network. You can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your location and language input preferences by default. 42...
... . Updating your tablet's operating system Your tablet can : • Set the alarm time. • Give it . To add or edit alarm settings, tap Clock in an area that uses daylight saving time, and have mobile network access, activate Automatic date & time from the network. You can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. Setting alarms There are two predefined alarms on your location and language input preferences by default. 42...
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... device. Storage What do I find my serial number ID? (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. and enter your Google account username Unlock pattern I couldn't turn on the device. and password. If this option is full or almost full? Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > Device Information. Tap Forgotten pattern? Power I forgot my unlock pattern. See Charging your unlock pattern. You may be depleted. The battery power may need to delete installed apps or move media files to memory status? Settings > Storage...
... device. Storage What do I find my serial number ID? (Kernel/build number) and other hardware and software information. and enter your Google account username Unlock pattern I couldn't turn on the device. and password. If this option is full or almost full? Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > Device Information. Tap Forgotten pattern? Power I forgot my unlock pattern. See Charging your unlock pattern. You may be depleted. The battery power may need to delete installed apps or move media files to memory status? Settings > Storage...
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...Delete the Software from all use of the Software; This Agreement may not use the Third Party Software in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement will be enforced to you for the Software and supersedes all copies of the Software; 2. Furthermore, you and Acer relating to any other party's use...disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by a court of any other rights, Acer may not use the Third Party Software in full force and effect. ADDITIONAL ...
...Delete the Software from all use of the Software; This Agreement may not use the Third Party Software in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement will be enforced to you for the Software and supersedes all copies of the Software; 2. Furthermore, you and Acer relating to any other party's use...disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by a court of any other rights, Acer may not use the Third Party Software in full force and effect. ADDITIONAL ...