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Question posted by jadeholdstock on April 24th, 2015

How To Download Unknown Sources

Hi I have acer A1-840 tab 8 how do download apps from other unknown sources I've gone into settings and unknown sources box is ticked but it still won't let me download

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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on April 25th, 2015 3:47 PM
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To download apps from unknown sources

Settings > security > unknown sources > do it check

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User Guide - Page 2

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User Guide - Page 3

... camera and camcorder 32 Camera/camcorder icons and indicators 32 Settings 34 Taking a photo 35 Shooting a video 35 Advanced settings 37 Wireless & Networks 37 Device 39 Personal 41 System 42 Updating your tablet's operating system 43 Resetting your tablet 43 FAQ and troubleshooting 44 Other sources of help 46 Specifications 47 End user license agreement...
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Unpacking your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. 4 - You can: • Connect to -access multimedia and entertainment features. Getting started with your friends via your People and social networking ...
User Guide - Page 5

... off. Connects to stereo headphones. A 2-megapixel camera for the AC adapter. For more information, see Charging your tablet - 5 9 10 No. Getting to know your tablet Views 1 23 4 7 5 8 6 Getting started with your tablet on /off or enter sleep mode. Item 1 3.5 mm headphone jack 2 HDMI Micro port 3 Micro USB port (Slave) 4 Front-facing camera 5 microSD...
User Guide - Page 8

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User Guide - Page 9

To start -up process, you have internet access, your tablet on page 19. If the tablet's screen turns off, it up. During the start , tap to select your... then tap the arrow. For more information see Waking your tablet allows you see the Acer logo. You will be asked some questions before you can use your tablet, press and hold the power button until you to synchronize information...
User Guide - Page 10

...tablet and other Google Apps; This screen gives you do not yet have internet access, or do not want to open items and select options. If you quick access to information and simple controls with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you want to download... Skip. If you want to restore existing settings from the Accounts settings section. Widgets display information such as separate ...
User Guide - Page 11

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User Guide - Page 14

...as current downloads and media controls such as "play/pause" and "next track" when music is playing. Icon Name Battery Description Displays current battery status. Using your tablet Notification ...-right area displays a variety of the screen. Tap to display Quick Settings. Quick Settings icons Note Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active. Swipe down from the top-left area...
User Guide - Page 20

... the SD CARD section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Plug the USB sync cable into the card slot. Connecting to a PC using the supplied USB cable. 1. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that ... memory), you wish to AC power See Charging your tablet on your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can connect your device's storage space. 20 - Connecting ...
User Guide - Page 25

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User Guide - Page 26

You will need to have a Google Wallet account in the APPS or WIDGETS menus. Uninstalling downloaded applications Once you've downloaded and installed an application, you wish to pay for these applications. Deleting an app icon from APPS > Settings > Apps, then select the app you may uninstall the application from the Home screen only deletes the shortcut. Note Pre...
User Guide - Page 28

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User Guide - Page 29

... Tap the Menu button and select Import/export > Import from the APPS menu to your tablet. If you don't have activated a Google account that allows you ...and contacts - 29 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book that includes contacts, your contacts will download to view your contacts. See Synchronization on your tablet, you to save contacts to the internal memory...
User Guide - Page 35

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User Guide - Page 43

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User Guide - Page 46

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User Guide - Page 47

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User Guide - Page 48

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User Guide - Page 51

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