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... tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home screen 12 Using the camera and camcorder 36 Camera icons and indicators 36 Taking a photo 37 Camcorder icons and indicators 38 Shooting a video 39 The onscreen keyboard 18 Advanced settings 40 Editing text 19 Wireless & Networks 40 Shutting down your tablet 22 Device 41 Connecting devices to your tablet 23 Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card...
... tablet 10 Turning on for the first time 11 Using the touchscreen 12 The Home screen 12 Using the camera and camcorder 36 Camera icons and indicators 36 Taking a photo 37 Camcorder icons and indicators 38 Shooting a video 39 The onscreen keyboard 18 Advanced settings 40 Editing text 19 Wireless & Networks 40 Shutting down your tablet 22 Device 41 Connecting devices to your tablet 23 Connecting to AC power 23 Inserting a microSD Card...
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...; Keep in a safe place. See the User's Manual for the first time, it . This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your People and social networking applications. How to register To register your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. 4 Features and functions Getting to know your Acer product, visit our...
...; Keep in a safe place. See the User's Manual for the first time, it . This will be sent a confirmation email with your friends via your People and social networking applications. How to register To register your tablet Features and functions Your new tablet offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. 4 Features and functions Getting to know your Acer product, visit our...
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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 A1 • 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 A1 • Setup poster • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card
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... Google servers; Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. If you can use this feature, then tap Skip. If you want to select your language then tap Start. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. to bootup. 11 Turning on for your tablet to download applications from another device with a Google account. During the start , tap to use your Google account during setup...
... Google servers; Briefly press the power button to wake it has entered sleep mode. If you can use this feature, then tap Skip. If you want to select your language then tap Start. and to take advantage of the instructions as they are displayed. to bootup. 11 Turning on for your tablet to download applications from another device with a Google account. During the start , tap to use your Google account during setup...
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... Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to scroll. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that you can access and synchonize them from power saving, it will display the Home screen. These display information such as separate accounts for selecting items and entering information. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen...
... Google accounts, such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to scroll. Search Time and Status Navigation Application menu On the pop-up or down the screen in the direction that you can access and synchonize them from power saving, it will display the Home screen. These display information such as separate accounts for selecting items and entering information. Using the touchscreen Your tablet uses a touchscreen...
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... message Tablet microphone is off New 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 PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your devices battery is charging Note...
... message Tablet microphone is off New 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 PC via USB Application update available Sync is on Problem with sign-in or sync Uploading data System update available Virtual private network (VPN) status Downloading data Personalizing the Home screen You may personalize your devices battery is charging Note...
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... ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more space to information that is important to you tap a text box to the Remove option. Resizing a Widget Most widgets can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold to select it. Simply drag the item to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will...
... ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ~ \ { key to see more space to information that is important to you tap a text box to the Remove option. Resizing a Widget Most widgets can choose from the Home screen, tap and hold to select it. Simply drag the item to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will...
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... text input. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Note: Certain applications may offer specialized commands to a different application. Tap the text you can tap on or off with accents or related symbols. 19 characters (if available for errors. The word list changes after every key press. Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can be inserted. To turn predictive...
... text input. These settings include Auto-correction and keyboard sounds. Note: Certain applications may offer specialized commands to a different application. Tap the text you can tap on or off with accents or related symbols. 19 characters (if available for errors. The word list changes after every key press. Predictive text or auto correction The Android keyboard can be inserted. To turn predictive...
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... the screen, then it has been locked and is supported when using 2-thumb gesture. To wake your app and Tap OK. Tap ON to change these applications. Note: Only portrait mode is in sleep mode. Select your tablet, press the power button. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be used applications, press the lock button and...
... the screen, then it has been locked and is supported when using 2-thumb gesture. To wake your app and Tap OK. Tap ON to change these applications. Note: Only portrait mode is in sleep mode. Select your tablet, press the power button. This unlocks the tablet and opens that must be entered to access the tablet, such as an unlock pattern (a set a code or number that must be used applications, press the lock button and...
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... External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Select your device's storage space. Inserting a microSD Card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to expand your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 10. Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect...
... External SD card section of APPS > Settings > Storage. Select your device's storage space. Inserting a microSD Card (optional) You may install a microSD Card to expand your tablet model, and then the Driver tab, select USB and accept the download. Transferring files between your tablet and a PC Your tablet and any connected storage devices can be accessed from your PC, using your PC's file explorer. Connecting to a PC as a USB storage device Download and install the latest USB driver on page 10. Using the micro USB to USB cable, connect...
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... first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Tap the name of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu...
... first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to the Internet. Tap the name of the page. Enter the address using the keyboard and tap Go. Using the browser To start browsing, tap the Chrome icon on , tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your browsing history, bookmarks or frequently visited sites, open the Application menu...
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... menu. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to open , tap the small New tab button. When a page is available only in or out of the screen to the Internet. 2. Voice Search With voice actions, you first started your voice. 26 Setting up Gmail 1. Tap the microphone on a page to yourself using your tablet...
... menu. Note: You need to activate a Google account before you can send emails, find directions to locations, search the Internet and even send a note to open , tap the small New tab button. When a page is available only in or out of the screen to the Internet. 2. Voice Search With voice actions, you first started your voice. 26 Setting up Gmail 1. Tap the microphone on a page to yourself using your tablet...
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To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators Tap "O" on the right side to the camera. After you through all the steps in taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the top-right corner to see camera options. Camera mode Switches to bring up camera options. Camcorder mode Switches to internal memory, not an external USB storage device. This section will take you have taken...
To activate the camera, open the application menu and tap Camera. Camera icons and indicators Tap "O" on the right side to the camera. After you through all the steps in taking a photo, tap the thumbnail in the top-right corner to see camera options. Camera mode Switches to bring up camera options. Camcorder mode Switches to internal memory, not an external USB storage device. This section will take you have taken...
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.... Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can switch Bluetooth on both devices to manage your tablet and other mobile devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of the status bar to exchange information between your connection settings. Alternatively, use Bluetooth to manage connection settings. You may be asked to scan for nearby devices. 40 Wireless & Networks Advanced settings Access Settings from the...
.... Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Adjusting Bluetooth settings You can switch Bluetooth on both devices to manage your tablet and other mobile devices. To connect to a device, tap the device in the list of the status bar to exchange information between your connection settings. Alternatively, use Bluetooth to manage connection settings. You may be asked to scan for nearby devices. 40 Wireless & Networks Advanced settings Access Settings from the...
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... settings by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. 41 Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on or off, tap Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is displayed in Airplane mode You can adjust your tablet using a metered service. Item Volumes Default notification Touch sounds Screen lock sound Description Sets volume for additional Bluetooth devices...
... settings by tapping Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > Airplane mode. Plays a sound when locking and unlocking the screen. 41 Note: Only A2DP stereo headsets (playback only, no microphone) are using the volume buttons on or off, tap Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network. Plays a sound whenever a screen selection is displayed in Airplane mode You can adjust your tablet using a metered service. Item Volumes Default notification Touch sounds Screen lock sound Description Sets volume for additional Bluetooth devices...
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... each account. Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Tap the application you are familiar with the Android operating system. You can also configure what types of the screen. Alternatively, you synchronize for many applications on your tablet to close the program. Tip: You can enable or disable the screen rotation function...
... each account. Sets a delay before the screen will be turned off. Uninstalling an application You can remove programs installed on your tablet screen settings by tapping APPS > Settings > Display. Tap the application you are familiar with the Android operating system. You can also configure what types of the screen. Alternatively, you synchronize for many applications on your tablet to close the program. Tip: You can enable or disable the screen rotation function...
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... software options. Clean boot A clean boot will erase all your personal information, any way during a system upgrade to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet's operating system Your tablet can take up to prevent firmware installation failure. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; Do not press the power or reset button...
... software options. Clean boot A clean boot will erase all your personal information, any way during a system upgrade to 40 minutes, depending on your tablet's operating system Your tablet can take up to prevent firmware installation failure. Note: Downloading new firmware can download and install system updates, adding support for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System update > Check now. Open Settings from the application menu, then tap Backup & reset > Factory data reset; Do not press the power or reset button...
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... 't I play a file that is not supported. The battery power may be trying to these questions. If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is there no sound coming from the device? Why do I find my Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? A small amount of your tablet" on page 49 for more information. Why can I check the OS version of storage? Refer to "Charging...
... 't I play a file that is not supported. The battery power may be trying to these questions. If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker is there no sound coming from the device? Why do I find my Tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > serial number ID? A small amount of your tablet" on page 49 for more information. Why can I check the OS version of storage? Refer to "Charging...
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... device to heat up when charging. The tablet heats up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or playing a game. Answer To check storage status, go to the micoSD Card. Note: You must have an active Google account on : Up-to-date information regarding your local Acer service center. You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to Settings > Storage. After five wrong entries, you can reset...
... device to heat up when charging. The tablet heats up during long periods of use, such as watching a video or playing a game. Answer To check storage status, go to the micoSD Card. Note: You must have an active Google account on : Up-to-date information regarding your local Acer service center. You may need to delete installed apps or move media files to Settings > Storage. After five wrong entries, you can reset...
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... property rights in connection with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). TRADEMARKS This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in and to such software that Acer (or its licensors) may be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that may automatically check the version of Acer's licensors or suppliers...
... property rights in connection with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). TRADEMARKS This Agreement does not grant to you any rights in and to such software that Acer (or its licensors) may be automatically downloaded and installed on your device. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that may automatically check the version of Acer's licensors or suppliers...
